Politico Employees Won’t Have to Sign New Parent Company’s Pro-Israel Mission Statement
Ben Smith hid a significant nugget deep within his latest New York Times story, on the billion-dollar sale of Politico.
Canadian Jewish News Restarts, Eyes Younger Audience
Reports of the demise of the Canadian Jewish News have been, not for the first time, greatly exaggerated.
Iran’s New Government Appoints Two Suspected in 1994 Buenos Aires Bombing
Iran’s new government includes two men who have been implicated in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.
Israeli Swimmer Mark Malyar Wins Second Gold at Tokyo Paralympics
Israeli swimmer Mark Malyar continued his historic Paralympics on Sunday, winning another gold medal and breaking his own world record.
American Jewish Athlete Ian Seidenfeld Wins Paralympic Table Tennis Gold
Jewish American Ian Seidenfeld upset the world No. 1 to win gold in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday.
Mikvahs Unearthed at Vilnius Synagogue Destroyed by Nazis
Archaeologists have unearthed parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius, a 17th-century building, that were presumed to have been destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets.
Spanish University Cancels Seminar Comparing Holocaust to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A Spanish university has canceled a course titled “Auschwitz/Gaza: A Testing Ground for Comparative Literature."
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Calls on Pope Francis to Clarify Comments on Torah, Jewish Law
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate has asked Pope Francis to retract a recent comment about Jewish law.
Jewish Group Renovating a Ukraine Jewish Cemetery Accused of Damaging Headstones
A Jewish group renovating a Jewish cemetery in Ukraine has caused damages there, Jewish heritage experts said.
Hackers Threaten Online Shiva for Brazilian Jewish Educator
Hackers posting death threats, including “I’ll enter synagogues and kill everyone,” broke into the online mourning ceremony for a former Jewish school principal in Rio de Janeiro.
