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Editor's Notes: The era of the Reshuffled Jew - comment

The October 7 massacre did not awaken Jews. It moved them – in every direction at once.

THE AMERICAN JEW is becoming more visibly Jewish without becoming more religious. The Israeli Jew is becoming more religious without becoming more visibly Jewish.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

The Mamdani effect: Jewish resilience in face of NY antisemitism - editorial

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

UK's Starmer calls in leaders to tackle antisemitism following increased attacks

 An aerial view of the ‘Mellah,’ a quarter of the city to which Jews were once confined in Marrakesh.

Morocco's parliament receives petition to grant citizenship to all descendants of Moroccan Jews


German man sets fire at entrance of Jewish community building, causing damage

A 32-year-old man was arrested and is in police custody, but the circumstances and motive of the suspect are still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

 Trashcan burning with hot fire next to a parked car at night.

Haim Bibas to Miami Summit: Local leaders led Israel through war and will lead its renewal

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, FLAI chair Haim Bibas hailed diaspora partnership, local leadership, and unity after war.

Haim Bibas ,Mayor of Modiin Maccabim Reut Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.

At a former driving school, Kehillat Harlem plants roots for Jewish life uptown

A new non denominational synagogue in Central Harlem is emerging as a hub for worship, community, and inclusion amid the neighborhood’s growing Jewish population.

The torah dedication ceremony at Kehillat Harlem on Aug. 31, 2025.

Nepal Chabad evicted from Jewish center over landlord's antisemitism fears

The Chabad emissaries moved out and are looking for a new home, but the Rebbetzin wrote that it was difficult to leave the house where they had built their life's work.

An Israeli Jew worshipper prays during a Passover ceremony in Kathmandu on April 14, 2014. Jewish travellers in Asia came together to celebrate the Passover Seder in Nepal.

Israeli artists build bridges at Xavier University, Nation’s only Catholic HBCU

“The fact that I am singing not in English but in an African language resonates with the students and helps propel them on their own quest, ” the artists explain.

Israeli artists Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen are partners in life and in music.

Norway to extradite ‘Ashkelon hacker’ Michael Kadar to US despite severe mental health concerns

Israeli-American Michael Kadar was arrested in 2017 after sending a series of bomb threats to Jewish community centers and institutions in multiple countries.

An US-Israeli teen who was arrested in Israel on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centers in the United States, Australia and New Zealand is seen at a remand hearing at Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, Israel on March 23, 2017

NSW Premier doesn't rule out deploying army to protect Sydney’s Jewish community

During a press conference, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns warned the public that Sydney residents could expect to face increased security on the streets. 

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a condolence motion following the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in the Legislative Assembly at Parliament House in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025.

Australian police name John Argento as suspect in Melbourne Hanukkah vehicle arson

Argento is known to police, with an outstanding warrant for deception-related offenses, and is known by law enforcement to frequent the inner southern and northern suburbs of Melbourne.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

Australia cancels British national’s visa after Nazi symbol and hate speech charges

"If someone comes here for hate, they can leave," Home Affairs Minister Bourke told the Australian Broadcasting Corp, referring to the British citizen.

The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Jewish communities, MFA hold first J50 network forum to improve communication

Members of the J50 forum, which was founded during the May International Conference Against Anti-Semitism, met from Sunday evening until Tuesday.

 Israel's Foreign Ministry, in collaboration with world Jewry, has launched the J50 consultation forum, an unprecedented initiative to hold regular briefings among Jewish leaders