As the vibrant musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” hits US theaters on December 25, it brings back into focus the tumultuous relationship of its author Alice Walker with the Jewish community. Despite the acclaim…
In an unprecedented move, the Tikvah Fund, a Jewish conservative think tank, is set to open a ‘classical’ Jewish day school in New York City. Emet Classical Academy, meaning “truth” in Hebrew, represents a significant…
In a landmark move, California has emerged as a frontrunner in the movement for reparations, with its statewide task force laying out a comprehensive plan to address historical injustices. This pivotal development in 2023 marks…
In a landmark ruling, three Washington state police officers were exonerated of all charges related to the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, an African American man. Ellis passed away following a physical altercation with the…
In Madison, Wisconsin, a conservative law group has initiated a lawsuit against the State Bar of Wisconsin. Filed this past Wednesday, the lawsuit challenges the State Bar’s diversity clerkship program, alleging that it engages in…
In a noteworthy legal proceeding, 45-year-old Hardy Carroll Lloyd from Follansbee, West Virginia, who openly identifies as a white supremacist, has been given a sentence of over six years in a federal prison. This judgment…
El Paso County, together with two groups advocating for immigrant rights, has initiated a lawsuit against state authorities in Texas. This legal action is a response to a contentious law recently signed by Governor Greg…
Tovah Feldshuh, a seasoned film and Broadway actress, recently experienced a deeply unsettling event – an encounter with antisemitism in a public space in New York City. While traveling on the subway, she overheard a…
In a stark reflection of the escalating migrant crisis, the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in Arizona’s desert regions, is witnessing an overwhelming surge in illegal crossings. The situation, highlighted by hundreds of breaches in the border…
In the aftermath of the brutal October 7 Hamas-led terrorist attack, which claimed 1,200 lives, mostly civilians, a shocking wave of antisemitism has swept through Georgetown University Medical School. This prestigious institution, known for its…