Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Tulip Festival at Washington Park, Albany NY. Photographer: Nikolya Sereda

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, on July 4, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Office of the New York City Mayor.

World

U.S. / National

The lies behind Mamdani’s Netanyahu stunt are the real threat

Jonathan Tobin says Mamdani’s empty threat against Netanyahu points to a deeper problem: algorithm-driven hatred reshaping views on Israel.

Jonathan S. Tobin

Jul 23, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, on July 4, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Office of the New York City Mayor.

World

U.S. / National

The lies behind Mamdani’s Netanyahu stunt are the real threat

Jonathan Tobin says Mamdani’s empty threat against Netanyahu points to a deeper problem: algorithm-driven hatred reshaping views on Israel.

Jonathan S. Tobin

Jul 23, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, on July 4, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Office of the New York City Mayor.

World

U.S. / National

The lies behind Mamdani’s Netanyahu stunt are the real threat

Jonathan Tobin says Mamdani’s empty threat against Netanyahu points to a deeper problem: algorithm-driven hatred reshaping views on Israel.

Jonathan S. Tobin

Jul 23, 2026

Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara, March 17, 2023. Photo courtesy of Dimir/Wikimedia.

World

Israel & Middle East

Trump’s plan to support Turkey’s fighter project raises concerns in Israel and the United States

Israeli officials worry that a US engine sale and possible F-35 deal with Turkey could erode Israel’s military edge in the region.

Yaakov Lappin

Jul 23, 2026

Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara, March 17, 2023. Photo courtesy of Dimir/Wikimedia.

World

Israel & Middle East

Trump’s plan to support Turkey’s fighter project raises concerns in Israel and the United States

Israeli officials worry that a US engine sale and possible F-35 deal with Turkey could erode Israel’s military edge in the region.

Yaakov Lappin

Jul 23, 2026

Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara, March 17, 2023. Photo courtesy of Dimir/Wikimedia.

World

Israel & Middle East

Trump’s plan to support Turkey’s fighter project raises concerns in Israel and the United States

Israeli officials worry that a US engine sale and possible F-35 deal with Turkey could erode Israel’s military edge in the region.

Yaakov Lappin

Jul 23, 2026

The U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) building in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo courtesy of Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.

World

Israel & Middle East

Bipartisan House bill calling for UNRWA to be dismantled permanently, replaced ‘long overdue,’ expert says

Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill to wind down UNRWA, a move a national security analyst calls long overdue.

Rikki Zagelbaum

Jul 16, 2026

The U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) building in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo courtesy of Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.

World

Israel & Middle East

Bipartisan House bill calling for UNRWA to be dismantled permanently, replaced ‘long overdue,’ expert says

Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill to wind down UNRWA, a move a national security analyst calls long overdue.

Rikki Zagelbaum

Jul 16, 2026

The U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) building in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo courtesy of Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.

World

Israel & Middle East

Bipartisan House bill calling for UNRWA to be dismantled permanently, replaced ‘long overdue,’ expert says

Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill to wind down UNRWA, a move a national security analyst calls long overdue.

Rikki Zagelbaum

Jul 16, 2026

Ilene Friedman, the new board president of the Schenectady Jewish Community Center.

Local

Community News

Schenectady Jewish Community Center names Ilene Friedman as board president

Ilene Friedman has been elected board president of the Schenectady Jewish Community Center, after serving as vice president.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 16, 2026

Ilene Friedman, the new board president of the Schenectady Jewish Community Center.

Local

Community News

Schenectady Jewish Community Center names Ilene Friedman as board president

Ilene Friedman has been elected board president of the Schenectady Jewish Community Center, after serving as vice president.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 16, 2026

Ilene Friedman, the new board president of the Schenectady Jewish Community Center.

Local

Community News

Schenectady Jewish Community Center names Ilene Friedman as board president

Ilene Friedman has been elected board president of the Schenectady Jewish Community Center, after serving as vice president.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 16, 2026

Refugee families at Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, Oswego, 1944. Photo courtesy of the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center.

Local

Events

Historian Paul Lear to review “Where the Holocaust Came to America,” at Beth Shalom

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival brings historian Paul Lear to Beth Shalom July 26 to discuss the WWII refugee shelter at Fort Ontario.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 16, 2026

Refugee families at Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, Oswego, 1944. Photo courtesy of the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center.

Local

Events

Historian Paul Lear to review “Where the Holocaust Came to America,” at Beth Shalom

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival brings historian Paul Lear to Beth Shalom July 26 to discuss the WWII refugee shelter at Fort Ontario.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 16, 2026

Refugee families at Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, Oswego, 1944. Photo courtesy of the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center.

Local

Events

Historian Paul Lear to review “Where the Holocaust Came to America,” at Beth Shalom

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival brings historian Paul Lear to Beth Shalom July 26 to discuss the WWII refugee shelter at Fort Ontario.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 16, 2026

Movie poster for “Citizen Vigilante” (2026). Poster courtesy of Event Film Distribution via Wikimedia Commons.

