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Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:53:43 GMT

Jewish history could gain a more prominent place in the Smithsonian as a congressional commission considers adding Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum to the national network.

Somerville, Massachusetts city council moves to enact Israel divestment vote

BY GAVI KLEIN/JTA — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:58:38 GMT

The ordinance would bar the city from investing in or procuring labor, services, or goods from companies that support entities identified by the ordinance as violating international law.

J7 global task force convenes in London to discuss combating global antisemitism

BY ALEX CARSON — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:37:30 GMT

The multi-day summit comes as the J7’s latest annual report found that 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel since 1994.

Netherlands 'leading hotbed of antisemitism': Israel condemns Hapoel Be'er Sheva ban

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:22:46 GMT

The mayor's spokesperson told Nieuwsuur that the decision to ban away fans is fixed and that football will be played in Alkmaar on Thursday, without an away crowd.

UN adopts Durban resolution despite antisemitic legacy of anti-Zionist declaration

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:52:53 GMT

Danon recalled that images of Hitler were circulated during the conference, Zionism was equated with racism, and Jewish participants were physically assaulted.

Jewish ex-Harvard admin. files discrimination suit over termination after Rosh Hashanah leave

BY ALEX CARSON — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:13 GMT

The lawsuit claims that immediately following his disclosure and observance of the holiday, he faced sudden heightened scrutiny and manufactured performance concerns.

Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach

BY ALEX CARSON — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:32:34 GMT

Although UKLFI warned the venue directors that canceling the event could also constitute unlawful discrimination, directors Marion Zoelle and Uroš Dežutelj rejected the accusations.

Pennsylvania law enforcement officers trained to identify evolving forms of antisemitism

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:08:10 GMT

The specialized training session in Philadelphia was attended by around 80 law enforcement officers

Hate crimes targeting Jews rise 10% in England and Wales, Home Office reports

BY LIANNE KOLIRIN/JTA — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:40:13 GMT

Jews faced the highest rate of religious hate crime as community groups urged stronger action.

Bomb threat called on Boca Raton Jewish preschool, law enforcement evacuates area

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:34:40 GMT

The Donna Klein Jewish Academy, where the threat was called in, was evacuated, as was at least one other nearby educational facility.

UK launches public inquiry into killing of two Jewish men in 2025 Manchester synagogue attack

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:08:19 GMT

Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz were killed during the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue during Yom Kippur in 2025.

Kremlin sentences Russian-Israeli scientist to prison over donation to Navalny foundation

BY YOAV ETIEL — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:06:57 GMT

Dr. Sofia Rosenfeld argued that she had been out of contact with the outside world while participating in a scientific expedition in the northern Arctic when the transfers were made from her account.

Israeli American Council leads nationwide protests against controversial Gaza documentary 'NAZA'

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:53:14 GMT

Pro-Israel groups are protesting screenings of 'NAZA' across the US, accusing the documentary of presenting a distorted account of the Gaza war and demanding additional context.

New CAA investigation exposes NHS staff claiming Zionists control the world and Hamas as resistance

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:24:42 GMT

Following a documentary on antisemitism in British hospitals, CAA has identified five NHS workers whose social media posts have raised concerns about extremism within healthcare.

Berlin shopkeeper attacked after displaying posters against antisemitism for Oct. 7 anniversary

BY YOAV ETIEL — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:23:00 GMT

Speaking to the German newspaper Bild, Lindenau estimated that the attackers were between 10 and 15 years old and said they had asked him whether he was Jewish.

A planned non-Zionist Jewish school in Boston hopes to ride the momentum of the left

BY SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:40:58 GMT

Achvat Olam will teach about Jewish history, cultures, and languages outside of Israel, while engaging with Hebrew and Israel’s history from a non-Zionist perspective.

Global anti-Israel protests coordinated in advance by international alliance, documents show

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:43:51 GMT

Behind the protest’s preparation and framing is the London-based Global Alliance for Palestine (GAFP), a coalition of about 200 organizations focused on Palestine advocacy.

'I'm not Jewish, I'm a Zionist': Viral trend surges on X as hundreds join in, 'Post' analysis finds

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:22:19 GMT

The Jerusalem Post wrote code to analyze X and identify where the trend began and who is amplifying it.

UK activist group launches ‘Some people are Zionist! Get over it!’ campaign

BY ALEX CARSON — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:25:45 GMT

The group launched the campaign in response to the Green Party conference's vote on October 4, by 1,022 votes to 813, to pass a motion declaring "Zionism is racism."

Jewish schools in Brooklyn evacuate following bomb threats, NYPD finds no explosives on site

BY ALEX CARSON — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:13:10 GMT

The incident followed a similar bomb threat at a Lakewood, New Jersey, Orthodox synagogue earlier in the week, the Anti-Defamation League's New York and New Jersey office said.

Jewish students join 'Nonnegotiable' campaign against El-Sayed over antisemitism, safety concerns

BY ALEX CARSON — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:06:10 GMT

The students stated that they feel disappointed by their options in the Michigan Senate race.

'We will honor all our martyrs': Hundreds march through Toronto to mark three years since October 7

BY EMMA PAIDRA/JTA — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:33:10 GMT

The protest was largely peaceful. Toronto police said that one individual was arrested after being recognized by officers as someone wanted in connection with an unrelated incident.

Tens of thousands march across European cities as pro-Palestinian rallies mark three years of war

BY TOMER ALMAGOR / JTA — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:24:17 GMT

“Today we’re marching for Palestine in London to mark three years of Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people and demand our government go further to sanction Israel for its crimes."

Celebrity chef who signed Hospitality for Humanity pledge shares stage with Israelis

BY CHRISTOPHER NEELY/JTA — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:22:59 GMT

Nosrat signed the Hospitality for Humanity pledge in 2023, which committed signers to “not purchasing, using, or promoting Israeli agricultural or food products.

Paris cargo workers refuse to load Elbit shipment onto El Al flight bound for Israel

BY AARON GLICK — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:00:41 GMT

The boycott comes as the latest example of Israeli defense companies facing discriminatory issues in France following the October 7 attacks.

Thai police raid Chabad, Jewish institutions in Bangkok amid ongoing foreign business investigation

BY YOAV ETIEL — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:26:12 GMT

Bangkok Chabad emissary Rabbi Nechemya Wilhelm said that Chabad welcomed the investigation and remained confident that its activities complied with Thai law.

Hitler 'solved the Jewish question' by exterminating European Jews, Norman Finkelstein claims

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:32:18 GMT

Finkelstein made this point during an explanation as to the original rationale of Zionism being an attempt to avoid persecution and assimilation.

Swiss queer film festival removes award-winning Israeli movie from lineup after boycott threats

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:29:48 GMT

The Geneva-based festival, which opens on October 9, had previously included Tell Me Everything, a drama about a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic, in its lineup.

Israelis unable to compete in FIDE amateur chess tournament taking place in Malaysia

BY YOAV ETIEL — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:01:09 GMT

FIDE's official announcement states that "all FIDE member federations and all eligible players are invited to participate." However, Malaysia's entry restrictions prevent Israelis from competing.

Top Jewish influencers say opting out is not an option when antisemitism is prevalent

BY REYNA GOBEL/JTA — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:07:12 GMT

Platt developed his podcast in October 2024 as a safe space for Jewish and allied celebrities and thought leaders to share their stories around Jewish identity to help combat rising antisemitism.