Dan Verbin

Two arrested in Argentina for plotting to attack Jewish community on Shabbat

Suspects planning the attack were arrested with Nazi literature and cash of guns, knives and communications equipment.

Ontario legislature to seek input for creation of Holocaust memorial

After passage of bill, Ontario government is asking the Jewish community for ideas for the creation of a Holocaust memorial at Queen's Park.

UK Zionist youth group boycotts Ambassador Hotovely event

Masorti organization backs out of embassy event over Hotovely's past statements and views, which it says are inconsistent with its beliefs.

Orthodox Jewish Shark Tank Entrepreneur inks $2 million deal

Ari Tolwin's company NuMilk sees investor Mark Cuban getting on board to help the company bring its plant-based milk machines to the masses.

Appointment of new Lithuanian Genocide Center head criticized by WWII experts

Center has in past come under controversy by WWII experts who accuse it of bias on Lithuania's wartime record.

George W. Bush wrote-in Condoleezza Rice on 2020 election ballot

Former President Bush chose Rice as his preferred write-in-candidate over fellow Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.

Cambridge man who posted about killing Jews found guilty of terror-related charge

24-year old Cambridge graduate was on trial for posting threatening anti-Semitic rants on social media and possessing a bomb-making manual.

Trump: Without vaccine, “it would have been just like the 1918 Spanish flu”

Former President endorses campaign to vaccinate NYC to return to normal as soon as possible.

Offensive anti-Israel graffiti found at Umass Amherst

Slogans calling for the elimination of the Jewish State found on wall of heavily trafficked campus tunnel.

Rabbi saves Torah from fire: 'I was fulfilling a higher purpose'

After wildfire engulfs Cape Town University, campus rabbi jumps into action to save Torah and pairs of tefillin left behind.

Jews kicked out of Australian Hitler items auction

Two Australian Jewish men who went to observe an auction of Hitler memorabilia were kicked out of the building by the auction company.

US neo-Nazi leader arrested for assault with deadly weapon in Arizona

Two days after leading Nazi rally through park, commander of National Socialist Movement group arrested near Phoenix for parking lot fight.

US jobless claims fall to lowest since start of pandemic

With decrease in those seeking unemployment benefits, the job market appears to be making encouraging gains.

Trump to meet with Andrew Giuliani as he prepares NY gubernatorial bid

Former Trump WH staffer and son of Rudy Giuliani to meet with Trump in Florida next week to discuss his bid for GOP NY governor nomination.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Toronto's Kensington Market

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on restaurant in area that was once home to a thriving community of newly arrived Jewish immigrants.

Biden to announce formal recognition of Armenian Genocide

Officials say that it is likely Biden will make historic announcement recognizing that massacre of Armenians by the Ottomans was a genocide.

Jewish Oregon politician victim of neo-Nazi hate campaign

Flyers featuring anti-Semitic stereotypes and Holocaust imagery targeting Rep. Rachel Prusak were found in Clackamas County.

EU announces $1.8 billion comprehensive plan to combat anti-Semitism

EU plan to fight discrimination against Europe's Jews will 'support fundamental rights across the bloc.'

Australian Jewish group denounces sale of Hitler items

After latest auction of Nazi leader's personal effects, Anti-Defamation Commission again calls for ban on sale of Nazi memorabilia.

New York playground defaced with swastikas

Playground in town of West Haverstraw vandalized with Nazi symbols in an act that Governor Cuomo calls a “heinous incident.”

South Korean president blasts Trump on negotiations with the North

President Moon Jae-in describes Trump's negotiating style as lacking "reasonable and rational calculation."

Jewish groups dismayed as court rules in favor of Quebec secularism bill

Jewish groups say Bill 21 'severely restricts religious freedom' of Jews to pursue careers in the public sector.

Democrats aim to spend $25 billion for electric bus fleet

As part of the Biden infrastructure plan, Democrats putting forward legislation to electrify every school bus in America.

Pastor leading movement against Georgia voting law outed as longtime Farrakhan supporter

Pastor calling for Home Depot boycott over neutral stance towards Georgia's voting law, once called "humbling" to be in Farakhan's presence.

Drunk driver crashes into Jewish cemetery in the UK, damages nine headstones

Incident that caused approximately $20,000 in damages described as "distressing" by the United Synagogue.

Dutch museum settles art claim with heirs of Jewish entrepreneur

Museum decides to compensate textile manufacturer's heirs for 1635 painting, ignoring recommendation of a state restitution panel.

BDS movement attacks first Israeli art exhibition in UAE

Exhibit in Dubai features three Israeli artists featuring a theme of the "concept of water."

Four main Welsh political parties express support for IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

In meeting with Jewish community leaders, party representatives express support for anti-Semitism definition and fighting against boycotts.

German Ambassador to US: Anti-Semitism must be confronted

Emily Haber says Germany has a “special responsibility” to take action against the rise of online anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic attacks.

UK moves closer to listing US neo-Nazi group as terror organization

Atomwaffen Division has been cited by UK prosecutors as influencing a number of teenagers convicted of terror offences.

Arizona Holocaust education bill stalls in State Senate over IHRA definition

Dispute over amendment to include IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism in bill leads to inability to pass legislation.

Apple announces new 2021 products

Apple's new 2021 products include the redesigned M1 iMac and iPad Pro, the iPhone 12 and a major upgrade to Apple TV.

Mass shooting at Long Island grocery store

Three people were shot, with one employee dying and two customers being treated at local hospital. Suspect is still at large.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan: Iran is an existential threat to Israel

It is "outrageous" that years of Iranian threats have been met with silence by the UN, says Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan

EU: Russian military buildup along Ukrainian border a 'matter of concern'

Europe's foreign policy chief states it will only take “a spark” to set off a confrontation on Ukraine's border between West and Russia.

British Jewish millionaire and philanthropist accused of dragging cop with his car

Textile manufacturer Sir Harry Djanogly, driving ill wife to the hospital, was pulled over for speeding when the alleged incident occurred.

Britcoin: Bank of England may create its own digital currency

Potential currency would allow consumers and businesses to have direct access to central bank funds.

Anti-Semitic car ramming attack in Brooklyn injures five Jews

After video of the incident circulates online, Shomrim members discover the van involved and alert police who arrest suspect.

New Jewish study group comes to Scotland

Study group aims to keep Jews from going abroad for Torah and religious text study by providing courses locally.

Support for Biden as divided as support was for Trump

US poll: American voters are more divided than ever along partisan lines, with more people now identifying as independents.