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Biden’s ‘West Wing’ moment, and its profound Talmudic resonance
22 Jul
President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race, as highlighted in his letter, echoes profound Talmudic themes of being satisfied with ...
22 Jul
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What this Jewish, gay, 81-year-old Democratic delegate thinks of Biden’s decision
22 Jul
Lew Chaim Goldstein, an 81-year-old Jewish, gay Democratic delegate, expressed relief at President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection, ending Democr...
22 Jul
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Families of hostages say Biden now has more political freedom to pressure Israel and Hamas into a deal
22 Jul
Families of hostages, including Aviva Siegel, express hopes that President Biden's decision not to seek reelection may give him more political freedom to pre...
22 Jul
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Joe Biden was a remarkable president for Israel — and very likely the last of his kind
21 Jul
Joe Biden is highlighted as a unique U.S. president in terms of his positive relationship with Israel, heralding an era possibly coming to an end. Biden, a s...
21 Jul
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I'm a Jewish Democratic delegate — here's why I can't wait to vote for Kamala Harris
21 Jul
As a Jewish Democratic delegate committed to supporting Israel and combatting antisemitism, the endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrati...
21 Jul
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By leaving presidential race, Biden is living out one crucial Jewish principle
21 Jul
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race is likened to the Jewish principle of Ldor vador, meaning from generation to generation, ...
21 Jul
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Joe Biden’s exit ends an era of Democratic presidents with deep personal ties with Israel
21 Jul
President Joe Biden's close ties with Israel, dating back to 1973, have marked an era of Democratic presidents with strong personal connections to the countr...
21 Jul
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What would a Josh Shapiro vice presidency mean for American Jews and Israel?
21 Jul
Josh Shapiro, the Jewish governor of Pennsylvania and a potential vice presidential running mate for Kamala Harris, could galvanize the Jewish electorate wit...
21 Jul
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Jewish leaders react to Biden's decision to quit and endorse Harris
21 Jul
President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, triggering disc...
21 Jul
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Doug Emhoff: What would it mean if the first first gentleman is Jewish?
21 Jul
Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, could become the first Jewish person to reside in the White House as the first first gentlem...
21 Jul
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Attention turns toward Vice President Kamala Harris and Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, after Biden drops out of race
21 Jul
President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement, leading to speculati...
21 Jul
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Can Israel survive implementing the Haredi draft?
21 Jul
Israel is facing a major challenge as the Israel Defense Forces prepare to draft Haredi men, a move that threatens the survival of Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...
21 Jul
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I'm a Jew studying at Harvard Divinity School. Shabbos Kestenbaum doesn't speak for me
19 Jul
Zev Mishell, a Jewish student at Harvard Divinity School, criticizes Shabbos Kestenbaum's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, drawing parallel...
19 Jul
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Washington Post deletes tweet about how hostage’s parents don’t talk about Gaza
19 Jul
The Washington Post faced criticism for a now-deleted tweet that was seen as disrespectful to the parents of Omer Neutra, an Israeli American held hostage by...
19 Jul
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On its final night, the RNC abandons religious diversity
19 Jul
The Republican National Convention (RNC) initially showcased social liberalism with diverse prayers and speakers touching on LGBTQ rights and other issues. H...
19 Jul
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Teenaged girl read the Talmud five years faster than it usually takes
19 Jul
Elke Bentley, an 18-year-old musician heading to Harvard University, completed reading the Babylonian Talmud within just two-and-a-half years, much faster th...
19 Jul
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She's married to the king of futzing. Now that he's retired, should he do more housework?
19 Jul
A woman writes to a column seeking advice about her retired husband not sharing household chores adequately, describing him as the "king of futzing." While h...
19 Jul
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When Bob Newhart was my rabbi — and I was his
19 Jul
Rabbi Bob Alper reflects on how legendary comedian Bob Newhart became his role model, influencing his own journey into comedy as a rabbi-turned-stand-up comi...
19 Jul
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Drone from Houthis in Yemen explodes in Tel Aviv, killing 1
19 Jul
A drone attack by the Houthi terror group in Yemen hit central Tel Aviv, causing one death and several injuries. This marks the deepest strike into Israeli t...
19 Jul
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Trump says he had God on his side — Bob Dylan knew it was never that simple
19 Jul
At the 2024 Republican National Convention, various speakers, including pastors and Trump's son, attributed Trump's survival of an assassination attempt to d...
19 Jul
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When American values are Jewish values — the convention speech I'd give in response to Shabbos Kestenbaum
19 Jul
Rabbi Jay Michaelson, in response to the challenges faced by American Jews, highlights the importance of upholding Jewish values that align with American pri...
19 Jul
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The RNC is trying to sell big tent Republicanism — but the tent is still Christian
18 Jul
The Republican National Convention (RNC) showcased a mix of speakers from diverse backgrounds like Sikh and Jewish individuals while emphasizing Christian ic...
18 Jul
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ANALYSIS: What a second Trump presidency could mean for Jews and Israel
18 Jul
Former President Donald Trump's potential second term is explored in terms of its implications for Jews and Israel. While his past actions, including relocat...
18 Jul
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Adidas chose a pro-Palestinian activist to promote its new shoe. It didn't go as planned
18 Jul
Adidas faced backlash for choosing Bella Hadid, a pro-Palestinian activist, to promote its new SL72 sneakers, referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy wh...
18 Jul
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Republican rhetoric about immigrants violates a core Jewish principle
18 Jul
The article discusses how the Republican rhetoric on immigrants, as exemplified by speakers at the 2024 Republican National Convention, violates a core Jewis...
