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After more than three decades serving Thailand’s Jewish community, Chief Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor has been stripped of his Thai citizenship. The government cited his continued use of an American passport, while authorities are now also examining businesses, property, and relatives connected to him. Chabad says its synagogues remain open and the decision is being challenged through the proper legal channels. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

Companies say they are committed to diversity. Their Jewish employees tell a different story. A new UK study found that most Jewish workers avoid reporting antisemitism, while 60 percent believe it receives less attention than other forms of racism. New employer guidance aims to close the gap between corporate promises and meaningful protection. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

Educational trips to Israel are rebounding—but the recovery remains uneven. Participation is projected to rise 14 percent in 2026, even as costs climb and programs struggle to attract less-engaged Jewish, non-Jewish, and interfaith travelers. Providers are now calling for greater financial support to keep these experiences accessible. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

“Final Solution for Jews” is now printed on the cover of a book bearing Tucker Carlson’s name. The full title begins with Peace Is the Only—but Jeffrey Lax argues that no publisher can place those historically loaded words together without understanding what millions of Jews will see. Carlson wrote the foreword. His imprint is publishing it. Simon & Schuster is distributing it. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

Iran is reportedly struggling to pay members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij, with some salaries delayed for months amid intensifying US economic pressure. The country’s currency has collapsed, inflation is surging, and Tehran is reportedly reducing funding for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis as access to oil revenue and foreign currency shrinks. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

Israel’s Shin Bet is investigating “serious suspicions” that foreign entities improperly funded efforts to influence the country’s election. The inquiry comes as near-final results leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot without a clear path to a governing majority. Officials stressed that the allegations remain unproven and do not indicate widespread voting irregularities. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

CNN showed viewers a heartwarming portrait of Jewish life in Iran. Chaim Lax reveals the context left outside the frame. Iranian Jews face restricted political representation, state control over their schools, limits on public expression, and unequal treatment under the law. Without those facts, a profile of coexistence risks becoming propaganda for the regime. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more

He reportedly said he wished Hitler had “finished the job.” Then he threatened to put a bullet in a Jewish woman’s head. His punishment: a six-month suspended sentence and no time behind bars. The ruling in France has sparked outrage among Jewish groups, who warn it sends a disturbing message about the consequences of explicit antisemitic threats. Link in Bio | Comment NEWS for more