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Instead of giving us a contemporary Black Jewish story, Netflix's 'You People' erases Jews of color
8 Feb 2023
Ilana Kaufman critiques Netflix's film 'You People' for its failure to accurately represent the diversity within Jewish communities, particularly the exclusi...
8 Feb 2023
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For a Broadway star, another memorable Jewish character — miles away from Tevye
8 Feb 2023
Danny Burstein is starring in the new Broadway play "Pictures From Home," where he portrays photographer Larry Sultan. The play explores Sultan's decade-long...
8 Feb 2023
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Joe Rogan says 'The idea that Jewish people aren’t into money is ridiculous'
7 Feb 2023
In a recent episode of his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan made racist statements about Jewish people. The conversation centered around ...
7 Feb 2023
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The 'Anne Frank' road trip that transformed America
7 Feb 2023
The Diary of Anne Frank had a profound impact on American audiences when it toured major cities in the U.S. and Canada in 1957-1958. The play served as an ea...
7 Feb 2023
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IsraAid dispatches team to Turkey following deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake
6 Feb 2023
IsraAid, a relief organization, has sent a team to Turkey following a deadly earthquake. The team will focus on providing relief supplies, assessing water an...
6 Feb 2023
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'Cancel culture' comes for the AI ‘Seinfeld’
6 Feb 2023
An AI-generated version of the sitcom Seinfeld on Twitch, named Nothing, Forever, was suspended for two weeks due to the AI character Larry making transphobi...
6 Feb 2023
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Sophie Zucker is ready to suck face
6 Feb 2023
Sophie Zucker, a 29-year-old actress and comedian, is gaining success in her career with roles in TV shows like "Dickinson" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." ...
6 Feb 2023
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There’s now a queer, sexy contender in the Jewish horror movie boom
6 Feb 2023
Gabriel Bier Gislason's film "Attachment" injects fresh energy into the Jewish horror genre with a queer twist. Set predominantly in a Haredi quarter of Lond...
6 Feb 2023
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100 years ago, Albert Einstein took his one and only trip to the holy land. This is what happened.
5 Feb 2023
Albert Einstein visited Mandatory Palestine 100 years ago as part of a larger trip to the Far East and Middle East. While he admired the accomplishments of t...
5 Feb 2023
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YIVO digitizes writer Chaim Grade’s archive, a Yiddish treasure with a soap opera backstory
5 Feb 2023
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has completed the digitization of the extensive archives of Chaim Grade, a significant Yiddish writer whose legacy was fie...
5 Feb 2023
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The college is Christian. Its point guard wears a yarmulke.
3 Feb 2023
Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, o...
3 Feb 2023
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The college is Christian. Its point guard wears a yarmulke.
2 Feb 2023
Zeev Remer, an Orthodox Jew and point guard at California Lutheran University, navigates being a minority and maintaining his Jewish observance at a predomin...
2 Feb 2023
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Antisemitism is not the reason Ilhan Omar lost her committee seat
2 Feb 2023
The recent vote by House Republicans to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee has sparked debate over whether antisemitism was the true m...
2 Feb 2023
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My older children worry that their neurodivergent brother won’t ‘launch’
2 Feb 2023
In this article, a mother writes to the advice column of The Forward expressing concern for her neurodivergent son who is struggling with growing up and seem...
2 Feb 2023
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Conservative synagogue makes history with hiring of Hebrew Israelite clergy
1 Feb 2023
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, a Conservative synagogue in Newark, has made history by hiring Eliyahu Elijah Collins and Robert Azriel Devine from the Israelite...
1 Feb 2023
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This Orthodox New Yorker feeds more cats than you
1 Feb 2023
Gregory Kaplun, an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn, is a dedicated cat rescuer caring for feral cat colonies in his Midwood neighborhood and beyond. Partneri...
1 Feb 2023
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A controversial documentary upended the narrative on Jenin 20 years ago. Has anything changed since?
