Judaism
Born in tragedy, Refugee Shabbat honors our 110 million neighbors looking for a home
By Joshua Hammerman — February 1, 2024
(RNS) — The sheer numbers of people displaced should tell us this is a shared problem.
Reform Jews support ‘just’ war in Gaza but call for two-state solution
By Yonat Shimron — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — The statement is an attempt to thread the needle. It conveys resolute support for Israel while at the same time criticizing some Israeli proposals for the war's aftermath.
Biology matters, especially after Oct. 7
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — A woman at an Israel rally gets creative. And gutsy.
Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
BERLIN (AP) — Germany saw a significant increase in anti-Jewish incidents following the attack on Israel.
When is criticism of Israel antisemitic? A scholar of modern Jewish history explains
By Joshua Shanes — January 31, 2024
(The Conversation) — In recent years, the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism has taken on renewed importance and competing definitions of antisemitism have emerged. What is antisemitism?
Israel’s president says the UN world court misrepresented his comments in its genocide ruling
By Associated Press — January 30, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) — The court's ruling on Friday cited a series of statements made by Israeli leaders as evidence of incitement and dehumanizing language against Palestinians.
After menu is deemed antisemitic, eatery throws Shabbat dinner for Jewish neighbors
By Fiona André — January 29, 2024
NEW YORK (RNS) — Palestinian restaurateurs tried to set the record straight after cheekily naming seafood section of the menu 'From the River to the Sea.'
Massachusetts man threatened to kill Jews as antisemitic incidents rise
By Yonat Shimron — January 29, 2024
(RNS) — The 59-year-old Massachusetts man is alleged to have called Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro, and left a voicemail threatening to kill Jews.
Yes, Biden and Trump are old. Jewish teaching says that can be a good thing.
By Avi Shafran — January 29, 2024
(RNS) — Look what happened when Judean King Rehoboam shunned the advice of the court elders.
How many Holocaust memorial days do we need?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 29, 2024
(RNS) — There are three different days for remembering the Holocaust. Each one has a different message. Which message do we need today?
Nazi genocides of Jews and Roma were entangled from the start – and so are their efforts at Holocaust remembrance today
By Ari Joskowicz — January 29, 2024
(The Conversation) — Many young people today know little about the murder of European Jews during the Holocaust, and even less about the murder of Romani communities.
Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Czarek Sokolowski — January 29, 2024
OSWIECIM, Poland (AP) — About 20 survivors from various camps set up by Nazi Germany around Europe laid wreaths and flowers and lit candles at the Death Wall in Auschwitz.
Muslims and Jews in Bosnia observe Holocaust Remembrance Day and call for peace and dialogue
By Sabina Niksic — January 29, 2024
SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The event on Saturday underscored the message that the two communities share the experience of persecution and must stay united in their commitment to peace.
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire
By Raf Casert and Mike Corder — January 27, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — It could take years for the court to consider all aspects of South Africa's genocide allegations. In the meantime, the U.N. Security Council scheduled a Jan. 31 meeting to follow up on the ruling.
Pope says Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds world that war can never be justified
By Associated Press — January 26, 2024
ROME (AP) — At the end of his weekly general audience, Francis referred to Saturday’s commemoration, which has become fraught this year given Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and a rise in antisemitism in Europe and around the world.
