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Boston principal apologizes to Muslim, Arab students who felt 'unsafe' after Holocaust lesson

Jewish groups are condemning a Boston middle school principal after he apologized in an email for the impact of a mandatory Holocaust lesson on some students.

One school pupil, Teaghan Murtagh, wrote a letter to the Lexington Observer about Cole's order for her not to wear a T-shirt with the words "Save the bees. Plant more trees. Clean the seas. Punch Nazis."
 US-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-POLITICS-VOTE-PROTEST Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during a "No Votes for Genocide" rally organized by the Boston Coalition for Palestine ahead of the US general election in Boston on November 2, 2024

Somerville voters backed Israel boycott, Jewish groups say it is illegal

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AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) Four thousand US dollars are counted out by a banker counting currency at a bank in Westminster, Colorado November 3, 2009.

Dozens charged in global insider trading scheme after making millions in illicit profits


Boston stabbing attack is alarming antisemitic development - editorial

“When a Chabad emissary is stabbed outside a Chabad building, you don’t have to investigate too hard to identify that it is a clear case of Jew-hatred,” said Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Two arrested as armed militia group stands off with police in Boston

In the vehicles were about 10 people wearing military style clothes and carrying rifles and pistols, police said.

Massachusetts State Police vehicles block Route 95 after an armed standoff between 8 to 10 militia members and police forced the closure of the U.S. interstate highway, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, U.S. July 3, 2021.

Chabad rabbi stabbed in front of Jewish day school and synagogue in Boston

"The State of Israel will do everything in its power to ensure the safety and security of Jews throughout the world," tweeted Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Man convicted of attempting to set fire to a Jewish-sponsored senior home

John Rathbun, 37, was convicted of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices in interstate with the knowledge or intent that the device will be used to kill following a week-long trial.

the Charles River in front of the skyline of Boston

Long history of antisemitism within Boston-area high school, report finds

Investigation into Duxbury High found antisemitic language within the school's football team, including using Holocaust and Jewish phrases to call plays.

Duxbury football players on the sidelines. A school investigation found that the Boston-area high school team had used terms like "Auschwitz" and "rabbi" in play-calling dating back to at least 2010.

Cambridge, Mass., adopts a resolution critical of Israel

What happened in Cambridge reflects the charged emotions and complicated dynamics surrounding how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out in local environments.

A rally in support of Israel in Boston's historic Copley Square organized by the Israeli American Council, May 12, 2021. The IAC was part of a coordinated push opposing legislation in neighboring Cambridge to end city contracts with businesses that work in Israel.

Boston Jews vote against removing ZOA group accused of white supremacy

The Zionist Organization of America, a right-wing group that focuses on Israel advocacy, will remain a part of the 40-member Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Boston Jewish council report: Group that elevated supremacist stays

The report details Klein’s tweets before and after the complaint against him was filed in September.

Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, at the American Zionist Movement Washington Forum, Dec. 12, 2018.

Duxbury Football team meets Jewish legislator after antisemitic comments

“I believe we can use the incident in Duxbury as a crucial learning opportunity,” said State senator Barry Finegold.

JONA LAKS, survivor of Dr. Josef Mengele’s twins experiments, and granddaughter Lee Aldar pass under the notorious Auschwitz death camp gate in January.

Boston-area football team used ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘rabbi’ to call plays

Officials from Plymouth alerted Duxbury school leaders about what they heard after the game.

The main gate to Auschwitz with slogan 'Arbeit Macht Frei'