News & Opinion

German bookstore sued for window display linking abortion to Auschwitz

The Cologne shop's window features a mock-up of the Nazi slogan over the gates of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner to receive lifetime achievement award at Haifa Film Festival

A speech in honor of the composer was to be delivered at the festival by the Polish ambassador, Marek Magierowski, but was opposed by Preisner, who objects to meeting with a representative of the government.

Adelsons’ $55 million for national GOP races makes them ‘biggest spenders’ in all of American politics

The Jewish couple has given to groups working to ensure Republican control of the House and Senate, The New York Times reports.

Israel

Tens of thousands of haredim peacefully protest Shabbat train work in Tel Aviv

Israel

Haredi Orthodox radio station fined for keeping women’s voices off the air

Israel

WeWork opens public office space in sukkah in Jerusalem

Global

Taiwanese protesters angry at hair salon’s swastika logo urinate in front of store

Global

Russia claims Israel provided it with ‘misleading’ information in downing of plane over Syria

Global

Man arrested in Yom Kippur rock attack on Polish synagogue

Politics

Swastika painted on home, campaign sign of NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer supporters

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