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For the saga of Britney Spears, a dramatic Biblical precedent (and not necessarily in a good way)
1 Oct 2021
The article draws parallels between Britney Spears' legal struggle to end her father's control over her life through a conservatorship and ancient biblical n...
1 Oct 2021
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How 770 Eastern Parkway became the world’s most-recognizable Jewish building
1 Oct 2021
770 Eastern Parkway, the Brooklyn-based headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement, has become an iconic and recognizable symbol of Jewish life wo...
1 Oct 2021
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A Boston Jewish leader earns high praise amid lawsuits and allegations of a ‘toxic culture’
1 Oct 2021
Rabbi Marc Baker, the head of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP), has received both praise and criticism during his tenure. Baker, who to...
1 Oct 2021
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Jon Stewart’s new show is not very funny — it is a mitzvah
30 Sep 2021
In Jon Stewart's new show, "The Problem with Jon Stewart," he addresses serious topics and advocates for social issues rather than focusing on being funny. T...
30 Sep 2021
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See a slideshow of 770 Eastern Parkway — and its replicas throughout the world
30 Sep 2021
The slideshow showcases images of 770 Eastern Parkway, the headquarters of Chabad-Lubavitch, as well as its replicas found in different parts of the world. T...
30 Sep 2021
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After the Tree of Life massacre, an inspiring story of a community coming together
30 Sep 2021
Mark Oppenheimer delves into the aftermath of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in his book "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and th...
30 Sep 2021
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Coming to Washington D.C., a new Jewish museum
29 Sep 2021
The new Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., set to open in 2022, will offer a comprehensive narrative of the Jewish experience in the nation's capital....
29 Sep 2021
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The spinach frittata that connects me to my Sephardic grandmother
29 Sep 2021
In this article, the author shares a personal connection to her Sephardic grandmother through a recipe for spinach frittata, known as fritada espinaca. The a...
29 Sep 2021
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For Your Eyes Only: A casting memo for Jewish James Bonds
28 Sep 2021
Barbara Broccoli, the Bond producer, has granted Daniel Craig a one-year farewell period before the search for a new James Bond begins in 2022, potentially i...
28 Sep 2021
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Opinion | Finally, muscular two-state U.S. legislation has been introduced. Biden must back it
28 Sep 2021
In this opinion piece, Hadar Susskind argues that while many politicians claim to support a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is...
28 Sep 2021
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Opinion | The Inquisition decimated Sephardic Jewry. We still haven’t internalized its lessons
27 Sep 2021
The writer reflects on the lessons that American Jews can learn from the tragic history of Spanish Jewry during the Inquisition. The expulsion and persecutio...
27 Sep 2021
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How Bob Dylan’s greatest song changed music history — a deep-dive into an accidental masterpiece
27 Sep 2021
Seth Rogovoy provides an in-depth analysis of Bob Dylan's iconic song "Like a Rolling Stone," exploring its evolution from a simple piano waltz to a complex ...
27 Sep 2021
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Congressman calls the ADL ‘racist’ after it called for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson
26 Sep 2021
Rep. Matt Gaetz accused the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of racism after they renewed calls for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson. This action followed Carlson...
26 Sep 2021
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William Shatner may be going to space (please alert space)
25 Sep 2021
William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, is reportedly set to go to space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. At 90 years old, Shatner would...
25 Sep 2021
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Uh-oh, there’s a new dating app for Jewish moms (and I asked my mom to help me with my profile)
24 Sep 2021
JustKibbitz is a new dating app that allows parents to make profiles for their children, do the swiping, choose matches, and even pay for dates. Unlike other...
24 Sep 2021
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Iron Dome funding gets caught up in Democratic infighting — but this aid to Israel was never in question
24 Sep 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to grant $1 billion to Israel for its Iron Dome missile defense system with significant bipartisan support, d...
24 Sep 2021
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House overwhelmingly approves Iron Dome funding
23 Sep 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with a 420-9 vote to provide an additional $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, after in...
