Ben Sales

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll soon be starting as news editor at the @TimesofIsrael. I have long admired the stellar work of TOI’s incredible editorial staff. It’s the first publication I read in the morning and the last before I go to sleep. I can’t wait to join the team.

Some professional news: Today is my last day as news editor of @JTAnews. It has been an immeasurable privilege to be part of this amazing group of journalists, particularly at such a pivotal time in the Jewish news. Thank you so much to all.

2 killed in shooting outside DC Jewish museum jta.org/2025/05/21/uni…

@NoamShelef Not by me, by Andy Silow-Carroll.

As ICE targets a Palestinian activist, some Jews are asking if this is the fight against antisemitism they signed up for This is an important story by @BenjaminSales jta.org/2025/03/11/uni…

@Yair_Rosenberg Some detailed coverage of Wilson's tweet: jta.org/2025/03/05/pol…

As ever, the horseshoe in horseshoe theory is used to trample the Jews

@mattyglesias Here's some detailed coverage of this: jta.org/2025/03/05/pol…

Pentagon official Kingsley Wilson posted neo-Nazi talking point about Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank last year. jta.org/2025/03/05/pol…

New from me: An Orthodox pro-Israel group will honor Steve Bannon after he drew backlash for a gesture resembling a Nazi salute. jta.org/2025/02/28/uni…

SCOOP - Harris campaign taps Israeli-born former peace negotiator Ilan Goldenberg as liaison to Jewish community jta.org/2024/08/12/pol… via @JTAnews

@emilyctamkin Here for you.

To think...if not for @BenjaminSales, I could have gone all morning without knowing when Netanyahu would address Congress... jta.org/2024/06/07/pol…

Our team at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and @NYJewishWeek won several 2024 American Jewish Press Association Rockower Awards. Here is a look at our award-winning reporting. Congratulations to all the honorees!

@CarlyPildis Relieved you are safe.

Update. We are safe, if very shaken. broad day light at daycare drop off.

I am in a shooting with my baby pray for us

@ArielleLAngel Thank you!

@BenjaminSales Check the third "CLICK HERE"

Fascinating letter from Hillel student leaders to the off-campus Jewish community. “We cannot have a clearer ask for the off-campus Jewish community: stay off our campus. Do not fund any actions on campus. Do not protest on campus. Your actions are harming Jewish students.”

@ArielleLAngel I don't see this letter in the link. Where is it?

Linked here: uclahillel.org/stateofjewishb…

@emilynussbaum An Old Fashioned Love Song by Three Dog Night You're the Reason I'm Leaving by Franz Ferdinand

I’m making a playlist of songs in which the singer describes *another* song, but we don’t actually hear that song… and so far the only two entries are Killing Me Softly With His Song and The Monster Mash Please suggest other examples!

This is reporting at its best. For months, @AndrewLapin has assiduously tracked federal investigations of campus antisemitism. Now he has the authoritative story on Title VI investigations post-Oct. 7, & built a comprehensive database of them. Read on. jta.org/2024/02/29/uni…

Everyone has been talking about TikTok's effect on the public opinion post Oct. 7, with allegations of antisemitism and a focus on the company's Chinese ownership. But two pro-Israel billionaires/philanthropists control a large stake in the company too. jta.org/2024/02/01/uni…

Super stoked for this book to hit shelves. You should order it.

I'm thrilled for you though I will miss you in the newsroom! Your body of work at JTA has been beyond impressive and I can't wait to see what you achieve next.

Some bittersweet and exciting news: As of this week, I've left the JTA newsroom for a new role at 70 Faces Media, JTA's parent company. I'm Director of Editorial Experiences, running our paid courses, live events and more!