Jewish Coverage

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.

Antisemitic incidents are on the rise in most states

In 2022, there were nearly 1,000 more antisemitic incidents reported in the United States than in 2021 according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Lauren Liebhaber

Flag with swastika found at temple

Boone police are looking for a person of interest after a flag with a swastika was hung on a synagogue's sign.

WXII

That's a wrap: Jewish women embrace Christmas spirit by preparing gifts at mall

A group of hardworking women help wrap gifts for shoppers at Crabtree Valley Mall and enjoy giving their own gift of gift wrapping.

'We are stronger than this': Raleigh rabbi disheartened at another report of antisemtic flyers

A Rabbi in Raleigh says antisemitic flyers have been passed around a neighborhood.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Anti-Semitic fliers distributed in Raleigh neighorhood with large Jewish presence

Four different anti-Semitic fliers were found in a Raleigh neighborhood this week. The posters were found on several blocks Harps Mill Road, according to incident reports filed with Raleigh Police Department.

Recipe: Challah French Toast

If your French toast is not made with challah bread, is it even worth eating?

Nili Zaharony, WRAL contributor

North Carolina Jewish Clergy Association officially launches

The new organization is led by seven clergy members.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Talking to my children about anti-semitism

WRAL contributor Nili Zaharony sat down with Rabbi Daniel Greyber of Beth El Synagogue in Durham to talk about how to speak to your children about anti-semitism.

Nili Zaharony, WRAL contributor

Rabbi: Be transparent with kids about anti-semitism

WRAL contributor Nili Zaharony sat down with Rabbi Daniel Greyber of Beth El Synagogue in Durham to talk about how to speak to your children about anti-semitism.

We don't all celebrate Christmas

The holidays are a wonderful, magical time of year, but Christmas isn't the only one.

Nili Zaharony, WRAL contributor