US & Canada Brooklyn: New harassment victim steps forwardAfter hasidic teens harassed in Brooklyn, new victim comes forward as well. Senators seek additional funds to synagogues for securityTwo senators introduce bipartisan legislation to give funds to synagogues to help provide additional security against potential attacks. White House begins roll out of part of Middle East peace planTrump admin planning to publicize economic component of Mideast peace plan in late June - with release of political portions pushed off. Brandeis condemns vandalism of Israel Week art installationTemporary art installation erected on Brandeis University's Great Lawn vandalized with 'Free Palestine' graffiti. US birth rates hit 32-year low, not enough to replace populationA rate of 2.1 births is required for the younger generation to replace the aging population. The US has not reached this rate in 10 years. Swastika scrawled on Jewish student union sign at Boston schoolJewish student union sign at Brookline high school vandalized with swastika after fires sparked at Chabad centers in Boston area. After more than 100 years, SF-area Jewish federation closesJewish Federation of the East Bay, which served much of the San Francisco Bay Area's Jewish population for over a century, closes. NY Dem slams 'unacceptable' harassment of Brooklyn Jewish teensDov Hikind says anti-Semitism in New York reaching tipping point after men yell 'Allahu Akbar,' pro-Hitler chants at Hasidic children. Boston Chabad: Don't be scared of the dark - light a candleRabbi whose Chabad center lit on fire twice in past week: 'Our approach is to have open doors. We don't run away from this stuff.' Greenblatt: PA prioritizes terror payments over healthcareUS Special envoy blames PA insistence on paying terrorists over other budgetary priorities for harm to Jerusalem-area hospitals. Democrats don't follow Israel news - but don't like NetanyahuMost Democratic voters don’t follow Israel news that closely, J Street survey finds. Police now probing 3 fires at 2 Boston-area Chabad houses'Somebody out there wants to hurt us. Just because we exist,' Needham fire victim says. Williams College grants pro-Israel group official statusWilliams College administration bypasses students’ refusal to register pro-Israel group. CEO Jeff Bezos breaks ground at Amazon's $1.5 billion airportThe air cargo hub, slated to open in 2021, will 'get you your packages faster.' Was the Chabad house fire a hate crime?Fire at Chabad center in suburban Boston investigated as possible hate crime, police ask public to help identify person caught on camera. Trump pardons former Jerusalem Post owner Conrad BlackUS Pres. Trump grants full pardon to former media mogul found guilty of fraud. One thing Crown Heights can do to really tackle anti-SemitismCrown Heights rabbi suggests cause for uptick in hate crimes, offers possible solution. New York man convicted of supporting HezbollahJury convicts New York man of Lebanese origin of providing material support to Hezbollah terrorist organization. Trump tells aides he's uninterested in war with IranUS President reportedly informed acting Defense Secretary he does not want to see the US go to war with Iran. Teen turns himself in for attack on Jewish man in BrooklynTeenager caught on security camera punching Jewish man in the head in Williamsburg turns himself in to police. 'Haredi couple' in Chicago exposed as Christian missionariesThe couple moved to the Jewish neighborhood of West Rogers Park a few months ago with a mission to influence Jews to adopt Christianity. 'Peace plan won't move forward unless both sides want it'Trump's envoy says Mideast peace plan will be released after Ramadan and Shavuot holidays, vows Israeli security will be preserved. Florida: Man arrested for threatening, spitting on elderly JewsBritish-born jogger arrested in Florida for threatening to sexually assault elderly Jews. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announces presidential run'Donald Trump must be stopped - I've beaten him before and I will do it again. It's time we put working people first.' Republicans launch bid to force House vote on BDSBill targeting BDS has been held up in part because Democrats say it poses a threat to First Amendment free speech protections. Hundreds of haredim attend anti-vaccine symposium in MonseyJews being persecuted as disease carriers amid outbreak of measles, NY rabbi says at a symposium with leaders of anti-vaccination movement.NYC Mayor to announce presidential bidBill de Blasio expected to enter 2020 Democratic presidential primary on Thursday morning. Minister to Trump: 'Deal of the Century - or Deal of Eternity'Rev. Anthony Abma pens letter to Trump, urging him to "respect and honor the ‘Deal of Eternity’ made thousands of years ago." NYT Columnist Bret Stephens: Unlike Israel, West in crisis'I worry about what is happening in Europe and the US, but not about what is happening in Israel, because it puts its values first.' Tennessee county: Censure judge for 'get over Holocaust' postShelby county commission votes in favor of censuring judge who posted anti-Semitic article on his Facebook page. NASA releases first image of Beresheet crash siteImage shows dark spot about 10 meters wide said to be where Israeli spacecraft crashed onto moon's surface last month. 