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Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues
13 Mar
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significant implications for Jewish institutions seeking security grants amidst increasing anti...
13 Mar
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A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.
12 Mar
The recent attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, underscores the critical importance of security preparedness for Jewish instit...
12 Mar
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Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta
12 Mar
Yeshiva University's men's basketball team, the Maccabees, is making history by advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in this year's NCAA Division III tournament. T...
12 Mar
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How a Jewish-owned yarn store knitted the symbol of the anti-ICE movement
12 Mar
The Needle & Skein yarn shop in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, became a hub of activism when Paul Neary, a designer at the shop, created the "Melt the ICE" hat p...
12 Mar
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I'm going to miss the 'Marty Supreme' press tour
12 Mar
Timothee Chalamet's unconventional press tour for "Marty Supreme" captivated audiences with its mix of absurd and humorous moments, including playing ping-po...
12 Mar
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Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say
12 Mar
A tragic incident occurred at Temple Israel, a major Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, when a man drove his truck into the building and was kill...
12 Mar
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How my first trip to Israel led to a Yiddish show in Egypt
12 Mar
Riki Rose, an artist with a strong online presence in Israel, shares the transformative journey of her first trip to the Jewish state. Despite her fears of f...
12 Mar
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I had a shot and rock ’n’ roll fame — I chose a lifetime of Shabbat instead
12 Mar
Peter Himmelman reflects on his life-changing decision to prioritize Shabbat observance over potential rock and roll fame in 1986. As an up-and-coming musici...
12 Mar
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Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade
12 Mar
Spain's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Israel marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations and highlights Spain's v...
12 Mar
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The one crucial domain in which Iran outwitted Israel
12 Mar
The article explores how Iran, led by figures such as Ayatollah Khomeini and Khamenei, has effectively spread an ideology that merges anti-Zionism, antisemit...
12 Mar
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‘This isn’t the Gov. Newsom that we know’: One week after apartheid remark, calls to reconsider remain unheeded
12 Mar
California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments linking Israel to an apartheid state have stirred controversy among Jewish leaders in the state. These rem...
12 Mar
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As Milei celebrates ties with Jews in NY, Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking his Israel support
11 Mar
Argentine President Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Israel and admirer of Jewish culture, was celebrated in New York during Argentina Week, where he ...
11 Mar
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ADL’s campus antisemitism report card rewards some – but not all – colleges that worked with Trump
11 Mar
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its third annual campus antisemitism report card, showing improved grades for universities that settled with the Tr...
11 Mar
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1,100+ rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’
11 Mar
Over 1,100 Jewish clergy members from across the United States have endorsed a letter supporting immigrant rights, emphasizing the Jewish tradition of advoca...
11 Mar
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Amid an incoherent war with Iran, antisemitism fills the vacuum
11 Mar
In the midst of the U.S. and Israel's undeclared and poorly explained war with Iran, journalist Arno Rosenfeld explores the rise of antisemitic conspiracy th...
11 Mar
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I was sexually abused at my synagogue as a child. Here's how our community can protect others from that horror
11 Mar
Alex S. Kaufman details their personal journey of seeking justice after being sexually abused at a New Jersey synagogue in the 1990s, leading to a recent set...
11 Mar
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This Jewish philosopher knows our politics are absurd — and why that's a good thing
11 Mar
The exploration of the absurdity in politics, particularly under Donald Trump's administration, can be enriched by the philosophical perspectives of Thomas N...
11 Mar
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In the work of 21 artists, 49 different ways to be Jewish
11 Mar
The exhibition "Envisioning the Sacred" at the Derfner Judaica Museum showcases 49 diverse art pieces by 21 artists, exploring the intersection of modernist ...
11 Mar
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Forverts podcast, episode 9: Israeli voices
11 Mar
Episode 9 of the Forverts podcast, titled "Israeli Voices," explores diverse perspectives on Israeli life and culture, offering insights into contemporary is...
11 Mar
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Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes
11 Mar
As Israel grapples with wartime conditions, parents face the dual challenges of returning to work while managing their children's remote learning due to scho...
11 Mar
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Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson
11 Mar
At a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition and National Review, Senator Ted Cruz expressed skepticism about the GOP's success in combating anti...
11 Mar
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Trump's Iran dithering puts Israel in an unprecedented position
10 Mar
Israel finds itself in a precarious strategic situation amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, heavily influenced by the unpredictable decisions of U.S. Presid...
10 Mar
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Jewish Democrats press for oversight as Trump’s Iran war rages on
10 Mar
Jewish Democrats are actively seeking congressional oversight over President Trump's military actions against Iran amidst a war that sees the U.S. aligning w...
10 Mar
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In Israel’s missile war, some families run to shelters. Others have nowhere to go.
10 Mar
In light of ongoing missile threats from Iran, disparities in bomb shelter access in Israel have been highlighted, revealing significant inequities between J...
10 Mar
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When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued
10 Mar
The second annual Smol Emuni conference at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan gathered hundreds of observant Jews, providing a platform for those dissatisfied with t...
10 Mar
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Can the US really bring Iranians democracy?
10 Mar
Larry Cohler-Esses explores the complex dynamics between Iranian dissidents seeking U.S. intervention and their fraught history with American policy in Iran....
10 Mar
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Lindsey Graham urges Israel not to strike Iranian oil depots even as he says he helped make war happen
9 Mar
Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Israel to exercise caution in its military actions against Iranian oil infrastructure, despite advocating for U.S.-Israeli s...
