Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

Report: Berlin sees pandemic spike in anti-Semitic attacks

Anti-Semitism commissioner admits that German capital "has an anti-Semitism problem."

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 policy by Zoom app lets colleges police themselves

Policy put in place after American Association of University Professors launched complaint due to Leila Khaled event being cancelled.

Sudan's only Jewish cemetery restored

Historic Jewish cemetery in Khartoum restored by Canadian expat who works in Africa.

Orthodox Jewish US Navy sailor can keep his beard temporarily

De Liscia lost his "no-beard chit" after which the Navy told him to regularly shave his beard or else face “substantial punishment."

Trump advisor: GOP nomination still his if he decides to run

Trump left office three months ago, yet the GOP contest to replace him is already heating up, with allies lining up campaign infrastructure.

Nazi recruitment stickers found at Omaha synagogue

After man recorded affixing Nazi posters on light poles outside Temple Israel, police launched a hate crime investigation.

NASA to test autonomous helicopter on Mars

Attempting to make outer space history, US space agency will attempt first powered, controlled aircraft flight over another planet.

Armani blazer resembling concentration camp uniform no longer for sale

After activist campaign, Armani removes from stores blazer that looks like uniform worn by Jews in concentration camps during Holocaust.

Fight over proposed Sephardi synagogue engulfs Montreal Jewish suburb

In heavily Jewish Côte Saint-Luc, proposal to build synagogue sees Ashkenazi and Sephardi city councillors in political battle over zoning.

Jewish gravestones vandalized in Belfast cemetery

Ten gravestones, some dating back to the 1870s, were vandalized and toppled at Northern Irish cemetery.

Trump ally Roger Stone sued by DOJ over millions in unpaid taxes

Federal lawsuit alleges that GOP operative Stone failed to pay over $2 million in income taxes over a several year period.

Democrats demand packing of Supreme Court to gain majority

A group of Democrats have begun a legislative effort to pack the Supreme Court, a move Republicans say would be disastrous for democracy.

UK anti-Semite who wanted to go on a "killing spree" on trial for terror-related charge

UK man initially reported to law enforcement for posting vile anti-Semitic remarks online found to be in possession of bomb making manual.

Multiple swastika flags found in Windsor, Canada over past two weeks

Flags designed to look like the Canadian maple leaf flag but with a swastika instead were found in several parts of the city.

Labour Party panel on anti-Semitism chaired by official who covered up anti-Semitism

Investigation into allegations Labour councillor accused Jewish colleague of worshipping money chaired by "anti-Semitism denier."

Toronto area day school violating COVID regs loses UJA funding

Toronto area Jewish school had continued to operate in-person classes after provincial health guidelines banned in-class learning.

Florida man behind incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti arrested

The man "tormenting" the Coral Gables Jewish community with a month of anti-Semitic vandalism incidents has been arrested by local police.

One of the last Jews in Egypt dies at 91

Albert Arie, the oldest Jews in Cairo who recently told his story in a documentary, has died at the age of 91.

Jewish fraternity at Rutgers egged during Yom HaShoah ceremony

During a 24-hour reading of the names of Holocaust victims on Yom HaShoah, a group of students threw eggs at the Alpha Epsilon house.

Denmark first country to stop using AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Country looking to other vaccines to continue is vaccine rollout campaign.

Philadelphia American Jewish history center to hold anti-Israel BDS event

Feinstein Center for American Jewish History at Temple Uni. being roundly criticized for hosting extremist anti-Israel and BDS speakers.

85-year old UK Jewish woman allegedly murdered by son found in London home

UK man has been charged with murdering his 85-year old mother after police discovered her body in her house. The family is Jewish.

Biden proposes summit between him and Putin

The Kremlin responded to the President's overture by stating that first they want new American sanctions lifted.

Pittsburgh Rabbi Mordecai Leib Glatstein has died at 106

Glatstein was an influential religious presence for Pittsburgh's Jewish community for seven decades.

Biden canceling Trump’s COVID food relief program

USDA Farmers to Families Food Box took fresh produce, dairy and meat unneeded by companies and gave it to food banks.

Ship that ran aground in Suez Canal impounded due to financial dispute

Massive cargo vessel being prevented from leaving Egypt until owner pays a reported $900 million in compensation.

UK PM Boris Johnson denounces ICC probe into Israel

In letter to Conservative Friends of Israel, PM calls court's investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes a "prejudicial attack."

Michigan State U Jewish students withdraw anti-Semitism bill

After intense campaign by campus anti-Israel groups, Jewish students forced to withdraw motion to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Race to replace Angela Merkel heating up for parliamentary bloc

Two rivals contending to replace Merkel as Germany’s conservative candidate in the upcoming September election are going toe-to-toe.

Egypt hits back at Ethiopia over controversial Nile dam

Egypt alluding to possibility of renewed tensions with Ethiopia over lack of progress in negotiations dealing with Ethiopian Nile dam.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on cement plant wall in Florida

Graffiti linked to anti-Semitic website of "notorious" California-based white supremacist.

Trump calls out potential Democratic packing of Supreme Court

Describing the SC as “politically corrupt," Trump said that he believes "radical left Democrats" will pack it to destabilize the country.

Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan until at least Sep.11

Critics fear that move to ignore deal with Taliban to leave by May 1 may cause renewed attacks on American military still in Afghanistan.

Jewish groups ask U of Wisconsin to move Rosh Hashanah start date

State Jewish groups called the scheduling conflict "particularly problematic" after U of Wisconsin refuses to move first day of classes.

CUNY student senate votes against adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Jewish groups relieved that second resolution adopting a lesser definition of anti-Semitism also voted down.

In wake of Russian tensions, NATO says support for Ukraine “unwavering”

In response to Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine, NATO Secretary General says that organization "stands with Ukraine."

Berlin politicians call for banning Al Quds Day march

Political parties across spectrum call for Berlin government to ban “disgusting anti-Semitic event.”

Oregon university administration faces anti-Semitism allegations

ADL sends letter to Linfield University after Jewish professor tweets about being the victim of anti-Semitic comments.

Trump critics picked by Biden for border, immigration posts

Biden announced the nominations as his administration dealt with a mounting crisis at the U.S. southern border.