23 Sep 2021
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The antisemitic conspiracy behind the anti-porn movement
23 Sep 2021
The article explores the complex interplay between antisemitism and the anti-porn movement, highlighting how certain alt-right and evangelical groups perpetu...
23 Sep 2021
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Was this the greatest album ever made by a Jewish (or any) rock ‘n’ roll star?
23 Sep 2021
Marc Bolan, known for his groundbreaking work with T.Rex, remains one of rock's most enigmatic figures, blending Jewish heritage with a proclivity for musica...
23 Sep 2021
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Can climate change cancel Sukkot?
22 Sep 2021
The article discusses the impact of a storm on the author's sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot. The sukkah, a temporary structure used to commemorate the Is...
22 Sep 2021
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See how these intimate family photos helped to bridge a Trump-era divide
22 Sep 2021
Gillian Laub, a photographer, captured intimate family photos during the Trump era that helped bridge a divide within her family. Laub photographed her paren...
22 Sep 2021
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Netflix’s Holocaust revenge drama changes the facts - is nationalism to blame, or just an actor’s mistake?
22 Sep 2021
The Netflix series "Jaguar," which follows a group of Spanish Holocaust survivors hunting down a real-life Nazi physician, has made a factual error in portra...
22 Sep 2021
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At a Jewish chicken farm, Sukkot is a time for homemade pesto, random dancing, and making friends with strangers
21 Sep 2021
Linke Fligl, a queer Jewish chicken farm in New York, celebrates Sukkot in a unique way. Instead of traditional prayers, they invite participants to reflect ...
21 Sep 2021
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Pushed off mainstream platforms, QAnon’s antisemitism spiked
21 Sep 2021
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) highlights a rise in antisemitism within the QAnon conspiracy theory and social movement. The report revea...
21 Sep 2021
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100 days and counting. How much longer will Israel’s new government last?
20 Sep 2021
As Israel's coalition government, led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, marks 100 days in office, its longevity remains uncertain due to its diverse ideolog...
20 Sep 2021
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I spoke to a Holocaust survivor’s 3D hologram. Then I phoned the survivor.
14 Sep 2021
Renee Firestone, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her testimony through a 3D holographic interface at Holocaust Museum Los Angeles, powered by USC Sh...
14 Sep 2021
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Observing Yom Kippur on the street — and remembering those lost to violence
12 Sep 2021
In this article, Tamar Manasseh discusses her plans for observing Yom Kippur in Englewood, a neighborhood in Chicago that has experienced a significant amoun...
12 Sep 2021
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The greatest Holocaust movie ever made, starring Steve Buscemi, debuted on 9/11. It’s time to revisit it.
11 Sep 2021
"The Grey Zone," a Holocaust film directed by Tim Blake Nelson, premiered on September 11, 2001, and was quickly overshadowed by the day's tragic events. Des...
11 Sep 2021
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Opinion | I was the NYPD’s only Jewish chaplain at ground zero. Here’s what I learned on 9/11
9 Sep 2021
Rabbi Alvin Kass, the NYPD's longest-serving and only Jewish chaplain, reflects on his experiences during and after the 9/11 attacks. Arriving at Ground Zero...
9 Sep 2021
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Apples and Honey Chicken for the holiday you forgot about
9 Sep 2021
Carly Pildis shares a recipe for a one-pan apples and honey chicken dish that is perfect for when you forget about a holiday meal. With the chaos of the Jewi...
9 Sep 2021
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In call with U.S. Jewish leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Bennett promises ‘no dramas’ on all fronts
4 Sep 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasized restoring strong U.S.-Israel relations and bipartisan support as key objectives in a call with American Jew...
4 Sep 2021
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How Ida flooding our basement may have been something of a blessing
3 Sep 2021
The author recounts the experience of finding their basement flooded after Ida hit, detailing the items saved from water damage, including precious family he...
3 Sep 2021
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12 new letters: Revamped aleph bet aims to recognize women and non-binary people
3 Sep 2021
Graphic artist Michal Shomer has created 12 new Hebrew letters to make the language more inclusive of women and non-binary people. Her revamped alphabet, cal...
