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Abraham Foxman, transformative longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Over nearly three decades, the Holocaust survivor served as the world’s arbiter on antisemitism. -- The post Abraham Foxman, transformative longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86 appeared Learn more

Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’

Walter Yetnikoff, played by Mike Myers, appears in a pivotal scene in "Michael." -- The post Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’ Learn more

DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules

District Judge Colleen McMahon also warned of “the specter of antisemitism.” -- The post DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states

Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society have disbursed more than $270,000 in loans for LGBTQ people fleeing hostile political climates. -- The post As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish Learn more

"It’s a rare misstep from the Trump administration that is usually better about including Orthodox Jews at their events," an invitee told JNS. Learn more

Abe Foxman, 86, longtime ADL head and Holocaust survivor, for whom fighting Jew-hatred was 'deeply personal'

"He carried that experience not with bitterness but with purpose," William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, told JNS. Learn more

PM's pick for Mossad chief under fire as attorney general tells court to disqualify him

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara claims there were “substantial flaws” in the decision to appoint Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman to lead the intelligence agency. Learn more

Exclusive: UC Law SF student gov order form for graduation keffiyehs

"At commencement this year, we want to support and uplift Palestinian students, faculty and the broader community," per the order form. "Students nationwide have been suspended, expelled, arrested and now Learn more

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