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Video of an alleged strike on a synagogue in Tehran. (Screenshot)
Posted inWorld

Iran claims synagogue in Tehran was ‘completely destroyed’ by U.S.-Israeli strike

by Grace Gilson April 7, 2026April 7, 2026
Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel in Detroit holds Lego blocks, urging families to add the children’s toy to their Seder plates in the wake of a recent attack on the synagogue. (Facebook)
Posted inPassover

Temple Israel calls for a Lego on the seder plate after attack

by Grace Gilson April 1, 2026April 1, 2026
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates after a vote on the death penalty for terrorists who murder Israeli civilians prevailed in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Posted inIsrael

Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks against Israelis

by Grace Gilson March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Far-right influencer Jake Lang speaks in front of Gracie Mansion regarding the attempted bombing at a protest he organized, March 9, 2026 in New York City. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images)
Posted inU.S.

Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working.

by Grace Gilson March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
An AI-generated video falsely depicting missiles striking Tel Aviv alongside footage of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showing his hand to rebut online claims that he had died. (GPO/X)
Posted inIsrael

Is Netanyahu dead? Has Tel Aviv been flattened? AI videos are dominating the Iran war.

by Deborah Danan and Grace Gilson March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Institute of Southern Jewish Life's board and staff
Posted inU.S.

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

by Grace Gilson March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
From left, Ben Woldenberg, Stephen Woldenberg, Elana Woldenberg Ruffman, Nadine Woldenberg and Rick Woldenberg infront of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy Stephen Woldenberg)
Posted inU.S.

A Jewish family’s toy company challenged Trump’s tariffs. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed.

by Grace Gilson February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Eric Fingerhut
Posted inU.S.

In JFNA’s first ‘State of the Jewish Union’ address, security and antisemitism loom large

by Grace Gilson February 20, 2026February 20, 2026
Bono
Posted inMusic

U2 album includes Yehuda Amichai poem, tribute to slain activist Awdah Hathaleen

by Grace Gilson February 19, 2026February 19, 2026
Andorra La Vella, capital of Andorra
Posted inWorld

Mock execution of Israeli effigy in public carnival alarms Andorra’s tiny Jewish community

by Grace Gilson February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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