JEWISH COMMUNITY

Jun 04 2025CRIME

Jewish Communities in the US on High Alert After Recent Attacks

The recent violence in Boulder, Colorado, has left Jewish communities across the US on edge. A peaceful gathering to support hostages in Gaza was disrupted when a man threw explosive devices, injuring 12 people. The suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, reportedly had plans to carry out this attack for over a year. He confessed to authorities that his goal was to harm "Zi...

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Hate Strikes Again: Colorado's Jewish Community Targeted

A recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, has left the Jewish community shaken. The incident occurred during a peaceful gathering organized by a group called Run For Their Lives. This group was holding a weekly demonstration to raise awareness about hostages still held in Gaza. The peaceful event turned chaotic when a suspect, later identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, t...

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Jun 01 2025CRIME

Paris Under Attack: A Night of Vandalism

In the heart of Paris, a wave of vandalism struck several Jewish landmarks, leaving authorities scrambling. The incident, which unfolded overnight, saw green paint splashed across the Shoah Memorial, two synagogues, and a Jewish eatery in the Marais district. A third synagogue in the 20th arrondissement was also hit. The discovery was made early Saturday morning, wit...

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Apr 21 2025RELIGION

Finding Strength in Chaos: A Young Person's Journey Through Passover in Ukraine

In Ukraine, a 17-year-old is navigating life in a conflict zone. Poltava has been under siege for over three years. This means constant sirens, blackouts, and the ever-present threat of bombings. School has been disrupted, friends have left, and the community has lost over 130 people in the past year. The young person's daily worries include whether there will be a c...

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Jan 14 2025CRIME

Sydney Synagogue Vandalized: Police Hunt for Suspects

Over the weekend, a synagogue in Sydney's Newtown suburb was targeted by vandals. The New South Wales Police Force is searching for two individuals who sprayed graffiti on the synagogue's fence and building. This incident occurred around 4:25 a. m. local time on Saturday. The suspects were also believed to have attempted to set the building on fire. Fortunately, the ...

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Dec 09 2024EDUCATION

Hateful Posters Strike University of Rochester

Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes like genocide and war crimes, using harsh language from the Wild West. ...

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Nov 25 2024CRIME

Tragedy in UAE: Jewish Leader's Murder Sparks International Outcry

The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates has sparked global condemnation. The National Security Council (NSC) strongly denounced the crime, expressing solidarity with Rabbi Kogan's family, the Chabad-Lubavitch community, and all those impacted by the loss. This heinous act stands against everything that advocates for peace, tolerance, and coexistence...

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Hate Crime Charges Added After Chicago Shooting

In Chicago, a young man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, from Mauritania, was hit with additional hate crime and terrorism charges. This followed an incident where he allegedly shot a Jewish man walking to synagogue. The shooting took place in the city's West Ridge neighborhood last Saturday morning. Abdallahi was initially charged with attempted murder and other co...

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Shooting Incident: Jewish Man Targeted, Hate Crime Charges Absent

In Chicago, a young man, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was charged with various felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man multiple times. The victim was on his way to a synagogue in the Rogers Park neighborhood when the attack occurred. Some witnesses reported hearing Abdallahi shout "Allahu Akbar" as he fired his weapon. Despite this, hate crime charges haven't b...

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

The Blurred Lines of Extremism

Donald Trump's recent remarks at an event about antisemitism were nothing short of alarming. Instead of offering a plan to combat the issue, he chose to threaten the American Jewish community, stating that if he loses the upcoming election, he will hold Jewish Americans responsible. This is not just a matter of Trump's personal opinions; it's a clear example of how h...

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