Jewish Coverage

'Never forget': Annual Holocaust Commemoration has largest crowd in recent years

The event had a candlelight vigil and a prayer service as children of Holocaust survivors told their parent's stories. In another room of the temple, people read aloud the names of more than 6 million Jewish people who died during World War II.

WRAL staff

'Passover is significant': Hundreds gather for seder dinner in Carrboro as FBI warns of uptick in violence against Jewish people

As Jewish people started celebrating Passover on Monday, Jewish people around the country are on edge after the FBI reported an increase in threats against Muslim and Jewish Americans.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University spark safety concerns as Passover begins

Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University spark more safety concerns for students as Jews prepare to celebrate Passover.

Triangle Jewish community celebrates Passover as FBI takes precautions

Passover, which commemorates the Jewish people's escape from slavery in ancient Egypt, begins Monday.

WRAL staff

Columbia University faces full-blown crisis as rabbi calls for Jewish students to 'return home'

Columbia University is facing a full-blown crisis heading into Passover as a rabbi linked to the Ivy League school urged Jewish students to stay home and tense confrontations on campus sparked condemnation from the White House and New York officials.

Celina Tebor, Zoe Sottile and Matt Egan, CNN

Officials issue call for vigilance during passover celebrations

As preparations for the celebration get underway, both locally and internationally, federal law enforcement is taking steps to address potential threats.

SETH EFFRON: Faith of Jewish people guided by love, not hate

Friday, March 22, 2024 -- It is not for Donald Trump to determine which Jews do, or don't, hate their faith based on support for his political agenda. I don't hate him or denigrate his religious affiliation for his political opportunism.

Jewish Americans changing behaviors in wake of attacks

The annual American Jewish Committee survey found 46% of those who answered altered their behavior in 2023 - up from 38% the year before.

Jewish Americans changing behaviors in wake of rise in antisemitic acts, survey shows

The survey found 46% of those who answered altered their behavior in 2023 - up from 38% the year before.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

Nazi collaborators took this Jewish painting during WWII; this NC museum has returned it to rightful heirs

More than 80 years ago, Nazi collaborators took a painting from a Jewish family during WWII. This year, right here in a North Carolina museum, the painting was returned to its rightful heirs.

NC Democratic Party approves new Jewish caucus

The state Democratic Party on Sunday voted to approve the creation of a new Jewish caucus, concluding an effort that began long before Hamas attacked Israel but that gained national attention because of it.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Triangle couple devastated from weeks of violence in Israel-Hamas conflict

Stanley and Marion Meyer-Robboy have ties to Israel and Marion said five of her second and third cousins have been held captive by Hamas militants.

Triangle rabbis traveling to Israel to visit soldiers, support families in midst of humanitarian crisis

Triangle-area rabbis like Eric Solomon are doing what they can to provide comfort and support to those reeling from what's going on overseas.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Triangle rabbis travel to Israel for support, healing

Rabbis across the U.S. are traveling to Israel to provide support and healing, including here in the Triangle.

Reported antisemitic acts jumped 78% in a year in NC, data shows

Several North Carolina lawmakers are among those calling for funding which could be used to increase security at non profits, including synagogues.

Reported antisemitic acts up 78% this year in NC compared to last, data shows

Several North Carolina lawmakers are among those calling for funding which could be used to increase security at non profits, including synagogues.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

Man arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails at synagogue in Germany

A synagogue in Germany was targeted with two Molotov cocktails early Wednesday morning after an explosion at a hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds of people.

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson downplays past remarks about Jews

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson spent most of Thursday's press conference defending past remarks downplaying Nazism, promoting conspiracy theories about Jewish control over finance and Hollywood, and other statements. Robinson resisted calls to apologize for those remarks Thursday, saying he's not actually antisemitic.

Raleigh citizens plan emergency rally in support of Israel

A group of Raleigh citizens will be holding an emergency rally Thursday in downtown Raleigh in support of Israel.

Jewish community center to hold rally to pray for peace

A Jewish Community Center in north Raleigh plans to hold a rally in reaction to the attacks in Israel and Gaza over the weekend.

From the Triangle to Israel, Jewish families collectively heartbroken

I have lived experience and yet, this war hits so differently as a parent.

Nili Zaharony, WRAL contributor

Jewish congregation evacuated over bomb threat in Durham

Durham officers responded to a bomb threat at a Jewish synagogue on Tuesday.

Bomb threat at Durham synagogue ruled a hoax

Officers responded to a reported bomb threat at the Judea Reform Congregation on West Cornwallis Road just after noon.

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Here's what that means

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism.

Sofia Barrett, CNN

Rosh Hashanah starts Friday. Here's what to know about the Jewish holiday

Here is a look at the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish celebration of the new year.