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Representatives of the Jewish community must become more informed about the games defenders of the Nation of Islam are playing.The post City councilman runs interference for Farrakhan but fails to

In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Everyday Ethics discussion leads off the show.

Jon Rettinger has not let his children wear their yarmulkes in public this week, afraid they could be targeted for being Jewish.

By Nicole Chavez and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN

(JTA) – Days after a synagogue in St. Petersburg, Florida, was forced to evacuate services following a bomb threat, the local city council met to

John Muhammad suggested that its wording was too “loose” and that “its subjective nature determining what constitutes hatred towards Jews” could lead to “the suppression of legitimate free speech.”

Brother John Muhammad acknowledges 'urgent need to combat antisemitism' but expresses concerns over free speech and 'loose' definitions

People in Pinellas County are shining a light on the rise of antisemitism as St. Pete City Council on Thursday took action on the issue.

As the number of such incidents rises in Florida and around Tampa Bay, supporters say it's important to have a more standardized definition to help fight against it.

The vote took place days after a local synagogue was evacuated due to a bomb threat.