American Jewish University announces Larry Platt as chair of Board of Directors

Larry Platt will serve as Chair of AJU’s Board of Directors after holding leadership positions at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. (photo courtesy of American Jewish University) American Jewish University announced on July 7 the appointment of Larry Platt as …

Daveed Diggs comes ‘back home’ as guest of honor at SF Jewish Film Fest

In the upcoming independent film “Magic Hour,” Charlie — portrayed by Daveed Diggs — breaks out in a sweat when his lover persuades him to hop on a Ferris wheel with her. Charlie, you see, is afraid of heights and more content keeping his feet firmly …

Jewish Federation of Delaware Launches $2 Million Security Campaign

Jewish Federation of Delaware CEO and President Seth Katzen. (Photo by Chris Osbourn and Clear Pixel Marketing) For Jewish communities right now, security is vital. In 2024, the Anti-Defamation League tracked 9,354 antisemitic incidents in the United …

In Final Statement, Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress Calls for Suspension of Israel from UN

The First Jewish Anti-Zionist Conference in Vienna. (Photo: via website) By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israel’s war crimes and crimes against humanity could not have been carried out or sustained “without the active and enthusiastic support of Western …

Jewish student can take Berlin university to trial over failure to combat antisemitism, judge rules

European Jewish Leaders Demand EU Action After Belgian Police Raid Mohels’ Homes, Raising Religious Freedom Concerns

Dozens of European Jewish leaders are calling on the European Union to take action against Belgium over recent police raids on the homes of several trained circumcisers known as mohels — a move that has drawn sharp criticism and intensified fears over …

'You've failed Jewish students': Stefanik grills CUNY Chancellor over 'Nazi symbol' and antisemitism

During a heated House Committee on Education & Workforce hearing titled 'Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology, Rep. Elise Stefanik confronted CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez for what she …

Diane Abbott faces Labour suspension after 'doubling-down' on Jewish racism claims

Diane Abbott is at risk of being suspended from the Labour Party yet again after "doubling-down" on claims that Jewish people experience racism differently from black people. The former Shadow Home Secretary had the whip removed in April 2023 …

Police investigating grave desecration at Jewish cemetery in Amsterdam

The police are investigating grave desecration at the Zeeburg Jewish Cemetery on Valentijnkade in Amsterdam. One or two children’s graves may have been vandalized, likely between June 15 and 22, the police said on Wednesday. Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema …

Jewish LGBTQ groups launch JPride after withdrawing from San Diego Pride over safety concerns

Jewish LGBTQ groups launch JPride alternative celebration after withdrawing from San Diego Pride over safety concerns about headliner Kehlani. SAN DIEGO — Several Jewish organizations have withdrawn from San Diego Pride and are hosting their own …