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The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity and Jewishness

Kendrick Lamar’s diss tracks have leveled two core accusations against Drake: that he is a "pervert/pedophile" and that he is inauthentic.

By JONATHAN BRANFMAN/JTA
16/05/2024

Finding home again: Embracing resilience after tragedy

Four women journey back to their Gaza border community in the face of loss, providing testimony to the horror that was October 7.

By TANIA SHALOM MICHAELIAN
15/05/2024

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds

A survey by Hillel International found Jewish students feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, with many encountering antisemitic rhetoric.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
14/05/2024

Israel must lead the Jewish community in the fight against global antisemitism - opinion

Yom Ha'atzmaut re-establishes the role of Israel in global Jewish protection. Israeli commitment to countering antisemitism ensures Jewish prosperity.

Celebration amid national pain and loss on Independence Day 2024

We must remember that we remain a nation that deserves to take pride in its achievements and people and that, with God’s blessing, we will see far better days.

By RABBI YUVAL CHERLOW
12/05/2024

Masa Israel Journey to mark Remembrance Day with 5,000 attendees

The ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun will pay homage to several Masa alumni and new immigrants killed during the war.

‘Is your fav author a zionist???’ A viral list reignites antisemitism fears in the literary world

To advocates for Jews in the literary world, the spreadsheet offered bitter confirmation of a climate of intolerance in which authors who are perceived to be pro-Israel are facing exclusion.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
10/05/2024

Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement at 31, ranking 142

Diego Schwartzman, renowned Jewish tennis player, announced his retirement post-Argentina Open 2025. His career highlights, Jewish identity, and impact remembered fondly.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
07/05/2024

'Ma Nishtanah' this Independence Day from the others?

It's been a while since Israelis have been so morally challenged on the eve of the nationwide commemoration days.

By DR. HAIM BEN YAKOV , EURO-ASIAN JEWISH CONGRESS DIRECTOR GENERAL
06/05/2024

It's still not time to wear a kippah in public in the Diaspora

After wearing a kippah almost nonstop for decades, I have decided in the wake of October 7 to not walk outside in America wearing a kippah.

By HOWARD BLAS
05/05/2024
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