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She was a dancer who leapt to the top of her field — then the Trump administration fired her
1 Dec
The article details the story of Jane Rabinovitz Raleigh, who rose from an intern to Director of Dance Programming at the Kennedy Center before being dismiss...
1 Dec
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How a troublemaking private school dropout became the Johnny Appleseed of tech
1 Dec
David Lerner, co-founder of Tekserve, is remembered fondly as a complex yet benevolent figure in New York's tech scene. Known for his gruff but caring demean...
1 Dec
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Now that Saul Zabar is gone, what will become of the 'Over 95' club at NYC's leading appetizing store?
1 Dec
The article reflects on the passing of Saul Zabar and its impact on the legendary Zabar's store on New York's Upper West Side. The author, Len Berk—Zabar's l...
1 Dec
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Netanyahu’s pardon request is a staggering act of hypocrisy — and it should be granted, with one condition
1 Dec
Dan Perry criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a presidential pardon as an act of hypocrisy, given his previous stance on servi...
1 Dec
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The gift Tom Stoppard gave to me — and to all who adore him
30 Nov
Tom Stoppard, the brilliant playwright who passed away at 88, was adored not only for his intellectual prowess but for creating art that infused audiences wi...
30 Nov
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How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump's anti-immigration policies?
29 Nov
The article explores the potential fate of Jewish and other refugees had they faced the anti-immigration policies under Donald Trump's administration, likeni...
29 Nov
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Palestinian restaurant opening near Columbia names its location to honor girl killed in Gaza, campus protesters
29 Nov
A new Palestinian restaurant in New York City, Ayat NYC, has named its new Morningside Heights location "Hinds Hall" in solidarity with pro-Palestinian prote...
29 Nov
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DNA test kits spark a surge of online conversions to Judaism in the U.S.
28 Nov
As the prevalence of DNA testing kits grows, many individuals in the U.S., like Angie Claudio-Rodriguez and Joe Martin, are discovering Jewish ancestry previ...
28 Nov
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Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next City Council speaker
26 Nov
Julie Menin, a Jewish New York City Councilwoman, has claimed victory in the race for council speaker, potentially becoming the first Jewish speaker in the c...
26 Nov
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Jewish leaders must work with educators to battle antisemitism — not demonize us
26 Nov
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, responds to criticisms at the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly, hig...
26 Nov
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More than 25% of Israelis want to leave the country. How did we get here?
26 Nov
A recent Israel Democracy Institute survey reveals that over 25% of Israelis are considering leaving the country, highlighting a growing disillusionment with...
26 Nov
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In Galveston, descendants of a forgotten Jewish migration keep their community’s story alive
26 Nov
The Galveston Movement was a forgotten chapter of Jewish migration to the United States that is currently being preserved by the descendants of those immigra...
26 Nov
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Shunned by the right, targeted by the left, Eva Illouz confronts antisemitism masquerading as academic freedom
26 Nov
Eva Illouz, a notable sociologist and public intellectual, recently faced antisemitic actions masked as anti-Zionist sentiment at the Erasmus School in Rotte...
26 Nov
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Sarah Hurwitz, former Obama speechwriter, creates firestorm with remarks about Holocaust education
26 Nov
Sarah Hurwitz, an author and former speechwriter for the Obamas, stirred controversy with remarks at the JFNA General Assembly about Holocaust education's ef...
26 Nov
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The Nazis sent them to Hawaii to spy for the Japanese
26 Nov
Christine Kuehn's book, "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor," is an intriguing ble...
26 Nov
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251 hostages were taken to Gaza on Oct. 7. The bodies of these two remain there.
26 Nov
On October 7, 2023, Hamas took 251 hostages into Gaza, including both living captives and bodies of the deceased, during an attack on Israel. Recently, Hamas...
26 Nov
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Reversing course, Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking appearance at Tel Aviv U
26 Nov
Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author known for his criticism of Israel, apologized for speaking at Tel Aviv University, acknowledging it contradicted t...
26 Nov
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Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies
25 Nov
The families of victims from Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel have filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao. They allege that the ...
25 Nov
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What does Mamdani's response to synagogue protests mean for Jews? No one will like the answer.
25 Nov
Joel Swanson explores the nuanced response of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the protests against an Israeli immigration event at Park East Syna...
25 Nov
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Record label boasts young (and female) singers of cantorial music
25 Nov
Khazones Underground, a new Brooklyn-based record label founded by Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson, is leading a revival of khazones, the rich tradition...
25 Nov
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Can this LGBTQ+ Jewish organization navigate these turbulent times?
25 Nov
Keshet, an established leader in advocating for LGBTQ+ Jewish rights, faces significant challenges amidst political upheaval and internal leadership changes....
25 Nov
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In Chicago, politicians are comparing ICE to the Gestapo — are they right?
25 Nov
The article explores a controversial comparison being made in Chicago between the aggressive tactics of U.S. federal immigration agents and the Gestapo, an i...
25 Nov
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I attended a world-record breaking Shabbat dinner. You won’t believe how much we ate.
24 Nov
The "Big Shabbat" at New York's Javits Convention Center set a new world record with 2,761 attendees, surpassing Berlin's 2015 record. Organized by Temple Em...
24 Nov
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With stories from Jews across the globe, this graphic anthology wants to expand how we see Jewishness
24 Nov
The graphic anthology "Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words," conceived by Julian Voloj and Fabrice Sapolsky, challenges and expands traditional notions o...
