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June 17, 2026, 2:16 pm

Antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association

The investigation stems from several complaints by Jewish and Israeli psychologists

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

Extensive damage inside the charred hallway at Temple Israel where an attacker drove his vehicle into the building entrance next to the early childhood center last Thursday in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 16, 2026. (Emily Elconin)

March 20, 2026, 10:16 am

Michigan synagogue shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath

'We share these images because our community deserves to see our building through eyes of love'

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

March 18, 2026, 9:41 am

Trump’s counterterrorism director resigns over Iran, blasting ‘war manufactured by Israel’

Far-right figures including Candace Owens praised Joe Kent’s resignation, but the White House and Jewish leaders largely criticised him, accusing him of 'bigoted deflection'

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

A woman gathers children as law enforcement respond to a call at Temple Israel synagogue on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)

March 13, 2026, 2:20 pm

Relief, gratitude and anger surge among Detroit Jews following synagogue attack

SPECIAL REPORT: '“We saw parents carrying their little kids down the street to safety'

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

January 23, 2026, 3:43 pm

Timothée Chalamet and Marty Supreme net nine Oscar nominations

The actor is in line to win Best Actor for his role as Jewish ping pong player

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

Sports commentators Shannon Sharpe (l) and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson say that Jews "own everything" on their podcast "Night Cap," December 1, 2025. (Screenshot)

December 12, 2025, 2:03 pm

Jews ‘own everything,’ sports commentators Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco claim

The former NFL players disparaged Jews on their podcast, while the Jewish streamer they addressed laughed it off

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

The pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA was erected after the Oct. 7. 2023 attacks in Israel. (Jacob Gurvis)

November 18, 2025, 12:06 pm

Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against University of California, judge rules

The ruling came as feds said they would investigate last week’s anti-Zionist protests at UC Berkeley

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Giorgio Cantarini is Life is Beautiful

November 12, 2025, 9:16 am

Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film Life Is Beautiful as one of his favourites

The Vatican’s upcoming cinema summit will include Jewish creatives like Judd Apatow

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

October 13, 2025, 10:19 am

‘Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes,’ Charlie Kirk wrote in leaked text messages before his murder

Kirk added that donors were “leaving me no choice but to leave the pro-Israel cause”

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

April 30, 2025, 2:39 pm

Harvard uni president apologises to Jewish students over shocking antisemitism report

The taskforce found that Jewish and Israeli students were frequently shunned after 7 October

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City, April 2, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

April 24, 2025, 12:57 pm

Ben-Gvir’s US visit provokes splits at Yale Jewish society and in wider community

Shabtai, which says it promotes free speech, is welcoming the far-right Israeli minister with multiple events

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

Elon Musk delivers a salute at a Trump immigration rally. Inset: Musk's Holocaust joke post. (Screenshot)

January 24, 2025, 12:58 pm

Musk makes Holocaust jokes after Netanyahu defends him as ‘great friend of Israel’

The ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt blasted Musk’s Nazi jokes after remaining silent on his hand gesture

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

Timothee Chamalet plays Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown

January 23, 2025, 4:06 pm

Jewish talent features heavily in Oscar nominations

The Brutalist picks up 10 Oscar nominations, with A Complete Unknown close behind

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

January 23, 2025, 10:52 am

How did the ADL conclude Elon Musk didn’t give a Nazi salute? It isn’t saying

Criticism has mounted over the Jewish civil rights group’s speedy determination on Monday

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

View of the Kiryat Arba settlement near the West Bank city of Hebron, as seen on Nov. 20, 2022. (Wisam Hashlamoun FLASH90)

December 10, 2024, 11:31 pm

Bucking Israel’s far right, several large American Jewish groups say they oppose resettling Gaza

The statements by some of the largest Jewish organisations in the country come as a number Israeli government ministers call for resettling the Palestinian enclave

By Andrew Lapin (JTA)

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