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Rabbi Burt Jacobson, social activist and founder of Bay Area Renewal synagogue, dies at 87
2 Jul
Rabbi Burt Jacobson, a prominent figure in the Jewish Renewal movement and founder of Kehilla Community Synagogue, passed away at 87 from pancreatic cancer. ...
2 Jul
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Following internal drama over Israel, Reconstructionist Judaism affirms support for progressive Zionism and 2-state solution
2 Jul
After internal discord over Israel, the Reconstructionist movement has reasserted its backing for progressive Zionism and a two-state solution, emphasizing i...
2 Jul
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Far-right German politician fined again for using a banned Nazi phrase
2 Jul
Prominent far-right German politician Björn Höcke has been fined once again for using a banned Nazi phrase, "Everything For Germany." This is the second fine...
2 Jul
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New Columbia administrator texts show deans discussing Jewish student ‘privilege’ and ‘$$$$,’ and bashing Hillel leader as a ‘problem’
2 Jul
Columbia University administrators engaged in text exchanges that belittled Jewish student concerns about antisemitism, referred to Jewish students as privil...
2 Jul
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176 Jewish gravestones vandalized at 2 Cincinnati cemeteries
2 Jul
Vandals recently damaged or toppled 176 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati, with the majority of the graves being pushed face down, complicat...
2 Jul
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Remembering Rabbi Andrew Sacks, 70, a ‘rabble-rouser’ who fought for religious pluralism in Israel
2 Jul
Rabbi Andrew Sacks, a prominent advocate for religious pluralism in Israel and the director of the Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, passed away at the age of 7...
2 Jul
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New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say
2 Jul
Multiple Israeli and American nonprofits are protesting new government regulations that impede their ability to donate equipment to Israeli soldiers due to i...
2 Jul
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Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri
1 Jul
Pro-Israel organization AIPAC, after successful involvement in ousting Rep. Jamaal Bowman from Congress, is now focusing on Missouri Rep. Cori Bush due to he...
1 Jul
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Feeling excluded from this year’s NYC Dyke March, Jewish lesbians host their own Pride party
1 Jul
Feeling excluded from the New York City Dyke March due to its anti-Israel stance, Jewish lesbians organized their own inclusive event called Shalom Dykes, fe...
1 Jul
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Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban
1 Jul
A Kentucky judge dismissed a lawsuit by three Jewish mothers challenging the state's abortion law on religious freedom grounds, citing lack of standing as no...
1 Jul
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ADL joins with legal powerhouse to seek compensation for U.S. victims of Oct. 7 massacres
1 Jul
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has partnered with a prominent legal firm to seek compensation for U.S. victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacres in Israel thro...
1 Jul
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More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, poll finds
1 Jul
A recent Gallup poll revealed that over 10% of American Jewish adults reported frequent mistreatment or harassment due to their religion in the past year, wi...
1 Jul
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Hadar’s new plan has it minting rabbis, opening synagogues and sending teens to Israel. Is it a denomination now?
1 Jul
Hadar Institute's recent strategic plan includes minting more rabbis, establishing congregations, launching programs in Israel, and expanding operations glob...
1 Jul
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Israel’s Labor and Meretz parties merge into new left-wing alliance called the Democrats
1 Jul
Israel's Labor and Meretz parties have merged to form a new left-wing alliance called the Democrats in a bid to strengthen the Israeli left and increase thei...
1 Jul
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Far-right party with antisemitic roots projected to lead after first round of French vote
1 Jul
The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is projected to lead after the first round of voting in Frances legislative elections, potentially ...
1 Jul
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Legal scholar Noah Feldman on the 10 Commandments, Christian nationalism and the Jewish future of church and state
30 Jun
Legal scholar Noah Feldman discusses the Ten Commandments, Christian nationalism, and the Jewish perspective on church and state issues. He delves into Louis...
