Blank bullets fired near Paris-area synagogue

Published on October 8, 2012

Blank bullets were fired outside a synagogue near Paris.

Union for Reform Judaism fires 30 employees

Published on March 29, 2012

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) laid off about 30 employees as part of a general restructuring of the organization.

British lawmaker loses post over Nazi-themed party

Published on December 19, 2011

A British lawmaker was fired from his job working for a senior Conservative Party minister after attending a Nazi-themed party

Syracuse fires basketball coach Bernie Fine amid sex probe

Published on November 28, 2011

Syracuse University fired assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine amid allegations that he sexually molested boys, rocking the multi-million dollar world of collegiate sports with more questions of sexual abuse and oversight, the university said on Sunday.

JPost fires Larry Derfner for controversial blog post

Published on August 29, 2011

The Jerusalem Post fired senior reporter Larry Derfner after he penned a controversial blog post justifying terrorist attacks against Israelis.

In restructuring, key Canadian Jewish officials are let go

Published on June 27, 2011

Several senior employees of the Canadian Jewish Congress have lost their jobs in a restructuring of Canada's Jewish organizations and advocacy agencies.

Fired cancer patient Marla Gilson, ex-employer reach agreement

Published on May 9, 2011

Marla Gilson and the Association of Jewish Aging Services, which fired her after she was stricken by cancer, have come to terms. "As part of the settlement, AJAS has agreed to provide Ms. Gilson with additional severance and to provide financial support to help cover her medical expenses," said the statement issued by AJAS.

Designer John Galliano fired from his own label

Published on April 18, 2011

Fashion designer John Galliano was fired from his own designer label over accusations of anti-Semitism and racism.

One and a Half Men? Sitcom sacks Sheen

Published on March 8, 2011

Actor Charlie Sheen has been fired from his hit CBS sitcom in the wake of a rant against the show's executive producer that was called "borderline anti-Semitism." Sheen was fired Monday, effective immediately, from "Two and a Half Men," for which he was paid $2 million per episode. The series was not canceled, however.

Christian Dior designer John Galliano: “I love Hitler” [VIDEO]

Published on March 1, 2011

The Oscar-winning, Jerusalem-born Natalie Portman has spoken out against the anti-Semitic remarks Dior’s just-terminated chief designer John “I Love Hitler” Galliano allegedly made after assaulting a couple in Paris last week, as caught on video.

Natalie Portman Vs. Dior Ex-Designer’s Anti-Semitism [UPDATE] [VIDEO]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 1, 2011

Stewart takes shots at Sanchez

Published on October 4, 2010

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart jabbed back at fired CNN anchor Rick Sanchez.

The ‘revenge of the fired’ could fill a book—and does

By Hank Rosenfeld
Published on September 14, 2006

Annabelle Gurwitch and her book, "Fired!: Tales of the Canned, Canceled, Downsized, and Dismissed," which includes the pink-slipped memories of folks like Robert Reich, Felicity Huffman and Bill Maher.

A Guilty Plea in AIPAC Case

By Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Published on October 6, 2005

Edward Adams, a spokesman for the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., announced last week that Lawrence Franklin had scheduled a guilty plea for this week.

Salvin Group Fights ADL

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on February 21, 2002

On Wednesday, the New York headquarters of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced it had reached a settlement with Lehrer, whom ADL National Director Abraham Foxman fired last December in a move that shocked and angered many Angelenos.