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Clive Davis, influential Jewish rock-and-roll executive, dies at 94
22 Jun
Clive Davis, a legendary Jewish music executive, passed away at 94, leaving behind a transformative legacy in rock-and-roll history. Heading CBS Records, Dav...
22 Jun
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What to watch in Tuesday’s NY elections: Israel, AIPAC and genocide front and center
22 Jun
As New York's primary elections approach, Jewish Americans are closely monitoring several pivotal races, especially given the significant Jewish population i...
22 Jun
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Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chairman who inspired Jewish pride and antisemitic conspiracy theories, dies at 100
22 Jun
Alan Greenspan, the influential former Federal Reserve Chairman, has died at 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Greenspan, whose tenure spanned 1...
22 Jun
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Brooklyn cafe rejects payment from Rep. Goldman, says it doesn’t serve ‘genocide enablers’
22 Jun
A Brooklyn cafe's decision to publicly reject service to Rep. Dan Goldman, labeling him a "genocide enabler," sparked controversy and backlash, leading to th...
22 Jun
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Police officer killed in shooting in Jewish neighborhood of Montreal
22 Jun
A violent incident in Montreal's Cte-des-Neiges, a neighborhood with a substantial Jewish population, resulted in the death of a police officer, with another...
22 Jun
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U.S. and Iran announce direct Lebanon track without Israel
22 Jun
The United States and Iran have agreed on a 60-day roadmap aimed at ending the military conflict in Lebanon, creating a deconfliction mechanism involving the...
22 Jun
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Rabbi Rolando Matalon’s retirement marks the end of an era for B’nai Jeshurun — and for liberal Judaism
21 Jun
Rabbi Rolando Matalon, as the head of Bnai Jeshurun (BJ) for over 40 years, transformed the congregation into a beacon of liberal Judaism marked by vibrant s...
21 Jun
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Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience
19 Jun
Ben & Jerry's Israel has launched a new ice cream flavor named 'Milk and Honey' to celebrate Israeli resilience post the October 7 Hamas attack. The ingredie...
19 Jun
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Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries
19 Jun
In a politically charged rally in Brooklyn, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused AIPAC of spending millions in dark money to support pro-Israel candida...
19 Jun
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Museums should return art created under coercion — whether in slavery or Auschwitz
19 Jun
The ongoing fight to reclaim artworks created under coercion highlights eerie parallels between the struggles of the descendants of an enslaved Black artist,...
19 Jun
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Juneteenth reminds Jewish communities that belonging requires more than a declaration
19 Jun
Juneteenth serves as a poignant reminder to Jewish communities of the essential work required to achieve true belonging beyond mere declarations of inclusion...
19 Jun
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In a NY race with no pro-Israel candidate, AIPAC becomes a flashpoint anyway
19 Jun
In the New York congressional race for the 7th District, which is characterized by the absence of a pro-Israel candidate, the influence of AIPAC still looms ...
19 Jun
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Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal — but more quietly so far than in 2015
19 Jun
Numerous Jewish organizations are expressing concerns over President Trump's new memorandum with Iran, although their opposition is less vocal compared to th...
19 Jun
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Trump envoy’s push to eliminate standalone Holocaust office divides Jewish leaders
19 Jun
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun of the Trump administration is leading an effort to merge the State Department's Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues into h...
19 Jun
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After 14 years ‘at war with Jews,’ an ex-antisemitic activist heads to Lakewood to explain himself
18 Jun
Lucas Gage, a former prominent antisemitic activist known for spreading hate online, has renounced his views after over a decade. In a candid interview on th...
18 Jun
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Antisemitic incidents in Germany remained elevated in 2025, fueled by rise in far-right cases: Report
18 Jun
Antisemitic incidents in Germany persisted at high levels in 2025, averaging 24 per day, with a prominent rise in right-wing extremism. According to the Fede...
18 Jun
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Georgia’s Jewish senator called his newly minted GOP opponent an antisemite. Why?
17 Jun
Georgia's Jewish Senator Jon Ossoff has accused his Republican opponent, Mike Collins, of antisemitism. Collins, a Trump-backed candidate, has been linked to...
17 Jun
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Alleged White House attack plot singled out officials seen as tied to pro-Israel groups, FBI says
17 Jun
Federal law enforcement officials unveiled a plot involving five suspects who allegedly planned an attack targeting U.S. lawmakers associated with pro-Israel...
17 Jun
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Trump defends his deal with Iran, saying it means Israel is ‘not going to be nuked’
17 Jun
Former President Donald Trump defended his controversial deal with Iran at the G7 summit, asserting it prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and ther...
17 Jun
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North Americans are most likely to move to Israel in the summer. Here’s why.
17 Jun
Each summer, a significant number of North American Jews make aliyah, and the trend seems to be growing as families look to align their moves with the academ...
17 Jun
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I’ve spent a decade building acceptance for LGBTQ Orthodox Jews. Now I’m watching it unravel.
17 Jun
Saundra Sterling Epstein, an advocate for LGBTQ+ acceptance within the Orthodox Jewish community, highlights the challenges faced over a decade of progress n...
17 Jun
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Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish leaders’ concern leads D.C. mayoral primary vote
17 Jun
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic socialist and harsh critic of Israel, leads the Democratic mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., stirring debate among Jewi...
17 Jun
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Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, heads to Oklahoma GOP runoff
17 Jun
Jackson Lahmeyer, an evangelical pastor known for his controversial belief that the Antichrist will be of Jewish heritage, is advancing to a runoff in Oklaho...
17 Jun
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Toronto police say young people are being recruited online to shoot at synagogues
17 Jun
Toronto police have raised alarms about young adults being recruited online to shoot at synagogues and other targets, having linked recent arrests to such in...
