racism

Away from despair and toward hope: A conversation with Elie Wiesel’s student and friend

How can we interpret the apparent indestructibility of antisemitism?

By ESTHER POSNER
24/07/2024

Man allegedly attempts kidnapping of Jewish children in London

In London, a Jewish father thwarted an alleged kidnapping attempt on his children near Lubavitch House during Shavuot. Stamford Hill Shomrim seeks witnesses to assist police.

American culture war: The issues that divide Trump, Biden supporters in US

Both Biden and Trump supporters agree it is crucial for law enforcement to keep communities safe, to treat people equally regardless of race or ethnic group, and on discussing mental health issues.

Donald Sterling

Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s downfall

FX's "Clipped" miniseries revisits Donald Sterling's Clippers saga. Sterling's racism, bans, and controversies unfold in this adaptation of "The Sterling Affairs" podcast.

By JTA/JACOB GARVIS
05/06/2024
Hooded man holds flaming Molotov cocktail

Haifa court sentences trio who attacked Arab man at Olga beach to four years in prison

The three young men who live nearby at the time planned to throw Molotov cocktails at Arab citizens who were on the beach.

By YOAV ETIEL
25/05/2024

Documenting the experience of Jews of color in Jewish spaces - opinion

“Beyond the Count: Perspectives and Lived Experience of Jews of Color,” documented how Jews of Color view Jewish identity and how they have experienced systemic racism in Jewish spaces.

By ILANA KAUFMAN
12/03/2024

Moldova: 14% polled 'really don't like' Jews - survey

A significant amount of Moldovans dislike and have negative sentiments toward Jews and believe that they are manipulative and dishonest.

‘Were you adopted?’ and other questions not to ask Jews of color

1% of Jews in the United States identify as Black and 8% identify as non-white. So maybe it’s time to stop being so surprised.

By ZERLINE HUGHES SPRUILL
28/02/2024

Argentina Jewish group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office

“Discrimination in Argentina is a problem suffered by various groups,” the country’s umbrella Jewish group said.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
23/02/2024

Is Israel racist? I visited to get the facts straight

I am black, Christian, and American. And I unapologetically stand with Israel’s right to defend itself. 

By XAVIAER DUROUSSEAU
15/02/2024
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