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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 […]

By Lee J. Green Putting his Judaism into his product creations has led to high spirits for St. Louis entrepreneur David Hermelin. He founded Righteous Road in 2018, and his kosher craft spirits company now ships to over 40 states, while also being in stores […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during CPAC Texas 2022 conference at Hilton Anatole on Aug. 4, 2022. Credit: lev radin/Shutterstock. (JNS) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on March 28 “addressing acts of antisemitism in institutions of higher education.” “Antisemitism is never […]

MSCI website. Credit: Mehaniq/Shutterstock. By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) — When Ashley Moody announced on March 29 that she is leading a coalition of state attorneys general in investigating whether a major investment firm is engaging in anti-Israel practices, the Florida attorney general cited JNS reporting. […]