February 22, 2023

Police seek man who left swastika flag at N.C. synagogue

Image of a man in North Carolina wanted for waving a flag with a swastika on it outside of the Temple of the High Country. Credit: Town of Boone Police Department. (JNS) — Police in Boone, N.C., have released images of a man they allege […]
February 15, 2023

JCRS gala to celebrate summer camp

Diana Mann with her daughter Amelia, appx. 1996. When the gala committee for Jewish Children’s Regional Service was brainstorming ideas for this year’s fundraiser, nothing really excited the group — until someone suggested Jewish sleep-away camp. Most of the organizers had been to camp themselves, […]
February 14, 2023

AEPi looking to make a comeback at Tulane

Eight of the ten founders of the new AEPi chapter at Tulane University, which has already grown to nearly 30 members. Pictured (from left to right): Ryan Orlov, Max Rosenberg, Simon Miller, Charlie Eckstein, Emmet Tanzar, Ben Gladstone, and Zach Sturza. Not pictured: Aaron Malamed […]
February 14, 2023

Family disputes new Fla. Congresswoman’s claim of “messianic” Jewish heritage

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.). Source: Twitter. (JNS) — The Pew Research Center reports that 33 Jewish lawmakers were sworn into the new 118th Congress. Newly-elected Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) stands out, having identified on the campaign trail both as Congress’ first “Messianic Jew” […]
February 13, 2023

Leader of Israel’s fight against racism visits region

Aweke Kobe Zena, Manager of the Anti-Racism Unit, Israel Ministry of Justice (center-left), alongside Consul General Sultan-Dadon (center-right), Deputy Consul General Alex Gandler (second from left), and members of Georgia’s House of Representatives. Part of the original dream of Israel’s founders was to have a […]
February 10, 2023

Fielkow: U.S. on right side of history in supporting Ukraine

Ukrainian refugees. Credit: Avishag Yashuv/IFCJ. By Arnie D. Fielkow I have never been so proud of my country and my president, Joe Biden. I write these words after just returning from a whirlwind trip to central Europe in order to lead an initiative helping Ukrainian […]
February 9, 2023

Birmingham panel explores Black, Jewish “shared history”

By Kiara Dunlap The Black-Jewish Relationship: How do we bridge the gap? This question framed the discussion as African Americans and Jewish Americans came together on Jan. 24 for an impactful dialogue at the University of Alabama at Birmingham under the theme, “Shared Histories: A […]
January 31, 2023

At 87, Birmingham’s Stanley Erdreich goes country

By Richard Friedman I took everything I wanted in my life Didn’t give a damn about no one Not even my wife Filled my empty house with fancy things But none of that don’t mean a thing ‘cause I’d rather have a you and me […]
January 29, 2023

After “YeIsRight” graffiti, huge crowds of Jewish Bama students at Shabbat dinner events

University of Alabama President Stuart Bell at the Alabama Hillel Shabbat dinner on Jan. 27. Security was increased at Jewish institutions around the University of Alabama in the wake of a couple dozen “YeIsRight” messages chalked around the campus in Jan. 26, some with a […]