Culture

Arts & Entertainment

The movie Europe doesn’t want you to see

A JNS opinion piece argues the little-seen film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ captures an uncomfortable truth about Europe that critics would rather ignore.

Thane Rosenbaum

Jul 16, 2026

Movie poster for “Citizen Vigilante” (2026). Poster courtesy of Event Film Distribution via Wikimedia Commons.

Culture

Arts & Entertainment

The movie Europe doesn’t want you to see

A JNS opinion piece argues the little-seen film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ captures an uncomfortable truth about Europe that critics would rather ignore.

Thane Rosenbaum

Jul 16, 2026

Movie poster for “Citizen Vigilante” (2026). Poster courtesy of Event Film Distribution via Wikimedia Commons.

Culture

Arts & Entertainment

The movie Europe doesn’t want you to see

A JNS opinion piece argues the little-seen film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ captures an uncomfortable truth about Europe that critics would rather ignore.

Thane Rosenbaum

Jul 16, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Aug. 28, 2025. Credit: Flash90.

World

U.S. / National

Lindsey Graham, 71, remembered for ‘deep personal connection’ to Israel, Jews

Jewish and Israeli leaders remember Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, as one of Israel’s most steadfast friends in the U.S. Senate.

Menachem Wecker

Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Aug. 28, 2025. Credit: Flash90.

World

U.S. / National

Lindsey Graham, 71, remembered for ‘deep personal connection’ to Israel, Jews

Jewish and Israeli leaders remember Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, as one of Israel’s most steadfast friends in the U.S. Senate.

Menachem Wecker

Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Aug. 28, 2025. Credit: Flash90.

World

U.S. / National

Lindsey Graham, 71, remembered for ‘deep personal connection’ to Israel, Jews

Jewish and Israeli leaders remember Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, as one of Israel’s most steadfast friends in the U.S. Senate.

Menachem Wecker

Jul 13, 2026

The city of Givat Ze’ev. Photo courtesy of Dvirraz via Wikimedia Commons

World

Israel & Middle East

Israel grants city status to Jerusalem suburb

Givat Ze’ev, near Jerusalem, becomes the fifth Jewish city in Judea and Samaria after approval from Israeli defense officials.

JNS

Jul 13, 2026

The city of Givat Ze’ev. Photo courtesy of Dvirraz via Wikimedia Commons

World

Israel & Middle East

Israel grants city status to Jerusalem suburb

Givat Ze’ev, near Jerusalem, becomes the fifth Jewish city in Judea and Samaria after approval from Israeli defense officials.

JNS

Jul 13, 2026

The city of Givat Ze’ev. Photo courtesy of Dvirraz via Wikimedia Commons

World

Israel & Middle East

Israel grants city status to Jerusalem suburb

Givat Ze’ev, near Jerusalem, becomes the fifth Jewish city in Judea and Samaria after approval from Israeli defense officials.

JNS

Jul 13, 2026

Members of Team USA celebrate at the closing ceremony of Maccabiah 2026 in Tel Aviv, July 13, 2026. Photo courtesy of Maccabiah.

World

Israel & Middle East

Maccabiah 2026 concludes on ‘joyful’ note

Maccabiah 2026 closed in Tel Aviv with medal ceremonies and a flag handover, a year after the Games were delayed by war with Iran.

Howard Blas

Jul 13, 2026

Members of Team USA celebrate at the closing ceremony of Maccabiah 2026 in Tel Aviv, July 13, 2026. Photo courtesy of Maccabiah.

World

Israel & Middle East

Maccabiah 2026 concludes on ‘joyful’ note

Maccabiah 2026 closed in Tel Aviv with medal ceremonies and a flag handover, a year after the Games were delayed by war with Iran.

Howard Blas

Jul 13, 2026

Members of Team USA celebrate at the closing ceremony of Maccabiah 2026 in Tel Aviv, July 13, 2026. Photo courtesy of Maccabiah.

World

Israel & Middle East

Maccabiah 2026 concludes on ‘joyful’ note

Maccabiah 2026 closed in Tel Aviv with medal ceremonies and a flag handover, a year after the Games were delayed by war with Iran.

Howard Blas

Jul 13, 2026

The Bronfman Fellowship

Local

Community News

Bronfman Fellowship CEO talks funding beyond a single donor

Bronfman Fellowship CEO Becky Voorwinde tells eJewishPhilanthropy how the program is building support beyond its founding donor.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 11, 2026

The Bronfman Fellowship

Local

Community News

Bronfman Fellowship CEO talks funding beyond a single donor

Bronfman Fellowship CEO Becky Voorwinde tells eJewishPhilanthropy how the program is building support beyond its founding donor.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 11, 2026

The Bronfman Fellowship

Local

Community News

Bronfman Fellowship CEO talks funding beyond a single donor

Bronfman Fellowship CEO Becky Voorwinde tells eJewishPhilanthropy how the program is building support beyond its founding donor.

The Jewish World Team

Jul 11, 2026

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