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An effort is underway to launch a Jewish high school in Chicago, where antisemitism concerns run high
7 Aug 2025
Chicago's Jewish community is mobilizing to establish a Jewish high school within the city, addressing both the desire for a local Jewish educational option ...
7 Aug 2025
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The children of the Catskills generation make a new Jewish home in the Berkshires
7 Aug 2025
The Berkshires in western Massachusetts are experiencing a Jewish cultural revival, drawing a new generation of Jews, many of them from urban centers like Bo...
7 Aug 2025
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Love is in the air — and on the Jewish calendar
6 Aug 2025
Tu B'Av, the Jewish day of love celebrated on the 15th of Av, has gained modern significance akin to Valentine's Day, particularly in Israel. Historically a ...
6 Aug 2025
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The Countdown: Cuomo criticizes Israel — or does he?
6 Aug 2025
As the New York City mayoral race heats up, Andrew Cuomo, a former Governor now running for mayor, navigates complex views on Israel. Initially, Cuomo critic...
6 Aug 2025
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Anti-Jewish hate crimes reach record high in the United States, according to FBI
6 Aug 2025
Jewish communities in the United States experienced a record number of anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, according to the FBI's latest report. These incidents...
6 Aug 2025
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Inside one man’s quixotic quest to preserve 200,000 Israeli tchotchkes
6 Aug 2025
Boris Gorbis, a 74-year-old retired lawyer and passionate collector, has gathered the world's largest known assembly of 20th-century Zionist souvenirs, inclu...
6 Aug 2025
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Hate crime inquiry open after ‘Death to the IDF’ graffiti and arson outside St. Louis soldier’s family home
6 Aug 2025
A hate crime investigation is underway in Clayton, Missouri, after antisemitic graffiti and arson targeted a residence associated with a former IDF soldier r...
6 Aug 2025
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Bosnian national museum says proceeds from display of Sarajevo Haggadah will go to ‘helping Palestine’
6 Aug 2025
The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced its decision to donate proceeds from the display of the historic Sarajevo Haggadah to aid Palesti...
6 Aug 2025
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Major Diaspora philanthropists call on Netanyahu to end war and aid Gaza, in mass open letter
6 Aug 2025
Nearly 2,000 influential Jewish philanthropists from the U.S. and U.K. have penned an open letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging an end...
6 Aug 2025
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A rabbi walked into a convention of Lutherans — and rebuked their ‘one-sided’ debate on Israel
5 Aug 2025
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, leader of the Union for Reform Judaism, addressed the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America during their Churchwide Assembly to express h...
5 Aug 2025
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How hot are the customers at NYC’s Jewish restaurants? This website will tell you.
5 Aug 2025
The article explores LooksMapping, a website that uses AI to rank how attractive the clientele is at various restaurants, including several notable Jewish es...
5 Aug 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil pushes back on claims of antisemitism at Columbia in Ezra Klein interview
5 Aug 2025
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protest leader previously detained by immigration authorities, contested the narrative of widespread antisemitism at Columb...
5 Aug 2025
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How American Jews are helping Israel’s communities near Gaza rebuild and return to life
5 Aug 2025
American Jewish organizations are significantly contributing to the recovery and resilience of Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, impacted by the recen...
5 Aug 2025
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Bard president Leon Botstein says Trump’s campaign against colleges follows ‘a classic antisemitic routine’
5 Aug 2025
Leon Botstein, President of Bard College, critiques the Trump administration's approach to higher education, highlighting its impact on college leadership an...
5 Aug 2025
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Netanyahu reportedly plans to occupy Gaza, in move opposed by IDF brass and majority of Israelis
5 Aug 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip has sparked significant internal and international controversy, chiefly due to...
5 Aug 2025
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Israel broadcasts Hamas’ video of hostage Evyatar David in Times Square
5 Aug 2025
The Israeli government has launched a public campaign by displaying a Hamas-released video of Israeli hostage Evyatar David on a Times Square billboard, aimi...
5 Aug 2025
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After the UFT endorsed Mamdani, some Jewish educators are withholding their dues in protest
4 Aug 2025
The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in New York City faces internal conflict after endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor, a candidate with a history of anti...
