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Everything you need to know about Joe Biden’s Jewish relatives
8 Nov 2020
Joe Biden, the current presidential candidate, is notable for having Jewish relatives through his children's marriages. Hunter Biden, his son, first married ...
8 Nov 2020
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Paula White’s wild Trump sermon is begging for the Steve Reich treatment
5 Nov 2020
Paula White, a prominent evangelical advisor to President Trump, recently delivered a charged sermon at a prayer service for Trump's reelection that echoes t...
5 Nov 2020
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“Demonic confederacies” are attempting to steal the election, says Trump’s favorite prosperity preacher
5 Nov 2020
Reverend Paula White, a spiritual adviser to former President Donald Trump and a noted Christian Zionist, has been known for incorporating Jewish rituals int...
5 Nov 2020
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Opinion | This election was a rebuke of wokeness
4 Nov 2020
The article discusses how the recent election challenged the notion that race is the primary factor determining political beliefs and voting patterns. It hig...
4 Nov 2020
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Rabin’s Legacy | Rabin’s legacy is not peace. It’s occupation.
3 Nov 2020
In this contemplative essay, Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro reflects on the legacy of Yitzhak Rabin, highlighting a perspective that diverges fr...
3 Nov 2020
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Editorial | If your guy wins, please don’t gloat.
3 Nov 2020
In this editorial, Jodi Rudoren emphasizes the importance of empathy and unity in the midst of political polarization and division, urging against gloating a...
3 Nov 2020
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Vienna Jewish community on lockdown after attack near synagogue kills at least 4
3 Nov 2020
The Viennese Jewish community was placed on lockdown after a shooting spree near the main synagogue in Vienna that killed at least four people and injured 15...
3 Nov 2020
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Breaking: Fatality confirmed in shooting near Vienna synagogue
3 Nov 2020
A shooting near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue in Vienna has resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. The attack, which involved shots fire...
3 Nov 2020
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Scribe | California Proposition 14 is about pikuach nefesh — here’s why
3 Nov 2020
In her article, Stacey Dorenfeld discusses California's Proposition 14 as a significant stride in stem cell research, likening its importance to Judaism's co...
3 Nov 2020
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4 years of President Trump: A Jewish report card
1 Nov 2020
President Trump's four years in office have been marked by significant events such as the coronavirus pandemic, economic downturn, impeachment, and controver...
1 Nov 2020
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In L.A.’s Persian Jewish community, not everyone’s for Trump
31 Oct 2020
The article explores the political dynamics within Los Angeles' Persian Jewish community during the 2020 U.S. presidential elections. While a significant por...
31 Oct 2020
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My elevator rides with Cecilia Chiang, the Julia Child of Chinese food
29 Oct 2020
Cecilia Chiang, the renowned chef and owner of The Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco, was a prominent figure in the city's culinary scene from 1961 until ...
29 Oct 2020
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Corbyn suspended from Labour after report finds the British party committed ‘unlawful harassment’ against Jews
29 Oct 2020
Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of Britain's Labour Party, has been suspended from the party following a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, whi...
29 Oct 2020
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‘Anonymous’ yeshiva scofflaw should not have been published
27 Oct 2020
In this letter to the editor, the author criticizes the publication of an anonymous essay titled "Why I am Risking a $15,000 fine by hosting a yeshiva in our...
27 Oct 2020
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Scribe | How to honor Rabin’s legacy
26 Oct 2020
In a commemoration organized by Americans for Peace Now, Randi Weingarten reflects on Yitzhak Rabin's legacy 25 years after his assassination. Rabin, remembe...
26 Oct 2020
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’Hatemonger’ explores Stephen Miller, the man who filled the child cages
26 Oct 2020
Jean Guerrero's biography "Hatemonger" delves into Stephen Miller's rise from a centrist Jewish family to becoming a key influencer in the Trump administrati...
26 Oct 2020
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Beverly Hills prepares for doomsday
23 Oct 2020
In anticipation of potential civil unrest surrounding the upcoming election, residents of Beverly Hills are feeling anxious and are taking measures to ensure...
23 Oct 2020
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Jewish swing-state voters heavily favor Biden over Trump: poll
21 Oct 2020
The poll conducted by J Street reveals that Jewish voters in swing states, Pennsylvania and Florida, significantly favor Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the 2...
