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Meeting Jewish leaders Pope Leo acknowledges challenges reaffirms dialogue
May 21, 2025 — ‘Because of the Jewish roots of Christianity, all Christians have a special relationship with Judaism,’ the pope says, addressing religious leaders at the Vatican
Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster
May 21, 2025 — Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health.
UN retracts aid chiefs claim that 14000 Gazan babies will die in 48 hours without aid
May 21, 2025 — The UN later cited a report that said there could be 14,100 cases of malnutrition in children in Gaza between April 2025 and March 2026, a timeframe of one year not two days.
Bloomberg reporter among protesters arrested at ColumbiaUniversity
May 21, 2025 — Jason Kao was charged with criminal trespassing in the third degree during an anti-Israel protest at the school on May 7, the NYPD told JNS.
Queens College accused of anti-Jewish purge in new lawsuit
May 20, 2025 — A lawsuit alleges Queens College purged Jewish adjunct accounting professors, including Helen Schwalb, after alleged “antisemitic hate speech and violence” following the October 7 Hamas attack.
Is it time for Jews to leave Yale
May 20, 2025 — After federal scrutiny under Title VI, the university has finally acted. Far more must be done.
Danish man charged with terror plot involving drones for Hamas
May 20, 2025 — Authorities say the suspect is linked to a banned gang and was extradited after a 2023 counterterrorism sweep.
Australian students turn back on Jewish peer during antisemitism talk
May 20, 2025 — Jewish University of Sydney student Kovi Rose faces organized protests during a speech addressing rising antisemitism on campus; school distances itself from anti-Israel groups
Iran Russia deepen ties amid nuclear talks with the US analysis
May 19, 2025 — Iran’s goal is to have China, Russia, and even some European countries potentially help it hedge against any fallout should the US talks collapse.
How trailblazing US labor secretary Frances Perkins quietly lobbied for Holocaust refugees
May 19, 2025 — While the labor activist is famous for being the first female Cabinet member, on the 60th anniversary of her death, a new book explores her overlooked efforts to help Jews fleeing the Nazis
US issues sanctions targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah Treasury website shows
May 16, 2025 — Treasury said overseas donations make up a significant portion of the group’s budget.
Pro-Palestine group Unity of Fields calls for police officers to be set on fire exclusive
May 16, 2025 — Unity of Fields was formerly known as “Palestine Action US” before it rebranded itself as “Unity of Fields” in August 2024.
