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WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition

The recognition is widely viewed as a milestone for Sweden’s Jewish community, particularly at a time when concerns about antisemitism are growing across Europe.

WIZO Sweden President Susanne Sznajderman-Rytz.
President Isaac Herzog, Yeros, and her father Tesfaye.

Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau honored as family slams police over stalled investigation

Jane Yolen and her most famous book, "The Devil's Arithmetic."

Jane Yolen, whose The Devil’s Arithmetic became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presents the Commander's Cross of the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese, an Italian human rights expert, at Moncloa Palace on May 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Francesca Albanese receives prestigious award from Spanish Prime Minister


Blavatnik Prizes 2025: Israeli researchers honored for groundbreaking work in science

The 2025 cycle drew 36 nominations from seven Israeli universities, with juries composed of leading Israeli scientists and Nobel laureates selecting the winners.

 Scientists who have been awarded the prestigious Blavatnik awards

‘The Rappaport Prize is my baby’: Irith Rappaport on her family’s philanthropy, legacy, and values

The Rappaport Prize has always meant more than just a recognition of excellence. It’s a living, breathing tribute to her parents’ legacy and values.

 Irith Rappaport

West End play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards

The play "Giant" earned the prize for best new play, and its star John Lithgow won the award for best actor.

Roald Dahl

West End play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards

The play "Giant" earned the prize for best new play, and its star John Lithgow won the award for best actor.

Roald Dahl

Eight awards: An impressive achievement for Aman Group

Aman Group marks an impressive achievement at the 2025 IT Excellence Conference – eight wins for five companies within the group for innovative projects.

 Ben Pasternak, CEO and owner of Aman Group

‘No Other Land’: The Israeli-Palestinian documentary at the Oscars

The film has already won numerous awards worldwide, and it was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at this year’s Oscars, which took place on Sunday night.

 FILMMAKER YUVAL ABRAHAM talks about ‘No Other Land’ with moderator Idit Avrahami at Cinema Spiegel in Jerusalem in February.

Adam Brody, Adrien Brody nab best actor Critics Choice awards for portraying Jewish characters

The awards ceremony also generated the first known public photos of Brody and actor Adrien Brody together.

 Adam Brody, left, poses with fellow actor Adrien Brody at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, Feb. 7, 2025.

Teen novel about women vampires wins a top prize for Jewish children’s books

The awards were announced Monday by the Association of Jewish Libraries at the American Library Association’s  LibLearnX conference in Phoenix.

 CUSTOMERS REVIEW the shelves at a Jerusalem bookstore.

2nd Jewish Media Awards: A beautiful celebratory night honoring Jewish talent, values

Allison Josephs described the event as an “evening of elevating Jewish values,” and noted that Jews of all backgrounds, “from Hollywood to Hassidim,” were being honored and in attendance. 

 DANIEL POSNER, founder of Athletes for Israel, gives a speech before being honored with the Lion of Israel Award by Allison Josephs.

‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Perez,’ both with Jewish and Israeli elements, win big at Golden Globes

In a year of rising antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment, the two big winners of the night, The Brutalist and Emilia Perez, both featured Jewish and Israeli characters and themes.

Karla Sofia Gascon (center) and Zoe Saldana in ‘Emilia Perez.’