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Drama about Palestinian boy is Israel’s Oscar entry amid Hollywood boycott of Israeli film institutions
17 Sep 2025
The film "The Sea," an Arabic-language drama about a Palestinian boy, has been selected as Israel's entry for the Best International Feature at the upcoming ...
17 Sep 2025
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NYC’s Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 180th birthday with an exhibit on Jews of the Gilded Age
17 Sep 2025
Temple Emanu-El in New York City is celebrating its 180th birthday with an exhibit showcasing the synagogue's history and highlighting prominent Jewish figur...
17 Sep 2025
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Take it from this rabbi: You should binge-watch Netflix’s ‘Long Story Short’ for the High Holidays
16 Sep 2025
Rabbi Benjamin Resnick recommends binge-watching Netflix's animated series "Long Story Short" as a profound and authentic depiction of Jewish ritual life, es...
16 Sep 2025
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‘I never stood with Bibi,’ Cuomo says as Netanyahu figures large in the NYC mayor’s race
16 Sep 2025
Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor and New York City mayoral candidate, has shifted his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for an end to...
16 Sep 2025
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UN commission concludes for the first time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
16 Sep 2025
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has asserted for the first time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing actions since the October 7, 2023, ...
16 Sep 2025
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Israel launches ground operation in Gaza City, as Marco Rubio casts doubt on diplomatic end to war
16 Sep 2025
Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza City, inciting controversy and concerns about the fate of hostages held there. Defense Minister Israel K...
16 Sep 2025
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Two synagogues and Chabad building in Halifax, Canada, targeted with antisemitic graffiti
16 Sep 2025
Halifax, Nova Scotia, faced a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents as two synagogues and a Chabad building were vandalized with discriminatory graffiti. ...
16 Sep 2025
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As Micah Lasher launches bid to succeed mentor Jerry Nadler in Congress, here’s a rundown of the field
15 Sep 2025
Micah Lasher has launched his campaign to succeed Jerry Nadler as the representative for New York's 12th Congressional District, a notably Jewish area. With ...
15 Sep 2025
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Met Opera adapts Michael Chabon’s Jewish novel ‘Kavalier & Clay’ for the stage
15 Sep 2025
The Metropolitan Opera is set to adapt Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay," into an opera for its 2025...
15 Sep 2025
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Ohio auction house halts sale of paintings looted during the Holocaust and billed as ‘unclaimed property’
15 Sep 2025
Two 17th-century paintings by Dutch artist Ambrosius Bosschaert, looted from German Jew Adolphe Schloss's collection during World War II, were removed from a...
15 Sep 2025
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Israeli conductor calls for end to Gaza war in London concert: ‘What’s happening now is atrocious’
15 Sep 2025
Israeli conductor Ilan Volkov made an impassioned plea for peace during a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, calling for the end of Israel's war in Gaza....
15 Sep 2025
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‘Free Palestine,’ Jewish actor Hannah Einbinder says in Emmys speech as Hollywood debates growing Israeli film industry boycott
15 Sep 2025
At the Emmys, Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder championed pro-Palestinian sentiments by urging for a cultural shift during her acceptance speech. Wearing a re...
15 Sep 2025
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Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs
15 Sep 2025
Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi draws humor from his mixed Jewish and Italian background, underscoring his identity as a cultural Jew. With successful cro...
15 Sep 2025
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Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor, citing his efforts to address Jewish leaders’ concerns
15 Sep 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, despite initial concerns over his positions on Israel and previous tensio...
15 Sep 2025
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California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools
15 Sep 2025
California has approved a bill aimed at combating antisemitism in public schools, potentially becoming the first state to establish a statewide antisemitism ...
15 Sep 2025
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New this school year in NYC: A curriculum to teach public school students about Jewish Americans
15 Sep 2025
New York City public schools have introduced 'Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans in United States History,' a curriculum supplement designed to educate students...
15 Sep 2025
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Oct. 7 documentary briefly axed from lineup wins Toronto film festival’s People’s Choice Award
15 Sep 2025
"The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," a powerful documentary about retired IDF general Noam Tibon's daring mission to rescue his family during a Hamas ...
