Awkward moments for Jews at White House summit on extremism By Ron Kampeas, JTA Sep 29, 2022 At the White House’s “United We Stand” summit against extremism, there was almost as much talk of hugs as there was of hate. But the day-long event on Sept. 15 also was an example of some of the obstacles Jews face in joining with other groups to fight extremism. The day overwhelmingly focused on right-wing… Read More
Politics Why right-wing Christian politicians keep blowing the shofar Jews will soon hear the shofar at High Holiday services. Far-right Christians politicians have been blowing it at their rallies all year. Shofars made an… By Adam Kovac, Forward Sep 23, 2022
U.S. Yair Lapid tells U.S. Jewish leaders he loves them Yair Lapid called the people around the table “family” and “brothers and sisters.” The vibe was unusual for the 50 or so Jewish leaders who convened… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Sep 22, 2022
Education Abortion is becoming a factor in Jewish students’ college choices Danny Tal is one of many Jewish high school seniors reconsidering their college application choices this fall in the wake of the Supreme Court’s… By Jordan Greene, Forward Sep 22, 2022
Politics Biden to host first-ever White House Rosh Hashanah party President Joe Biden is bringing a Jewish High Holiday celebration to the White House for the first time. His White House is hosting a Rosh Hashanah… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Sep 21, 2022
Education NorCal school fills void for growing Chabad community There’s a Jewish day school near Sacramento that, unlike some others in Northern California, is having a growth spurt. That’s because it serves a specific… By Sue Fishkoff, Rachel Raskin-Zrihen Sep 20, 2022
California Chabad of San Diego fires Poway rabbi who refused oversight The regional director of Chabad in San Diego has fired the rabbi of a troubled area synagogue — and chartered its upstart rival. But it’s not clear… By Louis Keene, Forward Sep 20, 2022
U.S. New Mexico’s Jewish federation is on the brink of collapse The Jewish Federation of New Mexico has nearly run out of money and staff, and all of its programs have been suspended or are being handed over to other… By Asaf Elia-Shalev, JTA Sep 19, 2022
Education How the Jewish establishment helps fund Hasidic yeshivas New York’s Jewish federation funds an initiative that helps Jewish schools in the region access millions of dollars in public funding, regardless of… By Arno Rosenfeld, Forward Sep 16, 2022