30 Jun
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Tens of thousands crowd Tel Aviv park for first Nova concert since Oct. 7 massacre
28 Jun
Tens of thousands gathered at a healing concert in Tel Aviv's HaYarkon Park, marking the first event by the Tribe of Nova since a tragic incident where Hamas...
28 Jun
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As calls for NYC mask ban gain momentum, Jewish and Black advocacy groups announce their support
28 Jun
Jewish and Black advocacy groups in NYC announced their support for a ban on masks at protests to combat antisemitism and promote safety. The effort, endorse...
28 Jun
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Sharon Kleinbaum led New York’s queer synagogue through crisis and triumph. Now she’s passing the baton.
28 Jun
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, New York's first queer synagogue, for 32 years, overseeing its growth in membership and programs....
28 Jun
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish hockey star will be a top-10 NHL draft pick
28 Jun
Zeev Buium, an Israeli-American defenseman, had a successful NCAA season with Denver, winning the national championship, amidst personal challenges. Buium is...
28 Jun
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How to disagree as Jews in a time of deep schisms
28 Jun
In a time of deep schisms within the Jewish community, there is a call for holding conflicts with empathy and understanding to maintain relationships. Drawin...
28 Jun
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A Chicago rabbi’s encounter with an anti-Zionist leaflet inspired him to make a new podcast
28 Jun
Chicago Rabbi David Minkus discovered anti-Zionist leaflets in his synagogue, sparking a podcast series called "A Leaflet Drops in Shul" to address the polar...
28 Jun
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Meet Zeev Buium, who could be the NHL’s next Jewish superstar
28 Jun
Zeev Buium, a talented young ice hockey player, has the potential to be the NHL's next Jewish star. Born to Israeli parents in the U.S., Buium's journey to h...
28 Jun
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A new Midtown restaurant raises the bar for kosher fine dining
28 Jun
Chef Josh Kessler, known for founding successful kosher upscale restaurant Barnea Bistro, has opened Bonito 47 in Midtown West, aiming to elevate kosher dini...
28 Jun
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Trump calls Biden ‘a very bad Palestinian’: Israel, antisemitism feature in a debate high on anger, low on coherence
28 Jun
In a heated and chaotic debate, President Trump insulted Joe Biden by calling him a "very bad Palestinian," referring to Israel's war with Hamas. Biden state...
28 Jun
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An unexpected 6th defendant is indicted in the 2021 antisemitic assault against Joey Borgen
27 Jun
Joey Borgen, a victim of an antisemitic assault in New York City in 2021, has seen the legal saga continue with a sixth attacker, Salem Seleiman, being indic...
27 Jun
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In DC, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant takes an implicit shot at Netanyahu
27 Jun
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently visited Washington, where he emphasized the importance of discussing U.S.-Israel relations in closed rooms and...
27 Jun
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LAPD admits it was unprepared for Sunday’s violent protest outside LA synagogue
27 Jun
During a security briefing by the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles following violent clashes outside a synagogue between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel prote...
27 Jun
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Get to know Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the Jewish moderators of the Biden-Trump debate
27 Jun
Dana Bash and Jake Tapper, both Jewish moderators of the Biden-Trump debate, share a commitment to incorporating their Jewish identities into their reporting...
27 Jun
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Jake Paltrow’s ‘June Zero’ depicts Adolf Eichmann’s trial through the eyes of Israelis adjacent to it
27 Jun
"June Zero," directed by Jake Paltrow, offers a unique perspective on the 1961 trial and 1962 execution of Nazi Adolf Eichmann by focusing on Israelis around...
27 Jun
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Harvard antisemitism task force finds ‘dire’ situation for Israelis on campus, urges swift action
27 Jun
A task force at Harvard University has found a dire situation for Israeli students on campus, including exclusion, harassment, and discrimination. The report...
27 Jun
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From antisemitism to Israel, the Jewish topics to watch for in the Biden-Trump debate
27 Jun
In the upcoming Biden-Trump debate, Jewish viewers can anticipate discussions on significant Jewish topics like Israel-Hamas war and antisemitism, likely add...
