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Pro-Palestinian rally turns violent at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 8 arrested
24 Jan 2024
A pro-Palestinian rally at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo turned violent when campus police barricaded the entrance to the protesters. ...
24 Jan 2024
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Why ‘ceasefire’ might show up alongside ‘Trump’ and ‘Haley’ in New Hampshire primary results
24 Jan 2024
Pro-Palestinian activists in New Hampshire are urging voters to write in "ceasefire" on their ballots in the upcoming primary, as a way to send a message to ...
24 Jan 2024
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Italian Jewish leader condemns pro-Palestinian protest flyers for use of Primo Levi quote
24 Jan 2024
Noemi Di Segni, the President of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, has criticized pro-Palestinian activists for using a Primo Levi quote on a flyer pr...
24 Jan 2024
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Chaya Raichik, Libs of Tiktok creator, appointed to Oklahoma Dept. of Education committee
24 Jan 2024
Chaya Raichik, the creator of the controversial social media account Libs of Tiktok, known for endorsing book bans and anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been appoint...
24 Jan 2024
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California regents to vote on measure prompted by anti-Zionism on university websites
24 Jan 2024
The University of California Board of Regents will be voting on a measure to limit political expression on university websites and other official channels. P...
24 Jan 2024
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American Israeli Tal Mitnick sentenced to 30 more days for refusing Israeli army service
23 Jan 2024
Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old American-Israeli citizen, has been sentenced to another 30 days for refusing to serve in the Israeli army. He opposes the occupat...
23 Jan 2024
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'An ethereal presence’: An artist gives the women of the old Lower East Side new life
23 Jan 2024
Artist Adrienne Ottenberg's new solo show, titled "On the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkably Women . . . and One Scoundrel," features multimedia portra...
23 Jan 2024
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Hamas reportedly rejects 2-month ceasefire as White House, Qatar say talks are ‘serious’
23 Jan 2024
Hamas reportedly rejected an Israeli offer for a two-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages held in Gaza, while U.S. and Qatari officials sa...
23 Jan 2024
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How a new group is convincing Democrats to separate Israel criticism from antisemitism
23 Jan 2024
A group called the Nexus Task Force is working to separate criticism of Israel from accusations of antisemitism, and has been successful in influencing polit...
23 Jan 2024
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‘We will rise from the dust’: Ahead of Tu BiShvat, Israelis and Jews worldwide plant trees in memory of Oct. 7 victims
23 Jan 2024
Ahead of Tu BiShvat, Israelis and Jews worldwide planted trees in memory of the victims of the Oct. 7 massacre at the Nova festival in which Hamas terrorists...
23 Jan 2024
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Eylon Levy, Israel’s savvy English-language spokesman, is earning admirers — and reportedly one very significant enemy
23 Jan 2024
Eylon Levy, an Israeli government spokesperson, gained popularity and criticism after a viral video in which he raised his eyebrows in response to a question...
23 Jan 2024
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In a universe of rigid rules and unsanctioned passions, everyone's a heretic
23 Jan 2024
"The Secret That Is Not a Secret: Ten Heretical Tales" is a collection of short stories by Jay Michaelson that explores the struggles of individuals in Jewis...
23 Jan 2024
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Why did London police take a half-hour to respond to an antisemitic attack despite 10 phone calls for help?
23 Jan 2024
London police are facing criticism for taking nearly half an hour to respond to an antisemitic attack in Leicester Square, one of the city's busiest tourist ...
23 Jan 2024
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American campuses aren’t the only ones erupting over Gaza. Welcome to Haifa University.
23 Jan 2024
Tensions have arisen at the University of Haifa over the re-admittance of Arab students who were suspended for their social media posts during the Israel-Ham...
23 Jan 2024
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In memory of Oriya Goshen, 21
23 Jan 2024
This article is a tribute to Oriya Goshen, a former participant of the Bronfman Fellowship, who was killed in combat. The author reminisces about their inter...
23 Jan 2024
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Major Judaica collection amassed by Yemenite Jewish butcher donated to the National Library of Israel
23 Jan 2024
The National Library of Israel has acquired a significant collection of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish manuscripts and text fragments, one of the largest and most co...
