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Netanyahu and far-right ministers do damage control on West Bank vote and Saudi Arabia comments that angered Trump
24 Oct 2025
Amid backlash from both the Trump administration and the potential Saudi normalization talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu navigates domestic an...
24 Oct 2025
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Cuomo slammed for ‘Islamophobia’ after interview with Jewish shock jock Sid Rosenberg
24 Oct 2025
New York City's mayoral race has been heated by accusations of Islamophobia following an interview between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Jewish radio host...
24 Oct 2025
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Katherine Janus Kahn, illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books, dies at 83
24 Oct 2025
Katherine Janus Kahn, renowned for her vibrant illustrations in the beloved Sammy Spider series, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting impact on Jewish childr...
24 Oct 2025
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Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one.
24 Oct 2025
Rachel Sumekh addresses the narrow definition of Jewish security, emphasizing that it extends beyond physical safety measures like metal detectors and securi...
24 Oct 2025
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‘The church is asleep right now’: Ted Cruz calls on Christians to confront right-wing antisemitism
24 Oct 2025
Senator Ted Cruz, addressing a massive congregation at a Christian pro-Israel event, emphasized the alarming rise of antisemitism within right-wing circles a...
24 Oct 2025
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Netflix drops Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This,’ returning Rabbi Noah and interfaith dilemmas to TV screens
24 Oct 2025
Season 2 of the hit series 'Nobody Wants This' returns to Netflix, continuing the story of Rabbi Noah and Joanne as they navigate the complexities of interfa...
24 Oct 2025
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Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador, grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support over Israel views
23 Oct 2025
The confirmation of Amer Ghalib, nominated by Donald Trump to be the ambassador to Kuwait, faces significant opposition from Republicans in the Senate due to...
23 Oct 2025
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Their anti-Mamdani letter makes it clear: Rabbis face pressure that fractures us all
23 Oct 2025
Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein discusses the challenges rabbis face when political statements like the recent Rabbinic Call to Action against anti-Zionism are circ...
23 Oct 2025
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Bernie Sanders downplays Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo: ‘There might be one or two more important issues’
23 Oct 2025
In the wake of Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner's revelation of an old Nazi-inspired tattoo, Bernie Sanders, Vermont's Jewish senator, remains supportive,...
23 Oct 2025
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NYC mayoral candidates clash over Jewish safety — again — on debate stage
23 Oct 2025
The New York City mayoral debate saw intense focus on the Jewish community's safety, with candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa criticizing Zohran Mamdani...
23 Oct 2025
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JD Vance condemns Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as ‘very stupid’
23 Oct 2025
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized a recent symbolic vote by Israeli lawmakers in favor of West Bank annexation, labeling it as a "very stupid politic...
23 Oct 2025
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Bipin Joshi was in Israel for 23 days before Oct. 7. This week, he was buried in his native Nepal.
22 Oct 2025
The tragic tale unfolds around Bipin Joshi, a young man from Nepal who traveled to Israel as part of a program promising agricultural education and decent wa...
22 Oct 2025
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These Jewish baked goods made the New York Times’ list of ‘25 Essential Pastries’ in NYC
22 Oct 2025
Jewish baked goods have earned a spot on The New York Times list of 25 Essential Pastries in NYC, showcasing innovative takes on traditional recipes. Feature...
22 Oct 2025
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ADL calls for antisemitism questions as NYC mayoral candidates debate for a 2nd and final time
22 Oct 2025
In the heated final debate of the New York City mayoral race, candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are set to address rising concerns of antisemitism, as...
22 Oct 2025
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NJ Republican gubernatorial nominee faces backlash after aide says he wouldn’t take ‘money from Jews’
22 Oct 2025
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli faced controversy after his aide, Ibrar Nadeem, made comments about not taking money from Jews a...
22 Oct 2025
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Israeli pop star remakes AI music video showing war’s end with real scenes of freed hostages
22 Oct 2025
Israeli pop singer Yoni Bloch's music video has poignantly evolved from an AI-generated hopeful fantasy to a reality-infused film as it now features authenti...
22 Oct 2025
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In Jerusalem, Vance and Netanyahu reject idea that Israel is a ‘vassal state’ of the US
22 Oct 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance repudiated the perception that Israel acts as a vassal state of the U.S. during ...