15 Sep 2025
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Alex Edelman and fans of ‘Long Story Short’ may disagree, but a new book says Jewish humor is dying
14 Sep 2025
Michel Wieviorka's new book, "The Last Jewish Joke," asserts that Jewish humor is declining due to changing social conditions, such as increased antisemitism...
14 Sep 2025
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In Israel, public tributes to Charlie Kirk include a street naming, a mural and a missile in Gaza
12 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk, the American conservative activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been posthumously honored in Israel following his assassination in Utah. I...
12 Sep 2025
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Mamdani reiterates vow to arrest Netanyahu as poll shows NYers prefer him over any opponent on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
12 Sep 2025
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has confirmed his commitment to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if elected, based on an Internatio...
12 Sep 2025
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At least 5 countries have said they will or could boycott Eurovision if Israel is included
12 Sep 2025
At least five countries, including Ireland and the Netherlands, have announced their intention to boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest if Israel part...
12 Sep 2025
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Cosmetics firm Weleda to examine Nazi ties amid revelation of its role in Dachau experiments
12 Sep 2025
The European cosmetics firm Weleda is reevaluating its history after revelations of its involvement in Nazi-era human experiments at the Dachau concentration...
12 Sep 2025
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My congregant was stabbed for being Jewish. What happened the next Shabbat was incredible.
12 Sep 2025
A Shabbat service in Ottawa became a powerful testament to the resilience and pride of Jewish identity following an antisemitic attack. A congregant who surv...
12 Sep 2025
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Buenos Aires mayor vows to punish teacher who waved Palestinian flag during school ceremony
12 Sep 2025
In Buenos Aires, disciplinary action is being taken against Federico Puy, an elementary school teacher and union leader, for unfurling a Palestinian flag and...
12 Sep 2025
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GOP Rep. Nancy Mace to Jewish progressive: ‘I have a good surgeon if you ever want to get your nose done’
12 Sep 2025
In a recent exchange on social media, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace made an antisemitic remark to Jewish progressive Rep. Sara Jacobs, suggesting she consider getting ...
12 Sep 2025
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Brad Lander calls for ‘coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists’ in appearance with Zohran Mamdani
11 Sep 2025
Brooklyn's comptroller, Brad Lander, proposed a coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists to combat issues in Gaza, during a speech at a Jewish progres...
11 Sep 2025
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Orthodox couple attacked in Venice as antisemitic incidents in Europe raise anxiety for Jews and Israelis
11 Sep 2025
A recent antisemitic attack in Venice highlights growing concerns over the safety of Jews and Israelis in Europe. An Orthodox Jewish couple from the U.S. was...
11 Sep 2025
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Larry Ellison, Jewish Oracle CEO, briefly tops list as world’s richest man
11 Sep 2025
Larry Ellison, the Jewish co-founder of Oracle Corporation, briefly became the world's richest individual, overtaking Elon Musk, due to a significant surge i...
11 Sep 2025
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Jewish lawmaker who shared Duke stage with Jerry Seinfeld condemns his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison
11 Sep 2025
North Carolina state senator Sophia Chitlik publicly criticized Jerry Seinfeld for his controversial comments made during a Duke University event comparing p...
11 Sep 2025
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Hate is on the rise. But guns make Jews less safe, not more secure.
11 Sep 2025
Rebecca Fischer, a Jewish public health advocate, argues against increased gun ownership in the Jewish community despite rising antisemitic violence. She hig...
11 Sep 2025
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Canada is ‘evaluating’ its ties with Israel following Qatar strike, foreign minister says
11 Sep 2025
Following an Israeli military strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada is evaluating its relationship...
11 Sep 2025
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British lawmaker decried for speech invoking the Israeli army’s ‘blood-soaked tentacles’
11 Sep 2025
Shockat Adam, a British lawmaker, has sparked controversy for describing the Israeli military's actions with language that critics say perpetuates antisemiti...
11 Sep 2025
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NYC mayoral candidates decry Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including Mamdani at Jewish event
11 Sep 2025
The article examines the reactions of New York City mayoral candidates to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with a focus on Zohran Mam...
