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These pro-Palestinian PACs are trying to beat AIPAC at its own game
25 Mar
Pro-Palestinian political action committees (PACs) are emerging to challenge the influence of AIPAC in American elections by supporting progressive candidate...
25 Mar
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Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel
25 Mar
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed regret for earlier comments suggesting Israel is an apartheid state, clarifying his intentions to reference a pote...
25 Mar
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Who is the new ‘terror group’ claiming responsibility for antisemitic attacks in Europe?
24 Mar
A new group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI), has emerged, claiming responsibility for a spate of antisemitic and anti-Western attacks across Europ...
24 Mar
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Sheriff who responded to Temple Israel attack faces online backlash
24 Mar
Sheriff Mike Bouchard, who led the response to an antisemitic attack at Temple Israel in Detroit, faces severe backlash online after announcing the arrest of...
24 Mar
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Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president
24 Mar
Karin Prien, a prominent German politician with Jewish ancestry, is considered a frontrunner for Germany's federal presidency in 2027. As a federal minister ...
24 Mar
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After decades, Iran-linked Manhattan skyscraper yields $318M for terror victims
24 Mar
For nearly two decades, victims of Iranian-sponsored terrorism have awaited justice as rental income from a Tehran-controlled Manhattan skyscraper flowed uni...
24 Mar
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Romania’s secret police trailed a Jewish photographer. Decades later, their files have become a film.
24 Mar
The short documentary "Plan Contraplan/Shot Reverse Shot," directed by Radu Jude and historian Adrian Cioflnc, explores the obsessive surveillance of Jewish-...
24 Mar
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Man who punched Israeli tourist convicted of a hate crime
24 Mar
Yehia Amin has been convicted of a hate crime after attacking a 23-year-old Israeli tourist in Times Square, amidst a surge of tension following the October ...
24 Mar
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Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Khamenei’s killing
24 Mar
A Chicago man, Timothy Holmes, has been charged with making an interstate threat after responding to Israel's announcement about the killing of Iranian leade...
24 Mar
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Matzah pizza, Miriam and a ‘HUG-gadah’ star in new children’s books for Passover in 2026
23 Mar
With Passover themes of welcoming and freedom, a new collection of children's books for the 2026 holiday season draws on familiar narratives with fresh persp...
23 Mar
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In Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Roald Dahl is a warped messenger for a vital debate about Israel
23 Mar
In "Giant," a new Broadway play, Roald Dahl's 1983 antisemitic outbursts serve as the backdrop for a provocative exploration of complex issues regarding Isra...
23 Mar
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Cornell president rejects students’ anti-Israel resolutions
23 Mar
Cornell University's President Michael Kotlikoff has rejected two student resolutions that targeted Israeli affiliations, citing them as conflicting with the...
23 Mar
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Trump says US in ‘productive’ talks with Iran to end war, delays strikes after ultimatum
23 Mar
President Donald Trump revealed ongoing productive negotiations with Iran to end the conflict sparked by recent joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Despite both nati...
23 Mar
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As Americans drink much less wine, kosher demand stays strong
23 Mar
As the American wine industry faces a downturn with decreasing demand, the kosher wine market remains resilient, buoyed by the ritualistic role of wine in Je...
23 Mar
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Birthright travelers look different after Oct. 7 — but the effect remains the same, study shows
23 Mar
Brandeis University's Len Saxe has found notable shifts in Birthright Israel program participants and non-participants post-2023. Those whose trips were canc...
23 Mar
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Counter-terrorism police investigating after 4 Hatzola ambulances are torched in London
23 Mar
Four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire next to a synagogue in the Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green, London, in an act condemned by British Prime Minist...
23 Mar
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Trump administration sues Harvard for allegedly discriminating against Jewish, Israeli students
20 Mar
The Trump administration has initiated a lawsuit against Harvard University, claiming the institution has not adequately addressed alleged antisemitic action...
20 Mar
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‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
20 Mar
A new bill in California, known as AB 2664 or the Safe Worship Zone bill, has been introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to establish a 100-foot b...
20 Mar
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Progressive Jewish group unveils plan to combat hate in NYC — without policing
20 Mar
Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), a progressive Jewish group, has released a comprehensive plan to combat antisemitic violence in New York City w...
20 Mar
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The first and second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, just had a shared bar mitzvah
20 Mar
Providence, Rhode Island witnessed an unusual communal and personal celebration as sitting Mayor Brett Smiley and former Mayor David Cicilline participated i...
20 Mar
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Israel moves to ban Rama Duwaji, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife
20 Mar
The Israeli Ministry for Diaspora Affairs has recommended banning Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, from entering Israel due to her pro-Palestin...
20 Mar
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‘Jew-FK Jr.’: Meet the Connecticut dad and children’s book author who won a JFK Jr. lookalike contest
20 Mar
Andrew Ginsburg, a 46-year-old father from Southport, Connecticut, who has frequently been compared to John F. Kennedy Jr., embraced the resemblance by winni...
20 Mar
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Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case, battling its own accusations of aiding Israel
20 Mar
Amidst growing international legal contention, Germany has withdrawn its support for Israel in a genocide case brought by South Africa at the International C...
20 Mar
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In antisemitism settlement, UC Berkeley agrees bans on Zionists ‘can violate university rules’
20 Mar
UC Berkeley has reached a settlement in an antisemitism lawsuit, agreeing that bans on Zionists can be a violation of university rules and that any such byla...