4 Aug 2025
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Nothing could have prepared me for the loneliness of a Jewish community divided
4 Aug 2025
Alana Zeitchik reflects on the intense personal and communal grief she experiences following a series of tragedies, including the hostage situation involving...
4 Aug 2025
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J Street head says he was ‘persuaded’ by arguments that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
4 Aug 2025
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami, initially denying that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, has now reversed his stance after considering legal and scho...
4 Aug 2025
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France suspends Gaza evacuation program after it admits student accused of sharing antisemitic posts
4 Aug 2025
France has halted its program to evacuate Gazans after a student brought to the country under the scheme was accused of antisemitic online behavior. Nour Att...
4 Aug 2025
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How NYC remembers ‘Battling’ Bella Abzug, the pioneering politician and feminist icon
4 Aug 2025
Bella Abzug, a pioneering Jewish politician and feminist icon, is celebrated for her tenacious advocacy for civil rights, women's equality, environmentalism,...
4 Aug 2025
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UK’s largest Jewish group calls Israeli aid to Gaza ‘long overdue,’ months after disciplining members for criticizing Israel
4 Aug 2025
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has called for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking a significant shift from its previous stance. The organizati...
4 Aug 2025
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Holocaust survivors say latest hostage videos recall their own condition 80 years ago
4 Aug 2025
Videos of Israeli hostages from a recent abduction evoke painful memories for Holocaust survivors, who see haunting parallels in the dignity-stripping condit...
4 Aug 2025
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Tens of thousands march in rain in Sydney as Gaza aid crisis renews pro-Palestinian protests
4 Aug 2025
Thousands marched in Sydney's rain to call for increased aid to Gaza, highlighting ongoing global protests amid the Gaza humanitarian crisis. The march, desp...
4 Aug 2025
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American Jewish Committee donates $25K to Gaza church damaged by Israeli strike
1 Aug 2025
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has donated $25,000 to the Archdiocese of New York to help repair the Holy Family Church in Gaza, which suffered damage f...
1 Aug 2025
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Jews prefer Mamdani to other NYC mayoral candidates but worry about their safety under him, poll finds
1 Aug 2025
The latest poll by the New York Solidarity Network reveals that Jewish New Yorkers predominantly favor mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, despite reservations...
1 Aug 2025
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Novelist David Grossman says Israel is committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza, joining a rising chorus
1 Aug 2025
David Grossman, a renowned Israeli novelist and peace advocate whose son was killed during military service, has publicly stated for the first time that he b...
1 Aug 2025
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New Trump policy letting federal employees proselytize at work references tefillin
1 Aug 2025
The Trump administration's new guidelines for religious expression in the federal workplace allow employees to display religious items and discuss their fait...
1 Aug 2025
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New videos of 2 Israeli hostages in Gaza raise concerns that they are facing starvation with no deal in sight
1 Aug 2025
New videos have surfaced showing two Israeli hostages, Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, who were captured by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad during the ...
1 Aug 2025
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Israelis lament their divides, and cling to them, as they mark a holiday commemorating the toll of disunity
1 Aug 2025
As Tisha B'Av approached, Israelis reflected on their internal divisions, highlighting the national rift between different communities, including the religio...
1 Aug 2025
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On Monday my son was sworn into the IDF. I spent that afternoon protesting the Israeli government.
1 Aug 2025
Rabbi Daniel Gropper reflects on the conflicting emotions of watching his son join the IDF as a lone soldier while simultaneously protesting in Manhattan aga...
1 Aug 2025
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Trump calls on Hamas to ‘surrender,’ Witkoff visits Gaza as US and Israel reportedly take new tack
1 Aug 2025
Amid increasing tensions in the Middle East, former President Donald Trump called for Hamas to surrender and release hostages, asserting that this would be t...
1 Aug 2025
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Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block US weapons sales to Israel
31 Jul 2025
A significant shift in Democratic support for Israel was evident as a record 27 Senate Democrats voted for resolutions blocking U.S. military sales to Israel...
