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In Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s ‘The Curse,’ chicken, conversions and a deeply complicated American atonement
29 Nov 2023
"The Curse," a TV series starring Emma Stone and co-created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, explores themes of identity, privilege, and atonement. The ma...
29 Nov 2023
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Poll: Fewer Jewish college students feel safe on campus
29 Nov 2023
A recent Anti-Defamation League poll highlights a significant decrease in Jewish college students feeling safe on campus, with concerns rising after events r...
29 Nov 2023
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Most child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.
29 Nov 2023
Two brothers, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, are still being held hostage in Gaza, while most other child hostages have been returned to Israel. The aunt of the Bibas...
29 Nov 2023
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Stark images of murder and torture in Israel leave US senators in tears and silence
29 Nov 2023
The showing of the harrowing October 7 Hamas attack footage to U.S. Senators by Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio led to a rare moment of silence from typically vo...
29 Nov 2023
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Mark Cuban selling majority stake in Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, the Jewish philanthropist and casino owner
29 Nov 2023
Jewish billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is selling a majority stake in the NBA team to Jewish philanthropist and casino owner Miriam Adelson...
29 Nov 2023
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NYU Law students remove bar association president who blamed Israel for Hamas attack
28 Nov 2023
Students at NYU Law School have voted to remove the president of the student bar association, Ryna Workman, after Workman wrote a column blaming Israel for H...
28 Nov 2023
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Why did Judy Chicago take so long to acknowledge the importance of her Judaism?
28 Nov 2023
Judy Chicago, a feminist artist, has recently acknowledged the importance of her Judaism in her artwork. While Chicago's work has focused on women and femini...
28 Nov 2023
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After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel
27 Nov 2023
UN Women, an official arm of the United Nations focused on promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, faced backlash for its silence on allegations o...
27 Nov 2023
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Multiple US synagogues hit with anti-Israel, antisemitic graffiti 7 weeks into Israel-Hamas war
27 Nov 2023
In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, three synagogues in the United States were targeted with anti-Israel and antisemitic graffiti. These incidents are part...
27 Nov 2023
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‘We won’t be intimidated,’ rabbi says after Molotov cocktail thrown at Montreal JCC
27 Nov 2023
A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Montreal Jewish Community Center following a meeting to discuss increased security at Jewish institutions. Thankfully, t...
27 Nov 2023
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The women’s movement has a double standard when sexual violence happens to Jews
27 Nov 2023
This article discusses the double standard faced by Jewish women when it comes to addressing sexual violence. The author recounts her experience in a Zoom ca...
27 Nov 2023
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Israeli women were raped and widowed by Hamas. Now the world ignores and mocks their suffering
27 Nov 2023
The author discusses the lack of empathy and skepticism faced by Israeli women who were raped and widowed by Hamas during a terror attack. Despite survivors ...
27 Nov 2023
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Are Haredi Jews in the IDF the new normal?
27 Nov 2023
Since the October attack by Hamas, hundreds of Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox Jews) have enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), seen as a milestone in their ...
27 Nov 2023
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Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students being investigated as a hate crime
27 Nov 2023
In Burlington, Vermont, three Palestinian college students were shot, with the incident being investigated as a possible hate crime. Jewish groups, including...
27 Nov 2023
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Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel and tours ravaged kibbutz with Benjamin Netanyahu
27 Nov 2023
Elon Musk, who has faced criticism for his association with antisemitism, visited Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to tour a kibbutz that was at...
27 Nov 2023
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Hamas is not as popular in Gaza as it seems. But Israel’s tactics will ensure their survival
27 Nov 2023
While Hamas appears to have strong support in Gaza, there is actually a significant amount of resentment among the population towards the group. Many Palesti...
27 Nov 2023
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How a lifelong fascination with Jewish culture led this author to become a science fiction pioneer
26 Nov 2023
Joanna Russ, a pioneering science fiction writer, found inspiration in her Ashkenazi Jewish background. She believed that the oppression of women in Jewish h...