21 Oct 2020
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‘The Simpsons’ reminds us of Trump’s ‘disloyal’ Jews comments
14 Oct 2020
"The Simpsons" upcoming Treehouse of Horror special includes a reference to President Trump's statement that Jewish people who vote Democrat are disloyal to ...
14 Oct 2020
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Israel’s oldest man, a Yemenite Jew, passed away at 117. Here’s a glimpse at the lost world he came from.
13 Oct 2020
Shlomo Sulayman, Israel's oldest man at 117 years old, passed away, leaving behind a dwindling generation with firsthand knowledge of Jewish life in Yemen. K...
13 Oct 2020
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43 years after Skokie, Ira Glasser is still fighting for free speech
12 Oct 2020
Ira Glasser's commitment to free speech remains unwavering 43 years after he defended the neo-Nazis' right to march in Skokie, a predominantly Jewish communi...
12 Oct 2020
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Florence Barat, 90, Was Preparing For Her Second Adult Bat Mitzvah
9 Oct 2020
Florence Barat, a dedicated member of the Jewish community near Boston, was preparing for her second adult bat mitzvah at age 90 when she tragically succumbe...
9 Oct 2020
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Now 90, Frederick Wiseman is as vital and relevant as ever
9 Oct 2020
Frederick Wiseman, heralded as a pioneer in documentary filmmaking, is celebrated for his nearly six-decade exploration of American institutions through work...
9 Oct 2020
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Stuffed cabbage is the ultimate comfort food you need this Shabbat
9 Oct 2020
The author reflects on the comfort and joy that stuffed cabbage brings to her during the holiday season, particularly during Sukkot. She emphasizes the impor...
9 Oct 2020
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Pence’s debate fly has a Talmudic ancestor
8 Oct 2020
During the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate, a fly landing on Mike Pence's head led to comparisons with a Talmudic tale involving the Emperor Titus. In the Talm...
8 Oct 2020
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Opinion | By treating Orthodox Jews as the enemy, Governor Cuomo made himself one.
7 Oct 2020
Rabbi Avi Shafran critiques New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of the Orthodox Jewish community amid COVID-19 spike restrictions, arguing that Cuomo's...
7 Oct 2020
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Why are the Orthodox protesting in the streets? And more of your questions, answered.
7 Oct 2020
Orthodox Jews in Borough Park, Brooklyn protested violently against COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Governor Cuomo, which included closing schools and limit...
7 Oct 2020
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Could Black Jewish author Jamaica Kincaid be the next Nobel laureate?
6 Oct 2020
Jamaica Kincaid, a Black Jewish author originally from Antigua, is a prominent contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, with the announcement imminent. K...
6 Oct 2020
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Cuomo, pointing finger at Orthodox community, will shut down schools in virus hotspots
5 Oct 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced closures of schools in COVID-19 hotspot ZIP codes, many with significant Orthodox Jewish populations, amid a spi...
5 Oct 2020
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Two decades after the second intifada, what have we learned?
4 Oct 2020
The 20th anniversary of the second intifada, marked on September 29th, prompted reflections on its lasting impact. The intifada, characterized by suicide bom...
4 Oct 2020
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A holiday in flimsy huts, in a year filled with uncertainty
2 Oct 2020
The article discusses celebrating Sukkot in a year filled with uncertainty, drawing parallels between the current state of affairs and the holiday's themes o...
2 Oct 2020
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Orthodox social media groups spreading prayers for Trump’s complete recovery
2 Oct 2020
Orthodox social media groups are spreading prayers for the complete recovery of President Donald Trump, who recently announced testing positive for COVID-19....
2 Oct 2020
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WATCH: Isabel Frey sings workers’ lament ‘My Resting Place’
1 Oct 2020
Isabel Frey has released a music video featuring her performance of Morris Rosenfeld's lament for Jewish workers, "My Resting Place." Rosenfeld was a Yiddish...
1 Oct 2020
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For National Coffee Day, the Secret Jewish History of the coffee cup
29 Sep 2020
In honor of National Coffee Day, this article explores the Jewish connections to two iconic coffee cups. The Starbucks cup is largely Jewish in origin, as on...