17 Jun
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Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association
17 Jun
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation into allegations of antisemitism within the American Psychological Association...
17 Jun
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66 years after its last Vatican visit, New York’s Jewish federation returns to meet Pope Leo XIV
16 Jun
Sixty-six years after the UJA-Federation of New York's pivotal meeting with Pope John XXIII, its leaders have revisited the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIV...
16 Jun
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Standing Together founders launch Arab-Jewish party, prompting fears of a fractured Israeli left
16 Jun
Amidst Israel's polarized political climate, the founders of the coexistence group Standing Together have initiated a new Arab-Jewish party named A Place for...
16 Jun
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Want to ask Einstein about Zionism? A new AI tool lets users chat with Jewish history
16 Jun
A new AI tool, Ask Jewish Lives, offers users the chance to chat with nine historical Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein, Henrietta Szold, and Sigmund...
16 Jun
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Trump says Syria would do a ‘better job’ of fighting Hezbollah than Israel
16 Jun
In a controversial statement at the G7 Summit, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could tackle Hezbollah in Le...
16 Jun
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UK appeals court upholds ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization
16 Jun
The British appeals court has ruled in favor of maintaining the ban on Palestine Action, a group engaged in destructive protests against military installatio...
16 Jun
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Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel — and says the Antichrist will be Jewish
15 Jun
Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has gained political prominence with endorsements from high-profile figures like former President Donald Tru...
15 Jun
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What a 30-year-old fight over God can teach Reform Judaism about ordaining anti-Zionists
15 Jun
Rabbi Asher Knight discusses a historical parallel in the Reform Judaism movement, grappling with boundaries of inclusion concerning God and now Zionism. The...
15 Jun
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14 arrested during rival protests outside Israeli real estate event held at London synagogue
15 Jun
The article reports on a protest that took place outside a London synagogue hosting the Great Israeli Real Estate Event, resulting in the arrest of 14 indivi...
15 Jun
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The Knicks won on 6/13. Some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence.
15 Jun
Jewish fans of the New York Knicks found a remarkable numerical coincidence in the team's recent NBA championship win, which took place on June 13th, or 6/13...
15 Jun
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Trump announces deal with Iran is ‘now complete’
14 Jun
President Donald Trump announced a significant diplomatic achievement with the completion of a deal to end hostilities with Iran and reopen the critical Stra...
14 Jun
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Long before he built the Knicks’ roster, Leon Rose coached at a JCC in South Jersey
12 Jun
Leon Rose, a Jewish team president on the verge of securing an NBA title with the New York Knicks, has long been a key figure in both professional and Jewish...
12 Jun
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Jane Yolen, children’s book author whose ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87
12 Jun
Renowned author Jane Yolen, who recently passed away at 87, leaves behind a rich legacy in children's literature, most famously through her young adult novel...
12 Jun
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Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity-law suit violates its First Amendment rights
12 Jun
Hebrew Union College (HUC), a Reform Jewish rabbinical seminary, is challenging a lawsuit from Ohio's Attorney General, which claims the college violated non...
12 Jun
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Dozens of pro-Israel activists rally outside Park Slope Food Coop
12 Jun
Pro-Israel activists gathered outside the Park Slope Food Coop to protest its decision to boycott Israeli products, distributing banned Israeli snacks like B...
12 Jun
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6 months after her father was killed at Bondi Beach, Sheina Gutnick has become a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia
12 Jun
Sheina Gutnick, a mother of three from Melbourne, became a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia after her father, Reuven Morrison, was killed in a terr...
12 Jun
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This rabbi made history in the civil rights era. I had to tell his story.
12 Jun
In the early 1960s, Rabbi Allen Secher was among 16 rabbis who responded to Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for support in St. Augustine, Florida, a city embro...
12 Jun
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13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story.
12 Jun
In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship. This exodus was tri...
12 Jun
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UK Jewish leaders demand answers after Muslim police group paper calls Zionism a form of hatred
12 Jun
British Jewish leaders are expressing serious concerns after discovering a policy paper from the National Association of Muslim Police, which described Zioni...
12 Jun
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Gwyneth Paltrow draws backlash after starring in ad for luxury Israeli development
12 Jun
Gwyneth Paltrow faced criticism for her participation in an ad for a luxury real estate development in Herzliya, Israel. The ad, designed to highlight the ex...
12 Jun
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Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave administration
11 Jun
Jacob Reses, the Jewish chief of staff to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is stepping down at the end of summer 2025 due to personal reasons. Reses, a signific...
11 Jun
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Her father added the N-word to ‘Blazing Saddles.’ Now Richard Pryor’s Jewish daughter is interrogating its role in her life.
11 Jun
Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, daughter of the legendary comedian Richard Pryor and his Jewish partner, explores her unique cultural and racial identity in her me...
11 Jun
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Seinfeld declines to say ‘free Palestine’ after Knicks game: ‘It doesn’t exist’
11 Jun
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, after a New York Knicks game, humorously declined to say "free Palestine" when approached by streamer FinesseFave, stating "It doesn...
11 Jun
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Trump admin nixes Mamdani’s meeting with Colombian president, a vocal Israel critic
11 Jun
U.S. officials canceled a scheduled meeting between New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani and Colombian President Gustavo Petro due to the revocation of...
11 Jun
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Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in the World Cup
11 Jun
Matt Turner stands out as the sole Jewish player on the U.S. squad for the 2026 World Cup, potentially the only Jewish player in the entire tournament. Turne...
11 Jun
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FBI charges 8 tied to U of Michigan pro-Palestinian movement with threatening officials, Jewish federation
11 Jun
Eight individuals connected with the University of Michigan's pro-Palestinian movement have been charged by the FBI for engaging in a conspiracy to threaten ...
11 Jun