20 Mar
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Temple Israel’s photographer shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath
19 Mar
In a powerful display of photojournalism, Emily Iris Elconin captured the haunting aftermath of an attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Foll...
19 Mar
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Threatening messages, and an arrest, bring antisemitism close to home for a New York rabbi
19 Mar
Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady, NY, faced antisemitic threats that were swiftly addressed by police, highlighting a broader...
19 Mar
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Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed danger
19 Mar
Residents in northern Israel, including those in kibbutzes like Metula and Shlomi near the Lebanese border, are choosing to remain in their communities despi...
19 Mar
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Mamdani unveils pared-down community safety office, part of promise to fight antisemitism
19 Mar
The article discusses tensions within the Jewish community and its interactions with political figures regarding antisemitism and public safety. Following a ...
19 Mar
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JB Pritzker once donated to AIPAC. Now he says he wants nothing to do with it.
19 Mar
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, previously a donor to AIPAC, has distanced himself from the organization, criticizing its shift towards partisan politics, par...
19 Mar
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Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the Jewish religious left?
19 Mar
James Talarico, a Texas State Representative, is making waves with his blend of religious language and progressive politics, positioning himself as a leading...
19 Mar
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5 more killed by Iranian missiles as shrapnel falls at Ben Gurion, curbing more flights
19 Mar
Tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate as Iranian missile attacks have resulted in five more casualties, including a Thai national and four Pa...
19 Mar
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Belgium deploys soldiers to Jewish sites as Britain charges 2 men with spying on Jews for Iran
19 Mar
A surge in international incidents targeting Jewish communities has prompted security responses across Europe. In the UK, two Iranian men have been charged w...
19 Mar
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NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding
18 Mar
In the wake of a recent attack at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit and a general rise in antisemitic incidents, New York City synagogues are bolstering secu...
18 Mar
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U of Florida College Republicans, caught making Nazi salutes, sue school for disbanding chapter
18 Mar
The University of Florida's College Republicans chapter was disbanded following revelations of antisemitic behavior by its members, including making Nazi sal...
18 Mar
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Azealia Banks is done with Israel, again: ‘On second thought, F—K ISRAEL’
18 Mar
Azealia Banks, the American rapper known for her outspoken views, has once again reversed her stance on Israel. Previously, Banks had expressed strong suppor...
18 Mar
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Jewish leaders slam Mamdani’s pro-Palestinian St. Patrick’s Day
18 Mar
Prominent Jewish leaders and organizations are voicing strong objections to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pro-Palestinian remarks during New York City's St. Patrick...
18 Mar
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Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working.
18 Mar
Jake Lang, a Jan. 6 protester and aspiring far-right figure, has publicly renounced his Jewish heritage in an attempt to align with Christian nationalist and...
18 Mar
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Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association
18 Mar
Rabbi Gesa Shira Ederberg has become the first European and the first Jew by choice to lead the Rabbinical Assembly, representing Conservative/Masorti rabbis...
18 Mar
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Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech
18 Mar
In a significant political development, Jewish progressive Daniel Biss secured a primary win in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, effectively ensuring hi...
18 Mar
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Israeli couple killed by Iranian cluster bomb as Israel continues assassinating Iranian officials
18 Mar
An Israeli couple, Yaron and Ilana Moshe, were killed by an Iranian missile in Ramat Gan amidst a severe offensive on the Tel Aviv area. This strike was stat...
18 Mar
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Trump’s counterterrorism director resigns over Iran, blasting ‘war manufactured by Israel’
17 Mar
Joe Kent, the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down, voicing concerns over the Iran war and alleging that Israel and its Am...
17 Mar
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Americans now view Israel more negatively than positively, poll finds
17 Mar
A recent NBC News poll reveals that American voters now see Israel more negatively (39%) than positively (32%), showcasing a marked decline in support since ...
17 Mar
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German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution
17 Mar
Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg in Germany, resigned from the far-left Die Linke party following a resolution condemning Israe...
17 Mar
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Gaza looms over St. Patrick’s Day in NYC, as Mamdani praises Ireland’s pro-Palestinian president
17 Mar
Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first St. Patrick's Day in office by highlighting connections between Irish and Palestinian struggles, hosting Ireland's form...
17 Mar
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I’m tutoring my mom for her bat mitzvah. It’s a joy to learn and grow together.
17 Mar
Zack Leitner shares a heartfelt account of tutoring his 52-year-old mother as she prepares for her bat mitzvah. Growing up as a Soviet immigrant focused on a...
17 Mar
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I’m tutoring my mom for her bat mitzvah. It’s a joy to learn and grow together.
17 Mar
Zack Leitner shares his unique experience of tutoring his mother for her bat mitzvah, showcasing the deep personal and intergenerational connections fostered...
17 Mar
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Maryland man who sent threatening letters to Jewish institutions sentenced to 3 years in prison
17 Mar
Clift Seferlis, a Maryland resident, was sentenced to three years in prison for sending threatening letters to over 40 Jewish institutions, including the Wei...
17 Mar
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Israel says it killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official and close ally of Khamenei
17 Mar
The Israeli military claims to have killed Ali Larijani, a key Iranian security official previously close to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating...
17 Mar
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Leqaa Kordia, the last Palestinian Columbia protester still in ICE detention, has been released
17 Mar
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman detained by ICE following her involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University, has been released after over...
17 Mar
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In a first, NBA game features 3 Israelis — Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf
17 Mar
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn was abuzz with excitement as it hosted a historic NBA game featuring three Israeli players: Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf, and Ben ...
17 Mar