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Keir Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial and expand Holocaust education across UK schools
19 Sep
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a significant initiative to bolster Holocaust education within UK schools and to construct a Holocaust memo...
19 Sep
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Donald Trump’s Hasidic fans lament cancelation of Williamsburg restaurant visit after owner’s death
19 Sep
Donald Trump's planned visit to a kosher restaurant in the Williamsburg Hasidic community was canceled due to the death of Shulem Yoseph Gottlieb, the restau...
19 Sep
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The only rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, says local Haitian migrants lack ‘Western civilized values’
19 Sep
Rabbi Cary Kozberg, the sole congregational rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, has sparked controversy with his comments on Haitian migrants, suggesting they clash ...
19 Sep
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Jewish and Israeli volunteers join in relief effort as floods pound Central Europe
19 Sep
In response to the catastrophic floods in Central Europe, particularly affecting Poland, Jewish and Israeli volunteers have joined relief efforts. The floods...
19 Sep
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The deadly pager operation in Lebanon is no laughing matter. Or is it?
19 Sep
The Israeli operation involving explosive pagers targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon has sparked a mix of humor and ethical debate within the Jewish commu...
19 Sep
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Man who planned to shoot up NYC synagogue in 2022 pleads guilty
18 Sep
Christopher Brown, who plotted a terror attack on a New York City synagogue in 2022, has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. Arrested at Penn ...
18 Sep
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‘The Hobbit’ actor Richard Armitage stars in ‘The Boy in the Woods,’ a film based on a child’s true story of surviving the Holocaust
18 Sep
The film "The Boy in the Woods" stars Richard Armitage as Jasko Rudnicki, a Polish farmer who helped hide a Jewish boy during the Holocaust. Based on the mem...
18 Sep
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LA and Jerusalem rabbis step in as battle rages over who should run German rabbinical schools
18 Sep
Amidst a challenging situation in Germany's rabbinical education landscape, American and Israeli rabbis are taking significant roles in reforming Germany's r...
18 Sep
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At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening
18 Sep
Ishay Ribo's concert at Madison Square Garden transcended a mere musical performance, becoming a profound moment of Jewish unity and spiritual awakening amid...
18 Sep
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14 dead, 450 injured in Lebanon on second day of pager attacks
18 Sep
A series of explosions in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injuries to 450, predominantly affecting Hezbollah operatives. These incidents...
18 Sep
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In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore
18 Sep
A U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing exposed deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats on how to combat antisemitism, highlighting broader tensio...
18 Sep
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Donald Trump again targets Kamala Harris in his latest initiative against antisemitism
17 Sep
Donald Trump's recent emphasis on antisemitism targets Kamala Harris, claiming she enables threats against Jews. In collaboration with Miriam Adelson, Trump ...
17 Sep
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23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users
17 Sep
23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has agreed to a $30 million settlement following a significant data breach that targeted customers of Ashkenazi J...
17 Sep
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Jewish Life Stories: The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with jazz
17 Sep
Dan Morgenstern, a Holocaust survivor, found solace and passion in jazz music after escaping war-torn Europe. Discovering jazz in Copenhagen, he went on to b...
17 Sep
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At least 8 killed and thousands wounded as Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon
17 Sep
A series of simultaneous explosions involving wireless devices carried by Hezbollah operatives resulted in at least eight deaths and over 2,700 injuries in L...
17 Sep
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Eyal Shani is opening a Brooklyn outpost of his kosher restaurant Malka
17 Sep
Celebrity Israeli chef Eyal Shani is expanding his kosher culinary empire with the upcoming launch of a new Malka location in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood. ...
17 Sep
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Jewish influencer Ellie Zeiler swaps jet-setting for Jerusalem, taking her 20M followers along
17 Sep
Influencer Ellie Zeiler, known for her jet-setting and lifestyle content to over 20 million followers, has recently relocated to Jerusalem and shifted the fo...
17 Sep
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American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup
17 Sep
Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, an American Jewish man, has been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to his involvement in a f...
17 Sep
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‘It was a paradise of security’: 2 writers reflect on growing up Jewish in Queens in the 1970s
16 Sep
Jewish authors Shira Dicker and Don Futterman share nostalgic reflections on their childhoods in Queens during the 1970s, highlighting both shared and distin...
16 Sep
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Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7
16 Sep
Argentina has seen a dramatic 44% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, largely following the October 7 attack on Israel. The report, released by DAIA, unde...
16 Sep
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Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues and opinion pages, dies at 79
16 Sep
Mark Podwal, renowned Jewish artist and dermatologist, passed away at 79, leaving a profound legacy through his unique visual language that vividly encapsula...
16 Sep
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Documentary about celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield premieres in NYC
16 Sep
"The President's Tailor," a documentary by filmmaker Rick Minnich, explores the extraordinary life of Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield, who rose from sew...
16 Sep
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Man suffers severe burn injuries after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston
16 Sep
A man named Matt Nelson suffered severe burns after self-immolating outside the Israeli consulate in Boston, protesting what he described as the genocide in ...
16 Sep
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U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus
16 Sep
The University of Michigan has condemned an assault on a 19-year-old Jewish student, described by police as bias-motivated and ethnically intimidating. The s...
16 Sep
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Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated
16 Sep
The London Jewish Chronicle is facing significant uproar following revelations that fabricated stories were published, aligning with Israeli government narra...
16 Sep
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Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity
16 Sep
Alex Edelman's comedy special, Just For Us, which delves into themes of antisemitism and Jewish identity, has won an Emmy for outstanding writing for a varie...
