“There’s the great myth of peaceful coexistence of Jews in the Arab countries, which is a staple of Palestinian propaganda,” Lyn Julius, cofounder of a group focused on Jews of the Middle East and North Africa, told JNS.

The weekly portion invites us to pause and ask: Who are the Miriams in our lives?

The slogan appeared only in a Jewish guest’s room; the hotel chain plans antisemitism training after failing to identify the culprit.

The weekly portion Korach describes a rebellion that at first glance appears almost idealistic.

Madrid’s Interior Ministry recorded 69 anti-Jewish offenses in 2025, as attacks on Muslims and other minorities also increased.

The parashah Shelach Lecha describes one of the most dramatic moments in the history of Israel.

“In too many Western European countries, we are seeing outrageous policies and dangerously weak leadership in the face of growing antisemitism,” Amichai Chikli told European lawmakers.

The event, which was organized by a conservative Dutch politician, was moved to a church.

Both share stories of violence and attacks against Jewish communities in the 20th century.