Jewish actress Diane Neal explains her reasons for relocating from the United States to Israel. A Hollywood actress arrives in Jerusalem, her personal narrative transitioning from the cinematic to a testament of Jewish resilience. In a conversation with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Diane Neal recounts how her 2018 campaign for Congress revealed the stark realities of American politics: the backroom dealings of parties, legal disputes over ballots, acts of intimidation, and the alarming resurgence of anti-Semitism, a prejudice she thought belonged to her grandmother's era, now returning with renewed and virulent force.
Comment by Ben on 2026-02-05: Good for her. Nowhere safer for Jews than Israel.
How Antisemitic Propaganda Rewired a Generation. The problem facing Jews today, according to JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin, is that blood libels about Israel are not only being mainstreamed but are becoming unchallenged tropes in popular culture. He is joined on this week's episode of Think Twice by scholar and educator Naya Lekht, who argues that it is a mistake to believe the current surge in antisemitism dates only to the aftermath of the Hamas-led Palestinian Arab terror attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Community rallies around Jewish business owner targeted for his faith. Anthony Carlo reports on the Westchester County community's show of support.
A man and woman have been arrested over an attempted arson attack on a North London synagogue after leaving two bottles, one believed to contain petrol, near Finchley Reform Synagogue in Fallow Court Avenue, Finchley, in an incident being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Starmer and all institutions are failing Jews as antisemitism soars in Britain. Two suspects are being sought after an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in north London, in which two bottles thought to contain petrol were hurled at the building. The Metropolitan Police said they are treating the incident as an attempted hate crime after the pair, who were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, were seen approaching Finchley Reform Synagogue shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Stephen Silverman joins Talk's Ian Collins to discuss this further.
A man in Cumberland County is accused of placing antisemitic notes around a neighborhood.
In this powerful episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist Stella Escobedo shares her deeply personal story of escaping oppression and the unexpected fears she now faces in today's climate. Drawing from her own experiences, she reflects on the rise of antisemitism around the world and why it feels alarmingly familiar. Stella connects the dots between past and present, offering a candid perspective on how quickly intolerance can grow when left unchecked.