23 Jan 2024
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Why the new play ‘The Gospel According to Chaim’ is a big deal
23 Jan 2024
The play "The Gospel According to Chaim" is a significant achievement in contemporary Yiddish culture. It tells the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a Galician...
23 Jan 2024
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Why the new play ‘The Gospel According to Chaim’ is a big deal
23 Jan 2024
"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a groundbreaking Yiddish play written by Mikhl Yashinsky, based on the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a Galician-born Jew ...
23 Jan 2024
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Why the new play ‘The Gospel According to Chaim’ is a big deal
23 Jan 2024
Mikhl Yashinsky's new play, "The Gospel According to Chaim," marks a significant step for contemporary Yiddish theater. This original drama, performed by The...
23 Jan 2024
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‘Barbenheimer,’ ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ lead large crop of Jewish-inspired Oscar nominations
23 Jan 2024
The Oscar nominations this year include several movies with Jewish themes and connections. Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," a biopic about J. Robert O...
23 Jan 2024
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What if Oscar voters pick Bradley Cooper’s nose?
23 Jan 2024
Bradley Cooper's film "Maestro" has received mixed reactions and controversial attention, with some criticizing his portrayal of Leonard Bernstein's nose. De...
23 Jan 2024
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Auschwitz would seem an unlikely backdrop for a love affair, yet this is a true story
23 Jan 2024
"Lovers in Auschwitz" by Keren Blankfeld tells the true story of David Wisnia, a Polish Jew and talented singer, and Helen Zippi Spitzer, a Slovakian Jew, wh...
23 Jan 2024
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Director of NYU’s new antisemitism research center doesn’t want to be ‘hamstrung’ by Israel politics
23 Jan 2024
Avinoam Patt has been appointed as the inaugural director of the new antisemitism research center at New York University (NYU). The center aims to study anti...
23 Jan 2024
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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia claim to be hit by ‘chemical weapon’ as they call for intifada
23 Jan 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. The protesters claimed that...
23 Jan 2024
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First debate takeaway: California Senate candidates part ways on Israel
23 Jan 2024
During a recent debate among the top candidates for California's open Senate seat, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff, all progressive Democrats, sho...
23 Jan 2024
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Following Auschwitz visit, Elon Musk says X could have saved Jews from the Holocaust
23 Jan 2024
During a conference hosted by the European Jewish Association in Krakow, Elon Musk claimed that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), cou...
23 Jan 2024
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A 35-foot challah in NYC attempts to break a Guinness World Record
23 Jan 2024
Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side of New York City unveiled a 35-foot-long challah with the aim of breaking a world record. The challah was m...
23 Jan 2024
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German protesters say meeting by far-right extremists echoed the Nazis’ notorious Wannsee conference
22 Jan 2024
As many as 1 million Germans rallied against far-right extremism after a report revealed that leaders of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), ...
22 Jan 2024
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After leading calls to oust Harvard’s president, Jewish critics take aim at Jewish scholar heading antisemitism task force
22 Jan 2024
Jewish critics of Harvard University are opposing the appointment of Jewish studies professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of the school's new antisemitism task...
22 Jan 2024
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How a self-proclaimed ‘goy’ named Norman Jewison made one of the most Jewish movies ever
22 Jan 2024
Director Norman Jewison, a self-proclaimed goy, made one of the most beloved Jewish films of all time, Fiddler on the Roof. Despite not being Jewish, Jewison...
22 Jan 2024
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Is Musk's visit to Auschwitz the kind of Holocaust remembrance we really want?
22 Jan 2024
Elon Musk's visit to Auschwitz with his son and far-right pundit Ben Shapiro has sparked controversy over whether it is the kind of Holocaust remembrance the...
22 Jan 2024
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New York’s schools chief defended students accused of antisemitism — now he has a plan to defeat it
22 Jan 2024
David Banks, the chancellor of New York City Public Schools, has outlined a plan to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to an increase in discri...
22 Jan 2024
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Musk on visiting Auschwitz: 'It will take a few days to sink in'
22 Jan 2024
Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland. He was ...
