Dan Verbin

Canadian government refutes "shameful" claim of “8,000 Jews” massing at border

Quebec news program falsely reports that “8,000 Jews” had arrived at the border for Passover.

Houthis expel nearly all remaining Yemenite Jews, only four seniors remain

Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen has expelled most of the last remaining Yemenite Jews from Sanaa, the country’s largest city.

Hate crime probe launched into UK prof's anti-Semitic remarks

After University of Bristol launched investigation into instructor's anti-Semitic ranting, local police have opened up a hate crime probe.

Syracuse University Student Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Student Association resolution adopting Working Definition of Anti-Semitism and denouncing Jew hatred on campus passes without objection.

Canadian COVID experts warn of 'breakthrough infections'

Canadians experts say there is a chance that some may become infected with COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated.

Middle East expert calls Biden's Undersecretary of Defense pick an "unmitigated disaster.”

Colin Kahl previously worked for the Obama admin, where he worked on Iran nuclear deal and tweeted an anti-Israel conspiracy theory.

At his first press conference, Biden announces 2024 run, jokes about missing Trump

Biden tells press he'll be running again in 2024, jokes about missing Trump – will 2024 be a rematch of the 2020 election?

USAID nominee Samantha Power questioned over anti-Israel record as U.N. Ambassador

Power famously abstained on UNSC resolution 2334, a one-sided document that attacked Israel as a "violator of international law."

Trump’s ex-vaccine chief quits companies after sexual harassment allegation

Head of Trump's Operation Warp Speed let go from three companies after complaint of past inappropriate behavior surfaces.

International team investigating origins of COVID-19 close to submitting report

Four theories are being discussed as to the origins and spread of the COVID-19 virus, which has killed an estimated 2.7 million worldwide.

Anti-semitism surges in Pennsylvania during COVID

Pennsylvania, home to American’s fifth largest Jewish community, has seen anti-Semitic incidents spike during the pandemic.

After months of outrage, New Zealand resort will not name ski slope after Nazi

New Zealand resort cancels plans to name its mountain and restaurant after decorated officer in the Waffen SS who called Hitler "clever."

Boris Spiegel, Russian Jewish pharma mogul and philanthropist, arrested on bribery charges

Pharma mogul alleged to have used influence to gain government contracts supplying drugs to healthcare facilities.

Forum discusses longstanding problem of Jew hatred at University of Toronto

On Tuesday members of the Jewish community at the University of Toronto were invited to speak at an online forum tackling campus Jew hatred.

Huge: Trump COVID bill stipulates release of UFO documents

Bill signed into law last year by former President Trump could finally provide answers about the UFO phenomena.

GOP Senate Leader McConnell likens Dem election reform bill to ‘power grab”

Senate Republicans fight back against Dem electoral reform bill, calling bill "anti-Republican" and "partisan."

Tesla becomes first car company to accept bitcoin

Tesla's electric vehicles can now be purchased by Americans with bitcoin. International orders to soon follow.

Massachusetts HS football team used anti-Semitic language during game

Team trivialized Auschwitz death camp by using its name as a football play.

Massive cargo ship runs aground, blocks Suez Canal

A towering cargo ship the size of a shopping mall has become wedged in the Suez Canal, blocking all traffic in the waterway.

Clofazimine is being studied for its effectiveness against coronaviruses

A well known leprosy drug is being called an "ideal candidate" for the treatment of COVID-19.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor George Segal dies at 87

George Segal, known for dramatic and comedy roles in classic films such as King Rat and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? has passed away.

U.S. Representative asks Germany to explain why NY Hasidic Jews detained for 10 hours

NY Congressman Ritchie Torres is asking German Consul General why 16 NY Hasidic Jewish where detained for 10 hours at Frankfurt Airport.

Pfizer's oral COVID-19 drug enters early trials

Pfizer's oral COVID-19 antiviral therapy drug could be given to patients at the first sign of infection, the drug maker said on Tuesday.

Jewish and Black Canadian groups partner to end discrimination

Two well known Canadian advocacy groups, one Jewish and one Black, teamed up to challenge Canadians to end hate.

ADL Center on Extremism report finds troubling surge in white supremacist propaganda

New report: A troubling surge in white supremacist propaganda in recent years has the ADL’s Center on Extremism concerned.

Boulder supermarket shooter identified as 21-year old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa

Police announced that the shooter who killed 10 people in a Boulder grocery store is 21-year old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, AP reported.

Polish writer accused of insulting Trump allied Polish president by calling him a "moron"

Jakub Zulczyk may have to serve jail time after being charged with insulting Polish president Andrzej Duda.

Officials: Worryingly low vaccination rate among 80+ in Ontario a problem

Less than three quarters of Ontarian age 80 and older have received their COVID-19 vaccination or are signed up to do so.

JScreen announces at-home cancer genetic screening program

Testing for more than 60 cancer susceptibility genes now offered by non-for-profit American genetic screening program.

Ex-Trump lawyer Powell faces $1.3B voting machine company lawsuit

Former Trump lawyer facing a $1.3 billion lawsuit brought by voting machine company alleging she disseminated false conspiracy theories.

Study: Extremists still spreading violence on Facebook, anti-hate policies a failure

A just released study by an advocacy group has concluded that Facebook has not done enough to reign in toxic content posted by extremists.

One year later: Montreal mayor again breaks promise to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

The mayor of Montreal failed to live up to her promise to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism. Jewish community "outraged."

Time for cautious optimistic? US sees travel surge, as 1.5 million pass through airports

For the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago, 1.5 million travellers entered the United States on Sunday.

Canadian Jewish groups to NDP: Don't reject IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Jewish groups are asking the NDP not to give in to a move to overrule the party leader’s support of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism.

It’s time to celebrate: Heinz Ketchup now Kosher for Passover

Heintz announces that it is now producing a Kosher for Passover version of its signature ketchup.

Live long and prosper: William Shatner turns 90 today

Star Trek actor William Shatner fittingly celebrated his 90th birthday today by announcing an AI interactive video.

NY Times denounced for smear of Orthodox Jewish prison reform group

New York Times accused of anti-Semitism for profiling Jewish group who lobbied Trump Admin for prison reform.

ADL to Twitter: Deplatform Iran Supreme Leader for anti-Semitism, calls to destroy Israel

ADL is urging Twitter to deplatform Iran’s Supreme Leader for “spreading hatred, violence and dangerous disinformation."

Jewish communities grapple with how to celebrate Passover during the pandemic

Jewish communities across the globe are grappling with the many facets of how to observe Passover during a pandemic into its second year.

Legal expert believes Trump may be guilty of sedition and insurrection

Rhetoric heats up about the potential for a criminal probe into Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the January 6 Capital riots.