9 Mar
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Belgian officials investigating synagogue explosion as possible act of terrorism
9 Mar
An early morning explosion outside a historic synagogue in Liège, Belgium has raised alarms of antisemitic terrorism, prompting a response from top Belgian o...
9 Mar
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Walter Benjamin knew what Timothée Chalamet meant about opera and ballet
9 Mar
The article explores actor Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about the declining relevance of opera and ballet, linking them to the thoughts of phil...
9 Mar
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For the 'Jazz Rabbi' of Connecticut, music and Judaism are both about tradition and improvisation
9 Mar
Greg Wall, known as The Jazz Rabbi, seamlessly blends his deep commitment to Judaism with his passion for jazz, illustrating how both fields are rooted in tr...
9 Mar
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‘Auschwitz’ is a hit Iranian protest anthem, part of a music genre rebelling against official antisemitism
8 Mar
Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi's protest anthem "Auschwitz" has taken a defiant stand against the Iranian regime's violent suppression of protests by invoking ...
8 Mar
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War with Iran puts the US-Israel alliance at grave risk
7 Mar
Dan Perry examines the precarious state of the U.S.-Israel alliance amid a tense conflict with Iran. While strategically justified, the war lacks public supp...
7 Mar
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Confronting a Khamenei vigil in NYC, Iranian protesters declare solidarity with Jews
7 Mar
In a stark showdown at New York City's Washington Square Park, a vigil commemorating the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei drew vigorous counter...
7 Mar
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During WWII, a heroic Jewish lawyer warned against the dangers of a dual state — is it coming true in Trump's America?
7 Mar
Ernst Fraenkel, a Jewish lawyer in Nazi Germany, remarkably defended anti-Nazi defendants despite the oppressive regime. He devised the concept of a 'dual st...
7 Mar
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Behind Ronnie Eldridge's sweet, motherly face, one of the toughest political minds in NYC
7 Mar
Ronnie Eldridge, a revered figure in New York City politics, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy characterized by fierce advocacy and compassion. Know...
7 Mar
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Jewish groups ask Pentagon to stop Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia
6 Mar
U.S. military chaplaincy is embroiled in controversy as Jewish groups, led by the Aleph Institute, challenge the use of Jewish insignia by Messianic Jewish c...
6 Mar
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Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat
6 Mar
Lev Parnas, formerly an associate of Rudy Giuliani and prominently involved in the Trump impeachment investigation, has announced his candidacy for Congress ...
6 Mar
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The real reason for the US war with Iran may have nothing to do with Israel
6 Mar
Rob Eshman critiques the unclear rationale behind the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, exacerbated by President Trump's failure to present a convincing...
6 Mar
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As 'Death of a Salesman' returns to Broadway, the question remains — how Jewish is Willy Loman?
6 Mar
In light of its latest Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller's iconic play "Death of a Salesman" continues to spark debate over the Jewish ide...
6 Mar
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In a new opera, Tevye’s forgotten daughter takes the spotlight
6 Mar
Composer Alex Weiser and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann explore the lesser-known story of Tevye's daughter Sphrintse in their new opera, "Tevye's Daughters...
6 Mar
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Could my love of oysters actually be kosher?
6 Mar
Exploring the intriguing question of whether oysters could be considered kosher, the article delves into the history of a Jewish debate sparked by Rabbi Isaa...
6 Mar
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House defeats Iran war powers resolution as Democrats wrestle with Israel
5 Mar
The House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to expand military operations against Iran, h...
5 Mar
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Forverts podcast, episode 8: Subway stories
5 Mar
In the eighth episode of the Forverts podcast, listeners are taken on an auditory journey through the New York City subway system, exploring the diverse and ...
5 Mar
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Gavin Newsom just confirmed the demise of the Democratic party's support for Israel
5 Mar
The shifting dynamics of Democratic support for Israel are explored following comments by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who likened Israel to an apartheid st...
5 Mar
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Chabad on high alert after false Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens war claims
5 Mar
Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy by falsely claiming on his podcast that the Chabad-Lubavitch movement is responsible for initiating a war in Iran with...
5 Mar
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The minotaur-slaying, dragon-battling hero of this video game is an old Jewish guy with back problems and an attitude
5 Mar
A new video game, The Eternal Life of Goldman, offers a fresh take on Jewish representation by featuring an unlikely hero: an elderly Jewish man named Mr. Go...
5 Mar
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Why I already miss Rev. Jesse Jackson
5 Mar
Jane Ramsey reflects on her decades-long association with Rev. Jesse Jackson and the impactful coalition-building between the Black and Jewish communities in...
5 Mar
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Broadway opus debuts in the U.S. — nearly 80 years late
5 Mar
Erich Wolfgang Korngold's operetta, "The Silent Serenade," is finally debuting in the U.S. nearly 80 years after its European premiere, thanks to the Mannes ...
5 Mar
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Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of apps
5 Mar
Amid Iran's missile attacks on Israel, smartphone apps have become vital tools for many Israelis seeking to manage the chaos. The Israeli army's Home Front C...
5 Mar
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Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag: ‘Zionists out’
5 Mar
A Jewish artist in Buenos Aires faced an antisemitic backlash at the San Telmo street fair after objecting to a neighboring vendor's display of a Palestinian...
5 Mar