11 Sep 2025
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Spain’s prime minister draws criticism after saying lack of nuclear weapons limits role in stopping Gaza war
11 Sep 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's recent comments lamenting Spain's lack of nuclear weapons to influence the Gaza conflict have sparked significant cont...
11 Sep 2025
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Antisemitism flares and ‘Reichstag’ mentions soar online in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination
11 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk's assassination has triggered a wave of online antisemitic conspiracy theories, blaming Jews and the Israeli spy agency Mossad for his death. Th...
11 Sep 2025
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Charlie Kirk, conservative activist who considered himself a defender of Jews and Israel, is dead at 31
10 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist known for his outspoken support of Israel, was fatally shot while speaking at a Utah university. Despite ...
10 Sep 2025
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After Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah, Jewish and Israeli leaders call for prayers and end to political violence
10 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event in Utah, which has sparked reactions from ...
10 Sep 2025
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This is how New Yorkers celebrated the High Holidays at the turn of the 20th century
10 Sep 2025
In early 20th-century New York, the Jewish community was bustling with activity during the High Holidays, as illustrated by a plea from the 1910 Postmaster G...
10 Sep 2025
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Teachers union head Randi Weingarten rejects congressman’s claim that she’s been silent on antisemitism
10 Sep 2025
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, defended her record against claims that she has been silent on antisemitism. During a Hou...
10 Sep 2025
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Sam Sussman’s novel is about his Jewish mom and the teasing possibility that Bob Dylan is his dad
10 Sep 2025
Sam Sussman's debut novel, "Boy from the North Country," explores themes of identity, art, and Jewish heritage under the enigmatic shadow of Bob Dylan potent...
10 Sep 2025
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Emma Stone, Jonathan Glazer join growing list of Hollywood figures boycotting Israeli film institutions
10 Sep 2025
Prominent Hollywood figures, including Emma Stone and Jonathan Glazer, are joining a boycott of Israeli film and cultural institutions, citing accusations of...
10 Sep 2025
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Israeli-Russian Princeton student Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity in Iraq
10 Sep 2025
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian Princeton University graduate student, has been freed after being kidnapped in Iraq earlier this year. While conducting...
10 Sep 2025
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9/11 taught me to fear. This year, I’m choosing to hope — even when it’s hard.
10 Sep 2025
Rabbi Erez Sherman reflects on the long-term impact of 9/11, a day that defined fear for many, including himself as a young student at Columbia University. T...
10 Sep 2025
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In Epstein’s birthday tribute, traces of his Jewish upbringing surface alongside lurid tales
10 Sep 2025
Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, crafted by Ghislaine Maxwell, has surfaced, offering a disturbing blend of lurid content and traces of Epstein's Jewish...
10 Sep 2025
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White House condemns Israeli strike in Qatar, as sense mounts that Hamas leaders may have survived
10 Sep 2025
In a contentious military action, Israel conducted a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, prompting a rebuke from the White House. President Donald Trump critic...
10 Sep 2025
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Underwritten women of the Torah step into the spotlight in a new play
9 Sep 2025
Liba Vaynberg's new play, 'The Matriarchs,' brings often-overlooked Torah figures into the limelight through the lens of six recently bat mitzvahed Modern Or...
9 Sep 2025
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Spurning Jewish Voice for Peace as insufficiently radical, new Jewish group joins ‘student intifada’
9 Sep 2025
A new organization, the Anti-Zionist Jewish Student Front, has emerged on college campuses, formed by Jewish student activists who broke away from Jewish Voi...
9 Sep 2025
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Jewish real estate tycoons convene emergency meeting to support Andrew Cuomo
9 Sep 2025
In an urgent move to support Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral race, prominent Jewish real estate tycoons, including Jeff and Lisa Blau, Aby Rosen, and...
9 Sep 2025
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U of Oregon cuts spare Judaic studies faculty who had raised alarm
9 Sep 2025
In response to a $29 million deficit, the University of Oregon announced budget cuts that leave the Judaic studies faculty and degree programs intact, despit...
9 Sep 2025
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In a first, Israel airstrikes target Hamas leaders in Qatar, a Gaza ceasefire broker
9 Sep 2025
Israel has executed airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, marking a major escalation in its efforts against the group amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict...
9 Sep 2025