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Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100

The beloved Upper West Sider was known for her late-in-life passion for ballroom dancing, as well as for wearing the same hand-knit sweater at Passover every year.

Michigan man who threatened parents and preschoolers at a synagogue pleads guilty to weapons offense

Following the threats, Hassan Chokr attempted to buy firearms, saying he would use them for “God’s wrath.”

Pope Leo XIV addresses the world following his election. (Getty Images)

Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in address: ‘The cries of parents rise to heaven’

“I renew my appeal to the leaders: cease fire, release all hostages, fully respect humanitarian law,” Leo said.

Israel

Italy’s right-wing government, Israel’s former prime minister join call for Israel to end war in Gaza

United States

In California, Jewish leaders swap ethnic studies battle for fighting antisemitism in schools — with allies

United States

‘Sarah, we will continue your mission’: DC Jewish museum shooting victim mourned at Kansas City funeral

New York

Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025

United States

US-German citizen charged for allegedly trying to firebomb Tel Aviv US embassy branch

United States

Official who posted antisemitic rhetoric becomes Pentagon press secretary

United States

Trump administration to cancel remaining Harvard federal funding over antisemitism concerns

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