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Esther Panitch, a state representative, in the Georgia House of Representatives chamber in the state Capitol in Atlanta, on Jan. 25, 2024. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives. By Menachem Wecker (JNS) — Esther Panitch was inspired when Renee Evans, of the World Jewish Congress, bought […]

The 2023 ISJL conference in Mississippi. File photo. The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life’s annual June conference isn’t just for educators any more. For two decades, congregations using the ISJL’s standardized religious school curriculum have gone to Jackson for a couple days of forums […]

Rep. Chris Todd of Jackson speaks in the Tennessee House about the pro-Israel resolution The Tennessee General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a joint resolution in support of the State of Israel, but not without some bumps in the road by some representatives who stated that they […]

Smartphone with webpage of American financial-services company Morningstar Inc. on screen in front of the logo, Feb. 6, 2022. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock. By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) — Florida intends to cut its ties with Morningstar until the investment firm can prove it has rooted out […]

Photos by Bruce France A very unusual story of survival during the Holocaust, told in an innovative fashion, is making its debut in New Orleans this month with “Only Miracles.” The interactive event will be in the Touro Synagogue sanctuary from April 13 to 15, […]

Benji Lovitt has been there before. While the mood in the Jewish world has been somber and serious since Oct. 7, the well-known Israeli comedian will be in Metairie on April 13 for “Israeli Humor: Is It Okay to Laugh?” During Operation Protective Edge in […]

The student government at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte campus, passed a resolution on March 28 that accuses Israel of genocide and calls on the school to divest from Israel. The university administration has since denounced that decision and said that it counseled Student […]

State Capitol of Missouri. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. By Menachem Wecker (JNS) — Mary Elizabeth Coleman knew she was visiting her Christian faith’s birthplace when she visited Israel last August. But beyond walking in the steps of Jesus, she also saw “why our country must stand […]

Glenn Youngkin campaigning on Oct. 30, 2021, a few days before he was elected governor of Virginia. Credit: Michael Robb Photography/Shutterstock. (JNS) — Two of the 100 bills that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law on April 2 address antisemitism. “From day one, we […]