24 Nov
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Donald Trump says he foresees an 'everlasting peace' — Immanuel Kant would have found the flaws in that vision
24 Nov
Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli ho...
24 Nov
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RFK Jr.'s poems to Olivia Nuzzi are peak cringe — so were King Solomon's
24 Nov
Mira Fox humorously draws parallels between the poetry attributed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the biblical Song of Songs, highlighting the long-standing tra...
24 Nov
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The ‘Wicked’ Munchkins seem pretty Jewish this time around
24 Nov
"Wicked: For Good," the sequel to the musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel, draws strong parallels to Jewish history and the Holocaust by highlighti...
24 Nov
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This Jewish family is betting the farm on Thanksgiving turkeys like bubbe cooked
24 Nov
Yadidya and Miriam Greenberg of Chosen Farms are venturing to transform the kosher poultry landscape by raising heritage turkeys and geese on their farm in L...
24 Nov
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How Black music brought me closer to Judaism
23 Nov
Peter Himmelman reflects on his unique fusion of Jewish identity and Black music, recounting how his grandmother introduced him to his first Black guitar tea...
23 Nov
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In 'Nuremberg,' a potent warning about our current politics of denial
23 Nov
Laurie Winer analyzes the film "Nuremberg," which uses historical narratives to draw disturbing parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders and to...
23 Nov
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VIDEO: Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Light One Candle” — in Yiddish
23 Nov
The Mlotek siblings—Rabbi Avram, Elisha, and Sarah—have released a Yiddish version of the beloved Hanukkah song "Light One Candle," originally by Peter, Paul...
23 Nov
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How a wedding in Oklahoma taught a group of police officers and SWAT team members to care about Judaism and Israel
22 Nov
In an unexpected twist, a Jewish wedding in Oklahoma, attended by a diverse group of police officers, SWAT team members, and emergency personnel, became a ca...
22 Nov
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Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal
21 Nov
Felix Klein, Germany's Antisemitism Commissioner, has proposed legislation to criminalize pro-Palestinian slogans like "From the river to the sea," arguing t...
21 Nov
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There’s something missing from John Fetterman’s memoir: Israel
21 Nov
John Fetterman's memoir, "Unfettered," surprisingly offers minimal focus on the senator's prominent, albeit controversial, support for Israel. Although Fette...
21 Nov
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How a Russian samovar connects me to the old country — and my black market dealing great-great-grandmother
21 Nov
Olivia Haynie reflects on how a Russian samovar in her family connects her to her Jewish ancestry and the story of her great-great-grandmother, Rivka Silberb...
21 Nov
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Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies
21 Nov
Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness. ...
21 Nov
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Jewish group revives religious charter school fight in Oklahoma, months after test case stalled at Supreme Court
21 Nov
Leveraging legal maneuvers in Oklahoma, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is reviving the contentious issue of religious charter school...
21 Nov
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As young Jews move away from Israel, Jewish leaders are reluctant to change their approach
21 Nov
Jewish leaders convened at the Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Washington, D.C., grappling with the challenge of younger American ...
21 Nov
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For kosher families in need, a new community fridge offers food — and anonymity
21 Nov
Hershs Community Fridge in Skokie, Illinois, initiated by the Orthodox Jewish nonprofit Solu, offers anonymous access to kosher food for those in need, addre...
21 Nov
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For ill and for good, this 'Wicked' song has become ubiquitous
21 Nov
"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at gradu...
21 Nov
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From Buenos Aires to Warsaw, ‘The Bride’ comes home
21 Nov
After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw. Origina...
21 Nov
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Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus merge. Is this good for Yiddish?
21 Nov
Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus, two prominent Jewish cultural organizations on the West Coast, have merged to form a stronger institution amidst the modern ...
21 Nov
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At long last, a TV show captures the experience of multi-racial Jewish families like mine
20 Nov
The CBS television series "Boston Blue" offers a rare, authentic portrayal of a multi-racial Jewish-American family, resonating deeply with similar families ...
20 Nov
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Mamdani's response to synagogue protest: Condemn the language but criticize the Israel event
20 Nov
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's response to a protest at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan reflects tensions around events promoting migration to Israel. Pro-Pal...
20 Nov
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A shocking true story of Mexico's Jewish community comes to Netflix
20 Nov
The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish commun...
20 Nov
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National Book Award in nonfiction goes to Gaza polemic ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’
20 Nov
At the 2025 National Book Awards, Omar El Akkad's "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" won the nonfiction prize with its critique of Wester...
20 Nov
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Musician Michael Alpert to receive Dreaming in Yiddish Award
20 Nov
Michael Alpert, a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Yiddish music, will be honored with the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award at the upcoming Yiddi...
20 Nov
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A new documentary humanizes Israeli soldiers. It also alleges war crimes.
20 Nov
In "Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel's War," a new documentary available on YouTube and produced by Zandland, the complex moral dilemmas faced by Israeli soldie...
20 Nov
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Beer is no longer automatically kosher, rabbis say. Will observant Jews skip the Dos Equis?
20 Nov
Observant Jews who enjoy beer may soon face new challenges as major kosher certification agencies, including OU Kosher, Star-K, and OK Kosher, announce that ...
20 Nov
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Imam-led walkout over Jewish participant at CUNY interfaith event draws wide condemnation
20 Nov
An interfaith event at City College of New York was controversially disrupted when a Muslim leader led a student walkout against the presence of a Hillel dir...
20 Nov