Jewish Telegraphic Agency

• We’re visiting Auschwitz because the fight against antisemitism didn’t end with liberation January 27, 2023
  Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and U.S. antisemitism monitor Deborah Lipstadt write from Poland. -- The post We’re visiting Auschwitz because the fight against antisemitism didn’t end with liberation appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Douglas Emhoff
• A new portrait collection showcases 90 Holocaust survivors who lived long and full lives January 27, 2023
  During the years that photographer B.A. Van Sise worked on "Invited to Life," several of his subjects died. -- The post A new portrait collection showcases 90 Holocaust survivors who lived long and full lives appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Jackie Hajdenberg
• A New York celebration of Ladino aims to bust the myth that the Judeo-Spanish language is dead January 26, 2023
  The sixth annual New York Ladino Day will take place on Sunday with the theme "“Kontar i Kantar," which means “Storytelling and Singing.” -- The post A New York celebration of Ladino aims to bust the myth that the Judeo-Spanish language is dead appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Julia Gergely
• Adam Schiff declares Senate bid, paving way for potential continued Jewish representation from California January 26, 2023
  The pro-Israel Democrat with deep ties to Jewish donors isn’t waiting for Dianne Feinstein to open up the race. -- The post Adam Schiff declares Senate bid, paving way for potential continued Jewish representation from California appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• Advocates for Netanyahu’s judicial reforms are increasingly pressing their case in English January 26, 2023
  Ben Shapiro, Tablet magazine and an Israeli think tank's "Schoolhouse Rock"-style video all argue that Israel is becoming more like the United States, not less. -- The post Advocates for Netanyahu’s judicial reforms are increasingly pressing their case in English appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Philissa Cramer
• Growing number of young Jews turning to service to express their Jewish values January 26, 2023
  While most of those who serve with Repair the World are Jewish, much of the impact is in non-Jewish communities. -- The post Growing number of young Jews turning to service to express their Jewish values appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Sara Ivry
• In speech to EU parliament, Israel’s president says criticism is OK, but questioning Israel’s existence is not January 26, 2023
  Isaac Herzog delivered a speech just before International Holocaust Remembrance Day and as his government back home struggles with political turmoil. -- The post In speech to EU parliament, Israel’s president says criticism is OK, but questioning Israel’s existence is not appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  David I. Klein
• Germany’s liberal rabbinical association expels rabbi at center of sweeping scandal January 26, 2023
  It was the latest setback for Rabbi Walter Homolka, who is accused of abusing his power at the rabbinical school he founded. -- The post Germany’s liberal rabbinical association expels rabbi at center of sweeping scandal appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Toby Axelrod
• Militant groups vow to retaliate after major Israeli raid in Jenin kills 9 Palestinians January 26, 2023
  The raid was one of the largest in an ongoing campaign by Israeli forces against militants in the West Bank city. -- The post Militant groups vow to retaliate after major Israeli raid in Jenin kills 9 Palestinians appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• 2 Israeli tech firms to pull funds out of the country, citing risk posed by Netanyahu government January 26, 2023
  The cofounder of one of the firms, Eynat Guez, spoke at a protest by tech workers against the government last week. -- The post 2 Israeli tech firms to pull funds out of the country, citing risk posed by Netanyahu government appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Philissa Cramer