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‘Free the gays:’ Orthodox high schoolers, led by rabbi, take Purim skit too far
17 Mar 2022
A Purim skit at Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles (YULA) sparked controversy by mocking the progressive stances of Shalhevet, a crosstown Orthodo...
17 Mar 2022
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Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, complicating life for observant Jews
16 Mar 2022
The U.S. Senate's recent unanimous approval of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent is set to impact the religious practices of observant Jews signi...
16 Mar 2022
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Opinion | Getting drunk on Purim is dangerous, not a mitzvah
15 Mar 2022
Rabbi Seth Winberg argues that getting drunk during Purim is dangerous and not a mitzvah. While it is commonly believed that one must drink wine on Purim unt...
15 Mar 2022
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In a delightful new Purim film, Esther is a secret agent in Argentina
15 Mar 2022
Gabriel Lichtmann's Purim film, "The Red Star," tells the story of Laila Salama, a fictional character who is a Jewish secret agent in Argentina. Salama is p...
15 Mar 2022
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A short primer on ‘Purim Katan’
15 Mar 2022
Purim Katan, or Little Purim, is a lesser-known celebration that occurs in Jewish leap years when there are two months of Adar. The Jewish calendar occasiona...
15 Mar 2022
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Corned beef, cabbage and Guinness hamantaschen for a special Purim
13 Mar 2022
This article discusses a unique Purim recipe for Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Guinness Hamantaschen, or shamrock-taschen, suitable for Purim and St. Patrick's D...
13 Mar 2022
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Meet Israel Sabag, the man finding shelter for Ukrainian refugees in Romania — and their pets
12 Mar 2022
Israel Sabag, the director of the Joint Distribution Committee's programs in several countries, including Romania, has been helping Ukrainian refugees find s...
12 Mar 2022
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How the Forward covered Babyn Yar through the decades
12 Mar 2022
The Forward has covered the Babyn Yar massacre in Ukraine, where Nazis killed over 33,000 Jews, since 1941. The initial report came from American corresponde...
12 Mar 2022
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Overwhelmed by Purim guests? Make giant hamantaschen.
11 Mar 2022
To ease the overwhelm of preparing for Purim, Carly Pildis suggests making giant hamantaschen instead of many small ones. The recipe involves creating a larg...
11 Mar 2022
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‘Our city is totally destroyed’: One refugee’s story as she crosses the border from Ukraine
11 Mar 2022
Olga Gamzeynova, a 69-year-old Ukrainian refugee, shares her story as she crosses the border into Romania to escape the violence and destruction caused by th...
11 Mar 2022
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Hamantaschen Pizza is a genius Purim snack
9 Mar 2022
In this article, Liza Schoenfein proposes a creative twist on the traditional hamantaschen cookie for Purim. She suggests making hamantaschen pizzas by using...
9 Mar 2022
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Nominated for 13 Oscars, she hasn’t won one yet — that’s a record
8 Mar 2022
Diane Warren, celebrated songwriter, holds a record for the most Oscar nominations without a win, boasting thirteen nods in the Best Original Song category. ...
8 Mar 2022
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Growing up, as a mixed race child, with survivor grandparents
8 Mar 2022
In this personal reflection, the author shares her experiences growing up as a mixed-race child with survivor grandparents. Her grandparents, who were part o...
8 Mar 2022
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Kyiv or Kiev? Zelensky or Zelenskyy? For Ukraine, spelling is a political act
8 Mar 2022
The spelling of place names in Ukraine, such as Kyiv or Kiev, and the transliteration of names like Zelensky or Zelenskyy, have significant political implica...
8 Mar 2022
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Can a Christian theater company put on a good Purim spiel?
7 Mar 2022
Sight & Sound is known for its evangelical biblical productions but faced a unique challenge with Queen Esther as it lacks overt religious content. Despite c...
7 Mar 2022
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How one vintage watch has been making cantors’ lives easier for more than 50 years
5 Mar 2022
The Bulova Accutron watch, produced between 1960 and 1972, has been a game-changer for cantors in orthodox synagogues. Featuring a tuning fork timekeeping el...
