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Author JK Rowling accepts an award onstage during the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts 2019 Ripple Of Hope Gala and Auction In NYC, in New York City, on December 12, 2019. (Bennett Raglin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
June 11, 2020, 2:14 pm
Defending gender remarks, JK Rowling says she’s a survivor of sexual assault
In blog post, author discusses her own struggles with sexual identity in her youth, says ‘huge numbers of women are justifiably terrified by the trans activists’
By Dmitry Zaks
Yiddish linguist Arun Viswanath has brought the first of the Harry Potter series to speakers of the mamaloshen around the globe. (Courtesy)
May 23, 2020, 5:10 am
For young translator of sold-out ‘Harry Potter,’ Yiddish is truly his mamaloshen
How Arun Viswanath, the 29-year-old scion of a US literary dynasty, translated series opener ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’ into the language of Sholem Aleichem is a story in itself
By Alex Surin
In this July 30, 2016, photo, writer J.K. Rowling poses for photographers upon arrival at gala performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' in central London. (Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
From the WebDecember 24, 2018, 7:13 pm
J.K. Rowling attacks Corbynites and ‘Saint Jeremy’ on Twitter
British author issues biblical parody of Labour leader’s stance on Brexit and anti-Semitism scandals, the Jewish News reports
Gili Bar-Hillel with her Hebrew-language version of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,' one of the four Harry Potter books she translated, in her Tel Aviv office, June 23, 2003. (David Silverman/Getty Images via JTA)
October 20, 2018, 9:01 am
How a Hanukkah song made its way into Harry Potter’s Hebrew version
Translator Gili Bar Hillel speaks about the challenges of interpreting the series in a manner that would resonate with Israeli readers
By Josefin Dolsten
Author J.K. Rowling attends the "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Broadway opening at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
September 22, 2018, 3:28 am
In J.K. Rowling’s new novel, a villain is an Israel-hating anti-Semite
‘Harry Potter’ author, who has been vocal in her criticism of bigotry, has seemingly incorporated her views into ‘Lethal White,’ the latest in her Cormoran Strike mystery series
By Yvette Alt Miller
J.K. Rowling at the opening night of the Broadway show “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” at The Lyric Theater in New York City, April 22, 2018. (Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic via JTA)
August 28, 2018, 3:14 am
J.K. Rowling takes on ‘anti-Semite’ fellow author in Twitter spat over Corbyn
Simon Maginn attacks ‘Zionists’ in support of UK Labour Party leader; Harry Potter author challenges, ‘What other minority would you speak to this way?’
By JTA
In this July 30, 2016, photo, writer J.K. Rowling poses for photographers upon arrival at gala performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' in central London. (Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
April 19, 2018, 12:12 am
JK Rowling tells victims of anti-Semitism: ‘You aren’t alone’
In series of tweets calling for fellow non-Jews to take a stand, Harry Potter author asks, ‘Would response to any other form of racism or bigotry be to squirm, deflect or justify?’
By David Sedley
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe are shown in a scene from 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.' (AP/Warner Bros. Pictures)
October 25, 2017, 8:17 pm
Harry Potter’s ‘sacred meaning’ probed by Harvard chaplains
Touted as ‘the English class you didn’t know you missed,’ a podcast based on J.K. Rowling’s iconic series has converted Muggles around the country
By Matt Lebovic
Eddie Redmayne and J. K. Rowling attend the European premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 15, 2016 in London, England. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
From the WebFebruary 22, 2017, 2:34 pm
JK Rowling’s tweet for Muslim campaign to repair Jewish graves triples donations
Crowdfunding drive for desecrated burial site boosted overnight after Harry Potter author promotes Jewish News article
Eddie Redmayne and J. K. Rowling attend the European premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 15, 2016 in London, England. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
November 21, 2016, 11:29 pm
Why ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ is an allegory about anti-Semitism
First outing in Harry Potter spin-off series alludes to the rampant xenophobia and fear of the post-war 1920s
By Gabe Friedman
Bana Alabed and her mother tweeting from war-torn Syria. October 7, 2016. (Screen capture: YouTube).
November 21, 2016, 9:08 pm
Syrian girl has magical exchange with J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter creator sends her love via Twitter to a young fan who is caught in war-torn Aleppo
By TOI staff
Writer J.K. Rowling talks to media on arrival at the gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, at the Palace Theatre in central London, Saturday, July 30, 2016. (Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
July 31, 2016, 3:34 am
J.K. Rowling hopes Harry Potter play goes global
Author hopes the iconic wizard, now middle-aged and recast for the stage, brings new audiences to the theater
By Jill Lawless
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the Sunshine Summit conference being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek, November 13, 2015 Orlando, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP)
December 9, 2015, 3:54 pm
Anti-Muslim outbursts win support and condemnation
From Trump to Le Pen, an ex-Australian PM to ‘Mad Monk,’ ramped-up rhetoric is met with robust response
By AFP
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the crowd at a Pearl Harbor Day Rally at the U.S.S. Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, December 7, 2015. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP)
December 8, 2015, 4:43 pm
Trump doubles down on proposal to ban Muslims
British PM calls idea ‘divisive, unhelpful and quite simply wrong’; Harry Potter creator says GOP hopeful worse than Voldemort
By AP and TOI staff
In this April 9, 2015 file photo, Author J.K. Rowling speaks at the Empire State Building during a lighting ceremony and to mark the launch of her non-profit children's organization Lumos in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
October 28, 2015, 1:49 am
Rowling cites Dumbledor in arguing against Israel boycott
Hogwarts headmaster believes ‘certain channels of communication should always remain open,’ Harry Potter author writes
By JTA
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