1 Feb 2023
A reflection on the impact of Muhammad Bakri's documentary "Jenin, Jenin" highlights how narratives of conflict have evolved over 20 years. During the Second...
1 Feb 2023
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Proposed US census categories on race and ethnicity leave some Jews in a confusing place
31 Jan 2023
Proposed changes to the US government's racial and ethnic statistical standards have raised concerns among Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews who feel they do not fi...
31 Jan 2023
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Israel's new far-right government is already chilling innovation and causing brain drain
31 Jan 2023
The article discusses concerns about Israel's new far-right government and its potential impact on innovation and human capital. The authors argue that Israe...
31 Jan 2023
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Poland and Germany have long taken opposing approaches to Holocaust remembrance. Touring them with Doug Emhoff, the difference was stark
31 Jan 2023
The author reflects on her recent trip to Poland and Germany with Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States, where they visited Holocaust sites ...
31 Jan 2023
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It was the biggest painting in the world — how could it just disappear?
31 Jan 2023
The article discusses the mysterious disappearance of the largest single canvas oil painting in the world, which was created for the 1959 film "Solomon and S...
31 Jan 2023
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Poll: 94% of Jews in George Santos’ district want him to resign
31 Jan 2023
A recent poll conducted in New York's 3rd Congressional District revealed that 94% of Jewish voters believe Representative George Santos, a freshman Republic...
31 Jan 2023
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How the premiere of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' was different from any other Broadway opening
30 Jan 2023
The premiere of "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Broadway in 1955 was different from any other opening night due to the emotional weight and significance of the ...
30 Jan 2023
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‘I wasn't aware of the fact that there are tropes about Jews and money,’ Rep. Omar says on CNN
29 Jan 2023
Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed her past social media posts perceived as antisemitic on CNN, acknowledging and apologizing for using language trafficking in antise...
29 Jan 2023
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‘Live without fear’: Doug Emhoff opens up about his Jewishness as he visits his ancestors’ Polish hometown
29 Jan 2023
During a visit to Poland, second gentleman Doug Emhoff reflects on his Jewish identity and the importance of addressing antisemitism. Emhoff, who is married ...
29 Jan 2023
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Photos: A somber Holocaust remembrance trip with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
29 Jan 2023
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president, recently embarked on a historic trip to Poland to commemorate Holocau...
29 Jan 2023
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We called Zionists 'snowflakes.' You gave us your thoughts.
27 Jan 2023
In an opinion piece titled "When did Zionists become snowflakes?", Rob Eshman argues that Jewish organizations should allow pro-Israel students to defend the...
27 Jan 2023
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3 Jewish things about Jeffrey Zients, the new White House chief of staff
27 Jan 2023
Jeffrey Zients, recently appointed as President Joe Biden's new White House chief of staff, is notable for his Jewish connections. A member of Washington Heb...
27 Jan 2023
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I'm a university professor. The reality on campus is more complex than 'Zionist snowflakes'
26 Jan 2023
In this article written by Henry Greenspan, a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, he critiques a recent column by Rob Eshman that explores the ...
26 Jan 2023
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How Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford changed the way we are
26 Jan 2023
The article explores the enduring impact of the 1973 film "The Way We Were," starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. The film, which was initially crit...
26 Jan 2023
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Nazi collaborator monuments in Argentina
26 Jan 2023
The Veselka youth camp in Canning, a town on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, has a monument honoring Nazi collaborators Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych. B...
26 Jan 2023
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The ADL did not go too far in its remarks on the NYT Hasidic yeshiva investigation
26 Jan 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has responded to criticism regarding its remarks on The New York Times' investigation into Hasidic yeshivas. The ADL clarifi...
26 Jan 2023
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Half of America’s 25 most generous philanthropists are Jews. Few give much to Jewish causes.
25 Jan 2023
Nearly half of the top 25 philanthropic donors in America last year were Jewish, with their donations totaling $27 billion, despite economic challenges. Nota...
25 Jan 2023
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In savaging the Israeli military, has a legendary puppet theater finally gone too far?
