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Mindful Ramblings: “Compassion” is not a foul invective

 By Andrew Adler Community Editor Since when did “compassion” become something to fear?   I’ve been thinking about this ever since the inaugural interfaith prayer service at Washington’s National Cathedral led by the Episcopal Bishop of D.C., Mariann Edgar Budde. … Read More >

Federation April 25, 2025

Trump picks Yehuda Kaploun, a friend and Miami businessman, as antisemitism envoy

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — President Donald Trump has selected a new special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, nominating Miami businessman and fundraiser Yehuda Kaploun to the role. “Yehuda is a successful businessman, and staunch advocate for the Jewish … Read More >

Latest News April 15, 2025

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump administration defunds arts and humanities

By Asaf Elia-Shalev (JTA) — A museum holding one of the most important photography collections of pre-Holocaust Jewish life wanted to scan thousands of images and make them accessible to the public online. As part of the fundraising to digitize … Read More >

National/Global April 9, 2025

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — A grant to study linguistic differences between Hebrew and English was flagged as an example of “woke DEI grants” in a new database released by Sen. Ted Cruz. The database is part of ongoing Republican … Read More >

Latest News February 24, 2025

Hamas says that it will delay next hostage release

By Ben Sales (JTA) — Hamas announced that it will delay its next release of Israeli hostages, claiming that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. The announcement came two days after the last hostage release sparked outrage in Israel and … Read More >

Latest News February 10, 2025

Netanyahu heads to Washington for what Trump says are ‘very big meetings’

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off for Washington, D.C., on Sunday, he told Israelis that he was looking forward to reconnecting with an old friend. “I’m leaving for a very important meeting with … Read More >

Latest News February 3, 2025

Dozens of Jewish groups protest Trump’s plans for mass deportation

By Ben Sales (JTA) — Dozens of Jewish organizations have signed an open letter to President Donald Trump protesting his planned mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The letter, published on Jan. 27, demonstrates that as Trump retakes office, a range … Read More >

Latest News January 27, 2025

Trump says he is ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire lasting

By Ben Sales (JTA) — President Donald Trump said he is “not confident” that the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war will last, adding that the United States could help rebuild Gaza. Trump, sitting in the Oval Office, made the comments … Read More >

Latest News January 21, 2025

Joe Biden entered the White House pledging to fight antisemitism. He leaves with it at historic levels.

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON – April 25, 2019, marked an extraordinary moment in American Jewish history: It was the first time a presidential candidate framed his decision to run around fighting antisemitism. The candidate was Joe Biden. At … Read More >

National/Global January 20, 2025

Trump, hailing release of hostages, signals that he is committed to ceasefire

By Ben Sales (JTA) — Donald Trump celebrated the release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity, and has signaled that he is committed to fully implementing the ceasefire in Gaza. “Hostages starting to come out today! Three wonderful young … Read More >

Latest News January 19, 2025

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