Abraham Foxman, who spent 28 years leading the Anti-Defamation League, passed away at the age of 86. The organization announced his death but did not share details about the timing or location. His role wasn’t just about leadership—he became a recognizable voice for Jewish communities across the U.
A recent poll shows Swiss citizens are split 47‑to‑47 on a plan to limit the country’s population to 10 million by 2050. The proposal, backed by the right‑wing Swiss People’s Party, also calls for ending Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the European Union. The government opposes it, warnin
The story begins with two brothers who grew up in a Jewish home. One brother’s first wife was also Jewish, while his second wife is not. During a recent dinner, the second wife revealed that her husband wants a cremation and a later memorial. She claims she has spoken to rabbis who say cremation is
Switzerland keeps track of about 38, 000 spots where soil or ground water has been polluted. These can be old dumps, factory yards, shooting ranges, or places where accidents happened years ago. Most of us don’t notice them, but nature sometimes does. Heavy rain can turn quiet slopes into fast-movin
Doctors and medical students talk about real patient stories to show how they use good judgment in tough moments. They say that being a skilled clinician is more than knowing facts; it’s also about making smart choices when things don’t go as planned. When a doctor shares how they handled an u
The Harrisburg Jewish Federation is shifting its approach after deciding to pause work on the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Leaders recently confirmed this change in a letter, explaining that the current plan isn’t working and needs a major overhaul. Over the past few weeks, discussions we
Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of
Western Wisconsin’s rivers and streams are facing growing problems, and experts warn the situation could get worse. Heavy rains and melting snow don’t just fill up creeks—they carry pollution, dirt, and even salt from roads straight into the Mississippi River. That extra water isn’t always harmless.
A local Jewish group is putting together a lively event to celebrate its members and raise funds for future programs. "L’Chaim & Lagers" isn’t just a party—it’s a chance to thank the people who keep the community running, from teachers to volunteers. The party kicks off at Half Day Brewing Company i
A company called Bitwise just took another step toward launching a new kind of exchange-traded fund. This fund would let people invest in Hyperliquid, a blockchain that handles crypto futures trading. Bitwise updated its plan with the U. S. government to show the fund will use the ticker symbol $BHY