5 Mar 2022
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Ukrainian rugelach are the cookie you should make now
5 Mar 2022
This article discusses the similarities and differences between Russian and Ukrainian cuisine amidst the ongoing conflict between the two nations. While both...
5 Mar 2022
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Opinion | ‘The needs are so intense’: United Hatzalah medic speaks from Moldovan border
2 Mar 2022
In this article, Linor Attias, a volunteer medic with United Hatzalah and an emergency management specialist, shares her experiences at the Ukrainian-Moldova...
2 Mar 2022
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Opinion | I went to Ukraine to find my roots. The KGB found me first
2 Mar 2022
In this personal account, the author recounts a trip to Ukraine in 1970 to explore his Jewish roots, during which he is detained by the KGB for visiting a ci...
2 Mar 2022
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Poets join together for Ukraine
2 Mar 2022
Over 800 people participated in an online poetry reading organized to support Ukrainian writers whose lives are at risk due to the approaching Russian forces...
2 Mar 2022
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As Putin lays siege to Ukraine, memories of life between wars
1 Mar 2022
This article provides a personal perspective on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a specific focus on Donetsk, the author's mother's home...
1 Mar 2022
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For many Jews watching Ukraine’s war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a ‘modern Maccabee’
1 Mar 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky, the Jewish President of Ukraine, has emerged as a symbol of Jewish resilience and heroism for many worldwide amid Russia's invasion of Uk...
1 Mar 2022
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NY lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at waiving bank fees on Holocaust reparations
28 Feb 2022
In an effort to aid Holocaust survivors financially, New York State lawmakers Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein have introduced a bill...
28 Feb 2022
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Opinion | Ukrainian refugees need our help. Here’s how Jews can act now
27 Feb 2022
The President and CEO of HIAS, Mark Hetfield, calls on Jews worldwide to help the displaced Ukrainians who are fleeing their cities due to the ongoing war. H...
27 Feb 2022
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Here’s how to help Ukraine’s Jewish community
26 Feb 2022
As the crisis in Ukraine continues, there are several organizations providing aid and support to the Jewish community there. Project Kesher is assisting wome...
26 Feb 2022
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Claiming “De-Nazification,” Putin’s actions recall other Nazi crimes
25 Feb 2022
As Russia invades Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has Jewish heritage, responds by comparing the invasion to Nazi Germany. This framing...
25 Feb 2022
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Her son on the spectrum was mistreated at school. Thirteen years ago, she started a month for Jews with disabilities.
25 Feb 2022
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) was co-founded by Shelly Christensen in 2009. The movement aims to promote inclusion and...
25 Feb 2022
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How the Wild West was won (with the help of some little-known Jews)
24 Feb 2022
The documentary "Jews of the Wild West," directed by Amanda Kinsey, explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jews in the American West....
24 Feb 2022
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He made Moon Knight Jewish. He doesn’t care if Disney+ has other ideas.
23 Feb 2022
Moon Knight, a Marvel Comics character with a complex identity, has a layered backstory involving his Jewish heritage. Initially lacking Jewish elements, Mar...
23 Feb 2022
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This Amsterdam neighborhood was once inhabited by Jews. None are left to celebrate its centennial
22 Feb 2022
Betondorp, a neighborhood in Amsterdam that was once home to a thriving Jewish community, is preparing to celebrate its centennial. The area was created in t...
22 Feb 2022
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Roblox, popular kids’ computer game, removes virtual Nazi gas chambers
22 Feb 2022
Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, faced backlash after users discovered a game simulating a Nazi concentration camp, complete with virtual gas chambe...
22 Feb 2022
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The Secret Jewish History Of Teddy Roosevelt
21 Feb 2022
Teddy Roosevelt, known for diverse accomplishments like his presidency, conservation efforts, and creation of the teddy bear, had a significant positive impa...
21 Feb 2022
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Did George Washington really love the Jews?
21 Feb 2022
George Washington's relationship with the Jewish community is highlighted through his 1790 visit to Newport, Rhode Island, and his correspondence with Moses ...
21 Feb 2022
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Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?
18 Feb 2022
The article discusses the Jewish legacies of various U.S. presidents, highlighting their interactions with the Jewish community and providing a humorous rati...
