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By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — John Galliano withdrew from a planned exhibition of his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in response to a rapidly escalating controversy over the museum’s decision to honor the fashion designer despite his history … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Editor’s note: While Dara Horn’s talk touched on a broad range of topics and issues, this article focuses on the subject of YOCD’s first public presentation: antisemitism. For more background about the Year of Civil … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor On a recent June morning, a cohort of teacher-leaders and facilitators from across Kentucky gathered at the Trager Family JCC for the 13th and final workshop organized by the UK-JHF Holocaust Education Initiative. Like previous editions, the … Read More
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 Michelle Elisburg, M.D. Guest Columnist The following originally appeared as a guest blog in the January 27, 2026 edition of The Times of Israel. During this past Thanksgiving, my mother and I went to my parents’ storeroom looking for my father’s … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor There is no escaping the reality that artificial intelligence is becoming a predominant force in contemporary life – and Jewish life is no exception. Witness a January 28, 2026 report issued by the Anti-Defamation League, bearing the … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — A bank account named for an ancient god in Israel. A “synagogue of Satan.” References to “goyim” that hint at a Jewish-run global cabal. The mystery of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alleged visit to … Read More
#JewishFederations are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist shooting in Australia. This was a deliberate terrorist act targeting the Jewish community in Sydney as they celebrated the first night of Chanukah and must be loudly and clearly called out as antisemitism. … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — This is a developing story. At least 15 people were killed during a shooting attack on a Hanukkah event at a beach playground in Sydney on Sunday, where attendees were celebrating the first night of … Read More