31 Jul 2025
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The Jewish producer of Broadway hits like ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Rent’ shares the secrets of his success
31 Jul 2025
Jeffrey Seller, the Jewish theater producer behind Broadway smashes like Rent and Hamilton, traces his journey from humble beginnings in Detroit to stardom o...
31 Jul 2025
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Stephen Colbert asked Josh Shapiro about his only campaign defeat. The winner has some thoughts.
31 Jul 2025
In his appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro humorously recounted his only election loss to author Ami Eden ...
31 Jul 2025
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Brown University strikes $50M deal with Trump administration over allegations of campus antisemitism
31 Jul 2025
Brown University has reached a $50 million agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding lost due to allegations of campus anti...
31 Jul 2025
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In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
31 Jul 2025
In a significant diplomatic move, the Arab League, comprising 22 nations including Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, has condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack ...
31 Jul 2025
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Who’s winning in the NYC mayoral election? And how are Jews voting? All the polls in one place.
31 Jul 2025
The upcoming New York City mayoral election, featuring five candidates, has become a focal point for Jewish voters due to the complex interplay of antisemiti...
31 Jul 2025
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Canada joins France and UK in saying it will recognize Palestinian state in September
31 Jul 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that Canada will join France and the UK in recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations Ge...
31 Jul 2025
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Julia Hyman, 27-year-old Midtown Manhattan shooting victim, mourned at Central Synagogue
30 Jul 2025
The article recounts the poignant memorial service at Central Synagogue for Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Jewish woman who was tragically killed in a mass shoot...
30 Jul 2025
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Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll
30 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a frontrunner in the New York mayoral race, leading by a significant margin among Jewish voters despite his controversial stanc...
30 Jul 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza war a ‘genocide,’ likely the first Republican lawmaker to do so
30 Jul 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her controversial positions and antisemitic accusations, has become the first Republican in Congress to label Israel's...
30 Jul 2025
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Tisha B’Av recalls a Jewish nation under siege. The war in Gaza flips the script.
30 Jul 2025
Rabbi Zachary Truboff draws parallels between the historical account of the Roman siege of Jerusalem, as depicted by Josephus, and the current conflict in Ga...
30 Jul 2025
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NY Times front-page image of emaciated Gaza toddler sparks backlash, then an editors’ note
30 Jul 2025
The New York Times faced backlash after publishing a front-page image of an emaciated Gaza toddler, initially attributing his malnourishment solely to the co...
30 Jul 2025
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Zohran Mamdani’s pro-Palestinian positions drove 83% of his new voters in the NY primary, poll shows
29 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani's strong advocacy for Palestinian rights significantly influenced the outcome of the New York mayoral primary, appealing particularly to first...
29 Jul 2025
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The subject was Gaza, but Jon Stewart and Peter Beinart had a whole lot to say about Judaism
29 Jul 2025
In a compelling discussion on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart and Peter Beinart explored the complex themes of Jewish identity and the Israeli-Palestinian confli...
29 Jul 2025
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Wesley LePatner, killed in Midtown Manhattan shooting, is mourned as a ‘uniquely brilliant’ Jewish leader
29 Jul 2025
Wesley LePatner, a prominent Jewish community leader and senior executive at Blackstone, was tragically killed in a mass shooting at her Midtown Manhattan of...
29 Jul 2025
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Israeli settler arrested after fatal shooting of Palestinian activist featured in ‘No Other Land’
29 Jul 2025
Yinon Levi, an Israeli settler, was arrested following the fatal shooting of Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist and English teacher known for his work d...
29 Jul 2025
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A new collection of Yiddish songs casts Israel as the ‘evildoer’ in Gaza
29 Jul 2025
A collection of Yiddish songs titled "Lider mit Palestine: New Yiddish Songs of Grief, Fury, and Love," produced by Joe Dobkin, Josh Waletzky, and Isabel Fre...
29 Jul 2025
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Jewish communal leader among victims in Manhattan mass shooting
29 Jul 2025
The tragic mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan has claimed the life of Wesley LePatner, a prominent Jewish communal leader and board member for UJA-Federation...
29 Jul 2025