The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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A lost novel from 1943 predicted the Holocaust. Now, it has been recovered.

Friedrich Torberg depicted a fictional concentration camp while he was losing at least 15 members of his family. -- The post A lost novel from 1943 predicted the Holocaust. Now, Learn more

Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media

“Antisemitism is repugnant and antithetical to our values," a Fairfield Prep spokeswoman said. -- The post Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media appeared Learn more

Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities

Kufiyas in Buchenwald, the group behind the campaign, announced it was challenging the ban in court. -- The post Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities Learn more

Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization

The move was quickly praised by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. -- The post Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

The Israeli defense minister said the IDF would control the area of Southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. Learn more

Israeli President Isaac Herzog highlighted concerns over the safety and security of Christian communities in the Middle East. Learn more

Authorities detained Rima Hassan for several hours under suspicion of posting in support of terrorism on March 26. Learn more

U.N. investigators found a "factual basis" for the allegations of sexual assault made by a female ‌aide. Learn more

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