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Pioneering rabbi evicted from historic Krakow building rendered ownerless by the Holocaust
22 Aug
Rabbi Tanya Segal, Poland's first full-time female rabbi, recently faced eviction from her apartment in Krakow's historic Kazimierz district due to Poland's ...
22 Aug
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Global hunger monitor declares famine in parts of Gaza; Israel rejects the determination
22 Aug
Portions of Gaza have reached famine conditions according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflic...
22 Aug
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When was NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa’s trademark red beret a kippah? At his sons’ bar mitzvahs
22 Aug
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor, is known for his iconic red beret representing his work with the Guardian Angels. Beyond poli...
22 Aug
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Most Americans believe UN members — including the US — should recognize Palestinian statehood
21 Aug
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that 58% of Americans think United Nations countries should recognize a Palestinian state, signaling a shift in public ...
21 Aug
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Eric Adams’ effort to run on an ‘EndAntisemitism’ ballot line could itself be ending
21 Aug
Eric Adams faces a critical decision in New York City's mayoral election between running on the 'Safe & Affordable' or 'EndAntisemitism' ballot lines. This c...
21 Aug
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In the wake of a leadership shake-up, FIDF doubles down on a disputed claim to reassure donors
21 Aug
Amidst a leadership crisis that saw top resignations, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is intensifying its claim of being the sole organization au...
21 Aug
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‘Anne Frank, Superstar’? A satirical musical reimagines the Holocaust victim as a symbol of wokeness.
21 Aug
Slam Frank, a satirical musical co-created by Jewish artists Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky, reimagines Anne Frank as a pansexual Latinx girl in a hip-hop styl...
21 Aug
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A Trump-supporting Jewish memelord steps into the NYC mayor’s race
21 Aug
Jewish media executive Jimmy Finkelstein recently hosted a fundraiser for Cuomo, with speculation that Trump might intervene in the NYC mayoral race to suppo...
21 Aug
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After decades of conflict, Armenia-Azerbaijan peace plan gives Caucasus Jews new hope
20 Aug
The article explores the potential benefits for Jewish communities in Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the prospect of peace between the two nations, historically...
20 Aug
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Yankees knowingly drafts player who once drew a swastika on a Jewish classmate’s door
20 Aug
The New York Yankees have drafted Corey Jackson, a player with a troubling past involving antisemitism. At 17, Jackson, then a freshman at the University of ...
20 Aug
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Homeland Security speechwriter promoted antisemitic ‘Great Replacement’ theory on podcast
20 Aug
Eric Lendrum, a recently appointed speechwriter in the Department of Homeland Security, has a history of promoting extremist ideas, including the antisemitic...
20 Aug
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Tensions flare in Crown Heights as extremist group targets ‘zionist white supremacists’ over 1991 incident
20 Aug
Tensions in Crown Heights have resurfaced as an extremist group called Crown Heights Bites Back targeted the Chabad Lubavitch movement with accusations stemm...
20 Aug
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Zabar’s, iconic UWS Jewish grocery, inspires a new Adidas sneaker
20 Aug
Zabar's, the iconic 91-year-old grocery store in New York's Upper West Side, has inspired a new limited-edition Adidas sneaker as part of a collaboration cel...
20 Aug
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Sally Rooney says she’ll donate to Palestine Action despite risking terrorism charges
20 Aug
Irish author Sally Rooney publicly announced her financial support for Palestine Action, a British pro-Palestinian activist group recently labeled a terroris...
20 Aug
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Fact-checking ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt’s attack on Zohran Mamdani
19 Aug
Amid New York City's mayoral race, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt criticized Zohran Mamdani, asserting that Mamdani neglected Jewish New Yorkers by not engaging...
19 Aug
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80 Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis
19 Aug
In a significant move amidst the Gaza humanitarian crisis, 80 rabbis from the liberal wing of Modern Orthodoxy have issued a letter calling for moral clarity...
