Politics

Key congressional committee OKs a hike in funding for the antisemitism monitor

The increase comes as demand for Deborah Lipstadt’s advocacy grows.

Defense in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial: ‘There is no culture’ that would support killing of Jews

A jury will now consider whether the gunman in the 2018 synagogue shooting had the intent that would make him eligible for the death penalty.

Is antisemitism always delusional? The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s penalty could hinge on the answer.

A defense lawyer argued against an expert witness who says the Pittsburgh gunman’s murderous antisemitism is consistent with rational — if evil — behavior.

Christians are turning to a Jewish nonprofit to help them have hard conversations

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli speaks at an American Jewish Committee conference in Tel Aviv on June 14, 2023. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

As protests rage across Israel, Diaspora minister accuses Biden of colluding with Israeli opposition and ‘inflaming’ unrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a vote in Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Israeli government advances judicial overhaul push, spurring ‘day of disruption’ by protesters

Pittsburgh synagogue trial: Expert says antisemitism and white supremacism, not delusions, spurred shooter

Biden slams Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority in CNN interview

Israel has had a good relationship with UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres. The Jenin raid has caused tensions.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams rejects criticism that his Jewish advisory group isn’t diverse

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