Jewish Businesses Vandalized, a Mass Grave Hoax, and More

Jewish Businesses Vandalized, a Mass Grave Hoax, and More

Hello from Ottawa, capital of the independent country still known as Canada. We’re electing a prime minister on Monday, with polls showing Liberal incumbent Mark Carney with an edge over his Conservative challenger, Pierre Poilievre.The winner will have to deal with a series of crises—anemic growth, a divided citizenry, hockey teams that haven’t won a Stanley Cup in more than 30 years, and a trade war with our southern neighbor’s president, Dona…

Tucson Jewish Worship Building Vandalized: ‘Abolish Israel’

A shul in Tucson was vandalized on Tuesday; the perpetrator(s) wrote the phrases “End Apartheid” and “Abolish Israel.” State Representative Alma Hernandez, a woman of the Jewish faith, publicized the attack in an X post on Tuesday. Hernandez said a rabbi, Yehuda Ceitlin, reported the vandalism to her. “Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism, period and this hate...

American antisemitism is ever more violent – from the left as well as the right - The Jewish Chronicle

Anti-Zionism is fuelling violent attacks on American Jews

UK Prime Minister: "I’ll fight the poison of antisemitism wherever I find it" - European Jewish Congress

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer published an op-ed in The Jewish Chronicle on the occasion of Yom HaShoah. “As we mark Yom Hashoah, my thoughts are with Jewish families here in Britain and all around the world. I will never forget that chilling moment in January, when I stood with my wife in Block 27 of Auschwitz, searching for members of her family in the Book of Names. We turned page after page after page just to find the first letter of a name…

Why anti-Zionism is worse than antisemitism

This Yom Hashoah, let’s promote Jewish survival.The post Why anti-Zionism is worse than antisemitism appeared first on JNS.org.

Celebrating Jewish American heritage

Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Jewish American history and culture. The month of May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month in Illinois. Title suggestions for all ages More to explore Special display Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage MonthMay 13-31, Main Library Local ... Read more The post Celebrating Jewish American heritage appeared first on Oak Park Public L…