29 Sep 2020
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The nation’s first Asian-American rabbi speaks out on Judaism and race
28 Sep 2020
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl addresses the racial assumptions within Judaism through her personal experiences as the first Asian-American rabbi, exploring how the c...
28 Sep 2020
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In ‘The Other Story,’ a tale of forgiveness as faith and family collide
27 Sep 2020
Avi Nesher's film "The Other Story" explores the tensions between faith and family through the lives of two women on opposite sides of Orthodoxy. Anat, who t...
27 Sep 2020
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Scribe | The Yom Kippur sermon Stephen Wise never gave
26 Sep 2020
Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, a leading American Jewish figure in the 1930s and 1940s, is scrutinized for his silence during Yom Kippur 1942, despite having dire re...
26 Sep 2020
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In ‘Tehran,’ an agent caught between Iran and Israel can’t find her way home
25 Sep 2020
The Apple TV+ series "Tehran" explores the complex identity struggles of Tamar Rabinyan, a Mossad agent caught between her Israeli citizenship and Iranian he...
25 Sep 2020
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Just in time for Yom Kippur, a better way to say ‘I’m sorry’
25 Sep 2020
Molly Howes' book, "A Good Apology: Four Steps to Make Things Right," provides a psychologically grounded approach to the art of apologizing, integrating wis...
25 Sep 2020
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Palestinian refugee receives Spanish citizenship after discovering Sephardic roots
24 Sep 2020
Heba Nabil Iskandarani, a Palestinian refugee born in Dubai, has obtained Spanish citizenship after discovering her Jewish Sephardic roots. Iskandarani, who ...
24 Sep 2020
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How Chefs Are Making Yom Kippur Break Fast in 2020
24 Sep 2020
This article features a recipe for Orange and Almond Flan, which can be a tasty option for the break fast meal on Yom Kippur. The recipe includes ingredients...
24 Sep 2020
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Stitching together a friendship amidst the turmoil
24 Sep 2020
This article discusses the friendship and art-making collaboration between two artists, Hadass Gertman (Jewish) and Faten Elwi (Arab), amidst the backdrop of...
24 Sep 2020
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Why the shofar is the perfect soundtrack for ‘I May Destroy You’
23 Sep 2020
The article discusses the TV series "I May Destroy You" and its relevance to the Jewish High Holidays. The show tackles themes of sexual assault, racism, and...
23 Sep 2020
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‘Schitt’s Creek’ and all things Jewish from a very socially-distanced Emmys
21 Sep 2020
The 2020 Emmys were dominated by Schitt's Creek, a show with notable Jewish influence, which set a record with its nine wins, marking the most wins for a com...
21 Sep 2020
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Why a defining moment of HBO’s ‘I May Destroy You’ was scored by a synagogue choir
18 Sep 2020
In the TV series "I May Destroy You," a synagogue choir called the Shaar Hashomayim Choir was featured in a notable scene. The scene depicts the protagonist,...
18 Sep 2020
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Sweet apple cake for Rosh Hashanah Shabbat
18 Sep 2020
In this article, Carly Pildis reflects on the challenges and bitterness surrounding Rosh Hashanah due to the current circumstances. She expresses her longing...
18 Sep 2020
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Woody Allen’s latest looks just like the one before it, and the one before that…
18 Sep 2020
Woody Allen's latest film, "Rifkin's Festival," has received negative reviews, with critics claiming that it follows the same formula as his previous films. ...
18 Sep 2020
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Scribe | Take it from a Palestinian: The Abraham Accords reward human rights abuses
17 Sep 2020
The article criticizes the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as a publicity stunt rewarding Israel ...
17 Sep 2020
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Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, mead makes a comeback
17 Sep 2020
Mead, a type of wine made from fermented honey, is making a comeback in the beverage industry. It has a long history dating back before beer and wine and was...
17 Sep 2020
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A rabbi’s 3000-mile Turkish odyssey, in the name of kashrut
16 Sep 2020
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik embarked on a 3000-mile journey across Anatolia, Turkey, this summer to inspect nearly 300 kosher factories, which produce various kosher...
16 Sep 2020