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Will Hamas accept the US-Israel plan to end the Gaza war? Not right away, at least.
30 Sep 2025
As the US-Israeli proposed peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Hamas awaits approval, uncertainty looms over Gaza. The plan requires Hamas t...
30 Sep 2025
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Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race
30 Sep 2025
Andrew Cuomo has received significant endorsements from various Jewish groups in the race for New York City Mayor after Eric Adams halted his campaign. Notab...
30 Sep 2025
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Elon Musk calls ADL a ‘hate group’ that ‘hates Christians’
29 Sep 2025
Elon Musk has escalated his ongoing conflict with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) by labeling it as a hate group that opposes Christians. This claim was in ...
29 Sep 2025
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‘Today we burn Jews,’ Argentine students chant in viral video taken on graduation trip
29 Sep 2025
A viral video from Argentina has sparked outrage as it shows high school students from Escuela Humanos chanting antisemitic slogans during their graduation t...
29 Sep 2025
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Amid outcry, Fortnite removes ‘Peacemaker’ dance ’emote’ that users said resembled a swastika
29 Sep 2025
Fortnite, a widely popular online video game, has removed a dance emote featuring John Cena's character from the show Peacemaker after users pointed out its ...
29 Sep 2025
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Jake Cohen will teach you how to throw a dinner party
29 Sep 2025
Jewish food writer and celebrity chef Jake Cohen's latest cookbook, "Dinner Party Animal," emphasizes the joy and community-building aspect of dinner parties...
29 Sep 2025
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84th anniversary of Babyn Yar massacre marked by Russian drones and new information about victims
29 Sep 2025
The 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre in Kyiv, where Nazi forces murdered 33,771 Jews in 1941, was marked against the backdrop of recent Russian att...
29 Sep 2025
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Trump says Israel has accepted plan to end Gaza war — and can keep fighting if Hamas does not agree
29 Sep 2025
In a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposed plan by the White House to end the ong...
29 Sep 2025
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Baby, one more beard: Britney Spears posts photo of Hasidic men playing chess
29 Sep 2025
Britney Spears stirred engagement among her followers by posting a photo of Hasidic men playing chess, captioned with an appreciation for beards and tagging ...
29 Sep 2025
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Zohran Mamdani says the ADL does not represent Jewish New Yorkers
29 Sep 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and its head, Jonathan Greenblatt, asserting the...
29 Sep 2025
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New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition
29 Sep 2025
In response to the high costs of Jewish day school education and a surge in Jewish engagement post-October 7, the UJA-Federation of New York has launched a $...
29 Sep 2025
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Netanyahu returns to White House as Trump teases that ‘all are on board’ for potential deal
29 Sep 2025
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House, tensions arise over a proposed Israel-Hamas peace deal. President Trump claims a unique ...
29 Sep 2025
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Visit these 14 Jewish sites at Open House New York Weekend 2025
29 Sep 2025
Open House New York Weekend 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse Jewish cultural, historical, and artistic sites across New York City. From ex...
29 Sep 2025
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Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race, putting bloc of Jewish voters up for grabs
28 Sep 2025
Eric Adams has suspended his reelection bid for New York City mayor, disrupting the Jewish voter dynamic for the upcoming November elections. Adams, who had ...
28 Sep 2025
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Why a historian thinks Jews are living through a ‘high tide’ of American antisemitism
28 Sep 2025
Historian Pamela Nadell's new book, "Antisemitism, an American Tradition," argues against the notion that America has been a haven free from the pervasive ef...
28 Sep 2025
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Pro-Palestinian arsonist sentenced to 19 years in prison for bombing police car in Berkeley
26 Sep 2025
Casey Goonan, a pro-Palestinian activist, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for firebombing a police vehicle and attempting other incendiary attack...
26 Sep 2025
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Holocaust survivor Rita Zohar brings lived history to Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut ‘Eleanor the Great’
26 Sep 2025
Rita Zohar, an 81-year-old Holocaust survivor, channels her own experiences of resilience and loss in her portrayal of Bessie Stern in Scarlett Johansson's d...
