Suspect in Monsey Hanukkah attack had journals with references to Hitler JTA Grafton Thomas, 37, was charged Monday with federal hate crimes. READ MORE

Suspect in Monsey Hanukkah attack had journals with references to Hitler     Grafton Thomas, 37, was charged Monday with federal hate crimes. READ MORE   Jewish groups and lawmakers laud legacy of John Lewis after he announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis The longtime Georgia congressman, 79, has enjoyed close ties to mainstream Jewish groups going back to the '60s civil rights movement. Read More » New York City to launch 3 initiatives to combat anti-Semitism A bigger police presence in Jewish neighborhoods, civilian watchdog groups and educating schoolchildren are all part of the plan. Read More » Some think the International Criminal Court is biased against African countries. Prosecuting Israel could lend it credibility. Some analysts who have followed the ICC think a case involving Israel could be a shrewd calculated move. Read More » Your new must-read from JTA: The Evening Briefing Get all the Jewish news of the day, every Monday through Friday. Sign Up Now » Today's Headlines Washington-area rabbi refers to Monsey attack in last prayer of decade in Congress Al Sharpton gathers black leaders for meeting with NY rabbi in wake of Monsey attack Aussie Jewish groups slam Israel for choosing health minister who helped alleged pedophile Tesla to launch operations in Israel Hillary Clinton gets ‘tears in her eyes’ after watching Yiddish ‘Fiddler on the Roof’   What We’re Reading For New York’s Orthodox Jews, a fearful present brings up echoes of the violent past (Washington Post) Hanukkah candles burn in Iraqi Kurdistan, where few Jews remain (AFP) This Jewish artist is using fashion to destigmatize chronic illness (Alma)   SUPPORT JTA NOW The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is a nonprofit organization and relies on the contributions of readers like you. Thank you for your support. © 2019 Jewish Telegraphic Agency All Rights Reserved