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NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism after story on Jewish business leaders’ pro-Israel pressure campaign
17 May
A New York City deputy mayor has accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for their article detailing Jewish business leaders organizing a pro-Israel camp...
17 May
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Police in Rouen, France, shoot and kill man who set fire to a synagogue
17 May
In Rouen, France, a man who set fire to a synagogue was shot and killed by police after rushing them with a knife. The attacker, reportedly an Algerian natio...
17 May
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The Jewish Sport Report: These Jews are dominating the NHL and PWHL playoffs
17 May
Jewish athletes are making headlines in the sports world, with the New York Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees excelling in their respective leagues. Larry David, ...
17 May
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LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins. A new exhibit on Jewish film pioneers fixes that.
17 May
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has launched a new permanent exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," which highlights ...
17 May
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IDF recovers bodies of 3 Nova festival victims, including Shani Louk
17 May
The bodies of three victims, including Shani Louk, who were killed in the Nova music festival massacre and then taken by Hamas as leverage, have been recover...
17 May
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In ‘October 7: In Their Own Words,’ right-wing culture warriors bring Israeli survivors’ accounts to the NY stage
17 May
The play "October 7: In Their Own Words" brought to the stage by right-wing culture warriors, Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney, focuses on Israeli survivors...
17 May
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For Jewish teens critical of Israel, the generation gap is sometimes with their peers
17 May
Young Jewish teens are increasingly critical of Israel, with differences in views on Israel's actions and policies widening between older and younger generat...
17 May
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Nearly 4,000 Jews died at Jungfernhof, a Nazi camp in Latvia. This artist is fighting for a memorial to them.
17 May
Karen Frostig, an artist and descendant of Holocaust victims from the Jungfernhof camp in Latvia, has been on a mission to establish a memorial for the nearl...
17 May
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Lily Greenberg Call, Jewish staffer who quit Biden administration over Israel policy: ‘There are so many of us who feel this way’
16 May
Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish staffer who resigned from the Biden administration in protest of President Biden's support for Israel's actions in Gaza, expres...
16 May
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Police investigating after video shows assault on 2 Jewish children in Brooklyn
16 May
The NYPD's hate crimes unit is investigating an incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, after a video surfaced showing two Jewish children being assaulted on the...
16 May
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U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters
16 May
The union representing workers at the University of California system has voted to authorize a strike in response to the handling of pro-Palestinian protests...
16 May
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Beloved Borscht Belt entertainer Morris Katz remembered in new NYC exhibit
16 May
Morris Katz, a Polish Holocaust survivor and renowned Borscht Belt entertainer who was known for his unique speed-painting act, is being commemorated in a ne...
16 May
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When Jewish holidays can seem like too much, and meaning-making too soon
16 May
The article discusses the challenging period between Passover and Shavuot, known as the Omer, marked by not cutting hair and historical significance tied to ...
16 May
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California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions
16 May
The president of Sonoma State University in California, after agreeing to an academic boycott of Israel and other concessions to pro-Palestinian protesters o...
16 May
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5 Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza, adding to toll of accidental deaths
16 May
Five Israeli paratroopers were mistakenly killed and seven wounded by friendly fire in Gaza, highlighting an issue of accidental deaths among Israeli troops ...
16 May
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In a first, Jewish Biden administration staffer resigns over war in Gaza
16 May
Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish staffer in the Biden administration, publicly resigned in protest of President Biden's Israel policy regarding the war in Gaza,...
16 May
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Toddler video superstar ‘Ms Rachel’ launches fundraiser for children in Gaza, dividing Jewish moms
15 May
Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel, known for her engaging videos, launched a fundraiser to support children in conflict areas, including Gaza, by selling pe...
15 May
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CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests
15 May
A branch of the City University of New York (CUNY) recently canceled an Israeli Memorial Day event organized by Hillel at Kingsborough Community College due ...
15 May
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Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut
15 May
A middle school teacher in Connecticut was suspended for a lesson on the Holocaust that involved asking students to draw a swastika, list positive things abo...
15 May
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Jewish Life Stories: Bob Dylan’s house photographer, and the TV reporter who got under Mel Gibson’s skin
15 May
Photographer Daniel Kramer, known for his work with Bob Dylan, passed away at 91, having captured intimate images during a transformative year for Dylan. Les...
15 May
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Suspect in LA shootings of Jewish men in 2023 will plead guilty
15 May
Jaime Tran, the suspect in the shootings of two Jewish men outside synagogues in Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to hate crimes and firearm charges. ...
15 May
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The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity — and Jewishness
15 May
The recent music feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, two prominent rap artists, has sparked discussions about race, identity, and Jewishness in the music ...
15 May
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In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats AIPAC-aligned opponent
15 May
In a significant Maryland Democratic Senate primary, Angela Alsobrooks, backed by J Street, defeated David Trone, who has ties to AIPAC but did not receive t...
15 May
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Turkey’s sudden ban on trade with Israel is already affecting Jews in both countries
15 May
Turkey's abrupt trade ban with Israel, announced by President Erdogan, has impacted both countries significantly, with implications for Jewish communities in...
15 May
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Martha Stewart collaborates with Breads Bakery on a brand-new babka
14 May
Martha Stewart has partnered with Breads Bakery in New York City to create a limited-edition babka called Marthas Good Thing Babka, filled with poppy seeds, ...
