During the war, the population in need of social worker assistance grew significantly—in the hotels housing the evacuated, in treatment centers, and in various settlements…
New York mayor accused of sexually assaulting transit co-worker in 1993
Lorna Beach-Mathura alleged that Adams, then a transit officer, assaulted her in his car while parked along the Hudson River after promising her a ride…
‘We see our history in their eyes’: Why Ireland is so staunchly pro-Palestinian
Irish people who back the Palestinians often ground their sympathies in the perception that both peoples were, or are, colonized — the Irish by the…
The French Festival in Israel comes of age with diverse mix of films
This year’s festival features a wide variety of films, mixing classics with contemporary films and star-studded casts. Read MoreThis post was originally published on this…
Israel Philharmonic hosts pianist Giorgi Gigashvili and conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider
The series will open in Haifa at the Rappaport Auditorium on March 19 and on March 20 in Tel Aviv at the Charles Bronfman Concert…
Bouncing Bach: The eighth edition of Bach Festival celebrates the composer’s work
This year’s Bach Festival, already in its eighth edition, will see the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra perform the storied musician’s pieces. Read MoreThis post was originally…
Arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home
Matthew Karelefsky, 46, was convicted last month of charges including attempted murder, arson and assault for the crime in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Midwood. Read…
We’ve become desensitized to hate in North America
It is time that we take a strong stand and push back at these pro-Hamas protest rallies. We can’t hide who we are because of…
The imperative of supporting Jewish journalism in troubling times
It’s time for the Jewish community to invest in journalism, not only to produce higher-quality reporting but to strengthen American democracy and community trust. Read…
Senator Schumer: You are no guardian of Israel
It is both audacious and insulting for the majority leader of the US Senate to say what he did about a fellow democracy and ally…