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- Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since Oct. 7 June 8, 2026Babka & Krantz's Israeli immigrant owner was the first Jewish master baker accepted into the Berlin Bakers' Guild. -- The post Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since Oct. 7 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Toby Axelrod
- ‘This is sort of their normal’: Israelis confront yet another wartime flare after Iranian fire June 8, 2026Schools closed, hospitals underground — but for how long? -- The post ‘This is sort of their normal’: Israelis confront yet another wartime flare after Iranian fire appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Theia Chatelle
- Mamdani’s new criminal justice coordinator resigned from Bronx Defenders amid Oct. 7 turmoil June 8, 2026Plus, interfaith leaders accuse City Council Speaker Julie Menin of a double standard after a member's anti-Islam comments. -- The post Mamdani’s new criminal justice coordinator resigned from Bronx Defenders amid Oct. 7 turmoil appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- Iran says it has finished striking Israel, after Trump says both countries ‘must immediately stop’ June 8, 2026The Israeli air force bombed Iranian defense systems on Monday after a barrage of missiles from Iran on Sunday. -- The post Iran says it has finished striking Israel, after Trump says both countries ‘must immediately stop’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Kelly Hartog
- John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about Dahl’s antisemitism June 8, 2026Jewish actors won multiple top prizes, while Ali Louis Bourzgui dedicated his award to "the people of Palestine." -- The post John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about Dahl’s antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- Trump urges Iran to make a deal after Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in 2 months June 7, 2026"You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table," Trump told Fox News. -- The post Trump urges Iran to make a deal after Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in 2 months appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- A Jewish way to mark the 250th: A close reading of America’s ‘sacred’ texts June 7, 2026With democracy under pressure in the U.S. and Israel, the Pardes Institute and Faith250 ask Americans to read the founding documents the way they would a verse of Torah. -- The post A Jewish way to mark the 250th: A close reading of America’s ‘sacred’ texts appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- Canada’s new council to tackle antisemitism divides Jewish groups June 5, 2026Mark Carney joins a growing number of left-leaning world leaders to grapple with fighting antisemitism while preserving room for Israel critics. -- The post Canada’s new council to tackle antisemitism divides Jewish groups appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson is a diminished threat. Others worry he’ll run for president. June 5, 2026Rep. Randy Fine said he thinks Carlson is no longer the "most dangerous antisemite in America." -- The post Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson is a diminished threat. Others worry he’ll run for president. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- 70 Faces Media wins 27 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism June 5, 2026JTA won first place in 10 categories for work published in 2025. -- The post 70 Faces Media wins 27 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.JTA Staff