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In Israel, a new habit: Attending funerals of fallen soldiers you do not know
28 Jun
In Israel, a growing trend has emerged where individuals attend funerals of fallen soldiers they do not personally know, out of a sense of duty to the countr...
28 Jun
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So, what do the lox-slicing knives at Zabar's talk about when they think no one can hear them?
28 Jun
Len Berk, a lox slicer at Zabar's, imagines a conversation between the knives he uses. Slim, Shorty, and Jagged discuss their roles in slicing lox, reflectin...
28 Jun
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Remembering Kinky Friedman, the only country star who bought his clothes from Hadassah
28 Jun
Kinky Friedman, the musician and novelist who passed away at 79, embodied the enigmatic nature of Jewish identity. Born Richard Samet Friedman in Chicago to ...
28 Jun
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Video: Thirteen-year old bakes baklava in Yiddish
28 Jun
Thirteen-year-old Sender Glasser, who speaks Yiddish at home, made a video demonstrating how to bake baklava in his mother tongue, despite it not being part ...
28 Jun
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Trump used the debate to court a major Israeli-American donor. Palestinians will pay the price
28 Jun
Former President Donald Trump used the debate as an opportunity to appeal to major Israeli-American donor Dr. Miriam Adelson, who has pledged a significant a...
28 Jun
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What Biden and Trump said about Israel — and Hitler — during the first presidential debate
28 Jun
During the first presidential debate, President Joe Biden emphasized supporting Israel by halting weapon shipments to avoid civilian casualties, helping inte...
28 Jun
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Moses had Aaron to help him communicate. Biden needed such a surrogate in disastrous debate
28 Jun
In a comparison between Moses and Joe Biden, both leaders with speech challenges, the article discusses Biden's struggle with a stutter, particularly evident...
28 Jun
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‘Non-Zionary’: How some queer Jews are wrestling with Israel
28 Jun
Queer Jews, both Zionists and anti-Zionists, have encountered challenges in feeling accepted within their communities post Oct. 7. Many queer Zionists have f...
28 Jun
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Jewish law has always been clear: Emergency abortions are an essential right
27 Jun
Jewish tradition has long supported emergency abortions to protect maternal health, even stating that a person's life takes precedence over the fetus. Both R...
27 Jun
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LAPD admits it was unprepared for Sunday’s violent protest outside LA synagogue
27 Jun
The LAPD admits to being unprepared for a violent protest outside an LA synagogue where pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters clashed, with accusations o...
27 Jun
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Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79
27 Jun
Kinky Friedman, the charismatic Texan country singer and mystery novelist known for fronting The Texas Jewboys, passed away at 79 due to Parkinson's disease....
27 Jun
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Jewish law says we must wait for justice. For abortion rights, the cost of that wait is too high
27 Jun
The article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding emergency abortions in Idaho, highlighting the ongoing challenges related to reproductive r...
27 Jun
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How Gaza became an online clapback to anything (and I mean anything) you disagree with
27 Jun
The text discusses how references to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza have become a common response online to various unrelated discussions, serving as a wa...
27 Jun
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Today’s antisemitism will not end when the war in Gaza does
27 Jun
The article discusses the current wave of antisemitism, emphasizing that it goes beyond the recent conflict in Gaza and is reshaping the world for Jews. It h...
27 Jun
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Polls show a small slip of Jewish voter from Biden to Trump. Could it impact the election?
27 Jun
Recent polls indicate a slight shift among Jewish American voters from President Joe Biden to former President Donald Trump, potentially influenced by Biden'...
27 Jun
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What would Donald Trump do in Gaza?
27 Jun
Progressives critical of President Biden's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict have raised concerns that Donald Trump wouldn't differ significantly in his app...
27 Jun
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The Forward is targeted by Russian disinformation campaign around Israel
27 Jun
A disinformation campaign with ties to Russia has been targeting various news outlets, including American Jewish sites like the Forward and Hamodia, by creat...
27 Jun
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Instead of making LGBTQ+ Jews scared of Pride, we should inspire them to march no matter what
27 Jun
The article discusses the concerns of queer Jews about participating in Pride events due to safety and geopolitical conflicts affecting their Jewish identity...
27 Jun
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How an airplane mechanic named Bennie Roth became the first Jew to set foot on Antarctica
27 Jun
Bennie Roth, an airplane mechanic, made history as the first Jew to set foot on Antarctica during Commander Richard Byrd's expedition in 1928. Despite facing...
27 Jun
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NBA’s only Israeli player traded from its second-worst team to its worst
27 Jun
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, has been traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers after a successful season where he...
27 Jun
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Pro-Palestinian Democratic Socialists face defeats down the New York ballot
26 Jun
In the recent New York Democratic primaries, pro-Palestinian Democratic Socialists faced losses as candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of Am...
26 Jun
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Harry Schimmelman, we know your wife didn't die of influenza; she's looking for you
26 Jun
Harry Schimmelman abandoned his family in the South Bronx in 1920, prompting his wife Sarah to seek help from the National Desertion Bureau (NDB), an agency ...
26 Jun
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I’m losing my religion — thanks to the war. Can Jewish tradition guide me?
26 Jun
A Jewish individual grappling with their faith in light of the war in Gaza seeks guidance on the teachings of Judaism regarding war, morality, and proportion...
26 Jun
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How one artist turned the horrors of Oct. 7 into a bold series of paintings
26 Jun
In his new series "Silent Running," figurative artist David Stern captures the essence of the horrors of October 7th, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, ...
26 Jun
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Pennsylvania Jewish Dems accuse GOP Senate nominee of profiting from 'antisemitic' online platform
25 Jun
In Pennsylvania's Senate race, Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Jewish officials accuse Republican challenger David McCormick of profiting from invest...