11-year-old sent to principal’s office for protesting Nazi signTennessee girl disciplined for being 'disrespectful' after asking fellow students to stop making Nazi salute. Anti-Semitic hate group to protest Magen David Adom fund-raiserNew Jersey fund-raiser for Israeli emergency medical organization targeted for protest by 'Pro-Palestinian' Holocaust-denial hate group. Daughter of Las Vegas rabbi targeted with anti-Semitic notesDaughter of rabbi in Las Vegas finds anti-Semitic notes on her middle school desk, including swastika and words 'You don't belong here.' After anti-settlement plan nixed, BDS calls to boycott AirbnbAnti-Israel activists look to boycott Airbnb after company reverses plans to blacklist settlement lodgings. Anti-Semitic and racist graffiti painted on Virginia high schoolGraffiti included image 'depicting violent threat': 'KKK forever' and 'You will die'. Tlaib accuses critics of 'twisting her words for racist agenda'Tlaib slams critics of claim that Palestinians provided Jews with safe haven after Holocaust, says criticism meant to aid 'racist agenda'. Save the planet, don’t cremate, says Jewish cemeteryThese Jewish cemeteries are trying to combat pollution by offering low-cost, natural burials. Cruz: Far-left has long history of anti-SemitismTed Cruz lashes out at left-wing of Democratic party after congresswoman claims Palestinians gave Jews 'safe haven' after Holocaust. 'New York Times has no place in our home'Rabbi who oversaw Ivanka Trump's conversion to Judaism calls for boycott of The New York Times in protest of anti-Semitic cartoon. Houston bakery loses kosher certification to pay off debtHouston bakery loses kosher certification after staying open for Passover, owners say they had no choice. Pelosi: Trump, Republicans misrepresented Tlaib's commentsHouse Speaker demands Trump and the Republicans apologize to Muslim congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. House Majority Leader defends Muslim congresswomanSteny Hoyer asserts that Republicans are twisting Rep. Rashida Tlaib's comments on Israel and the Holocaust. Trump: If Iran does anything, they will sufferUS President warns Iran will “suffer greatly” if it targeted US interests. Senior PA official says refused US visaPalestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi announces being turned down without being given justification. 120 Years of Zionism Exhibition flies to FloridaFamous poster exhibition from Ben-Gurion Airport transferred to Florida for Israel's 71st Independence Day celebrations.Trump accuses Rep. Tlaib of harboring 'hatred' of JewsUS President slams 'insensitive' statement by Arab Congresswoman that Palestinian Arabs protected Jews from the Holocaust.Brooklyn: Man burns to death in carBoro Park residents identify victim of early morning car fire as member of Hasidic community as police investigate possible causes. NY Times: How to defeat TrumpThomas Friedman says Trump must be voted out of office "for America to stay America," calls on Republicans to turn on Trump. A prosthesis for a terrorist, wheelchair for terrorist's motherIgnoring financial crisis, Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas gives gifts to murderer of 3 and to mother of terrorist who murdered five. Miami man arrested over threats to bagel shopMiami man arrested for calling bagel shop and threatening to "get rid of" Jews. Texas Governor signs amendment to anti-BDS lawTexas Governor signs legislation that limits the scope of a law banning the state from doing business with Israel boycotters. MK to Rashida Tlaib: Palestinians gave Jews nothing but deathIsraeli lawmaker blasts congresswoman's claim Palestinian's provided Jews with safe haven after Holocaust. 'Arabs gave us nothing but war.' Road rage shooting sparks panic at kosher restaurant in FloridaShooting near Trump International Beach Resort in Florida leaves customers at nearby kosher restaurant in shock.Report: Trump won't oppose applying Israeli law to settlementsAmerican peace plan reportedly includes provision for all Israeli towns over Green Line to remain under Israeli control. Rashida Tlaib: We Palestinians provided safe haven for JewsDemocratic Congresswoman draws criticism after claiming her ancestors provided 'safe haven' for Jews after the Holocaust. Poway synagogue gunman: 'The Jews are destroying the white race’John Earnest faces 109 charges after murdering one, wounding three in Chabad synagogue shooting attack. |