14 May
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In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal
14 May
In a rare move, the pro-Palestinian encampment at Cornell University disbanded without arrests or deals typically seen at other schools, where police involve...
14 May
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This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman
14 May
Joe Vogel, a 27-year-old progressive Jewish candidate in Maryland's 6th District, aims to become a congressman. Aiming to balance progressive values with str...
14 May
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‘I just can’t do it this year’: Amid war and infighting, Israelis hit pause on Independence Day festivities
14 May
Israeli Independence Day celebrations this year were marked by a somber mood due to the aftermath of a devastating Hamas attack and the ongoing war in Gaza. ...
14 May
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Jamaal Bowman says AIPAC funders want to ‘destroy our democracy’ in debate with primary challenger George Latimer
14 May
In a lively debate, Rep. Jamaal Bowman accused his primary challenger, George Latimer, of receiving funding from pro-Israel donors, claiming these funders ai...
14 May
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Top Biden official tells Jewish leaders: Claim that US withheld intelligence on Hamas from Israel is ‘not true’
14 May
A top Biden official reassured Jewish leaders that reports of the U.S. withholding intelligence from Israel on Hamas leaders are false. The U.S. is committed...
14 May
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Jews were excluded from California county’s death penalty juries for decades, new evidence reveals
13 May
New evidence has surfaced revealing that Jews, along with Black female jurors, were systematically excluded from Alameda County's death penalty juries in Cal...
13 May
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In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue
13 May
The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC's affiliated campaign finance group has invested $4.2 million in Maryland's 3rd District Democratic primary to support state Sen. ...
13 May
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16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine
13 May
Sixteen Republican senators are urging the IRS to investigate nonprofits that support National Students for Justice in Palestine, specifically focusing on th...
13 May
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Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds
13 May
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protes...
13 May
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How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities
13 May
In light of the ongoing turmoil in Israel, Jewish communities across the United States are reimagining how to observe Israeli Independence Day (Yom Haatzmaut...
13 May
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US campuses are roiled by unrest. How have Israeli colleges filled with Arabs and Jews managed to stay calm?
13 May
Israeli colleges, with a mix of Jewish and Arab students, have managed to remain calm despite the conflict in Gaza, contrasting with the unrest on US campuse...
13 May
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How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?
13 May
The author reflects on the challenges of celebrating Israel's Independence Day while the country is in turmoil, particularly grappling with ongoing conflicts...
13 May
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Cabinet ministers heckled and soldiers wounded as Israel marks a somber Memorial Day
13 May
Israeli cabinet ministers faced heckling from protesters at memorial ceremonies across Israel on a solemn Memorial Day marred by ongoing conflicts. Four sold...
13 May
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Students walk out as Jerry Seinfeld, a recent Israel advocate, delivers Duke commencement address
13 May
During a commencement address at Duke University, some students protested against comedian Jerry Seinfeld due to his support for Israel, with several student...
13 May
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State Department report cites ‘credible’ Israeli violations of international law, but recommends continuing military aid
13 May
A US State Department report highlighted credible violations of international law by Israel in its conflict with Hamas but advised against cutting defense ai...
13 May
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Israel places 5th at Eurovision, propelled by audience voting from around the world
12 May
Despite facing protests and backlash due to the conflict in Gaza, Israel's Eden Golan placed fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest, with her success driven by...
12 May
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Why a Jewish leader connects the left-wing campus protests to right-wing attacks on democracy
12 May
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) had a traditional role in uniting Jewish communities around centrist-to-liberal issues until disagreements over ...
12 May
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After making deals with protesters, universities are granting hearings on Israel divestment
10 May
University of Minnesota's board meeting saw a dialogue on divesting from Israel following negotiations with protesters. A Jewish student emphasized involveme...
10 May
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Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at Jewrovision
10 May
Jewrovision, a longstanding annual Jewish youth event in Europe, gathered Jewish teens from Germany to adapt pop songs or create their own to showcase Jewish...
10 May
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Meet the volunteers who are training to protect synagogues in a post-Oct. 7 world
10 May
In response to increasing antisemitism, the Community Security Service (CSS) trains volunteers from hundreds of synagogues to protect congregations, focusing...
10 May
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Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after incident at Detroit-area synagogue
10 May
A man who identified himself as a Jew hater targeted a Detroit-area synagogue, shouting antisemitic slurs and throwing an object at a woman outside the build...
10 May
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The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman is calling it a (very good) career
10 May
Diego Schwartzman, a prominent Jewish tennis player, has announced his retirement from professional tennis after struggling in recent years, with plans to re...
10 May
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U.N. General Assembly elevates status of Palestine delegation
10 May
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to elevate the status of the Palestine delegation, granting them the ability to submit proposals and...
10 May
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Brooklyn LGBT nightclub cancels Eurovision screening in ‘boycott’ of Israeli singer
10 May
A queer nightclub in Brooklyn, known as 3 Dollar Bill, canceled its Eurovision screening after Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the finals. The club cit...
10 May
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26 House Democrats tell White House, ‘We cannot undermine our ally, Israel’
10 May
Twenty-six House Democrats have expressed concern over President Biden's suspension of weapon shipments to Israel, requesting a briefing on the decision whic...
10 May