Amid uncertain times, European Jews renovate old synagogues, dedicate new Torahs. In Vienna, Leipzig, Budapest and cities across the continent, local Jews are working to restore houses of worship to former glory despite rising antisemitism, say it’s a ‘sign of resilience’

Israeli family says Austrian vendor threw away their food after learning they were Jewish. Family vacationing in Salzburg says stall owner refused service ‘because we’re Jewish’ and ‘because of Gaza’; vendor denies allegation as ‘nonsense’ as district authorities open proceedings

Trump admin sanctions Iranian automotive, rail and metals sectors. The new designations strike “directly at the critical arteries Iran relies on to sustain its economy and evade sanctions,” the U.S. Treasury Department stated.

Morocco buying ‘both defensive and offensive’ capabilities from Israel. A Western observer tells JNS that Morocco’s growing purchases of Israeli defense technology reflect a wider regional shift as Israeli firms prepare for next week’s Marrakech Airshow.

Pentagon launches religious affairs office, says ‘sacred duty’ to give troops ‘first-class religious support.’ “Decisions about faith and religion were made by secular careerists in cubicles and lawyers running around with red tape,” the U.S. defense secretary said.

Macklemore launches ‘Free Palestine’ tour after being dropped from Sheeran tour. Macklemore announces a “Free Palestine” tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinian Arabs.

‘From the river to the sea’ – and silence from AOC Controversial Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is back in the news and in this case, that’s not necessarily a good thing.