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In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels
28 Mar
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Jewish Federation of Lane County in Oregon, representing about 60,000 Jews, are the first Jewish federation...
28 Mar
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A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson
28 Mar
Composer Alex Weiser draws inspiration from his Jewish grandmother's memories of 1930s Coney Island to create his new Yiddish and English album, "in a dark b...
28 Mar
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Slither.io, my favorite online video game, is letting antisemitism spoil the fun
28 Mar
The popular online video game Slither.io has become a platform for hate speech, including antisemitic slurs, leading to concerns about the impact on players,...
28 Mar
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Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger
28 Mar
The Jewish Democratic Council of America, a prominent Jewish organization affiliated with the Democratic Party, has endorsed George Latimer to challenge New ...
28 Mar
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Major U.S. Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts
27 Mar
Several major U.S. Jewish organizations are expressing concern over the $30.5 million cut in federal security grants, originally funded at $305 million, whic...
27 Mar
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Joseph Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies at 82
27 Mar
Joseph Lieberman, a centrist senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket in 2000 as Al Gore's running mate, has passe...
27 Mar
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Rutgers joins growing list of schools under GOP House investigation for antisemitism
27 Mar
The Republican-led House Education and Workforce Committee, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx, is investigating Rutgers University for antisemitism, following si...
27 Mar
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White House: Biden and Netanyahu are rescheduling DC talks on Rafah
27 Mar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a Washington visit by Israeli officials following a disagreement with President Joe Biden over Israels pla...
27 Mar
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White House: Biden and Netanyahu are rescheduling DC talks on Rafah
27 Mar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cancellation of a Washington visit led to rescheduling talks on Israels planned invasion of Rafah with President ...
27 Mar
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Israeli-American Nobelist Daniel Kahneman, who reframed economic decision-making, dies at 90
27 Mar
Israeli-American Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, known for revolutionizing economic decision-making, passed away at 90. He, along with Amos Tversky, reshaped...
27 Mar
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Columbia investigating ‘Resistance 101’ student event where speakers praised Hamas
27 Mar
Columbia University is investigating an event where speakers expressed support for Palestinian terror groups and encouraged armed resistance against Israel. ...
27 Mar
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Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ uncovers a Jewish family’s buried past under the Nazis
27 Mar
"Georgia Hunter's novel 'We Were the Lucky Ones' delves into her own Jewish family's hidden Holocaust history, following their survival across continents dur...
27 Mar
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Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes importance of US-Israel ties as Netanyahu criticizes Biden administration
27 Mar
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stressed the vital U.S.-Israeli alliance during his visit to Washington, contrasting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
27 Mar
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Williamsburg Israeli restaurant Mesiba lives up to its name, which means ‘party’ in Hebrew
27 Mar
Mesiba, an Israeli restaurant in Williamsburg, owned by Miami-based Bar Lab, offers a vibrant dining experience with music, large communal tables, and a vari...
27 Mar
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Jewish Life Stories: Harry Belafonte’s Jewish wife, and the man who repaired Holocaust violins
27 Mar
The article discusses the lives and achievements of several individuals in the Jewish community. It highlights Amnon Weinstein, an Israeli luthier who starte...
27 Mar
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Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement
27 Mar
Howard Kohr, the CEO of the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) since 1996, has announced his retirement by the end of the year. Dur...
27 Mar
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New York Jets star Sauce Gardner says his ‘intentions were positive’ when he said that Jews ‘run the world’
27 Mar
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner unintentionally echoed an antisemitic trope during a livestream with Jewish influencer Adin Ross by saying Jews run th...
27 Mar
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UC Santa Barbara, where Jewish student president was accused of supporting ‘genocide,’ is subject of new Title VI investigation
26 Mar
The U.S. Department of Education is launching a discrimination investigation into UC Santa Barbara following an incident where the Jewish student body presid...
26 Mar
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Modi, a comedian popular with Orthodox crowds, has a new special. He wants non-Jews to watch, too.
26 Mar
Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known for entertaining Orthodox Jewish audiences, released a new comedy special aiming to attract non-Jewish viewers as well. Titled...
26 Mar
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What’s behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘firm’ support for Hamas?
26 Mar
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strong support for Hamas manifests in public rhetoric and diplomatic spats with Israel, but scholars suggest a more ...
26 Mar
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UK authorities investigating alleged mistreatment of Israeli Oct. 7 survivors by airport security
26 Mar
British authorities are investigating an incident at Manchester airport where two Israeli survivors of an Oct. 7 attack were reportedly held and harassed by ...
26 Mar
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Ben Shapiro’s split with Candace Owens reflects how Israel and antisemitism are also dividing the right
26 Mar
The split between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens highlights how Israel and antisemitism are causing divisions within the right-wing political landscape. The r...
26 Mar
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The Borscht Belt is burning: In the Catskills, abandoned resorts keep catching fire
26 Mar
Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concer...
26 Mar
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Steven Spielberg decries ‘machinery of extremism’ on campus and laments Israel-Hamas war deaths at USC ceremony honoring Holocaust survivors
26 Mar
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg, honored at a ceremony at the University of Southern California for his Holocaust remembrance work, warned about rising a...
26 Mar
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Jews have always been prolific writers. Has AI wound up with too much of their work?
25 Mar
Heila Precel, a Jewish researcher, published a paper highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) training using texts without authors' permission, such as ...