19 Aug
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Detroit’s archbishop, outspoken on Gaza, toured a Holocaust center. Was it a step forward for Jewish allyship?
19 Aug
Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger, noted for his advocacy against the conflict in Gaza, visited the Zekelman Holocaust Center as part of an interfaith o...
19 Aug
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Mass. man sentenced to 26 months in prison for threatening local synagogues, Israeli consulate
19 Aug
John M. Reardon from Massachusetts was sentenced to 26 months in prison for making violent threats against two synagogues and the Israeli consulate in Boston...
19 Aug
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Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk banned from teaching at Omega Institute over ‘antisemitic comments’
19 Aug
Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk, author of the influential book "The Body Keeps the Score," has been banned from teaching at the Omega Institute f...
19 Aug
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New US Postal Service stamp honors Holocaust survivor and humanitarian Elie Wiesel
19 Aug
A new United States Postal Service stamp will honor Elie Wiesel, the renowned Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as part of their Distinguish...
19 Aug
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Mourning on yahrzeit for 6 murdered hostages as Hamas reportedly accepts a deal it rejected
19 Aug
Jews worldwide observe the yahrzeit of six hostages murdered by Hamas as reports suggest Hamas may accept a previously rejected deal to exchange hostages for...
19 Aug
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Ohio man admits to federal hate crime for antisemitic attack on Jewish students at Ohio State
18 Aug
In a charged altercation at Ohio State University, Timur Mamatov, a 20-year-old from Tipp City, Ohio, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for assaulting t...
18 Aug
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Sparring over crime, but not over Jessica Tisch
18 Aug
Amidst the backdrop of a violent weekend in New York City with multiple fatalities and injuries, crime remains a central theme in the mayoral race. Police Co...
18 Aug
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House Minority Leader Katherine Clark becomes highest-ranking lawmaker to call war in Gaza a ‘genocide’
18 Aug
House Minority Leader Katherine Clark recently described the war in Gaza as a genocide, making her the highest-ranking U.S. official to do so. Her statements...
18 Aug
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Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins list of lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel
18 Aug
Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Jewish Democrat from Maryland, has joined a group of 34 Democratic lawmakers endorsing the Block the Bombs Act, aiming to restric...
18 Aug
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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis join largest recent rallies on behalf of Gaza hostages
18 Aug
In a significant national movement, hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country, culminating in a massive demonstration in Tel Aviv, urging ...
18 Aug
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US suspends Gaza visas after Laura Loomer criticizes admission of children for medical care
18 Aug
The U.S. Department of State has suspended a program that allowed Gazan children in need of medical treatment to enter the country following criticism from L...
18 Aug
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Jew vs. Jew rhetoric breaks hearts in a bitter internal debate about the Gaza war
17 Aug
The decision by the UJA-Federation of New York to allocate $1 million for humanitarian aid to Gaza amidst ongoing tensions highlights deep divisions within t...
17 Aug
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Roblox’s ban of a user named ‘Schlep’ has ignited a crisis for the mega-popular gaming platform
15 Aug
The controversial ban of a Roblox user named Schlep, who took on the task of identifying child predators within the platform, has become a significant event,...
15 Aug
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How AI and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ played essential roles in this Chinese immigrant’s journey to Judaism
15 Aug
Liangda Hu, a Chinese immigrant living in Brooklyn, utilizes AI to translate Talmud study into Mandarin, aiding his conversion journey to Judaism. Inspired b...
15 Aug
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Hostage families call for general strike in Israel to protest expansion of war in Gaza
15 Aug
Families of hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas have called for a general strike in Israel, urging an end to the war in Gaza. This movemen...
15 Aug
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Kathy Hochul reportedly considering endorsing Mamdani as his popular support grows
15 Aug
State leadership dynamics evolve as Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, is reportedly mulling over endorsing the progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, as...
15 Aug
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Pete Buttigieg shifts tone on Israel following backlash over supportive comments
15 Aug
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and potential 2028 presidential contender, reversed his stance on U.S. policy towards Israel following b...
