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Canadian Museum for Human Rights opens ‘Nakba’ exhibit amid pushback from Jewish leaders June 30, 2026
The Winnipeg, Manitoba, exhibit is called “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present,” has drawn fierce condemnation from some Jewish groups, including the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
A tale of two marches: LGBTQ Jews face cheers, heckles at NYC Pride June 29, 2026
For many attendees Sunday, the Jew York Pride contingent offered a rare opportunity to celebrate both their LGBTQ and Jewish identities without feeling forced to choose between them.
Mamdani: ‘I can’t tell you I support’ Israel as a Jewish state June 29, 2026
“I believe that any state that privileges one religion over the other is one that I can’t tell you I support, whether it be Israel or Saudi Arabia or anywhere else,” Mayor Mamdani said.
Synagogue attack thwarted: Russia's FSB arrests man allegedly planning arson attack on Jewish site June 29, 2026
The suspect, a Russian national who was allegedly obeying instructions from a handler in Syria, purchased components and chemicals used to manufacture incendiary devices, according to the FSB.

The IRS and antisemitic organizations June 30, 2026
Like racial discrimination, antisemitism should jeopardize tax-exempt status.
Ariella Cohen
Mel Brooks turns 100 June 29, 2026
"There is nothing he hasn’t won, nothing he hasn’t achieved, nothing he hasn’t proven and yet at 100, he continues to surprise and thrill us," said actor Josh Gad, who produced the long-awaited "Spaceballs" sequel with Brooks.
RJC chair Norm Coleman picked for Defense Policy Board June 29, 2026
Norm Coleman, who helped shepherd the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be U.S. defense secretary, will serve as vice chair of a panel that advises top Pentagon officials.
Mike Wagenheim
SCOOP: Former head of IDF media section to be spokesman for Israeli mission to UN in New York June 29, 2026
Ron Gabayan told JNS that he is "excited" to join the Israel’s mission to the global body at a time when the Jewish state "faces significant challenges on the international stage."
Rikki Zagelbaum