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A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate
16 May
A Jewish woman in Oakland is surprised to see the Yiddish word "doikayt" on a license plate, symbolizing the ideology of Jews thriving wherever they are, opp...
16 May
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A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate
16 May
The writer's encounter with a license plate bearing the Yiddish word "doikayt" prompts a reflection on the concept originating from the Jewish Labor Bund, em...
16 May
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CUNY college cancels Hillel Yom HaZikaron event due to protests
15 May
In May 2024, a City University of New York (CUNY) college canceled Hillel events marking Israel's Memorial and Independence Days due to security concerns ami...
15 May
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‘We are strong’: Outpouring of solidarity following vandalism at New York kosher restaurant
15 May
After a kosher restaurant, Rothschild TLV, on the Upper East Side was vandalized, the Jewish community showed solidarity, with Ramaz students praying at the ...
15 May
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Young Jews are fleeing Jewish institutions: Here's how to keep them
15 May
Young Jews are increasingly distancing themselves from Jewish institutions due to conflicts surrounding Zionism and Israel. While some express anti-Zionist o...
15 May
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My coworker never combs her hair. How do I tell her she’s hurting her credibility?
15 May
The article discusses a reader's dilemma about a coworker who never combs her hair, impacting her credibility. The advice given highlights the inappropriaten...
15 May
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From legendary photographer Ralph Gibson, a brand-new lens on Israel
15 May
Ralph Gibson, a renowned photographer, delves into the multifaceted culture of Israel through his exhibit "Sacred Land," showcasing a blend of black and whit...
15 May
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The Gaza War is neither a genocide nor a mission — it’s Revisionist Zionism in action
15 May
The article discusses the ongoing Gaza war and challenges the prevailing narratives on both sides, rejecting the characterization of the conflict as either g...
15 May
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Drive-by shooter of two LA Jewish men to plead guilty to hate crimes
15 May
Jaime Tran, a mentally ill individual, has agreed to plead guilty to federal hate crimes after shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles following their synagog...
15 May
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The University of Florida calls itself a haven for Jews. For some students, it doesn’t always feel that way.
14 May
The University of Florida, known for its large Jewish student population, has seen tensions arise as pro-Palestinian protests have led to concerns of antisem...
14 May
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The 1964 Venice Biennale was a landmark in art history — was it rigged?
14 May
In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition. Led by Alan Solomon and L...
14 May
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Colleges take down encampments — with cops or concessions
14 May
As spring semesters conclude, pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses are being dismantled, either through agreements between protesters and administ...
14 May
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How my story about Nazi-looted art inspired an opera by one of America's greatest composers
14 May
A series of articles by Howard Reich published in the Chicago Tribune more than two decades ago about Nazi-looted art has inspired an opera titled "Before It...
14 May
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Subdued and defiant: An Israeli Independence Day like no other
14 May
Israel marked its subdued 76th Independence Day amid increased isolation and weariness, with canceled traditional festivities and ongoing domestic and intern...
14 May
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‘No one’s allowed to talk to me’: At UW-Madison, trying — and failing — to talk about Israel
13 May
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tensions have escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student activists, particularly evident at a recent pr...
13 May
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How a utopian Eurovision became a microcosm of a world divided over Israel and Gaza
13 May
During the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, Israel's participation became a focal point of protests, reflecting a deep global divide over Israel and Gaza. Th...
13 May
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Critics say poster depicting Harvard’s Jewish president as a devil was antisemitic
13 May
A poster at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard depicting the university's Jewish interim president as a devil was criticized as antisemitic, leading to ...
13 May
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This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future
13 May
On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Is...
13 May
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New poll: 13% of voters who switched support from Biden cite his Gaza policy
13 May
A recent poll conducted in battleground states indicated that approximately 13% of voters who had previously supported President Joe Biden but are now withdr...
13 May
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The Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt is finally getting a New York City show
13 May
Morris Katz, known as the "Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt," was a unique and prolific artist who painted quickly using unconventional methods. While he was a w...