18 Jul
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Antisemitism is constantly evolving — social media companies need to as well
18 Jul
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has implemented new rules to combat antisemitism by prohibiting users from using terms like "Zionist" as a substitute f...
18 Jul
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That time Bob Dylan played Elijah the prophet in an underrated western — and did a better job than you might think
18 Jul
A new four-DVD box set of Sam Peckinpah's underrated film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" highlights Bob Dylan's minor role as Alias, showcasing his signific...
18 Jul
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This horror movie stars a Jewish grandma from Brooklyn. A sweet little old lady she’s not
18 Jul
Rebecca Cielinski, after being sidelined by a foot injury, decided to create a horror movie featuring her grandmother, Iris Wachs, portraying her in a dark a...
18 Jul
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Meet the 6 Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
18 Jul
In the 2024 MLB Draft, six Jewish players were selected, surpassing the previous year's number. Among them are outstanding athletes such as Levi Sterling, a ...
18 Jul
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ANALYSIS: Why GOP Jews are more jazzed about Trump this election
17 Jul
At the 2024 Republican National Convention, GOP Jews expressed heightened enthusiasm for Trump, attributing it to his strong support for Israel, condemning o...
17 Jul
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Peter Buxton, whistleblower who compared Tuskegee syphilis study to Nazi atrocities, dies at 86
17 Jul
Peter Buxtun, a whistleblower who exposed the unethical Tuskegee syphilis study conducted on Black men, passed away at 86. Buxtun, with a Jewish-Catholic bac...
17 Jul
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Democratic Party platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war
17 Jul
The Democratic Party platform affirms strong support for Israel by committing to maintaining current defense funding, condemning Hamas for initiating the rec...
17 Jul
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Delta banned Palestinian flag pins — now flight attendants are pushing back
17 Jul
Delta recently implemented a policy restricting flight attendants to wearing only U.S. flag pins, following an incident where photos of attendants wearing Pa...
17 Jul
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Yiddish Shabbos songs to sing while sipping your glass of tea
17 Jul
Yiddish Shabbos songs are an integral part of the Friday night dinner experience, offering a connection to Jewish traditions. These songs, known as zemirot, ...
17 Jul
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How New York's male Jewish intellectuals are still shaping our politics and culture (for better and worse)
17 Jul
A new documentary, "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer," as well as two books, "Write Like A Man" by Ronnie Grinberg and "The Freaks Came Out to Write" by ...
17 Jul
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Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 presidential race
17 Jul
Rep. Adam Schiff has called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race due to concerns about his ability to defeat former President Do...
17 Jul
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So, how did the West become antisemitic?
17 Jul
In "How the West Became Antisemitic" by scholar Ivan Marcus, the history of antisemitism is traced back to provocative verbal attacks by historical Jewish au...
17 Jul
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Jerusalem Youth Chorus advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with performance of ‘Home’
17 Jul
The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, comprised of Israeli and Palestinian teens, impressed judges on Americas Got Talent with a rendition of "Home," symbolizing unity...
17 Jul
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Human Rights Watch, harsh critic of Israel, details Oct. 7 atrocities
17 Jul
Human Rights Watch, known for being critical of Israel, released a detailed report on the atrocities committed by Palestinian armed groups during the Oct. 7 ...
17 Jul
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A Jewish day school hired a former ceasefire activist. Then came the campaign to oust her.
17 Jul
Tasha Kaminsky, a ceasefire activist, was hired as the director of development at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School in St. Louis, but her offer was resci...
17 Jul
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What Stephen Sondheim knew about Donald Trump's would-be assassin — and the American culture that produced him
16 Jul
The article discusses the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump by a 20-year-old man and draws parallels between this event and the t...
16 Jul
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Hostage families to Netanyahu: Don’t come to Washington without a hostage deal
16 Jul
Hostage families of Americans held by Hamas are adamantly against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress in Washington, dema...
16 Jul
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JD Vance is a huge fan of Israel's Yoram Hazony. What might that mean for America?
16 Jul
J.D. Vance, a prominent American politician and Trump's potential vice-presidential pick, has expressed admiration for Israeli political theorist Yoram Hazon...
16 Jul
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Neo-Nazi known as ‘Commander Butcher’ charged for attempting to poison Jewish children in New York City
16 Jul
A neo-Nazi known as Commander Butcher, identified as Michail Chkhikvishvili from Georgia, was charged with planning mass casualty attacks targeting Jews in N...
16 Jul
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Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war
16 Jul
Russian court has sentenced the prominent Russian-Jewish writer Masha Gessen to eight years in prison in absentia for comments made about Russia's actions in...
16 Jul
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It's time for liberal Jews to shake off the dust, arise, and save democracy
16 Jul
Amidst a challenging political landscape in 2024, journalist Jay Michaelson urges liberal Jews to prioritize self-care, recognize the unpredictable nature of...
16 Jul
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Why are Yiddish speakers talking about J. D. Vance and bedbugs?
16 Jul
This lighthearted piece examines the humorous intersection of Yiddish language and current political events, focusing on the newly nominated vice-presidentia...
16 Jul
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Why are Yiddish speakers talking about J. D. Vance and bedbugs?
16 Jul
Yiddish speakers are finding humor in the fact that J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, shares a last name with the Yiddish word "vants," ...
16 Jul
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Could the Senate sneak through a controversial antisemitism definition?
16 Jul
Senator Bob Casey is pushing for the passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which aims to address campus antisemitism by using a controversial definition...
16 Jul
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Did Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' really make an Israeli superhero Russian?
16 Jul
Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' has sparked controversy by potentially altering the Israeli superhero Sabra's backstory to remove ties to Israel....
16 Jul