The number of adults converting to Progressive Judaism in the UK has surged, with figures rising from 78 in 2020 to 183 in 2025. Experts attribute this trend to factors including the Covid-19 pandemic, religious education, and DNA tests, alongside a desire for community and inclusivity.
Australia's health watchdog, Ahpra, has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, drawing praise from Jewish groups but criticism from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, which fears it will stifle criticism of Israel's actions.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) identifies far-right extremism and the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel as primary drivers of antisemitism in Australia. The group's submission to a royal commission highlights the "often overlooked" threat from the far-right and criticizes the tendency to treat Jews collectively as representatives of Israel.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the severing of all contact with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas following reports she compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. Kallas attempted to de-escalate, but Sa'ar demanded a clear retraction or denial.
Travelodge apologized to a Jewish guest after a "Free Palestine" message appeared on his hotel room TV at a London branch. The hotel chain's investigation couldn't identify who input the message, but plans to roll out antisemitism training for staff.
Tensions between the US progressive Jewish diaspora and the Israeli government escalated during the Israel Day Parade in NYC. Protesters, including Jewish activists, demonstrated against Israeli officials like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, condemning the actions in Gaza and the occupation of the West Bank. The event highlighted a growing divide within the global Jewish community regarding Israel's policies.
Professor Theodore Postol, a former nuclear adviser, told RT that Israel, not Iran, is the primary nuclear danger in the Middle East. He cited reports of Israeli military leaders warning Prime Minister Netanyahu about heavy troop losses and the limits of their capabilities.
71 Orthodox Jewish schoolgirls from Toras Emachu school in Monsey, New York, went missing during a field trip to Memorial Park in Nyack. They entered a drainage tunnel and got lost underground but were found by police after walking about 800 meters. Two students sustained minor injuries.
71 Orthodox Jewish schoolgirls from Toras Emachu school in Monsey, NY, went missing during a trip to Memorial Park in Nyack. They entered a drainage tunnel following a stream bed and were found by a police officer near a manhole. Most were found in underground tunnels, with two sustaining minor injuries.
The article discusses the significant but often forgotten contributions of Jewish footballers and coaches in Europe before the Holocaust. It highlights Jozsef Braun, a talented Hungarian player whose career was tragically cut short, and emphasizes how genocide erases not only lives but also their stories and collective memory.
A viral chant celebrating the Knicks' NBA finals run, blending cultural references and city pride, has captivated New York. Initially featuring "My mayor Muslim, My bagel's Jewish, Knicks in four," it evolved to "Knicks in five" after a team loss, with a nod to the Pope. The chant's success is attributed to its cultural resonance, unity, and clever marketing by prediction market Kalshi.
Naveed Akram, accused of killing 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach, faces 19 additional charges including attempted murder and discharging a firearm. His lawyer stated the new charges were expected. Investigators are reviewing extensive CCTV footage and translated device content.
Subhan Ahmed, 18, charged with assisting an offender after alleged arson attack on 4 Jewish charity ambulances in Golders Green, causing £1m damage. Prosecutors believe it was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.
Israel has exceeded acceptable limits in spying on the US to uncover its negotiating position with Iran, according to The New York Times, citing increased monitoring of senior US officials including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Under Secretary Elbridge Colby, prompting a 'critical' threat level assessment from the Pentagon.
A PLA inspection team visited Russian facilities in the Eastern Military District, verifying compliance with 1996 and 1997 confidence-building agreements, praising Russia's adherence to international obligations.
Yad Vashem is establishing its first branch outside Israel in Germany to combat fading Holocaust memory and rising antisemitism, aiming to educate younger generations about the atrocities.
Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed a hero for disarming a perpetrator in the Bondi Beach shooting, has been charged with domestic violence assault and intimidation. He denies the allegations.
Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed a hero for disarming a perpetrator in the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15, has been charged with domestic violence assault and intimidation. He denies the allegations.
A government-ordered report found "routine ostracism" of Jewish patients and staff in the NHS, prompting action including restricted display of political symbols and mandatory antisemitism training for health trust bosses. The report highlights fears that antisemitism threatens the NHS's universal service model.
A government-ordered report found Jewish patients and staff face "routine ostracism" in the NHS, prompting action to tackle antisemitism. Measures include restricting political symbols on uniforms and mandatory anti-racism training for health trust bosses.
The author draws parallels between Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany in the 1930s and today's asylum seekers, highlighting historical fear of foreigners and the potential contributions refugees can make, citing his father's journey from internment to secret wartime service.
An Australian commission's interim report on antisemitism risks conflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews, potentially harming social cohesion and free speech. The report adopts a broad definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel's policies, which the author argues silences legitimate debate and alienates Australian Jews who oppose Israel's actions.
After an 8-year legal battle, Israel permits women to take official rabbinic exams, a breakthrough for Orthodox Jewish women seeking leadership roles in religious law, though ordination remains denied.
