Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

World Bank approves $723 million Ukraine emergency aid package

Package will include funds for critical services such as hospital wages, pensions and social programs for the vulnerable.

Canadian Holocaust survivor to be given human rights award

Canadian Holocaust survivor Max Eisen will be honoured with the Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI) International Award for Human rights.

Volunteers guard Jewish cemeteries in northeastern France

Rising antisemitic vandalism in France has led to a program where volunteers guard historic Jewish sites in Alsace region.

Students give Nazi salute to Jewish teacher at Toronto school

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for action after students perform Nazi salute and yell "Heil Hitler" in front of Jewish teacher.

UK Labour moving to deselect Jeremy Corbyn as MP

Party insiders meeting to find ways to stop ex-leader Corbyn from running for the party in the seat he has held since 1983.

Attempted Jewish nursing home arsonist gets 5 years in jail

Massachusetts man who was found guilty in June of attempting to firebomb a Jewish nursing home has been sentenced to five years in prison.

German dictionary removes warning that the word ‘Jew’ is discriminatory

Main dictionary of standard German alters its new definition of the word Jew after outcry from the Jewish community.

NYC dental office targeted by antisemitic vandal

Vicious antisemitic graffiti found on window of Queens dental office denounced by New York mayor and politicians.

Two Orthodox Jews elected to Zurich city council

Two Orthodox Jewish candidates have been elected to Zurich’s municipal council, winning seats in elections last weekend.

France to return 15 works of art looted from Jews during WWII

France’s senate is expected to approve the restitution of 15 works of art looted from their Jewish owners by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman dies at 75

Ivan Reitman, the Czechoslovak-born Canadian-American producer and director behind many seminal films has passed away.

American Jewish University to sell Los Angeles campus

Revenue from sale will fund a range of strategic investments tailored for the evolving world of Jewish education.

Toronto students perform Nazi salutes in front of class

Suburban Toronto school under fire after two serious antisemitic incidents occur involving Nazi imagery.

Montreal Holocaust Museum announces $80 million project

Museum will relocate to new $80 million facility in 2025 that will feature modern, cutting edge museum innovation and technology.

New Ontario government anti-hate fund will help Jewish orgs improve security

Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.

Pittsburgh bridge collapse investigation does not find a cause

Initial investigation into bridge collapse on January 28 fails to pinpoint cause but does find that problem began at the bridge’s west side.

102-year old Jewish magician receives MBE from Prince William

102-year old British magician Henry Lewis honored with MBE for his commitment to charitable fundraising.

Hungary bans annual neo-Nazi parade in Budapest

Hungarian police ban neo-Nazi parade honoring Nazis who fought Soviet forces in Budapest at the end of World War II.

Leonard Fenton, Dr Legg from Eastenders, dead at 95

Fenton portrayed Dr. Legg, the only Jewish character in a British soap opera, where he spoke about Judaism and against antisemitism.

Belgium opens investigation into role in WWII railway deportations

Belgian government looking into role of national railway company in transport of Jews and other to death camps during World War II.

NFL’s Zach Banner honored for speaking out against antisemitism

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is being honored for speaking out against antisemitism by the Museum of the Courageous.

San Fran Jewish orgs get $4.2 million in state security grants

California has announced that San Francisco Bay Area Jewish organizations will receive $4.2 million in state security grants.

Two additional UK suspects arrested in connection with Texas synagogue attack

Two more suspects were apprehended by Manchester counter terrorism officers in connection with Colleyville synagogue hostage attack.

Tufts University to address campus antisemitism

Tufts University has unveiled a plan to address campus antisemitism after an undergraduate survey validated the concerns of Jewish students.

Florida Hillel gives away free bagels and cream cheese to fight antisemitism

University of Florida’s Hillel chapter gives out free bagels and cream cheese to students who signed a pledge to fight antisemitism.

More Nazi graffiti found on park signs in Toronto suburb

For second time this month, Nazi graffiti was discovered on park signs in Markham, Ontario.

B’nai Brith Canada petition seeks answers about Raoul Wallenberg's fate

B’nai Brith Canada launches petition demanding Sweden ask Russia to hand over documents shedding light on disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg.

British rabbi warns of sharp uptick in antisemitism in London

Leader of Stamford Hill Shomrim says that antisemitism has increased significantly over the past year in many London neighborhoods.

New Jersey law will allow Hatzolah paramedics to respond to emergencies

New rules will allow Hatzolah paramedics to respond to emergencies using their own vehicles and to operate in mobile intensive care units.

US federal court allows antitrust lawsuit to break up Facebook

Court rules that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can proceed with its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook.

Portraits of Holocaust survivors to be placed in Buckingham Palace

Portraits of seven Holocaust survivors will be painted and on display in Buckingham Palace as commissioned by Prince Charles.

Suburban Toronto park defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Graffiti consisting of a swastika and the phrase "Seig Heil" spotted on signs at a Markham park removed by the city parks department.

California Holocaust memorial fountain overturned for 2nd time in two years

Santa Rosa cemetery memorial to victims of the Holocaust badly damaged for second time in two years.

NYC ATM gives woman bills stamped with swastika and Nazi eagle

Woman getting cash from Upper East Side ATM shocked to find Nazi symbols on two $100 bills.

Statue of Qassem Soleimani torched by protestors hours after unveiling

A statue of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was set on fire by protestors only hours after it was unveiled in southwestern Iran.

UK government closing compensation fund for victims of Nazis

Fund launched two decades ago to compensate victims of the Nazis who had assets confiscated by the British government is set to close.

US Fed: Global supply chain crisis may soon be over

Global supply chain crisis that led to historic levels of inflation may soon be over, according to experts.

Iraq foils second attempted drone attack against US forces

Second attempt in two days to attack US forces with explosive laden drones comes during second anniversary of Soleimani killing.

Greek Jewish community praises return of its pre-war archives

Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece thanks Russia for returning the archives of the Greek Jewish community stolen by the Nazis.

Apple is the world’s first $3 trillion company

With massive increase in sales of iPhones, Apple becomes world's first $3 trillion corporation, with a value larger than many economies.