22 Jan 2024
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Israel just became the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown beef
22 Jan 2024
Israel has become the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown beef, cultivated by Aleph Farms. The firm has received provisional approval from the Isr...
22 Jan 2024
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Nikki Haley has better pro-Israel bona fides than President Trump. Here’s why it doesn’t matter
22 Jan 2024
The article discusses the pro-Israel stances of former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, highlighting their contrasting approaches. While Trump had a c...
22 Jan 2024
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In implied jab at Trump, evangelical pro-Israel leader John Hagee blasts antisemitism and racism among Republicans
22 Jan 2024
Pastor John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), criticized Republicans for their thinly veiled racism and antisemitism, distancing himself...
22 Jan 2024
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Picture book about family that celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year nabs top Sydney Taylor Jewish children’s book award
22 Jan 2024
Two books with Jewish themes have won top honors at this year's Sydney Taylor Book Awards for Jewish children's books. "Two New Years" is a lavishly illustra...
22 Jan 2024
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Why America was an easy mark for Nazi ideas
22 Jan 2024
The PBS documentary "Nazi Town, USA" explores the period in the 1930s when American citizens, affected by the Great Depression and influenced by racist polic...
22 Jan 2024
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DeSantis exits presidential race, potentially boosting Nikki Haley’s support among anti-Trump Jewish Republicans
22 Jan 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pulled out of the presidential race, leaving Nikki Haley as the main contender against Donald Trump. This development may c...
22 Jan 2024
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Progressives divided about ‘cease-fire’ write-in to protest Biden in New Hampshire primary
21 Jan 2024
A grassroots campaign called Vote Ceasefire is urging voters in the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary to write in "cease-fire" on their ballots t...
21 Jan 2024
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has made it onto 'Law & Order'
19 Jan 2024
The season premiere of Law & Order incorporates the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into its storyline. The episode, titled "Free Expression," touches on variou...
19 Jan 2024
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‘Draconian methods’: Israel knocked for jailing, killing journalists
19 Jan 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has ranked Israel as one of the worst offenders for detaining journalists in 2023. They found that Israel was hold...
19 Jan 2024
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Both the Israeli and Palestinian governments should be obligated to recognize the other’s right to statehood
19 Jan 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's denial of the Palestinian people's right to statehood reflects a double standard. Palestinian officials have reco...
19 Jan 2024
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15 Jewish House Democrats blast Netanyahu for rejecting two-state solution
19 Jan 2024
Fifteen Jewish House Democrats, including some pro-Israel stalwarts, have criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for rejecting the idea of crea...
19 Jan 2024
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'An urgent necessity': This young woman needs your help to leave Gaza
19 Jan 2024
Abeer Ayyoub, a Palestinian journalist who now lives in Istanbul, is seeking help for her sister, Yasmine, who wants to leave Gaza. Yasmine, a psychologist s...
19 Jan 2024
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Jewish political veteran Scott Stringer eyes another New York City mayoral run
19 Jan 2024
Scott Stringer, a progressive Democrat and the only Jewish candidate in the 2021 New York City mayoral race, is considering running again in 2025. He has ope...
19 Jan 2024
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Israeli soccer team to play in empty stadium due to war-related safety concerns
19 Jan 2024
Due to safety concerns related to the Israel-Hamas war and the accompanying rise in antisemitism, an upcoming soccer match between Israeli club Maccabi Haifa...
19 Jan 2024
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Only 2 Jewish players are in the baseball Hall of Fame. Who could join Koufax and Greenberg in Cooperstown?
19 Jan 2024
Since Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, no other Jewish players have made it in. However, there are a few potenti...
19 Jan 2024
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In Mumbai, a 21-year-old street dancer finds an unlikely mentor in a 70-year-old Israeli ballet master
19 Jan 2024
"Call Me Dancer" is a documentary about the unlikely friendship between a 21-year-old street dancer named Manish Chauhan from Mumbai and a 70-year-old Israel...
19 Jan 2024
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Watch: New Hasidic song tells the story of a tragic car accident
19 Jan 2024
Hasidic Yiddish songwriter-singer Motty Ilowitz has released a new song called "Mochel" (Forgive Me) which tells the heartbreaking story of a driver who acci...
19 Jan 2024