25 Jun
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Free, online resources to learn Yiddish and how to use them
25 Jun
For those embarking on a journey to learn Yiddish, there is an abundance of free online resources available to help. Starting with mastering the Yiddish alph...
25 Jun
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Violence in LA demands an answer: No more protests in front of houses of worship
25 Jun
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters clashed outside a synagogue in Los Angeles, prompting concerns about violence at places of worship. Despite First A...
25 Jun
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Why we observe Shabbat outside an abortion clinic
25 Jun
Jewish individuals gather monthly to observe Shabbat outside the Falls Church Healthcare Center in Northern Virginia, where abortion services are provided. L...
25 Jun
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Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military
25 Jun
The article discusses the recent ruling by Israel's Supreme Court to conscript Haredi Jews into the Israel Defense Forces after the government's refusal to d...
25 Jun
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Leftist group exhibits art on Israeli streets to avoid censorship
25 Jun
A grassroots group called Parents Against Child Detention organized a pop-up art exhibition in Israel titled "Innocence Disrupted," showcasing 70 pieces that...
25 Jun
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At this NYC congregation, food is connecting people to their Judaism
25 Jun
Rabbi Benjamin Ross and Liz Alpern collaborated on the Manna program at Temple Shaaray Tefila in NYC, aiming to engage Reform Jews through food experiences t...
25 Jun
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Eichmann’s judgment — through the eyes of those who burned his body
25 Jun
"June Zero," a film directed by Jake Paltrow, explores the aftermath of the Eichmann trial, focusing on the issue of disposing of Adolf Eichmann's body after...
25 Jun
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Haredim warn of ‘religious war’ after Israel Supreme Court orders yeshiva draft
25 Jun
Members of Israel's Haredi community are expressing concern and warning of a potential religious conflict following the Israel Supreme Court's recent ruling ...
25 Jun
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Is Jamaal Bowman pro-Palestinian enough for pro-Palestinians?
25 Jun
The article explores the nuanced stance of Rep. Jamaal Bowman regarding Israel and Palestine, highlighting his vocal criticism of Israel's actions towards Pa...
25 Jun
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'Does anybody question the NAACP?': The ADL head thinks Wikipedia is biased. Is he right?
25 Jun
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, expressed concerns about Wikipedia's bias after the site rated ADL's information on the Israeli-Pales...
25 Jun
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Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now
24 Jun
Families of hostages held by Hamas are pleading for support from American Jewish institutions to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure...
24 Jun
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What the LA synagogue pro-Palestinian protest was really about
24 Jun
Pro-Palestinian protesters organized a demonstration outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles, responding to an event promoting Israeli real estate to Ame...
24 Jun
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Analysis: Latimer expects to beat Bowman in this week's primary, but not because of Israel
24 Jun
In the upcoming Democratic primary in New York, Westchester County executive George Latimer is expected to potentially defeat Rep. Jamaal Bowman. However, de...
24 Jun
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The greatest (and also the worst) Marx Brothers movies ranked from 13-to-1
24 Jun
Dan Epstein ranks and reviews the Marx Brothers' 13 films, highlighting their unique comedic genius and impact on his childhood and pop culture. Notable poin...
24 Jun
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He photographed athletes and he photographed nudes — André Steiner contained multitudes
24 Jun
Andr (born Andras) Steiner, a Hungarian-born French Jewish photographer, is being celebrated at the City of Lights Museum of the Art and History of Judaism i...
24 Jun
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Josh Stein — who would be North Carolina's first Jewish governor — threads the needle on Gaza
24 Jun
Josh Stein, a candidate for governor of North Carolina and the state's first potential Jewish governor, has been navigating the complexities of issues surrou...
24 Jun
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‘The tree is still growing’: At the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, Tree of Life breaks ground on its future
23 Jun
Survivors and community members gather at the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. The groun...
23 Jun
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Duck Everlasting — The secret Jewish history of Donald Duck
23 Jun
The article explores the multifaceted relationship between Jewish figures and the iconic character of Donald Duck, examining how different individuals, from ...
23 Jun
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As ceasefire talks continue and protests rage, here are the five biggest questions facing Israel
22 Jun
Israel is facing significant challenges as ceasefire talks continue and protests erupt, with questions surrounding the willingness of Hamas to agree to a cea...
22 Jun
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The American Jewish future is interfaith. It's about time our rabbis were, too
22 Jun
Hebrew Union College's decision to admit and ordain students in interfaith relationships marks a significant shift in American Judaism, acknowledging the rea...
22 Jun
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She built the largest queer synagogue in the nation 'for Jews rejected from everywhere'
21 Jun
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the largest LGBTQ+ synagogue in the nation, for 32 years and has built it into a thriving inc...
21 Jun
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I’m a Louisiana Jew. The Ten Commandments get lost in translation in the new law
21 Jun
In a recent law passed in Louisiana, the requirement for public schools to display the Ten Commandments has sparked discussion among Jewish Louisianans due t...
21 Jun
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You are not obliged to finish this column
21 Jun
Shaina Taub, creator of the musical "Suffs," recently quoted Rabbi Tarfon's famous Talmudic wisdom "You are not obliged to finish the work, but neither are y...
21 Jun
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This Mexican diplomat helped Jews flee Hitler. Does that make him Mexico’s Schindler?
21 Jun
During World War II, Gilberto Bosques, as head of the Mexican Consulate in France, played a crucial role in helping leftists and Jews escape persecution by i...
21 Jun
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In the story of a Jewish teenager coming out and coming of age, a brilliantly understated film
21 Jun
"Unspoken" is a debut film by Jeremy Borison, depicting the journey of a young Modern Orthodox Jewish teenager, Noam, as he navigates his coming out and comi...
21 Jun