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Kosher certification agency sues JetBlue, saying they lied about a Kosher snack

(JTA) – One of the United States’ largest Kosher certifying agencies alleges that JetBlue airlines sold a snack it falsely claimed was certified as Kosher. In a lawsuit filed last … more

JACKIE HAJDENBERG | 6/30/22

Stephen Curry wore a Hebrew sweatshirt at the NBA Finals

(JTA) – Jews looking for a rooting interest in the concluding games of this year’s NBA Finals might have one now, thanks to a head-turning wardrobe choice from Golden State Warriors star … more

Jacob Gurvis | 6/15/22

Judge orders Yeshiva University to recognize LGBTQ organization

(New York Jewish Week) – The New York County Supreme Court ruled that Yeshiva University must recognize a campus LGBTQ pride group. more

Andrew Silow-Carroll | 6/15/22

Head of campus pro-Israel group loses primary in Nevada

(JTA) – David Brog has overseen pro-Israel organizations with significant Republican backing for more than two decades, but his own attempt to make inroads for himself as a GOP candidate fell … more

Andrew Lapin | 6/15/22

Jews named to Time 100 list

(JTA) – Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s Jewish president who has been leading his country during the Russian invasion that began in late February, has been named to Time magazine’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people. Zelenskyy was listed in the “leaders” category, and his entry was written by U.S. President Joe Biden. more

6/3/22

Number of antisemitic incidents surged in 2021, according to latest ADL tally

(JTA) – The number of antisemitic incidents recorded by the Anti-Defamation League in the United States in 2021 reached an all-time high, according to a new report by the group. The 2,717 … more

ASAF SHALEV | 5/6/22

Pete Davidson to star comedy series with Yiddish name

(JTA) – Bupkis – meaning nothing, absolutely zilch – is one of those few Yiddish words that have become part of the American lexicon. It’s also the name of Pete … more

5/6/22

A photo posted to Twitter by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff showed wine from the Psagot winery on the table at the White House seder, April 16, 2022.

Wine from a West Bank settlement was served at this year’s White House seder

(JTA) – Wine from a West Bank settlement was on the menu at this year’s White House Passover seder on Friday hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug … more

Shira Hanau | 4/19/22

Jeshuat Israel and N.Y. congregation back in court

In the latest action in the long-running dispute over control of the historic Touro Synagogue, both sides were in District Court in Newport on March 28. Jeshuat Israel, the congregation that … more

Jewish Rhode Island Staff | 4/1/22

Bomb threats target Jewish institutions outside R.I.

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Security officials are reporting a spate of bomb threats targeting Jewish institutions in a number of states. The threats came into Jewish community centers around the … more

4/1/22