16 Sep
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Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows
13 Sep
Laura Loomer, a controversial Jewish far-right figure once banned for hate speech, has re-entered Donald Trump's inner circle, causing significant backlash. ...
13 Sep
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Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials
13 Sep
In a political maneuver targeting Michigan's significant Arab American population, a Republican PAC is running ads highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris'...
13 Sep
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Donald Trump to speak at the Israeli American Council’s national conference
13 Sep
Donald Trump is set to speak at the Israeli-American Council's (IAC) national conference, a venue where he anticipates a warm reception due to his previous s...
13 Sep
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The Jewish Sport Report: This week’s top 6 Jewish baseball moments
13 Sep
The Jewish Sport Report highlights six notable Jewish moments in baseball from the past week. Key highlights include Garrett Stubbs and Max Lazar of the Phil...
13 Sep
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Kyiv funeral for rabbi’s son killed in battle showcases Jewish contributions to Ukraine war effort
13 Sep
The funeral in Kyiv for Anton Samborskyi, the son of Rabbi Moshe Azman, highlights the significant contributions of the Jewish community to the Ukrainian war...
13 Sep
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Old Jewish Men, the popular social media account, has a new guide to ‘futzing around’ and more
13 Sep
Noah Rinsky, creator of the popular Instagram account Old Jewish Men, is releasing a humor book titled "The Old Jewish Men's Guide to Eating, Sleeping, and F...
13 Sep
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Hamas murdered our daughter. This is what she’d tell American Jews right now.
13 Sep
Gili Adar, a vibrant young Israeli woman, was murdered by Hamas at a music festival in Israel, leaving a profound impact on her family and friends. Her paren...
13 Sep
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A NYC conference celebrates the cultural creativity of formerly Orthodox Jews
12 Sep
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York is hosting a conference titled "After Orthodoxy: Cultural Creativity and the Break with Tradition," which ...
12 Sep
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Hebrew University launches new English-taught undergrad program
12 Sep
Hebrew University in Jerusalem has introduced a new English-taught undergraduate program, targeting international students, particularly from the U.S. The pr...
12 Sep
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NYC poised to officially recognize Landing Day, when the first Jewish community arrived in 1654
12 Sep
New York City is on the verge of officially recognizing "Landing Day," a significant moment in Jewish American history marking the arrival of the first organ...
12 Sep
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New York woman at center of Orthodox ‘sex strike’ receives her Jewish divorce
11 Sep
Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox Jewish woman who had been unable to obtain a get, or religious divorce, from her estranged husband for four years, finally recei...
11 Sep
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At debate, Harris calls for Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ and Trump says Israel ‘will not exist’ if he loses
11 Sep
During a Philadelphia debate, Kamala Harris advocated for an immediate end to the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the disproportionate Palestinian casualties whil...
11 Sep
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South Carolina school district restricts Holocaust graphic novel for middle-graders, citing new state law
10 Sep
A school district in Columbia, South Carolina, has removed "We Survived the Holocaust," a graphic novel about Holocaust survivors, from its middle school cur...
10 Sep
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A rabbi’s debut novel imagines a black hole swallowing Israel. And then things get weird.
10 Sep
Benjamin Resnick's debut novel "Next Stop" explores a dystopian future 20 years after COVID-19 where Israel vanishes into a black hole and Jews in the diaspo...
10 Sep
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This year’s USPS Hanukkah stamp is a simple menorah with a warm backstory
10 Sep
This year's Hanukkah stamp from the United States Postal Service features a unique menorah design without visible candles, celebrating Hanukkah and reflectin...
10 Sep
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IDF says killing of American activist was unintentional and expresses ‘deepest regret’
10 Sep
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was likely killed by unintentional gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a protest against Isra...
10 Sep
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Dozens of NYC rabbis urge UJA to support ceasefire and hostage deal
9 Sep
In a significant move, 63 rabbis and cantors from New York, organized by the liberal rabbinic group Truah, have petitioned the UJA-Federation to publicly adv...
9 Sep
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All the Jewish and Israeli medalists at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
9 Sep
The 2024 Paris Paralympics witnessed remarkable achievements from Jewish and Israeli athletes, who secured a total of 13 medals, including four golds by Isra...
9 Sep
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What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
9 Sep
Telegram, the popular messaging app known for its lax moderation, finds itself under increased scrutiny as it has become a critical tool for extremists, part...
9 Sep
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Benj Pasek becomes 8th Jew to enter elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy
9 Sep
Benj Pasek has achieved the rare EGOT status, making him the eighth Jewish artist to earn all four major awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Pasek, alongs...
9 Sep
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Jewish voters favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump 68% to 25%, poll shows
9 Sep
A recent survey by the Jewish Democratic Council of America indicates that American Jewish voters largely support Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, with 68% f...
9 Sep
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Man arrested for ISIS-style plot to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible’ in NYC
8 Sep
A 20-year-old Pakistani man, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec for plotting a mass shooting at Jewish centers in New York City on behalf of ISIS,...
8 Sep
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Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre
6 Sep
Amir Tibon, an Israeli journalist and survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack, shares his experiences and reflections on the tragic events from his home at Ki...
6 Sep
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Speaking to Jewish Republicans, parents of Omer Neutra say politicians are failing to bring the hostages home
6 Sep
At the Republican Jewish Coalition's convention, the parents of Omer Neutra, a 19-year-old American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, implored political leaders...
6 Sep