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N.J. man punched Rabbi, stomped on his yarmulke, feds say

NJ 22 Jan 2026
An Essex County man was charged with federal hate crimes after authorities accused him of assaulting a Rabbi from Israel in front of a Kosher restaurant in Manhattan and making antisemitic statements, federal prosecutors said ....
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Rabbi barred from MLK event sparks backlash from Jewish groups

The Jerusalem Post 22 Jan 2026
“The decision to disinvite me is, in my view, a disservice to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” wrote Rabbi Hanan Leberman ....
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San Diego Jewish groups decry disinvitation of rabbi from MLK Day event over ‘concerns about ...

Image Cleveland Jewish News 22 Jan 2026
The organizers of a Martin Luther King Day event in San Diego have come under fire from local Jewish groups after a rabbi said he was disinvited from speaking at the event due to his “connection to Israel.” ... .
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Conversion controversy: Argentina chief rabbi confirms century-old ban

Virtual Jerusalem 22 Jan 2026
Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash. | Read More News from Israel ....
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‘Don’t play politics with our safety.’ 93 N.J. rabbis condemn Murphy, call for protections for Jews.

NJ 22 Jan 2026
Almost 100 Jewish leaders from all corners of New Jersey signed a petition criticizing former Gov. Phil Murphy for not supporting a controversial bill that would have codified antisemitic hate speech ....
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Rabbi Lando urges yeshiva students to ignore outside 'persecution'

Israel National News 22 Jan 2026
Speaking to yeshiva students in Bnei Brak, Rabbi Dov Lando warned of growing pressure on the haredi public and urged exclusive dedication to Torah study ....
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Argentina's Sephardic chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy

The Jerusalem Post 21 Jan 2026
A controversial ruling in Argentina reaffirms a 100-year-old conversion ban, fueling tensions between Orthodox and non-Orthodox movements ....
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Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash

Image Cleveland Jewish News 21 Jan 2026
BUENOS AIRESArgentina’s Sephardic chief rabbi reaffirmed a 100-year-old ruling that conversion may not be performed in Argentina and is considered valid only if carried out in Israel ... .
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