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Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online
3 Dec 2025
A University of Florida law student, Preston Damsky, whose antisemitic social media posts led to his campus ban, was ordered reinstated by a federal judge. D...
3 Dec 2025
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Over 300 rabbis and Jewish leaders call for removal of UN official who denied Oct. 7 rapes
2 Dec 2025
Over 300 Jewish leaders, including prominent rabbis and women's rights advocates, have called for the dismissal of Reem Alsalem, a U.N. rapporteur, after she...
2 Dec 2025
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Rome synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian terror attack vandalized
2 Dec 2025
A synagogue in Rome and a memorial for Stefano Gaj Tach, a 2-year-old boy killed in a 1982 Palestinian terrorist attack, were recently vandalized with anti-Z...
2 Dec 2025
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In defense of the Sarah Hurwitz we know — and the nuance we all need in this moment
2 Dec 2025
This article defends Sarah Hurwitz, who served as a speechwriter for the Obama administration and has since authored books on Jewish identity and antisemitis...
2 Dec 2025
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How a teen found a Jewish community he could call his own
2 Dec 2025
Isaiah Davidson recounts his journey to find a Jewish community after moving away from his childhood connections. As the son of a rabbi, his upbringing in a ...
2 Dec 2025
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Dublin city councillors accuse Israel and ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park
2 Dec 2025
The controversy surrounding Herzog Park in Dublin escalates as city councillors debate a proposal to rename the park, originally named after Chaim Herzog, an...
2 Dec 2025
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Rare 14th-century Hebrew Bible will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s
1 Dec 2025
A rare 14th-century handwritten Hebrew Bible from Toledo, Spain, adorned with elaborate calligraphic art and micrographic Masorah, is set to be auctioned at ...
1 Dec 2025
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StopAntisemitism’s ‘Antisemite of the Year’ finalists include Tucker Carlson and Ms. Rachel, but not Nick Fuentes
1 Dec 2025
StopAntisemitism, an activist group known for spotlighting individuals accused of antisemitism, announced its 2023 Antisemite of the Year finalists. Notable ...
1 Dec 2025
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Getting to know Zevi Eckhaus, the bowl-bound Jewish quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line
1 Dec 2025
Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely combines his athletic pursuits with his faith. Growing up in an Orth...
1 Dec 2025
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Northwestern agrees to pay $75M, void encampment deal to end Trump’s antisemitism investigation
1 Dec 2025
Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the Trump administration in a settlement to end an antisemitism investigation, regaining access to nearly $80...
1 Dec 2025
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What Philip Roth taught me about my life as a Jewish man, despite his own imperfections
1 Dec 2025
Stephen Daniel Arnoff reflects on the profound influence that Philip Roth, a prolific Jewish-American novelist, had on his understanding of life, masculinity...
1 Dec 2025
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Netanyahu says he is formally seeking the pardon Trump requested on his behalf
1 Dec 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is formally seeking a preemptive pardon for his ongoing criminal cases, claiming it is essential for national unity. His le...
1 Dec 2025
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After facing criticism, Dublin tables proposal to rename Herzog Park — for now
1 Dec 2025
Dublin City Council's controversial proposal to rename Herzog Park, honoring Chaim Herzog, has been temporarily shelved amid significant criticism. Chaim Her...
1 Dec 2025
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Palestinian-American teen from Florida freed from Israeli detention after 9 months
1 Dec 2025
A 16-year-old Palestinian-American, Mohammed Ibrahim, from Florida, was released from Israeli detention after nine months in custody. He was arrested in the ...
1 Dec 2025
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Tom Stoppard, playwright whose last work explored his family’s Holocaust history, dies at 88
30 Nov 2025
Tom Stoppard, a revered playwright renowned for his intellectual and dynamic plays, passed away at 88. His final work, "Leopoldstadt," ventured into his fami...
30 Nov 2025
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NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push. The state treasury says they’re wrong.
28 Nov 2025
North Carolina activists, including pro-Palestinian groups such as the Jewish Voice for Peace, recently claimed a victory in getting the state pension fund t...
28 Nov 2025
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I planned the first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner. I promise I’m not too bitter about being beaten.
28 Nov 2025
Deborah Danan recounts the experience of organizing the first Guinness World Record-breaking Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv in 2014 and compares it to a recent r...
28 Nov 2025
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Most American Jews believe Zohran Mamdani will make NYC Jews less safe, Israeli poll finds
28 Nov 2025
A survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute reveals that over two-thirds of American Jews fear increased insecurity for New York City's Jewish c...
28 Nov 2025
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Palestinian restaurant Ayat, opening near Columbia, names location ‘Hind’s Hall’ to honor campus protesters
28 Nov 2025
The Palestinian restaurant Ayat NYC is opening a new location near Columbia University, named Hinds Hall in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters who re...
28 Nov 2025
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From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination
28 Nov 2025
This year's selection of Hanukkah children's books introduces young readers to a wide range of imaginative and diverse stories. Highlights include "Construct...
28 Nov 2025
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America’s oldest Jewish congregation launches a kosher food pantry on the Upper West Side
28 Nov 2025
Congregation Shearith Israel, known as the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States, celebrated Thanksgiving by opening a kosher food pantry on Manhat...
28 Nov 2025
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After drawing BDS backlash, progressive Jewish writer Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking at Tel Aviv U
28 Nov 2025
Peter Beinart, a prominent progressive Jewish writer, faced backlash from the anti-Israel left after speaking at Tel Aviv University, prompting him to apolog...
