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Kanye embarks on a new antisemitic spree on X, saying, ‘I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments’

By PHILISSA CRAMER

(JTA) — Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, flooded the social network X with antisemitic comments early Friday morning, in a repeat of the spree that cost him his fashion deals and public esteem two...

34 liberal Jewish groups sign statement defending DEI as an ‘invaluable tool’

By BEN SALES

(JTA) — Dozens of liberal Jewish groups have signed a letter defending Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives at a time when such efforts are under fire from the Trump administration, and after some Jews have accused DEI...

Congregation Gates of Prayer offers a Debbie Friedman Shabbat tonight

Cantorial soloist Jordan Lawrence is offering a different type of Shabbat experience tonight as she will be leading the musical portion of Shabbat worship services with a series of tribute songs composed and made famous by Jewish singer Debbie Friedman,...

Kesslers to be honored at JFS fundraiser on March 20

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS), a constituent agency of Jewish Federation of New Orleans, will be holding its annual fundraiser titled “Take Flight with JFS”  on Thurs., March 20th, 2025. The event will be held from  from...

One point of consistency amid Trump’s rapid changes: a drumbeat of federal campus antisemitism investigations

By ANDREW LAPIN

(JTA) — President Donald Trump has promised a tougher fight against campus antisemitism than what his predecessor Joe Biden offered. But on Monday he signaled that at least one aspect of Biden’s approach would continue: Title VI...

Hamas confirms July 13 death of terror mastermind Mohammed Deif

(JNS.org) –Hamas officially confirmed on Thursday night that the head of its terrorist army, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Gaza on July 13 alongside Khan Yunis Brigade commander Rafa’a Salameh.

Claiming the Islamist organization has...

Mardi Gras Mitzva Makers to roll on Sunday morning

The 44th annual B’nai B’rith Mardi Gras Mitzva Makers Hospital Parade will take place inside Touro Hospital this Sunday, February 2, beginning at 10 a.m.

Participants are urged to meet at the Touro entrance entrance at 3500 Prytania Street, beginning...

List of 80 murderers, terrorists being released by Israel

As Israel celebrates the release of three of the hostages kidnapped on October 7, 2023 and anticipates the release of 30 more over 42 days, there is concern over the possible consequences of the deal in the form of continued...

Trump’s order on antisemitism threatening to deport non-citizen campus activists divides Jewish groups

By ANDREW LAPIN

(JTA) — Jewish groups are offering mixed reactions to President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on antisemitism that suggests that foreign-born anti-Israel student protesters could be deported.

Some say the order is taking advantage of Jewish fear...

Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was Jewish youth group alum

By BEN SALES

(JTA) — One of the flight attendants killed in the recent plane crash in Washington, D.C., was an alumnus of a Jewish youth group with a passion for travel and a talent for comedy.

Ian Epstein, one...