25 Mar
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Siete, the latest NYC eatery from trailblazing Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, promises ‘a vibrant journey through Mexico’
25 Mar
Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, known for his successful vegan restaurants in NYC, including Beyond Sushi, has opened Siete, a new vegan eatery in the Flatiro...
25 Mar
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US allows Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN to pass, prompting anger from Netanyahu
25 Mar
The United States abstained from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, allowing it to pass. This marked the ...
25 Mar
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From raucous street parties in Brooklyn to a somber, costumed rally in Central Park, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim
25 Mar
New Yorkers celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in various ways, from lively street parties in Brooklyn to a solemn rally in Central Park. At the rally, a...
25 Mar
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In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages
25 Mar
Purim celebrations in Israel and worldwide were influenced by ongoing war and the captivity of Israeli soldiers in Gaza. Some adjustments were made to the ho...
25 Mar
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Why Rabbi Shai Held says love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice
24 Mar
Rabbi Shai Held asserts in his book "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" that love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice, ...
24 Mar
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Lewd cartoon depicting Jewish federation CEO as pro-Israel dominatrix reveals tensions in Rochester, New York
22 Mar
Tensions in Rochester, New York arose when a lewd cartoon depicted the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester as a pro-Israel dominatrix, alongsid...
22 Mar
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Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration
22 Mar
Queens College Hillel has condemned recent pro-Hitler graffiti targeting Jews on campus as a threat to student safety, demanding action from the administrati...
22 Mar
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‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ documentary salutes a Jewish comedy legend
22 Mar
"Remembering Gene Wilder" is a documentary honoring the Jewish comedy legend Gene Wilder, known for his iconic roles in films like "The Producers," "Blazing ...
22 Mar
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IDF is investigating after troops kill Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather, who rescued Jews
22 Mar
The Israeli military is investigating after reservist soldiers shot and killed David Ben Avraham, a Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfa...
22 Mar
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Russia and China veto US-led resolution calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire as part of deal
22 Mar
Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-led UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire in Gaza because they felt it wasn't strong enough and didn't ex...
22 Mar
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The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the 2024 MLB season
22 Mar
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024 MLB season from a Jewish perspective, highlighting Jewish players in the league, including Alex Bre...
22 Mar
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Out of all the Israeli hostages in Gaza, the one I think about most is Keith Siegel
22 Mar
Aviva Siegel shares the story of her husband Keith Siegel, an Israeli hostage in Gaza, who was taken captive along with their neighbors in October. Aviva was...
22 Mar
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Is Louis Vuitton selling pro-Palestinian T-shirts for $800? Social media and fashion industry norms are divided.
22 Mar
Louis Vuitton faced backlash over an $820 T-shirt with a logo in colors resembling the Palestinian flag, sparking debates on social media about whether the b...
22 Mar
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Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved
22 Mar
Israel studies professor Ron Hassner has concluded his two-week sit-in at UC Berkeley's office, satisfied with the commitments made by the university to addr...
22 Mar
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The Museum of Jewish Heritage seeks to educate more college-age visitors about the Holocaust, starting with a private tour for CUNY students
22 Mar
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is expanding efforts to educate college-age students, initially through a private tour for City University of New York (CUNY) s...
22 Mar
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Faculty at Italy’s University of Turin vote to exit an Israel research pact amid Gaza war protests
22 Mar
The University of Turin in Italy decided to suspend a collaboration agreement with Israeli universities for joint research projects due to student protests o...
22 Mar
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Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages
22 Mar
Tens of thousands of Jews worldwide participated in a collective recitation of the Shema prayer in support of over 130 Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Organi...
22 Mar
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Martin Greenfield, Auschwitz survivor and master tailor to American presidents, dies at 95
21 Mar
Martin Greenfield, an Auschwitz survivor who worked as a tailor in the concentration camp, passed away at the age of 95. Greenfield found solace and a new st...
21 Mar
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Netanyahu is unpopular in Israel. But not for the reasons US lawmakers are turning on him.
21 Mar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism from US Democratic leaders, including President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator ...
21 Mar
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How John Fetterman’s outspoken support for Israel won him supporters on the right and critics on the left
21 Mar
John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democratic senator, has garnered both support and criticism for his vocal backing of Israel amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. ...
21 Mar
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Most Jewish Americans support Israel’s war against Hamas, and how it’s fought
21 Mar
A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that a large majority of U.S. Jews support Israel's war against Hamas, believing its reasons for the conflict are ...
21 Mar
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Schumer says he would welcome Netanyahu to address Congress, one week after saying the Israeli leader has ‘lost his way’
21 Mar
Senator Chuck Schumer, who had recently criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, has now stated through a spokesman that he would w...
21 Mar
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Just in time for Purim, local businesses offer Jewish revelers pricey IV hangover ‘cures’
21 Mar
Businesses like Park Ave Drips are offering pricey IV hangover cures just in time for Purim, aimed at alleviating the effects of excessive drinking during th...
21 Mar
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The mystery of Kate Middleton’s disappearance casts a spotlight on Jewish Sassoon family’s Chinese history
21 Mar
The disappearance of Kate Middleton has sparked online theories linking her to Prince William's alleged affair with Rose Hanbury, whose husband David Cholmon...
21 Mar
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US Jewish history museum may become part of the Smithsonian 4 years after surviving bankruptcy
21 Mar
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to explore the possibility of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelp...
21 Mar