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The golem in Prague’s closet
For the 400th anniversary of Rabbi Judah Loew, the Maharal of Prague, his Czech city is taking a close look at the man and the legend of his golem. Read more »
Is financial crisis fueling Europe’s far right?
As the global financial crisis deepens, Jews in Europe are concerned about far-right movements rekindling old stereotypes about Jews and money, and fueling anti-Semitism. Read more »
Can Britain de-program the radicalism of its Muslim population?
In Britain, the government and some Muslim groups are trying to counter the threat of extremism with tougher law enforcement and new "de-radicalization" programs. It will be years, if not decades, before their success can be measured with any accuracy. Read more »
Politics and power: The Muslim factor in European politics
The political impact and influence of Europe's growing Muslim population is playing an increasingly significant role in European politics. Read more »
Fear and loathing in Europe: Islamophobia and the challenge of integration
Islamophobia -- the fear, hatred, discrimination or negative stereotyping of Muslims -- has become a leading form of xenophobia in Europe and is inextricably connected with anti-immigrant sentiment. Read more »
The making of Islamic terrorists
As terrorist attacks have forced Europe to focus on homegrown Islamic radicalism, Europe is struggling to understand the sense of fury and alienation many Muslims feel that, in a few rare cases, might lead them to try to murder their neighbors. Read more »
Amid anti-Semitic storm, Europe’s Jews stand for Israel
Confronting a rising storm of anti-Semitism as the conflict in Gaza intensifies, European Jews are turning out for rallies in support of Israel. But they are dwarfed by the size and number of anti-Israel rallies in Europe. Read more »
Key European leader offers his take on Gaza
Karel Schwarzenberg, the foreign minister of the Czech Republic, which holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, sat down for a Q & A with JTA's Dinah Spritzer about his support for Israel and how to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza. Read more »
Jolie’s Jewish ob-gyn speaks
The Jewish doctor who delivered the twin babies of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt talks about the births, the Hollywood couple and his own Jewish connections. Read more »
RSS Feed Breaking News
Updated 02/09/12 @ 05:54PM EST
- A poll showed that nearly half of likely voters believed the United States should use military force to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
- Rabbi Gunther Plaut, a major figure in Reform Judaism, died in Toronto.
- The application for a proposed Hebrew-language charter school was accepted by the District of Columbia Public Charter School board.
- A truck driving calves from Eilat to the Golan Heights was hijacked into the West Bank.
- U.S. Rep. Howard Berman introduced legislation that would allow eligible Israeli nationals to receive non-immigrant investor visas in the United States.
- Poll: Half of U.S. voters back strike on nuclear Iran
- Reform leader Rabbi Gunther Plaut dies
- D.C. Hebrew-language charter school accepted for review
- Op-Ed: Kick the reaction addiction on campus
- Berman moves to grant investor visas to Israelis
- Holy cow! Calves hijacked into Palestinian territory
- Report: Israeli journalist also works for prime minister
- Larry Greenfield tapped to lead JINSA