26 Sep 2025
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An open letter opposing the Israeli film boycott, signed by Liev Schrieber, Mayim Bialik and others, is making the rounds in Hollywood
26 Sep 2025
A major controversy has erupted in Hollywood as approximately 1,200 prominent figures, including actors Liev Schrieber and Mayim Bialik, have signed an open ...
26 Sep 2025
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Report: In first for a US tech giant, Microsoft terminates Israeli military use of its software
26 Sep 2025
Microsoft has revoked Israeli military access to its Azure cloud platform, making it the first U.S. tech company to penalize Israel amid its conflict in Gaza...
26 Sep 2025
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Netanyahu vows at UN to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza, after dozens of representatives walk out
26 Sep 2025
Speaking at the United Nations amidst widespread protests and a near-empty assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu committed to decisively dealin...
26 Sep 2025
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NYC mayoral candidates react, mildly, to UN’s Palestinian statehood meetings in their backyard
26 Sep 2025
As the United Nations General Assembly convenes in Manhattan to discuss Palestinian statehood, New York City's mayoral candidates have offered tepid reaction...
26 Sep 2025
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Apple TV+ shelves ‘The Savant,’ a Jessica Chastain thriller inspired by ADL’s secretive anti-extremism unit
26 Sep 2025
Apple TV+ has postponed the release of "The Savant," a series starring Jessica Chastain inspired by the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) secretive anti-extremi...
26 Sep 2025
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Terrorism charges dropped against Kneecap singer who held Hezbollah flag at concert
26 Sep 2025
A British court has dropped terrorism charges against Mo Chara of the Irish rap band Kneecap. Chara, whose real name is Liam OHanna, was charged after a vide...
26 Sep 2025
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An isolated Netanyahu takes UN stage amid pushback from Trump and Abbas
26 Sep 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating political tensions and opposition from global leaders...
26 Sep 2025
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Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur, following mayoral candidate’s Rosh Hashanah service in Brooklyn
26 Sep 2025
The article details the controversy surrounding New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's engagement with Jewish communities in the city. Mamdani attended ...
26 Sep 2025
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Aron Bell, last of the Bielski brothers whose famed brigade saved 1,200 Jews, dies at 98
25 Sep 2025
Aron Bell, the last surviving member of the Bielski brothers, passed away at 98. He was instrumental in the Bielski Brigade's efforts during the Holocaust, w...
25 Sep 2025
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Itzhak Perlman celebrates his 80th birthday with a klezmer concert
25 Sep 2025
Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman celebrates his 80th birthday with a significant public concert at the Beacon Theater, performing his acclaimed klezmer work...
25 Sep 2025
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Kamala Harris backs Mamdani, who didn’t publicly back her over Israel and Gaza
25 Sep 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris has backed New York City politician Zohran Mamdani, making her the most prominent Democrat to do so, despite Mamdani's lack of p...
25 Sep 2025
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Florida man charged with arson for setting Chabad classroom ablaze before Rosh Hashanah
25 Sep 2025
A Florida man, Blake Richard Hoover, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Chabad classroom in Punta Gorda just before Rosh Hashanah. The charges incl...
25 Sep 2025
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‘South Park’ tackles Gaza, as Kyle’s mom tells Netanyahu he’s ‘making life for Jews miserable’
25 Sep 2025
South Park tackles the sensitive subject of the Gaza conflict in its latest episode, with Mrs. Broflovski, a Jewish character, confronting Israeli Prime Mini...
25 Sep 2025
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Syracuse students charged with hate crime after pork thrown into Jewish frat on Rosh Hashanah
25 Sep 2025
Two Syracuse University students have been charged with hate crimes after allegedly throwing pork into a Jewish fraternity house during Rosh Hashanah, highli...
25 Sep 2025
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks died 5 years ago. His new Torah commentary is making waves in Israel.
24 Sep 2025
Five years after Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' passing, his impact continues to grow, particularly in Israel, with the recent release of the Koren Sacks Humash. This...
