Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

Indian police arrest 4 students allegedly behind Israeli Embassy blast

Security footage released of four students from Kashmir allegedly showing them planting an IED near the Israeli Embassy.

At least 18 Jews reportedly unaccounted for in Miami condo tower collapse

Rescue teams still actively searching through rubble of 12-floor building whose entire back side collapsed.

Bomb threat forces evacuation of Connecticut JCC camp

300 campers evacuated from campus after anonymous caller makes anti-Semitic threats and makes bogus claim that a bomb is in the building.

Pittsburgh Jewish org issues warning after multiple attacks

After string of attacks against local Orthodox Jews in June, including a serious hospitalization, local Federation warns Jews to be careful.

9 suspects appear in French court over 2017 anti-Semitic home invasion

The family’s lawyer has “not a doubt” that the home invasion was motivated by anti-Semitism.

Danish extremist guilty of Jewish cemetery vandalism

Member of neo-Nazi group sentenced for his part in covering Jewish cemetery in red paint during Passover.

In wake of anti-Semitic incidents, Arizona faith leaders form coalition

After two Tucson synagogues were vandalized in a short time span, religious leaders decided to form a coalition to combat Jew hatred.

Sudden stoppage of NJ building's Shabbat elevator sparks lawsuit

Elevator was essential for elderly and disabled observant residents to leave their apartments on Shabbat and holidays.

Polish bill up for debate may limit restitution claims

Restitution organization warns that bill could place “new, insurmountable legal conditions” on claims for property recovery or compensation.

IDF veterans hired by Magen Am to patrol LA Jewish neighborhoods

In the wake of increasing anti-Semitism in Los Angeles, patrol made up mostly of IDF veterans helping to protect Jewish community.

Parliamentary inquiry urges Australian gov to list Hezbollah as terror group

Parliamentary intelligence and security committee asks government to list all of Hezbollah, not just parts of its terror apparatus.

Swastika drawn on pavement in high traffic area of Manhattan

Nazi hate symbol discovered etched into the pavement in a busy Manhattan intersection.

Eva Schloss, 92-year old Holocaust survivor, regains Austrian citizenship

Schloss, a Holocaust educator who survived Auschwitz and became Anne Frank's stepsister, also received Austria's highest national honor.

Window of Jewish cemetery in Gelsenkirchen, Germany vandalized

Cemetery that was previously vandalized in 2019 has its chapel window broken with rocks.

UK MP urges health sec. to allow critically ill Jewish girl to be treated in Israel

Family's wish to take critically ill two-year old Alta Fisxler to Israel for more treatment has been stymied by a court ruling.

CUNY Jewish studies faculty sign letter slamming anti-Israel union motion

40 Jewish studies faculty members at the City University of New York condemn faculty union resolution charging Israel with “apartheid.”

Princeton, NJ Jews rally against anti-Semitism

Rally features Jews and supporters of the community speaking out against the increase in state and nation-wide anti-Semitism.

Most claims thrown out by judge in Trump Bible photo op case

Plaintiffs claimed that the Trump administration and police had conspired to violate their civil rights when they were cleared from a park.

30 UK rabbis support fur ban with exemption for shtreimels

The UK has launched a public consultation over banning importing and selling fur, with a group of rabbis penning a letter in support.

US parents group asks teachers union head to denounce anti-Semitic union resolutions

National parents group calls on American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten to condemn two anti-Semitic union resolutions.

German media firm CEO: If you’re anti-Israel, look for a new job

CEO of Axel Springer responds to complaints about company flying Israeli flag in show of solidarity with Jews against anti-Semitism.

Police investigating anti-Semitic graffiti found on chairs in Toronto park

Investigation launched after MP posts photos of Downsview Park chairs defaced with swastikas to social media.

British government confirms it will be boycotting Durban IV

Move to boycott "hatefest" is welcomed by Jewish and pro-Israel advocacy groups.

Petition urges Canadian government to condemn street named Swastika Trail

Ontario road dates to 1920s before the ancient symbol became associated with the Nazis and the Holocaust.

Virginia school board targeted by anti-Semitic KKK flyers

Approximately 30 hate flyers targeted Fairfax Country school board members last week.

Philly food festival cancelled after Israeli food truck disinvited

Moshava food truck being banned from Sunday world culinary event prompts outrage culminating in cancellation of “Taste of Home” festival.

Jewish man makes history as first UAE athlete in Maccabiah Games

Jewish athlete will make history when he becomes the first competitor from GCC to participate in the Maccabiah Games.

Man who attempted to blow up Jewish nursing home found guilty

37-year old was accused of attempting to ignite a gas canister placed in the entranceway of a Massachusetts Jewish assisted living facility.

Pennsylvania rabbi creates first Sefer Torah in Braille for the visually impaired

After suffering from vision loss, Rabbi Lenny Sarko spent years creating his own system for producing a Sefer Torah in Braille.

German troops sent home from Lithuania after charges of anti-Semitism and racism

German NATO troops in Lithuania as part of a NATO mission accused of hateful behaviour at a hotel party.

Jewish leaders slam Rashida Tlaib’s “libelous” anti-Israel tweet

Tweet accusing Israel of "decades-long ethnic cleansing project" called "wrong and dangerous" by ADL.

Jewish groups applaud Montreal City Council condemnation of anti-Semitism

Montreal City Council resolution also commits to fighting Jew-hatred.

Anti-Semitic, racist images drawn in US middle school yearbooks by eight graders

Middle school in Massachusetts withdraws yearbooks and launches investigation after incident at book signing event.

Watch: Joe Biden snaps at CNN reporter questioning Putin meeting

Biden explodes at CNN reporter for asking about his meeting with Putin and suggests she's in the wrong line of work.

UK Labour MP sparks outrage for appearance at anti-Semitic rally

MP gives speech at pro-Palestinian rally where crowd chants "khybar ya yahud” battle cry for attacking Jews and Israelis.

Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus relaunches at AJC event

US Congressional caucus focuses on promoting cooperation between Jewish and Latino members of Congress on areas of mutual interest.

Jared Kushner inks book deal for White House memoir

Memoir of Kushner's time as a top Trump aide slated to be released in early 2022.

Jews walking in Central Park West after Shabbat pelted with eggs

One of the group who was hit in the head with an egg suffers concussion, police are investigating.

Greenpeace paraglider crashes into soccer stadium, injuring two

Protestor was supposed to fly overhead as part of protest pressuring Volkswagen to switch to electric vehicles.

Trump calls Biden's G7 performance 'a little bit frightening to watch'

Former president also slams Biden for ignoring domestic issues while making trillions of dollars in deals that are a "disaster."