22 Oct 2025
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Saul Rubinek’s new one-man show asks, Is there ever a right time to play Shylock?
22 Oct 2025
Saul Rubinek stars in "Playing Shylock," a one-man show that melds his personal and artistic history with the enduring controversy of Shakespeare's "The Merc...
22 Oct 2025
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Trump nominee who said he had a ‘Nazi streak’ forced out before Senate confirmation hearing
22 Oct 2025
Paul Ingrassia, a Trump administration nominee for a top legal position, withdrew his candidacy just before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing after los...
22 Oct 2025
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Prominent Jewish figures call for sanctions on Israel: ‘The ceasefire must be the beginning, not the end.’
22 Oct 2025
The article discusses a letter signed by prominent Jewish figures and celebrities, urging continued international pressure on Israel following a recent cease...
22 Oct 2025
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Graham Platner, populist progressive running for Senate in Maine, reveals Nazi tattoo on his chest
22 Oct 2025
Graham Platner, a progressive Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, is facing controversy after admitting to having a Nazi tattoo, a Totenkopf, which...
22 Oct 2025
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Jewish fears about Zohran Mamdani reveal more about us than about him — and it’s a problem
22 Oct 2025
The piece explores the contrasting reactions within the Jewish community towards Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate for New York City mayor. It reflects on h...
22 Oct 2025
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We need a ‘Great Schlep’ from Park Avenue to Park Slope to turn out Jews against Zohran Mamdani
22 Oct 2025
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's sermon argues that Zohran Mamdani's anti-Zionist rhetoric poses a significant threat to New York's Jewish community. He critiques Mam...
22 Oct 2025
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Federal judge allows Northwestern to block enrollment for students who boycotted antisemitism training
21 Oct 2025
Northwestern University faced legal challenges after implementing mandatory antisemitism training, which a judge ruled could be enforced despite protests. A ...
21 Oct 2025
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On Friday, the rabbi circles Manhattan — now with tech support to protect an essential Shabbat tool
21 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Tauber has dedicated 25 years to inspecting and maintaining Manhattan's eruv, a symbolic boundary facilitating the carrying of objects on Shabbat...
21 Oct 2025
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She converted during the pandemic. Israeli immigration officials say her Zoom course doesn’t count
21 Oct 2025
Isabella Vinci's application for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return was denied by Israel's Population and Immigration Authority due to her conversio...
21 Oct 2025
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JD Vance arrives in Israel as ceasefire totters: ‘We are in a very good place’
21 Oct 2025
JD Vance, visiting Israel as Vice President, expressed optimism regarding the Middle East ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration, despite recent viol...
21 Oct 2025
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Daniel Naroditsky, Jewish chess grandmaster and influential streamer, dies at 29
21 Oct 2025
Daniel Naroditsky, a prominent Jewish chess grandmaster and influential online figure, has passed away unexpectedly at 29. Renowned for his strategic writing...
21 Oct 2025
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In appearance with Elisha Wiesel, Cuomo escalates ‘antisemitism’ attack on Mamdani
21 Oct 2025
In a recent event, Andrew Cuomo intensified his criticisms of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of antisemitism, a stance previously unspoken by...
21 Oct 2025
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My Jewish studies students aren’t talking about Israel or antisemitism. They told me why.
21 Oct 2025
Jewish studies students at Tulane University, largely Jewish themselves, are consciously avoiding discussions about antisemitism and Israel in their classes....
21 Oct 2025
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A US military base canceled a children’s event celebrating a pioneering Jewish woman cyclist, citing DEI ban
21 Oct 2025
A children's event at a U.S. military base celebrating Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, the pioneering 19th-century Jewish female cyclist, was canceled due to a ban o...
21 Oct 2025
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Thousands of haredi Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in New York City
20 Oct 2025
New York City saw a significant protest of over 10,000 haredi Orthodox Jewish men outside the Israeli consulate, organized by the Central Rabbinical Congress...
20 Oct 2025
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Prominent NYC rabbi urges congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in Shabbat sermon
20 Oct 2025
In a politically charged sermon, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue urged his congregation to vote against Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns over M...
