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Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role

Harvard’s new Jewish studies hire, Shaul Magid, raises controversy over his stances on Zionism and antisemitism.

 Shaul Magid has been appointed professor of modern Jewish studies in residence at Harvard Divinity School, June 2025.

How many American Jews are there? A global study of world religions offers a new estimate

 Counting Jewish populations can be a subjective endeavor.

Jewish woman reveals plot to poison Israelis at Boom Festival in Portugal - KAN

 A poison warning on a bottle; illustrative

British girl who took life was radicalized by US neo-Nazis, inquest says

 A man does a Nazi salute as two Neo Nazi groups, Blood Tribe and Goyim Defense League at a "Red Shirts March" in Orlando, Florida, September 2, 2023; (illustrative).

Pro-Palestinian activists dress as Hamas, re-enact Oct 7 massacre in Brussels

Israel’s ambassador to Belgium, Idit Rosenzweig-Abu, posted a video on X, saying she “just couldn’t believe it’s real, but it is.”

 A man holds a placard calling for a total boycott of Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, January 19, 2025. (illustrative)

California State Assembly passes bill to combat K-12 antisemitism, prevent identity discrimination

However, some have stated that AB 715 "exploits the language of civil rights to intimidate educators and erase Palestinian perspectives from the classroom."

Opening statements are made during a board meeting at the Santa Ana Unified School District board room in Santa Ana, CA on June 13, 2023

'Most important Jihadist in Sydney': Australian Jewish body takes antisemitic, IS preacher to court

Haddad, was said to be the spiritual leader of Australia's ISIS network, and 'the most important jihadist, extremist preacher in Sydney.'

 Wissam Haddad, also known as Abu Oysayd.

‘Can’t be silent anymore’: Hundreds march in Florida to combat surge in antisemitism

The rally was co-organized by Run For Their Lives, a sister organization to the one that was attacked in Boulder, Colorado last week.

 Demonstrator walk past a condominium during a solidarity “Run for Their Lives” walk to raise awareness for the 58 hostages still held in Gaza at Aventura Circle on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Aventura, Florida.

'We’re going to actually live and be Einstein'

In the third episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Taran Davies, a visionary producer and distributor of IMAX and Giant Screen films, speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri

 Taran Davies, a visionary producer and distributor of IMAX and Giant Screen films

Don't rehire antisemitic, pro-Nasrallah doctor, over 1000 doctors urge Brown University

Medical professionals call for Brown University not to rehire a known Hezbollah supporter for an assistant professor position at the Ivy League school.

 A sign is pictured as demonstrators gather in support of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney specialist and assistant professor at Brown University who was refused re-entry to the United States despite holding an H1-B visa, at the State House in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S., March 17, 2025.

'We will not desist’: Boulder Jewish Festival takes place despite last week's attack

The same community is celebrating its 30th Boulder Jewish Festival, one of the longest-running Jewish cultural festivals in the country.

 Sam King crosses the street after affixing an Israeli flag to a street light near the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US June 1, 2025.

'Go to Auschwitz': Former German Jewish student president sent antisemitic death threats

The letter, which was shared with Post, begins with a note that reads "Oh Hanna, you are a very sweet Judensau, let's go to Auschwitz and have a party for a happy holocaust."

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Aaron Lansky built a home for 1.5 million Yiddish books, now he’s handing over the keys

“The idea that you have miles of Jewish stories that have yet to be told, that’s just irresistible to someone like me," he said.

 Aaron Lansky speaks at a Yiddish Book Center gala, May 4, 2025.

Former Austrian president’s UN envoy nomination sparks controversy over Israel remarks - analysis

Fischer’s nomination as special envoy was announced amid controversy over his accusations that Israel’s Gaza campaign fuels antisemitism and exploits the Holocaust.

 Heinz Fischer, former president of Austria, speaks during the state commemoration ceremony in memory of former German President Horst Koehler, who died on February 1, 2025, at Berlin Cathedral in Berlin, Germany February 18, 2025.