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How Jewish mindfulness meditation became a mainstay in High Holiday services and beyond

Across the country, Jewish congregations, schools and nonprofit organizations have embraced mindfulness meditation with a zeal of the recently converted

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Why the 2027 Met Gala was forced to cancel its controversial theme

‘John Galliano: Horizon’ was planned to recognise the work of the controversial British designer who was fined for antisemitic comments in 2011 — now that exhibit has been scrapped in an unprecedented move

The Independent UK · Aug 3

US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia

Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security at public events following the weekend's mass shooting attack on a Hanukkah celebration on a beach in Australia

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Arson attack on Pennsylvania governor's home evokes trauma for the state's Jews

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide prepare for a holiday meant for joy

Customarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a Torah

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide

Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

How far-right American Jews are enabling Netanyahu’s court takeover

Rabbi Gilad Kariv, a Labour party member of Israel’s parliament, warns ultra-conservative members are pushing tighter controls

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2023

Editorial: Ambassador Garcetti breaks the curse on LA mayors’ political ambitions

Congratulations to Eric Garcetti, and not just for becoming the U.S. ambassador to India.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2023

Garcetti gets his India post, but fallout over scandal remains

LOS ANGELES — Eric Garcetti is on to his next political chapter.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023