26 Nov 2023
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The uncomfortable truth behind the hostage deal: War is hell, but it worked
26 Nov 2023
The article discusses the strategy of Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, during the conflict with Hamas. Gallant made the decision to place Gaza under ...
26 Nov 2023
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Let’s celebrate all freed hostages, not just Israeli citizens
24 Nov 2023
This article highlights the need to celebrate all hostages who have been released, not just Israeli citizens. The names of 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino ...
24 Nov 2023
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11 years after my Gaza Thanksgiving, grasping for gratitude, one letter at a time
24 Nov 2023
Reflecting on her past Thanksgiving spent in Gaza during a cease-fire in 2012, Jodi Rudoren contrasts the past buoyant atmosphere with the current devastatio...
24 Nov 2023
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24 more hostages released by Hamas
24 Nov 2023
Hamas has released 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis, as part of a deal for a four-day cease-fire. The hostages were taken by Hamas terrorists on October 7,...
24 Nov 2023
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‘House of Lev’: A former hip hop dancer and makeup artist document their new Orthodox life online
23 Nov 2023
Akiva and Chava Hart, a former hip hop dancer and makeup artist, respectively, have documented their journey of converting to Orthodox Judaism online through...
23 Nov 2023
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What is Neturei Karta, the Orthodox group at all the pro-Palestinian protests?
22 Nov 2023
Neturei Karta is a fringe Haredi sect founded in the late 1930s with a strongly anti-Zionist stance. They believe that the establishment of the State of Isra...
22 Nov 2023
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I marched for Israel with 300,000 people — so why is the media so obsessed with the fringe?
22 Nov 2023
The author reflects on her experience attending the massive March for Israel in Washington, D.C., which was the largest rally of the Jewish community in her ...
22 Nov 2023
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He filmed the Great American Novel — then this great Jewish filmmaker set his sights on the world's greatest restaurant
22 Nov 2023
Frederick Wiseman, at 93, continues to break new ground with his documentary filmmaking, this time by exploring the culinary world through a project focusing...
22 Nov 2023
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In Israeli jewelry, a profound meditation on life in a militarized society
22 Nov 2023
The article discusses an exhibit called "Between Edges: Israeli Contemporary Jewelry," which explores Israeli design aesthetic and the tension within Israeli...
22 Nov 2023
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My Black and Jewish background has made me uniquely equipped to acknowledge the multiple truths of the Israel-Hamas war
22 Nov 2023
The author, who comes from a Black-Jewish background, reflects on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their struggle to respond in a way that acknowledges the m...
22 Nov 2023
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Why is there a generation gap over Israel? Because of 20 years of the Israeli right
22 Nov 2023
A generation gap has emerged among American Jews and their views on Israel, with younger generations expressing less support for the country. Polls show that...
22 Nov 2023
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Susan Sarandon dropped. A ‘Scream’ queen let go. Calling Israel's actions ‘genocide’ is costing people Hollywood jobs
22 Nov 2023
Actor Melissa Barrera lost her role in the Scream franchise for promoting an antisemitic trope accusing Jews of controlling the media. Barrera had shared pos...
22 Nov 2023
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‘It’s true, there’s still beauty in the world’: Israelis describe their day-to-day since the start of the war
22 Nov 2023
This article shares personal accounts from Israelis describing their day-to-day experiences since the start of the war. One woman talks about cherishing the ...
22 Nov 2023
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When you discuss antisemitism this Thanksgiving, do not mince words
22 Nov 2023
Michael Oren reflects on the persistence of antisemitism in American society, particularly amidst the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. Drawing on p...
22 Nov 2023
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Before Mosab Abu Toha's arrest, a history of targeting writers
21 Nov 2023
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, who gained attention for his writings on the toll of Israel's bombardment of Gaza, was detained by the Israeli military. It ...
21 Nov 2023
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Israel's hostage deal makes the best of an impossible situation
21 Nov 2023
The author discusses the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the moral and political compromises that were made. While acknowledging t...
