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After Pittsburgh, some synagogues are more comfortable with guns in the pews

JTA – On an average Saturday morning at the Orthodox Ohel Tefillah synagogue on Chicago’s North Side, about 10 percent of the men carry a handgun. That number may … more

BEN SALES | 9/4/19

Manischewitz is selling all of its kosher food business

JTA – The Manischewitz Co. will sell all of its kosher food business to Kenover Marketing Corp., the companies announced. The companies “have reached an understanding for a … more

8/1/19

Legislation would help care for Holocaust survivors

JTA – Bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives July 30 that will prioritize health care and nutrition services for Holocaust survivors. The bill, the … more

8/1/19

Senate legislation would help care for Holocaust survivors

Bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate that will prioritize health care and nutrition services for Holocaust survivors. more

Marcy Oster | 7/24/19

Symbols of islam, christianity and judaism.

Americans don’t know much about Judaism but love the Jews, survey says

Americans don’t know much about Judaism but love the Jews, survey says more

Ben Sales | 7/23/19

Pittsburgh Jewish federation gives more than $650,000 to Christchurch victims

JTA — The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will give more than $650,000 to victims of the Christchurch terror attacks on two mosques that left 51 worshippers dead. More … more

MARCY OSTER | 7/5/19

Dan Rodkin is rabbi at the Shaloh House in Boston.

Boston rabbi suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection

Boston rabbi suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection more

Penny Schwartz | 6/25/19

Rishik Gandshari spelled "Yiddishkeit" and "keriah" on the way to the co-championship of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

This Yiddish word kicked off the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

This Yiddish word kicked off the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals more

Lior Zaltzman | 6/5/19

There were 1,879 anti-Semitic incidents in 2018, ADL finds

JTA – Last year saw the third-highest number of anti-Semitic incidents since 1979, despite a decrease from the previous year, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League. … more

JOSEFIN DOLSTEN | 5/2/19

ADL director calls for government action against white supremacists

JTA – The head of the Anti-Defamation League said the April 27 synagogue shooting should serve as a “wake-up call” for politicians and business executives to more seriously address … more

BEN SALES | 5/2/19