activism

How watermelon got on Jenn Garner’s daughter’s sweatshirt as a Palestinian nationalism symbol

The group took offense at the map — meant to display the shape of Palestine — saying that it “erases the entire country of Israel.”

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
06/01/2024

Iranian opposition figure to arrive in Israel and speak at Knesset

Vahid Beheshti, an independent journalist and Iranian human rights activist based in London, completed a 72-day hunger strike followed by a sit-in last month.

Misha Avramoff, a champion of Jewish education and New York’s poor

Misha dedicated his life to the Jewish world, combining the work of social service with social action.

By LIZZIE LEIMAN KRAIEM/JTA
02/01/2024

Climate activists unite for release of Gaza hostages on Human Rights Day

On the 75th International Human Rights Day, climate change representatives from 25 organizations united to advocate for human rights and social justice for those held captive in Gaza.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
10/12/2023

In pictures: Jewish activist captures hate at London pro-Palestinian march

Metropolitan Police confirmed they made 13 arrests and are still seeking the identities of many more.

Tens of thousands of Jews descend on Washington ahead of pro-Israel rally

Tuesday’s march, organized by a big tent of pro-Israel and Jewish groups, is expected to draw crowds in the tens of thousands.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
14/11/2023
Technicians help develop a stem cell treatment for nerve-degenerative disease ALS in the laboratory.

Ady Barkan, healthcare activist who fought Lou Gehrig’s disease, dies at 39

In 2017, as a new father given just years to live, he literally threw his body into action, protesting Republican initiatives at the U.S. Capitol, crisscrossing the country and raising millions.

By BEN SALES/JTA
02/11/2023
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