20 Oct 2025
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Ro Khanna, Democratic critic of Israel, says he supports Zionism and the ‘right for Israel to exist’
20 Oct 2025
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California, known for his criticism of certain Israeli policies, has articulated his support for Zionism and the existenc...
20 Oct 2025
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Arthur Waskow, activist rabbi who brought Jewish spiritual wisdom to bear on progressive politics, dies at 92
20 Oct 2025
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, a pivotal figure in the Jewish Renewal movement and a champion of progressive causes, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for pionee...
20 Oct 2025
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After describing deal on ’60 Minutes,’ Witkoff and Kushner head to Israel as truce teeters
20 Oct 2025
Tensions remain high between Israel and Hamas as deaths of two Israeli soldiers in Gaza threaten the delicate ceasefire brokered by the U.S., involving negot...
20 Oct 2025
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At a synagogue meeting about how to beat Mamdani, Sliwa faces calls to exit NYC mayor’s race
19 Oct 2025
In a gathering at Fifth Avenue Synagogue, members discussed strategies to defeat Zohran Mamdani's candidacy for New York City mayor. With Mamdani's views on ...
19 Oct 2025
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NY State Young Republicans chapter disbanded amid racist, antisemitic chat scandal
17 Oct 2025
The New York State Young Republicans organization has been disbanded following a scandal involving leaked group chats containing antisemitic, racist, and hom...
17 Oct 2025
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Palestinian man who allegedly participated in Oct. 7 attack on Israel arrested in Louisiana
17 Oct 2025
Federal authorities arrested Mahmoud Amin Yaqub Al-Muhtadi in Louisiana, accusing him of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel, mar...
17 Oct 2025
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Far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson visits Israel on invite of Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli
17 Oct 2025
Tommy Robinson, a well-known far-right activist from the UK with a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and a criminal record, visited Israel on the invitation of...
17 Oct 2025
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How the Israeli scouts became a refuge for Jewish teens in a post-Oct. 7 world
17 Oct 2025
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, events, the Tzofim, or Israeli Scouts, has become a vital refuge for Jewish and Israeli teens in New York City, offering ...
17 Oct 2025
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What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today
17 Oct 2025
Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and e...
17 Oct 2025
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Project Esther has shaped Trump’s antisemitism strategy. The Shofar Report is a liberal Jewish response.
17 Oct 2025
The Shofar Report, crafted by the Nexus Project, offers a liberal Jewish response to what they perceive as right-wing manipulation of antisemitism narratives...
17 Oct 2025
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Susan Stamberg, iconic Jewish ‘founding mother’ of NPR, dies at 87
17 Oct 2025
Susan Stamberg, an influential voice in American broadcasting, passed away at age 87, leaving behind a rich legacy at NPR, where she broke new ground as one ...
17 Oct 2025
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Fox News poll shows Mamdani crossing 50% for the first time, but Cuomo has the edge with Jewish voters
17 Oct 2025
In the New York City mayoral race, a recent Fox News poll reveals candidate Mamdani crossing the 50% threshold of likely voter support for the first time, wi...
17 Oct 2025
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BBC penalized after failing to identify narrator in Gaza documentary as son of Hamas minister
17 Oct 2025
The BBC faces sanctions from the UK's media watchdog, Ofcom, for its documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" after failing to disclose that one of its n...
17 Oct 2025
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British PM denounces ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming Aston Villa soccer match
17 Oct 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticized the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming soccer match against Aston V...
17 Oct 2025
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Trump: ‘If Hamas continues to kill people … we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’
17 Oct 2025
In response to Hamas executing Gazans post-ceasefire, brokered by him between Israel and Hamas, Donald Trump has issued a statement suggesting retaliatory ac...
17 Oct 2025
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Mamdani says Hamas should ‘lay down their arms’ as Israel, Gaza and antisemitism reign in NYC mayoral debate
17 Oct 2025
In a New York City mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, discussed complex issues regarding Israel, Gaza, and antisemitism. Mam...
17 Oct 2025
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‘Fresh and Fit’ host Myron Gaines defends leaked GOP antisemitic group chat: ‘Yeah, we like Hitler’
16 Oct 2025
Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast, has sparked outrage after defending a leaked group chat where Young Republicans operatives praised Hitler...
16 Oct 2025