3 Sep 2021
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Opinion | Our hate crime reporting system is broken — and that’s dangerous for everyone
3 Sep 2021
The author discusses the flaws in the hate crime reporting system and how it poses a danger to everyone. While the recent FBI hate crimes report shows a 29% ...
3 Sep 2021
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Biden recommits to battling antisemitism in Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis
2 Sep 2021
President Joe Biden, during a Rosh Hashanah Zoom call with rabbis and Jewish leaders, emphasized his administration’s dedication to combating antisemitism an...
2 Sep 2021
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Who gets to teach what about Israel? A UNC course ignites the debate
2 Sep 2021
The University of North Carolina's decision to have graduate student Kylie Broderick teach an undergraduate course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sp...
2 Sep 2021
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She’s 16. She’s Jewish. She’s Gotham’s newest superhero.
31 Aug 2021
DC Comics has introduced a new Jewish superhero named Whistle, who is unlike previous Jewish characters in the DC universe. Whistle, also known as Willow Zim...
31 Aug 2021
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GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa frustrated at lack of Jewish support
31 Aug 2021
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican mayoral candidate in New York City, is struggling to gain traction among the city's Orthodox Jewish community despite his histor...
31 Aug 2021
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I left my Hasidic community. ‘Schitt’s Creek’ helped me put things in perspective.
30 Aug 2021
Elad Nehorai shares his emotional journey from leaving his Hasidic community to finding peace and fulfillment in a new life, inspired by a pivotal moment in ...
30 Aug 2021
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How a Harry Potter spoiler became a summer camp prank for the ages
30 Aug 2021
In the summer of 2005, a group of 14- and 15-year-old boys at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California pulled off a legendary prank by spoiling the biggest twist in th...
30 Aug 2021
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Former Trump administration officials launch new faith-based outreach coalition
30 Aug 2021
Former Trump administration officials have launched the National Faith Advisory Board to counter what they claim is an anti-faith agenda from the Biden admin...
30 Aug 2021
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Kosher Brooklyn food blogger Chanie Apfelbaum goes Italian
30 Aug 2021
Chanie Apfelbaum, the founder of the Busy in Brooklyn kosher food blog, recently returned from a trip to Italy that had a profound impact on her approach to ...
30 Aug 2021
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Apple Olive Oil Cake
27 Aug 2021
This recipe is for a Rosh Hashanah apple olive oil cake made with silan. The cake is moist and delicious, with a shiny appearance. It starts with preparing t...
27 Aug 2021
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This Rosh Hashanah, let your honey be silan — date syrup
27 Aug 2021
This article discusses the increasing popularity of silan, a thick syrup made from dates, as an alternative to honey in Jewish cuisine. Silan is believed to ...
27 Aug 2021
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Better-than-honey cake Italian honey cookies
26 Aug 2021
The author, who is not a fan of traditional Jewish foods like honey cake, discovers Italian honey cookies and finds them far more enjoyable. The cookies use ...
26 Aug 2021
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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta
26 Aug 2021
This recipe for Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta is shared by Eitan Bernath, a young cooking prodigy. The short ribs are seared and then cooke...
26 Aug 2021
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Apple Tart Squares with Honey Glaze
26 Aug 2021
This article provides a recipe for apple tart squares with a honey glaze. The ingredients include puff pastry dough, sugar, cinnamon, tart apples, butter, po...
26 Aug 2021
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YU student accuses basketball player of rape, says school investigation fell short
26 Aug 2021
A Yeshiva University student has accused a men's basketball team member of rape and claims the university inadequately handled the investigation, placing the...
26 Aug 2021
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Cooking show phenom Eitan Bernath, 19, is ready for Rosh Hashanah
26 Aug 2021
Eitan Bernath, a 19-year-old chef and social media sensation, has become a prominent figure in the culinary world. With a strong following on platforms like ...
26 Aug 2021
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How Biden and Bennett will push the restart button on U.S.-Israel relations
24 Aug 2021
In a meeting marked by mutual respect and shared goals, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett aim to reset U.S.-Israel relations amidst ongo...
24 Aug 2021