21 Nov 2023
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Hostages’ families ask for empty seats at Thanksgiving tables to raise awareness
21 Nov 2023
Ahead of Thanksgiving, families of nine Americans held hostage by Hamas have launched the 'Seats of Hope' initiative, encouraging hosts to leave an empty sea...
21 Nov 2023
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The hostages in Gaza need our empathy, not our hot takes
21 Nov 2023
This article focuses on the emotional side of the hostage situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need for empathy and support for the families affected. The auth...
21 Nov 2023
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Israel Therapy: How am I going to get through Thanksgiving?
21 Nov 2023
Libby Lenkinski explores the challenges faced by Rona, a mother concerned about potential family disputes over the Israel-Hamas conflict during Thanksgiving....
21 Nov 2023
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Why ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt is praising Elon Musk as advertisers flee X over antisemitism
21 Nov 2023
Amidst a growing trend of advertisers distancing themselves from the social media platform X due to Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post, the Anti-...
21 Nov 2023
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Palestinian poet who chronicled daily life in Gaza released after capture by IDF
21 Nov 2023
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, known for his writings on daily life in Gaza during Israel's conflict with Hamas, was captured by the Israeli military but s...
21 Nov 2023
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A jam-packed history of wartime Yiddish song leaves you wanting both more and less
21 Nov 2023
"Amid Falling Walls" is a new musical at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene that explores the history of wartime Yiddish songs. The musical incorporates...
21 Nov 2023
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Worried about war talk at your Thanksgiving table? Here’s 4 questions to start with
20 Nov 2023
Thanksgiving dinner this year may be fraught with challenging discussions about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Elliot Cosgrove suggests leveraging the model of t...
20 Nov 2023
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Israel Therapy: How can I engage on social media without getting myself in trouble?
20 Nov 2023
Libby Lenkinski addresses the challenges of engaging with social media during the Israel-Hamas conflict in her column, "Israel Therapy." In response to a com...
20 Nov 2023
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Deborah Lipstadt struck by 'speed and intensity' of Hamas atrocity denial
20 Nov 2023
Deborah Lipstadt, ambassador for combating international antisemitism, expressed concern over the denial of Hamas atrocities in its Oct. 7 terrorist attack i...
20 Nov 2023
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Why I marched on Washington for the first time in more than 50 years
20 Nov 2023
Joan Leegant reflects on her decision to participate in a pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., her first protest since opposing the Vietnam War over 50 year...
20 Nov 2023
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Viral Israeli Simon & Garfunkel parody calls on right-wing politicians to ‘Get Out of Here’
20 Nov 2023
A viral Israeli music video parodies Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" to criticize right-wing politicians in Israel. The song, titled "Get Out of H...
20 Nov 2023
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Israelis are back on the streets Saturday nights, only it’s quieter now
20 Nov 2023
Israeli citizens have returned to the streets for rallies on Saturday nights, but the atmosphere is quieter and more somber. These gatherings, organized by a...
20 Nov 2023
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Video: Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four"
19 Nov 2023
The video discusses Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four." It is available for republishing, with the condition that certain guidelines are followed...
19 Nov 2023
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Musical of Yiddish ghetto songs reminds us why Israel was founded
19 Nov 2023
The musical "Amid Falling Walls" tells the story of life in the Jewish ghettos during the Holocaust through Yiddish songs composed and performed by young Jew...
19 Nov 2023
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And now, a word of hope about Israel and the Palestinians
19 Nov 2023
In this article, the author addresses the struggle of supporting Israel when there is a lack of trust in its government. The author mentions that while Hamas...
19 Nov 2023
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I’m an ADL advisory board member. The CEO's tweet appeasing Elon Musk is dangerous
19 Nov 2023
In this letter, Peter Fox, a member of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticizes the organization's CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, for praising Elon Musk's con...
19 Nov 2023
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I’m an ADL advisory board member. The CEO's tweet appeasing Elon Musk is dangerous
19 Nov 2023
In this open letter to Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Peter Fox criticizes the organization for praising Elon Musk despite...
19 Nov 2023