18 Feb 2022
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‘Sex with Hitler’ is a video game that…is what it says
15 Feb 2022
A controversial new video game, 'Sex with Hitler,' recently released on the gaming platform Steam, has sparked mixed reactions. The game features a bizarrely...
15 Feb 2022
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It was the most successful Jewish ad campaign of all time — but who was the model?
14 Feb 2022
The article discusses the iconic Levys rye bread ad campaign that ran in New York City from 1961 to the 1970s. The campaign featured non-Jewish New Yorkers o...
14 Feb 2022
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Democratic group seeks to inspire political activism among Jewish women ahead of midterms
14 Feb 2022
A group of prominent Jewish women have intensified their political activism efforts with the relaunch of Jewish Democratic Women for Action, focusing on enga...
14 Feb 2022
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At these Jewish high schools, football is a girl’s sport
11 Feb 2022
Jewish high schools across the United States are seeing a surge in popularity for girls flag football teams. As youth tackle football participation declines,...
11 Feb 2022
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Despite 70 years as a monarch, Queen Elizabeth has had precious little time for the Jews
10 Feb 2022
This article discusses Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the Jewish community throughout her 70-year reign. The author highlights several instances wher...
10 Feb 2022
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NY Jewish councilwoman urges forceful response to rise in antisemitism
10 Feb 2022
Julie Menin, a Jewish New York City councilwoman, urges her fellow elected officials to speak out more forcefully against the rising tide of antisemitism in ...
10 Feb 2022
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Gary Shteyngart on working in bed, writing from life and funding his pistachio addiction
9 Feb 2022
Gary Shteyngart's latest novel, 'Our Country Friends,' serves as a humorous yet critical examination of a group of New York immigrants escaping to a Hudson V...
9 Feb 2022
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Opinion | Appeal to ADL chief: It’s time for you to call to reinstate Whoopi
8 Feb 2022
Rabbi Tamar Manasseh of Chicago appeals to Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt to reconsider his stance on Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from 'The ...
8 Feb 2022
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At Lipstadt’s long-delayed confirmation hearing, Republicans double down on holding it up
8 Feb 2022
Deborah E. Lipstadt faced a long-delayed confirmation hearing for the position of antisemitism envoy, with Senate Republicans challenging her qualifications ...
8 Feb 2022
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She’s found a new way to keep Holocaust stories alive — one step at a time
7 Feb 2022
Rachel Linsky, a Boston-based choreographer, has developed "ZACHOR," a dance project that transforms Holocaust survivors' stories into powerful dance perform...
7 Feb 2022
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When Harpo spoke — to save a relative from World War II Europe
7 Feb 2022
Harpo Marx, famous for his silence in the Marx Brothers comedy act, once tried to save his German Jewish aunt, Helene Schickler, from Europe during World War...
7 Feb 2022
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‘Sledgehammer:’ Trump’s ambassador to Israel hits hard in new memoir
7 Feb 2022
David Friedman's memoir "Sledgehammer: How Breaking with the Past Brought Peace to the Middle East" offers a controversial yet insightful account of his tenu...
7 Feb 2022
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Jewish groups vie for more security funding
5 Feb 2022
Jewish communities, feeling vulnerable after recent synagogue attacks, are actively seeking security funding. Rabbi Jonathan Klein's congregation in Bakersfi...
5 Feb 2022
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Here’s what to say about Israel and apartheid
4 Feb 2022
The recent report from Amnesty International accusing Israel of committing apartheid against Palestinians has sparked controversy. Supporters of the Boycott,...
4 Feb 2022
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No ‘Super Jewish’ district, but increased Orthodox influence in New York’s capital
3 Feb 2022
The newly drawn electoral district in Rockland County, New York, presents both a challenge and an opportunity for increased Orthodox Jewish political influen...
3 Feb 2022
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With antisemitism rising, a Jewish family wonders — is it safe to be Jewish in France (or America)?
2 Feb 2022
"Prayer for the French Republic" is a play written by Joshua Harmon that explores the question of whether it is safe to be Jewish in France. The play follows...
2 Feb 2022