Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary. Lithuanian Jews are commemorating a darker one. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the liquidation of the Vilna Ghetto, once the heart of a thriving Jewish community. By Emily Tamkin September 24, 2023 6:56 am
Claudia Sheinbaum is on track to become Mexico’s first Jewish and woman president Here’s how her Jewishness has become part of the campaign. September 20, 2023 5:59 pm
Germany bans neo-Nazi group to send ‘signal against racism and antisemitism’ The group, founded in the 1990s, reportedly has only 130 known members but is considered influential in the neo-Nazi scene. September 20, 2023 11:05 am
Final investigation into prominent German Reform rabbi affirms abuse of power allegations By Toby Axelrod September 19, 2023 12:47 pm
In New York, Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust By Andrew Silow-Carroll September 19, 2023 12:39 pm
Medieval German synagogue added to UNESCO World Heritage list By Toby Axelrod September 18, 2023 3:58 pm
Newly discovered letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew about Nazi death camps By Andrew Lapin September 18, 2023 1:51 pm
England’s storied Chelsea soccer team launches Jewish fan group By Jacob Gurvis September 18, 2023 1:35 pm
A Polish director with Jewish heritage made a movie about the migrant crisis. The government compared it to Nazi propaganda. By Andrew Lapin September 15, 2023 2:33 pm
In a first, Volodymyr Zelensky met with Chabad rabbis ahead of Rosh Hashanah By Jackie Hajdenberg September 15, 2023 1:51 pm