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By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — About two-thirds of “connected” American Jews support the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, a new survey has found, even as they are concerned that it could exacerbate antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States. The … Read More
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — As the U.S. and Israel engage in a joint assault on Iran, accusations that Israel or Jewish influence drove America to war are resurfacing, reviving the uncomfortable narratives, conspiratorial rhetoric and fears of an antisemitic … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The death toll is ratcheting up as the U.S.-Israel war against the Iranian regime enters its second day, with casualties mounting among all parties as well as elsewhere in the Middle East. At least nine … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was killed Saturday morning during a joint U.S.-Israeli strike that hit targets throughout the country, Israeli officials have announced. In a televised address late Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — Major American Jewish groups quickly backed the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Saturday morning, while urging heightened security at Jewish institutions amid fears of retaliation. The strikes, which were billed by both President Donald Trump and … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — British actor Hugh Laurie pushed back against being labeled as a “Zionist” after facing a wave of online criticism for posting a tribute to the Israeli producer of the hit television show “Tehran.” “Dana Eden, … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Only one-third of American Jews say they identify as Zionist, even as nearly nine in 10 say they support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and Democratic state, according to a new survey conducted … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor A rollicking celebration of Yiddish. Iran and Israel grappling on the Judo mat. Animation blending with magical realism to illuminate a forgotten corner of the Holocaust. And amid Swinging Sixties London, the “Fifth Beatle” transforms … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor It was getting on in the early evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20, as Daniel B. Shapiro – U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration – was speaking to a capacity audience at the Trager … Read More