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- J Street goes on the offensive against AIPAC-backed candidates September 11, 2026“It’s a new era for us,” says J Street president Jeremy Ben-Ami. -- The post J Street goes on the offensive against AIPAC-backed candidates appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: What rabbis remember about 9/11 September 11, 2026On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, which coincides with Erev Rosh Hashanah, faith leaders grapple with their grief, their congregants' feelings and the world. -- The post Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: What rabbis remember about 9/11 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Gabrielle Birkner
- Germany’s far-right AfD, riding state win, targets more gains in elections from east to west September 11, 2026The party has its sights on municipal elections in Lower Saxony on Sunday, followed by the next two state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. -- The post Germany’s far-right AfD, riding state win, targets more gains in elections from east to west appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- Simchat Torah brought Jews into New York’s streets. Then came 9/11. September 11, 2026Lamenting the loss of a Simchat Torah tradition that doubled as a unique show of Jewish unity. -- The post Simchat Torah brought Jews into New York’s streets. Then came 9/11. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Amy Klein
- How the New York Jewish Week covered 9/11 September 11, 2026The paper’s archive dating back to May 1971 is now available online. -- The post How the New York Jewish Week covered 9/11 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ami Eden
- Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’ September 11, 2026The country's top diplomat in NYC is comparing Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Nazis. Some on the left say that's not helping. -- The post Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- Jewish groups to protest against antisemitism outside United Nations September 10, 2026Plus, Julie Menin reflects on recent efforts to combat antisemitism. -- The post Jewish groups to protest against antisemitism outside United Nations appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- Documentary alleging Israel committed wanton killing in Gaza gets standing ovation in Venice September 10, 2026The Israeli army says the film misrepresents conventional proportionality considerations in war time. -- The post Documentary alleging Israel committed wanton killing in Gaza gets standing ovation in Venice appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- A guide to High Holiday services in New York September 10, 2026We have what you need, ranging from traditional synagogue services and family-friendly programs to musical events, meals and more. -- The post A guide to High Holiday services in New York appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- A case pitting Indiana Jews against an abortion ban heads back to court September 10, 2026The state seeks to overturn a court ruling that its abortion ban violates Jewish religious freedom. -- The post A case pitting Indiana Jews against an abortion ban heads back to court appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin