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Dozens charged in global insider trading scheme after making millions in illicit profits

Two of the defendants, according to the Massachusetts DA, are located in Russia and Israel and considered fugitives. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) Four thousand US dollars are counted out by a banker counting currency at a bank in Westminster, Colorado November 3, 2009.
The campus of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 2019.

American Jewry is facing a shortage of rabbis – what can fix it? - opinion

 Runners cross the finish line during the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights


Man convicted of attempting to set fire to a Jewish-sponsored senior home

John Rathbun, 37, was convicted of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices in interstate with the knowledge or intent that the device will be used to kill following a week-long trial.

the Charles River in front of the skyline of Boston

Long history of antisemitism within Boston-area high school, report finds

Investigation into Duxbury High found antisemitic language within the school's football team, including using Holocaust and Jewish phrases to call plays.

Duxbury football players on the sidelines. A school investigation found that the Boston-area high school team had used terms like "Auschwitz" and "rabbi" in play-calling dating back to at least 2010.

Cambridge, Mass., adopts a resolution critical of Israel

What happened in Cambridge reflects the charged emotions and complicated dynamics surrounding how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out in local environments.

A rally in support of Israel in Boston's historic Copley Square organized by the Israeli American Council, May 12, 2021. The IAC was part of a coordinated push opposing legislation in neighboring Cambridge to end city contracts with businesses that work in Israel.

Boston Jews vote against removing ZOA group accused of white supremacy

The Zionist Organization of America, a right-wing group that focuses on Israel advocacy, will remain a part of the 40-member Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Boston Jewish council report: Group that elevated supremacist stays

The report details Klein’s tweets before and after the complaint against him was filed in September.

Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, at the American Zionist Movement Washington Forum, Dec. 12, 2018.

Duxbury Football team meets Jewish legislator after antisemitic comments

“I believe we can use the incident in Duxbury as a crucial learning opportunity,” said State senator Barry Finegold.

JONA LAKS, survivor of Dr. Josef Mengele’s twins experiments, and granddaughter Lee Aldar pass under the notorious Auschwitz death camp gate in January.

Boston-area football team used ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘rabbi’ to call plays

Officials from Plymouth alerted Duxbury school leaders about what they heard after the game.

The main gate to Auschwitz with slogan 'Arbeit Macht Frei'

Jewish campus grows near Boston, as Hebrew College announces relocation

“On the one hand, our new home would have to be affordable and sustainable. … On the other hand, the move couldn’t just feel like a story of contraction and loss,” the College President said.

the Charles River in front of the skyline of Boston

Carl Shapiro, Brandeis benefactor who lost millions to Madoff, dies at 108

Shapiro built his initial wealth in the middle of the 20th century by transforming his father’s small coat factory into Kay Windsor.

Accused swindler Bernard Madoff exits the Manhattan federal court house in New York, U.S. on January 14, 2009

Looking to Move to Boston? Here Are A Few Tips to Help You Stay Safe!

Boston is one of the largest cities in the United States and a vital manufacturing hub home to some of the most successful companies in the world.