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Jewish Skeptics of Critical Race Theory Say Holocaust Education Law No Deterrent

When a school administrator was caught saying that a new law forces teachers to offer an “opposing” view on the Holocaust, the state laws aiming to prohibit the teaching of critical race theory took on a new light.

Colin Powell, Who Brokered Middle East ‘Road Map’ to Peace, Dies at 84

WASHINGTON — Colin Powell will be remembered in history as the first Black U.S. national security adviser, the first Black military chief of staff and the first Black secretary of state.

Texas Official: State Law Requires Teaching ‘Opposing’ Views on Holocaust

Texas teachers were told that a new state law requiring them to present multiple perspectives meant they needed to make “opposing” views on the Holocaust available.

JFNA Announces $54M Security Initiative

The Jewish Federations of North America announced at its virtual General Assembly on Oct. 3 a new priority for the Jewish community both locally...

Ben & Jerry’s Founders Deny Antisemitism

In an interview that aired on HBO, both of the founders of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand reiterated that they stand behind the company’s decision to stop selling their products in the West Bank.

Pittsburgh Hosts Major Global Summit on Eradicating Hate

As Pittsburgh approaches the three-year anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, the city will play host to a high-profile new effort to find a global bipartisan response to rising tides of hate.

‘Sabbath for $400’: Cholent Stumps ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants

Contestants on an episode of “Jeopardy!” that aired Wednesday night were stumped when presented with a photo of cholent, a stew traditionally cooked by observant Jews over the course of Shabbat.
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Death Row Inmate Who Argued Judge Was Antisemitic Wins New Trial

 A Jewish man who asked for a new trial on the grounds that the judge who sentenced him to death was antisemitic will be granted a new trial.

Lawsuit: Creator of Chabad’s Famous Menorah Sexually Abused Girl

A new lawsuit claims that the man who crafted what might be the most famous menorah in the world sexually abused a young girl dozens of times in the 1990s.

Jewish Teacher Accused of Forcibly Removing a Student’s Hijab

A Jewish teacher at a New Jersey public school was accused of pulling a hijab off of a 7-year-old girl.