15 Aug
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ESPN host Udonis Haslem called last year’s top draft pick ‘Rosh Hashanah’ on air
15 Aug
Atlanta Hawks player Zaccharie Risacher was humorously referred to as 'Rosh Hashanah' by ESPN host Udonis Haslem during a recent broadcast. This amusing inci...
15 Aug
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Oct. 7 documentary is reinstated at Toronto film festival after cancelation brouhaha
15 Aug
The documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) after it was initially canceled am...
15 Aug
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Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’
14 Aug
The $1 million Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, has been awarded to Argentinian President Javier Milei, who plans to use the funds to establish the ...
14 Aug
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Dan Goldman says he won’t endorse Mamdani without ‘concrete steps’ to assuage Jewish NYers’ fears
14 Aug
Dan Goldman, a Democratic Representative carving a moderate path in New York politics and known for his strong Jewish identity and pro-Israel stance, has wit...
14 Aug
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North Carolina Democrat spurns AIPAC, in latest sign of party’s growing distance from Israel
14 Aug
North Carolina Democrat Rep. Valerie Foushee has announced she will not accept AIPAC's donations for the 2026 elections, signaling a growing distance between...
14 Aug
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E.J. Antoni, Trump’s new favorite economist, thinks a Nazi warship is ‘hard not to love’
14 Aug
E.J. Antoni, an economist nominated by former President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is raising eyebrows due to his affinity for Nazi histor...
14 Aug
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Homeland Security accused of tweeting antisemitic dog whistles
14 Aug
The Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for using language in its recruitment ads that is reminiscent of antisemitic rhetoric, sparking contr...
14 Aug
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Facing backlash, Canadian film festival TIFF says it’s still open to screening Oct. 7 documentary
14 Aug
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has faced backlash for initially removing an Israeli documentary, "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," ...
14 Aug
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Loehmann’s department store, a Jewish shopping staple, makes a comeback
13 Aug
Loehmanns, a beloved New York-based discount department store with deep ties to the Jewish community, is making a comeback following its closure in 2014. Und...
13 Aug
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After a contentious election, Romania’s few Jews remain on guard against antisemitism
13 Aug
Romania's Jewish community, once thriving with 800,000 members, now numbers only about 2,500 due to the ravages of the Holocaust and Communist policies, lead...
13 Aug
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Putting God on the class list: How Jewish educators are getting their students to think about God
13 Aug
Jewish educators, supported by the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC), are exploring ways to integrate God-centered learning in Jewish day schools ...
13 Aug
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Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner’s romance is rekindled in a new off-Broadway play
13 Aug
A new off-Broadway play, "Gene & Gilda," explores the rich and humorous romance between comedy legends Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. Written by Cary Gitter a...
13 Aug
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Mamdani says his Israel stance is core to ‘Trump-proofing’ NYC
13 Aug
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, faces significant disapproval from Jewish voters, with only 20% supporting him, despite his growing popula...
13 Aug
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Oct 7 documentary pulled from Toronto film festival allegedly over use of Hamas-owned footage
13 Aug
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has withdrawn an invitation to screen the Israeli documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' whic...
13 Aug
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Julie Sandorf, who invested in Jewish ‘social capital,’ to step down as head of Charles Revson Foundation
13 Aug
Julie Sandorf is stepping down as the president of the Charles H. Revson Foundation after 18 years, during which she spearheaded numerous impactful initiativ...
13 Aug
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Ruth Messinger endorses Zohran Mamdani, joining ranks of his Jewish advisers
13 Aug
Ruth Messinger, former Manhattan borough president and a notable figure in the Jewish community, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. This...
13 Aug
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An uptown synagogue faces an uncertain future after a surprise visit from the NYC Department of Buildings
12 Aug
Mt. Sinai Jewish Center in Washington Heights is facing a financial crisis after a surprise inspection by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) revealed seri...
12 Aug