28 Nov 2025
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Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next NYC Council speaker, positioning herself as a counterweight to Mamdani
26 Nov 2025
Julie Menin, a Jewish moderate councilwoman from Manhattan, is set to become the next New York City Council speaker, pending the official election in January...
26 Nov 2025
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Sarah Hurwitz, former Obama aide, stirs social media firestorm with remarks about Holocaust education
26 Nov 2025
Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for the Obamas and an author, sparked controversy with her remarks at the Jewish Federations of North America General As...
26 Nov 2025
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Boston’s unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common
26 Nov 2025
Boston's emerging Holocaust Museum, the first in New England, achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a historic 12-ton railcar on its four...
26 Nov 2025
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Peter Beinart is speaking in Israel. Cue the criticism from both the left and the right.
26 Nov 2025
Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author and critic of Israel, faced scrutiny from both ends of the political spectrum during his speech at Tel Aviv Univer...
26 Nov 2025
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Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel
26 Nov 2025
Dror Or, a beloved member of Kibbutz Beeri and co-founder of the Beeri Dairy, was killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. His remains were re...
26 Nov 2025
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This Thanksgiving, our Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet
25 Nov 2025
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum reflects on the Jewish tradition of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving, through the lens of his new role at Congregation Dor Had...
25 Nov 2025
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Bipartisan bill in Congress would create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’
25 Nov 2025
A new bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress, sponsored by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Craig Goldman, seeks to establish November 30 as ...
25 Nov 2025
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Rabbis and other Jewish NYers join Mamdani’s 400-member mayoral transition committees
25 Nov 2025
Five local rabbis are among over 400 individuals chosen to serve on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition committees. These committees are de...
25 Nov 2025
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Jewish groups at Penn sound alarm over federal lawsuit seeking information on Jewish employees
25 Nov 2025
Jewish groups at the University of Pennsylvania are raising concerns over a federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration's Equal Employment Opportunity ...
25 Nov 2025
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This NY Jewish breakfast staple will appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
24 Nov 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature the whimsical balloon-tricycle hybrid characters Lox and Java, representing popular New York Jewis...
24 Nov 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress amid clashes with Trump over Israel, Epstein
24 Nov 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress amid tensions with Donald Trump, precipitated by her critical views on Israel and support...
24 Nov 2025
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Local politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona poised for reelection in Namibia
24 Nov 2025
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician with an infamous name, is expected to be reelected in the Ompundja constituency. A member of the ruling SWAPO part...
24 Nov 2025
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NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue
24 Nov 2025
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has publicly apologized to the Park East Synagogue congregation for the police's inadequate response during a recent pro-Pale...
24 Nov 2025
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Thanksgiving needs its own haggadah
24 Nov 2025
Amidst the contrasting narratives of Thanksgiving—idealistic friendship versus exploitative enslavement—Deborah Barer draws a parallel to Passover, suggestin...
24 Nov 2025
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Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference
24 Nov 2025
Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...
24 Nov 2025
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In Denver, a Jewish day school happily copes with a surge in new students
24 Nov 2025
Denver Jewish Day School (DJDS) is experiencing a significant surge in enrollment, reflecting a broader national trend among Jewish schools post-Oct. 7, attr...
24 Nov 2025
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Polish officials criticize Yad Vashem’s post on social media, days after US official rejects Polish complicity as ‘grotesque falsehood’
24 Nov 2025
The debate over Poland's role during the Holocaust has intensified following statements by Thomas Rose, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, who refuted the notion...
24 Nov 2025
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New York City sets Guinness record for largest-ever Shabbat dinner, with 2,800 at the table
24 Nov 2025
New York City has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest-ever Shabbat dinner, organized by Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Center at the Javits Center, ...
24 Nov 2025
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They had status, safety and power — and still chose to defy Hitler
23 Nov 2025
Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores the little-known story of a group of elite Germans who risked their status, safety, and power to r...
23 Nov 2025
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Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting
21 Nov 2025
The meeting between Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was amicable, despite the contentious political backdrop. They discussed local ...
21 Nov 2025
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What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity
21 Nov 2025
In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overloo...
21 Nov 2025
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Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel
21 Nov 2025
Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the re...
21 Nov 2025
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Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court
21 Nov 2025
The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to ...
21 Nov 2025
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After outrage, Coast Guard says it will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols
21 Nov 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard faced significant backlash after new regulations emerged, suggesting that symbols like swastikas and nooses could be displayed in privat...
21 Nov 2025
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‘Israel’s Friendsgiving’ protest at DC train station includes ‘Gaza’s spilled blood’ on the menu
21 Nov 2025
A controversial anti-Israel protest at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, organized by local pro-Palestinian activists, has sparked heated reactions for echoi...
21 Nov 2025
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After protest outside Manhattan synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’
20 Nov 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism following a protest against a pro-Israel immigration event at the Park East Synagogue. The event, or...
20 Nov 2025
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Hanukkah 2025: How New York City is celebrating this year
20 Nov 2025
New York City offers a vibrant and diverse range of Hanukkah celebrations in 2025, featuring events that cater to all ages and interests. The festivities kic...
20 Nov 2025
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At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges—and opportunities
20 Nov 2025
The Max Fein Vocational High School in Tel Aviv has long served as a nurturing ground for students who struggle with Israel's mainstream educational system d...
20 Nov 2025