24 Sep 2025
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Jewish summer camps offered Israeli teens a break from the pressures at home
24 Sep 2025
Israeli teens found solace at American Jewish summer camps through the Campers2Gether program, designed to offer respite from the ongoing conflict with Hamas...
24 Sep 2025
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Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide
24 Sep 2025
The Armenian and Jewish communities in Thessaloniki share a complex history marked by their prosperous contributions to society and the devastating genocides...
24 Sep 2025
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Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide
24 Sep 2025
Thessaloniki, Greece, is a city marked by its intertwined Jewish and Armenian histories, both communities having faced genocide and assimilation challenges. ...
24 Sep 2025
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Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide
23 Sep 2025
Thessaloniki's Armenian and Jewish communities are interwoven by a shared historical experience of genocide, commercial dominance, and cultural resilience. T...
23 Sep 2025
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France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly: ‘We must pave the way for peace’
22 Sep 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's formal recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly, joining several other...
22 Sep 2025
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Pop singer Dua Lipa reportedly drops Jewish agent who urged Kneecap’s removal from Glastonbury
22 Sep 2025
Dua Lipa, the acclaimed British pop singer known for her pro-Palestinian stance, has reportedly parted ways with her Jewish agent, David Levy, after he advoc...
22 Sep 2025
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The ‘2-state solution’ is making its last stand at the UN. It’s time for a new approach.
22 Sep 2025
With the two-state solution seeming increasingly untenable, particularly in light of recent hostilities involving Hamas and other factions, Gil Troy argues f...
22 Sep 2025
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Fire at Florida Chabad center before Rosh Hashanah investigated as potential hate crime
22 Sep 2025
A fire at the Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda, Florida, damaged a classroom just prior to Rosh Hashanah and is being investigated as a potential ha...
22 Sep 2025
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How the NYC mayoral candidates are marking Rosh Hashanah
22 Sep 2025
As the New York City mayoral race heats up, candidates are keen to engage with Jewish voters, especially around the time of Rosh Hashanah. Mayor Eric Adams, ...
22 Sep 2025
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A son of Sephardic Brooklyn is behind this Mizrahi minyan where women and LGBTQ Jews take center stage
22 Sep 2025
Kanisse, meaning 'synagogue' in Arabic, is an egalitarian Jewish community in New York City founded by Daniel Cayre. It serves as a religious and cultural ha...
22 Sep 2025
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Tucker Carlson tells story about murder of Jesus at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, igniting criticism
22 Sep 2025
Tucker Carlson, speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial, controversially likened Kirk's assassination to the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion, which many per...
22 Sep 2025
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Countries begin formally recognizing Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly
22 Sep 2025
Several countries, including the UK, Portugal, Australia, and Canada, have formally recognized a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly. This mov...
22 Sep 2025
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1 killed in New Hampshire shooting where gunman reportedly yelled ‘Free Palestine’
22 Sep 2025
In New Hampshire, a shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club during a wedding led to one death and two injuries. The alleged gunman, Hunter Nadeau, had report...
22 Sep 2025
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Palestinian Authority arrests suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant
19 Sep 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the arrest of Hicham Harb, a suspect in the 1982 antisemitic terror attack on Chez Jo Goldenberg, a Jewish restaur...
19 Sep 2025
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Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea circulating on the far right
19 Sep 2025
In an unusual move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly refuted conspiracy theories circulating among far-right figures in the United States, ...
19 Sep 2025
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Zohran Mamdani didn’t go to bat for Democrats over Israel. Now some are withholding their backing from him for the same reason.
19 Sep 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, faces a complicated endorsement landscape due to his previous lack of support for Democra...
19 Sep 2025
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As Mamdani vows to arrest Netanyahu, Eric Adams prepares to meet Israeli PM in New York
19 Sep 2025
Incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly...
19 Sep 2025
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‘Jews are banned from entering here!’ sign in German shop window spurs international backlash
19 Sep 2025
A blatantly antisemitic sign in a bookstore window in Flensburg, Germany, has sparked international outrage, including a lawsuit threat from Israeli oppositi...
19 Sep 2025