Jewish
Coverage of Jewish in the Nexus archive.
- Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit over makeup of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, which was challenged for its conservative Christian majority. The judge ruled that while federal law requires advisory commissions to have balanced viewpoints, it does not specify how to achieve this balance, granting Trump broad discretion in selecting members.
- Shimon Blau qualifies for ballot as unaffiliated candidate in 1st Congressional District, will face Melat Kiros
Shimon Blau, a first-time unaffiliated candidate in the 1st Congressional District, has qualified for the ballot and will face Melat Kiros. Blau, who is Jewish, cited concerns over Kiros' statements on Israel and refusal to label the Boulder firebombing of a Jewish community rally as antisemitic as reasons for entering the race.
- NYC police investigating two Upper West Side stabbings as possible hate crimes
The NYPD is investigating two midday stabbings on the Upper West Side as possible hate crimes. An Asian man and a Jewish man were injured in separate attacks and transported to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital.
- Police investigating whether bias motivated NYC stabbing spree
A man was arrested in New York City after allegedly stabbing two men—identified as Asian and Jewish—in separate nonfatal attacks on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The suspect reportedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during the incidents, prompting police to investigate as possible hate crimes, though mental health may also be a factor.
- New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
The New York Police Department is investigating two nonfatal stabbings on Manhattan's Upper West Side as possible hate crimes. Raul Morales, 51, allegedly stabbed an Asian man and a Jewish man, yelling 'Allahu Akbar,' with police considering mental health as a motive. Both victims are in stable condition.
- 2 men stabbed in New York City, police investigating possible hate crime
Two men were stabbed near Central Park in New York City. The victims are Asian and Jewish, and the attacks are being investigated as a possible hate crime.
- Those Patriotic Front fellows seem confused about what 'pride' means
The article critiques the concept of 'white pride' as espoused by groups like the Patriotic Front, contrasting it with personal pride derived from overcoming challenges. The author, who is white and Jewish, emphasizes pride in personal achievements such as a writing career, family, and sobriety, arguing that 'pride' should stem from effort and accomplishment rather than race. They also note exclusion from both far-right and far-left groups due to their Jewish identity.
- GOP NY governor candidate says fellow Jewish politician Lander would have helped Nazis
A GOP New York governor candidate accused fellow Jewish politician Lander of aiding Nazis. The candidate defended their support for Palestinians, stating it does not diminish their Jewish pride.
- Jewish Queens Dem nominee for NY State Assembly says it’s ‘not the party we have grown up with’
Pesach Osina, a Jewish Queens Democratic nominee for the New York State Assembly, stated that the Democratic Party is not anti-Jewish and reflects the values of its members. He emphasized that the party remains aligned with the principles the community has supported.
- Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave US administration
Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, is leaving the US administration. He is considered the closest Jewish official in the VP's orbit, and Witkoff has stated that 'We haven’t seen the last of him.'
- Alleged antisemitic, hair-ripping nut job lands $10K bail at NYC psych-ward arraignment
An alleged antisemite accused of ripping hair from a female Jewish straphanger while shouting 'Jews are eating kids!' was granted $10,000 bail at a Manhattan psych-ward arraignment. The incident occurred in New York City, with the suspect described as a 'hair-ripping nut job.'
- Elite corporate lawyers accused of earning millions on decades-long insider trading plead not guilty
Elite corporate lawyers accused of earning millions through decades-long insider trading have pleaded not guilty. The indictment alleges they used coded messages tied to their Jewish backgrounds, referencing deals as a 'flight to Israel' and a 'rabbi'.
- Man appears in court over attempted murders of three people in London knife attacks
Essa Suleiman, 45, appeared in court charged with the attempted murders of three people during two knife attacks in London. He is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and Ishmail Hussein in south London, with the attacks linked to a personal dispute.
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemned for retweet criticising hero police who took down Golders Green 'terrorist' - as JK Rowling hits out at his failure to call the victims Jewish
Green Party leader Zack Polanski faced condemnation for retweeting criticism of police who neutralized a 'terrorist' in Golders Green. J.K. Rowling criticized him for not identifying the victims as Jewish.
- Two Jewish men stabbed in north London
Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London. The attack has raised concerns about safety and potential religious motivations.