27 Jun
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Jewish community professionals find leadership training and support in unique MA program
26 Jun
The Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago offers a unique Masters of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS) program designed t...
26 Jun
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NYPD arrests anti-Israel protester who allegedly called to eject ‘Zionists’ from subway car
26 Jun
Anas Saleh, a 24-year-old Staten Island resident, was arrested in New York for attempting to coerce Zionists to identify themselves on a subway car during an...
26 Jun
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After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students
26 Jun
Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has decided to donate $1 million to Yeshiva University to support transfer students in response to his w...
26 Jun
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The battle over Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is over the future of church-state separation
26 Jun
Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, recently signed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms by 2025, prompting a lawsu...
26 Jun
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Hundreds of historic lectures from famous Jewish thinkers are now available at the 92NY’s website
26 Jun
The 92nd Street Y has digitized over 400 historical lectures from the last 75 years, which are now accessible for free on their website thanks to a grant fro...
26 Jun
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Closed-door espionage trial of American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich begins in Russia
26 Jun
American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich's closed-door espionage trial has started in Russia, 15 months after his arrest. The charges are seen as false, w...
26 Jun
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Texas school district agrees to remove ‘Anne Frank’s Diary,’ ‘Maus,’ ‘The Fixer’ and 670 other books after right-wing group’s complaint
26 Jun
A Texas school district in the Rio Grande Valley agreed to remove 676 books, including ones like Anne Frank's Diary, Maus, and The Fixer, following demands f...
26 Jun
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Jewish Life Stories: Houston mourns a ‘PR Fairy’ killed in a fall
26 Jun
Susan Farb Morris, a 68-year-old PR executive in Houston known as "The PR Fairy," tragically passed away after a balcony collapse. Her impactful work include...
26 Jun
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AIPAC spent more than $14M to unseat Jamaal Bowman. Did it have to?
26 Jun
AIPAC spent over $14 million in an attempt to unseat Congressman Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary, a record-breaking amount for such campaigns. Bowman...
26 Jun
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George Latimer defeats Jamaal Bowman in bitter NY primary fought over Israel
26 Jun
George Latimer, a centrist who emphasized a pro-Israel stance, defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional distric...
26 Jun
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What Benjamin Netanyahu and I heard in the mourners’ tent after my son’s aide was killed in Gaza
25 Jun
After the death of Saadia Dery, a soldier in the reserves and aide to the author's son who was killed in Gaza, there was a gathering at the Dery home in the ...
25 Jun
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Father Coughlin’s Detroit-area church will now teach visitors about his antisemitism
25 Jun
The National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, founded by Father Charles Coughlin, a once-popular radio personality who spread antisemitic ...
25 Jun
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Wikipedia’s operator rebuffs Jewish groups’ call to override editors on ADL trustworthiness
25 Jun
The Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, declined to intervene in editors' decision to label the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as unreliable on Isr...
25 Jun
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The Reform movement’s decision to admit intermarried rabbis is good. Truly welcoming them would be great.
25 Jun
Hebrew Union College's decision to admit intermarried rabbis marks a significant step towards inclusivity, addressing the discrimination faced by interfaith ...
25 Jun
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In Jerusalem, a unique hotel offers respite for women who have experienced stillbirth
25 Jun
In Jerusalem, there is a unique hotel that offers support for women and couples dealing with stillbirth and perinatal loss. Operated by Yad Sarah, the hotel ...
25 Jun
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In landmark ruling, Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
25 Jun
Israel's Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling mandating that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army, ending a long-standing exemption for ye...
25 Jun
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Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
25 Jun
Several Jewish families, alongside others, are part of a lawsuit challenging a new Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public scho...
25 Jun
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Not just Bowman and Congress: Israel and Gaza are also an issue in NYC local races
24 Jun
Israel and Gaza have emerged as key issues in local New York City Democratic primary races beyond just the high-profile contest between Rep. Jamaal Bowman an...
24 Jun