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Elvis Presley performs on stage in an unspecified location, 1973. (AP Photo)

July 31, 2022, 11:38 am

‘Bless this concert’: Book reveals depth of Elvis’s Christian faith

Star’s stepbrother Billy Stanley describes how religion was a source of comfort for king of rock, whose heritage had Jewish roots

By TOI staff and JTA

A watch said to have been owned by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. (Alexander Historical Auctions)

July 30, 2022, 6:10 pm

Adolf Hitler’s purported watch sells for $1.1 million at US auction house

Rejecting criticism, Alexander Historical Auctions also auctions candy dish, dog collar and beer tray it claims belonged to Nazi dictator and wife

By Michael Horovitz and JTA

Josh Rosen, then a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, January 2, 2022. (AP/Adrian Kraus)

July 23, 2022, 12:31 am

Jewish NFL quarterback Josh Rosen signs deal to join Cleveland Browns

College standout has muddled through first three years, will be backup for team awaiting ruling on Deshaun Watson

By TOI staff, AP and JTA

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt delivers a speech in Paris, France on Oct. 10, 2018. (Conference of European Rabbis via JTA)

July 17, 2022, 1:27 am

Ex-Moscow chief rabbi fears return of ‘Iron Curtain’ blocking Jewish emigrants

Pinchas Goldschmidt says Jewish Agency ‘not popular’ with Russian government, which wants Jewish community to remain due to its economic and academic contributions

By TOI staff and JTA

Left to right, US president Joe Biden, President Isaac Herzog, singer Yuval Dayan and singer Ran Dankner during a ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on July 14, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

July 16, 2022, 8:32 am

Israeli singer defends refusal to shake Biden’s hand on religious grounds

‘Those who say I have no respect should apologize to my parents,’ says Yuval Dayan, who claims she repeatedly informed staff at president’s residence of her beliefs

By TOI staff and JTA

July 8, 2022, 5:45 am

‘I could not remain silent’: Moscow’s chief rabbi says he left over war in Ukraine

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says the city’s Jewish community ‘would be endangered’ if he stayed after he spoke out against Russia’s invasion and assisted refugees

By TOI staff and JTA

In this file photo taken on December 5, 2010, director Francis Ford Coppola (L) presents an award to actor James Caan during a tribute to the latter's career at the 10th Marrakesh International Film Festival in Marrakesh. (Abdelhak Senna/AFP)

July 7, 2022, 9:54 pm

James Caan, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Misery’ star, son of German Jews, dies at 82

Oscar-nominated actor toured Etzion Bloc in 2016, urged Israel not to withdraw to 1967 lines; in 2019’s ‘Holy Lands,’ played retired cardiologist who moves to Israel to raise pigs

By AP, TOI staff and JTA

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt speaks at a conference arranged by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on May 26, 2022, in Manhattan. (Shahar Azran via JTA)

June 23, 2022, 9:12 pm

US envoy Lipstadt plans Saudi trip next week to kick off global antisemitism fight

Ambassador charged with battling Jew hatred abroad says Riyadh jumped on proposal to visit, noting Saudi influence on Muslim education worldwide

By Jacob Magid and JTA

An advertisement for Tom Stoppard's 'Leopoldstadt' (via Twitter)

June 9, 2022, 11:52 am

Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt’ to explore Jewish roots on Broadway

Family of famous British playwright born Tomas Straussler fled from Czechoslovakia to Singapore during World War II

By JTA

June 8, 2022, 4:11 am

Moscow’s chief rabbi in exile after refusing to back Ukraine invasion, relative says

Pinchas Goldschmidt, who was just reelected to his position, has no plans to return to Russia after coming under pressure from authorities to back ‘special operation’

By JTA and TOI staff

An Israeli soldier chases a protester while Palestinian, Israeli and foreign peace activists attempt to open a road that passes close to the Israeli outpost of Mitzpe Yair to Masafer Yatta in the West Bank on May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

May 31, 2022, 4:13 am

Key points about the West Bank village evictions straining US-Israel relations

After 22-year court fight, 1,300 West Bank Palestinians could be moved from their homes in an IDF firing zone ahead of Biden visit; military says area critical for training

By JTA and TOI staff

Pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside the Federal Building during a rally in support of Israel in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP/Jae C. Hong)

May 27, 2022, 6:35 pm

Pew survey finds younger Americans now favor Palestinians as much as Israelis

Poll on US attitudes shows Americans not paying attention to anti-Israel BDS movement, opinions divided on best solution to conflict

By TOI staff and JTA

In this file photo taken on November 29, 2016 Lufthansa airplanes are parked at the airfield of the Franz-Josef-Strauss airport in Munich, southern Germany. (Christof Stache/AFP)

May 10, 2022, 9:09 pm

Lufthansa apologizes after report all visibly Jewish passengers barred from flight

Airline says incident not consistent with its policies or values; videos shows airline supervisor saying all Jews barred from flight because a few hadn’t worn masks

By JTA and TOI staff

Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ, on Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

April 30, 2022, 5:13 am

Jewish fraternity at New Jersey’s Rutgers University reports antisemitic harassment

Protesters from pro-Palestinian rally shouted antisemitic rhetoric and spat at members; in another incident, assailants threw eggs during Holocaust commemorations

By JTA

Police recovered several bins of Judaica from the house of Pittsburgh resident Andrew Clinton, on April 21, 2022. (David Rullo/Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle via JTA)

April 30, 2022, 4:42 am

Pittsburgh man charged with stealing Judaica from dozens of Jewish homes

Hamsa amulets, menorahs, books, miniature Israeli flags and even family photos among trove of items recovered

By JTA

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