25 Jan 2023
The Bread and Puppet Theater, a well-known anti-war and anti-capitalist troupe based in Vermont, has long focused its narrative on global conflicts, includin...
25 Jan 2023
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In the Netherlands, a majority do not know the Holocaust affected their country
25 Jan 2023
A recent study in the Netherlands found that a majority of the Dutch population, across all age groups, do not know that the Holocaust affected their own cou...
25 Jan 2023
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Five years later, a gay Jewish student’s alleged killer is going to trial
24 Jan 2023
A suspect in the 2018 murder of Blaze Bernstein, a Jewish and gay college student, is finally being tried after being ruled competent to stand trial. Bernste...
24 Jan 2023
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As Jews, we need to speak out against DeSantis’ efforts to erase Black history
24 Jan 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned the teaching of an AP African American Studies course in the state's high schools, arguing that the curriculum viola...
24 Jan 2023
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Almost half of Americans don't know how many Jews died in the Holocaust, AJC survey says
24 Jan 2023
A recent survey conducted for the American Jewish Committee revealed that almost half of Americans don't know how many Jews perished in the Holocaust, with o...
24 Jan 2023
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Kirsten Gillibrand returns from Israel ‘optimistic’ about Netanyahu’s plan for Mideast peace
24 Jan 2023
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently returned from a trip to Israel, expressing optimism about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for Middle East peace...
24 Jan 2023
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Israeli democracy isn't in danger. Minority rule is
23 Jan 2023
In this opinion piece, the author argues that Israeli democracy is not under threat, but rather, minority rule is the issue. The proposed reforms to Israel's...
23 Jan 2023
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In Kafka's diaries, harsh criticism and sympathetic fascination for his fellow Jews
23 Jan 2023
The new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries offers insights into his evolving views on Judaism, highlighting his fascination with Jewish culture and his cri...
23 Jan 2023
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When did Zionists become snowflakes?
21 Jan 2023
The rise of "Snowflake Zionism" is a concerning trend in pro-Israel advocacy, exemplified by the outraged response from Jewish organizations and right-leanin...
21 Jan 2023
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Does a small autonomous city in Morocco hold the key to religious coexistence?
20 Jan 2023
The article discusses the film "Alegra," directed by Violeta Salama, which explores the complexities of religious coexistence in Melilla, an autonomous Spani...
20 Jan 2023
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As more states target trans Americans, Jewish LGBTQ youth need our help
20 Jan 2023
The proposed ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender young people in Florida is a matter of life and death, as trans kids without proper healthc...
20 Jan 2023
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What David Crosby taught me when he kicked me out of his hotel room
20 Jan 2023
The author shares an anecdote about being kicked out of David Crosby's hotel room during an interview in 1989. Despite Crosby's rude behavior, the author ref...
20 Jan 2023
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Artificial intelligence chat app lets you talk to virtual high-ranking Nazis
19 Jan 2023
A controversial AI chat app allows users to engage in conversations with avatars of historical figures, including notorious Nazis like Heinrich Himmler, and ...
19 Jan 2023
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My daughter said I'm 'code-switching.' Is that such a bad thing?
19 Jan 2023
In this article from The Forward, a father writes in to ask if code-switching is a bad thing. His daughter accused him of code-switching when he refrained fr...
19 Jan 2023
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Is White Sox ace Dylan Cease Jewish? We tried to find out.
18 Jan 2023
Dylan Cease, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, gained attention from Jewish baseball fans due to his appearance on Team Israel's early roster for the World Base...
18 Jan 2023
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Should we still recite the Prayer for the State of Israel if we disagree with its government?
18 Jan 2023
In this article, Rabbi Roy Feldman addresses the question of whether Jews should continue to recite the Prayer for the State of Israel if they disagree with ...
18 Jan 2023
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Antisemitic images projected onto buildings spur Florida politicians to propose a new law
18 Jan 2023
The city council members in Jacksonville, Florida, are considering a new law that would make it illegal to project images or messages onto buildings without ...
18 Jan 2023