by Kristen McPeek, KUTV SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — More than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups across the United States filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. The groups representing millions, are challenging the Trump administration’s move in giving immigration agents more freedom to make arrests at houses of worship. The 80-page lawsuit outlines why religious Continue Reading »
by Bob Evans, Fox13 SALT LAKE CITY — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the war in Gaza and the release of 33 hostages. The deal would pause the devastation 15 months after Hamas attacked Israel. The ceasefire raises the possibility of winding down some of the deadliest and most destructive fighting Continue Reading »
by Deena Manzanares, GTU SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — Rabbi Samuel L. Spector has been the rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami since 2018. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington where he attended the University of California San Diego. An active brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity while in attendance, Continue Reading »
by Hanna Seariac, Deseret News A sea of Israeli and American flags were held up in the air for over an hour Monday as a memorial took place on the steps of the Utah Capitol one year after the events of Oct. 7. The day marked the worst tragedy for Jewish people and Israel since Continue Reading »
by Chris Arnold, Fox13 SALT LAKE CITY — Monday marked one year since the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. On the south steps of the Utah State Capitol, more than 500 people gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the attack. Several speakers took to the podium on Monday to share their thoughts and Continue Reading »
by Chris Arnold, Fox13 SALT LAKE CITY — Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday. It was the latest incident in a years-long conflict between Israel and Iran-backed militias Hezbollah and Hamas. Ron Zamir with the United Jewish Federation of Utah says his son was in Tel Aviv. “So, he sends me Continue Reading »
by Peggy Fletcher Stack and David Noyce, Salt Lake Tribune Jewish adherents across the globe have begun the annual 10-day examination of their lives and deeds. It started with Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) on the evening of Oct. 2 and concludes with Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) on the evening of Oct. 11. Continue Reading »
by Tamarra Kemsley, Salt Lake Tribune Jewish congregations in Utah are spending more than ever on security amid an increase in antisemitism locally and nationwide after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the resulting retaliation in Gaza. Rabbi Samuel Spector of Salt Lake City’s Congregation Kol Ami said his community has upped its spending Continue Reading »
by Chris Arnold, Fox13 SALT LAKE CITY — Sunday marked six months since the surprise attack carried out by Hamas on Israel. Hamas-led militants killed more than 1,100 people in the Oct. 7 attack. 250 people were also kidnapped, according to the Associated Press. Currently, 134 people, most of whom are Israelis, are still being Continue Reading »
by Tim Vandenack, KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — As Passover approaches, members of Utah’s Jewish community are looking forward with mixed sentiment amid a spike in antisemitic incidents in the state and beyond connected to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. “It’s pretty poignant this year because of the sorrow and the pain people are experiencing Continue Reading »
