World
U.S., Israel, and global Jewish news
U.S. / National
Israel & Middle East
Global
Awards & Honors
Politics
Terrorism
Anti-Semitism
War
Diplomacy & Peace
Analysis
Music
Food
Health & Wellness
Education
History
Holocaust
Holidays
Video
Photo Essay
Iran
Ukraine
COVID-19
Sports
Humanitarian
Interfaith
Donald Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu
Clear Filters

World
U.S. / National
Some who came, Some who avoided
Tens of thousands marched at the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue as Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event, the first mayor to do so in 60 years.
Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Jun 4, 2026

World
U.S. / National
Large, joyful Israel parade in NYC after two years of marching for release of hostages
Over 50,000 marchers joined the Israel Day on Fifth parade amid heightened security tied to rising anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York City.
Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Jun 4, 2026

World
Global
British Museum postpones lecture on ancient Israel, cites ‘security concerns’
The British Museum postponed a talk on ancient Israel and Judah, citing security concerns after learning attendees planned to disrupt the event.
JNS
Jun 4, 2026

World
U.S. / National
Fetterman calls Platner ‘ghoul’
Fetterman called Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a Nazi sympathizer while defending his pro-Israel views amid Democratic divisions.
Andrew Bernard
Jun 4, 2026

World
Israel & Middle East
From Gaza captivity to a new beginning, Emily Hand and father prepare to return to kibbutz
Nearly three years after 50 days as a Hamas hostage, an 11-year-old and her father weigh what going home to Be’eri now means.
The Jewish World Team
May 27, 2026

World
U.S. / National
Jews, others protest NYC mayor at Gracie Mansion
Hundreds gather near Gracie Mansion as a Jewish-led coalition presses Gov. Hochul to use a rarely invoked power against Mayor Mamdani.
The Jewish World Team
May 27, 2026

World
Israel & Middle East
Israel’s first Druze female doctor receives recognition award at ‘Her Stage’ conference
Decades after defying her village to enter medical school, an Israeli gynecologist now sees her three daughters break their own barriers.
The Jewish World Team
May 27, 2026

World
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu announces intensified strikes on Hezbollah; Washington shows support
After a U.S.-brokered ceasefire frayed, Israel signals a sharper phase against Hezbollah, while a senior U.S. official blames the group entirely.
The Jewish World Team
May 27, 2026

World
U.S. / National
At NYC Jewish American Heritage Month reception, Mayor Mamdani pledges $26 million to fight hate crimes
Every major NYC Jewish group boycotted Mayor Mamdani’s Heritage Month reception. Rabbi Irwin Kula stayed to give the invocation.
JNS
May 21, 2026

World
Global
Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results
A Tel Aviv University study finds all three groups lost weight on the same diet, but only the lifters kept their muscle and shrank their waists.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026