13 May
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Sen. Chris Coons defends Biden on Rafah bombs ban: Reagan withheld aid ‘repeatedly'
12 May
Senator Chris Coons defended President Joe Biden's warning to withhold offensive weapons from Israel if they launch a full-scale assault on Rafah. Coons cite...
12 May
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Despite deep divides over Gaza, a Jewish leader seeks allies in defense of democracy
12 May
Amy Spitalnick, the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, is leading efforts to build alliances in defense of democracy amidst deep divides, especial...
12 May
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Israel's Eden Golan places fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest
11 May
Eden Golan represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, placing fifth with the song "Hurricane" amid mixed reactions from the audience. The winner...
11 May
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Nathan Thrall won the Pulitzer because he writes with "feelings, and not with ink"
10 May
Nathan Thrall, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, wrote the book "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," which offers a nuanced perspective on Palestinians living ...
10 May
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At Washington University, 2 Jewish seniors differ on Israel, but share a sense of loss
10 May
At Washington University, two Jewish seniors, Emma Platt and Lila Steinbach, both with deep Jewish backgrounds, shared a sense of loss amidst campus tensions...
10 May
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'Solidarity had morphed into a nightmare': A journalist goes inside the encampment at the University of British Columbia
10 May
Journalist Hadani Ditmars reflects on her visit to a Gaza solidarity encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, encountering a mix of act...
10 May
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State Department: Israel likely violated international law but still eligible for US military aid
10 May
The State Department released a report acknowledging that Israel likely violated international law in Gaza, pointing out incidents inconsistent with humanita...
10 May
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Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony calls for sharing grief, not keeping score
10 May
The article discusses the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony aimed at sharing grief and emphasizing the human cost of the conflict rather than f...
10 May
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Campus updates: A divestment, a dismantling, a resignation and a cancellation
10 May
Amid ongoing student protests related to the Israel-Gaza war, recent developments on U.S. college campuses include the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encam...
10 May
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My noisy, addled neighbor is ruining my sleep. Please don’t tell me to get ear plugs
10 May
A reader seeks advice from a Bintel Brief regarding a noisy neighbor in an assisted living facility who disrupts their sleep with a loud TV. Feeling their ri...
10 May
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Sing like no one is protesting — how Eden Golan triumphed on the world's biggest stage
10 May
Eden Golan of Israel triumphed by qualifying for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final amid protests against Israeli participation. Demonstrators in Malm, ...
10 May
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A ‘quite religious’ anti-Zionist: Meet the Jewish Columbia student who wrangled the college newspaper’s opinion page
9 May
Milene Klein, a Jewish Columbia student and former chief of the opinion desk at the Columbia Spectator, grappled with her anti-Zionist views while navigating...
9 May
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Israel and Eden Golan advance to Eurovision finals
9 May
Eden Golan, Israel's 20-year-old representative in Eurovision 2024, advanced to the finals after performing her song "Hurricane" despite facing challenges du...
9 May
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Viral list classifies authors as Zionist, urging people not to read their work
9 May
A viral list circulating online categorizes authors based on their political views on Israel, labeling them as Zionist, pro-Palestinian, or neutral, with rec...
9 May
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Cornell University president Martha Pollack says she will retire, 3rd Ivy League leader to step down since Oct. 7
9 May
Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack has announced her retirement, becoming the third Ivy League leader to step down recently amid debates on antis...
9 May
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The campus protests are no longer about Israel. They’re about America.
9 May
The article discusses how recent campus protests in support of Palestine are no longer just about Israel but have become a way for young Americans to express...
9 May
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JetBlue bans flight attendants from wearing Palestinian flag pins after incident with Jewish passenger
9 May
JetBlue Airways has implemented a new policy banning its flight attendants from wearing political pins after a Jewish passenger raised concerns about a crew ...
9 May
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Israeli fans were warned against attending Eurovision. They came anyway — to heal from Oct. 7
9 May
Israeli fans defied warnings not to attend the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest due to concerns over safety following Oct. 7 events. Fans like Nir Cohen Lahav an...
9 May
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Fiercely committed and as unapologetic as ever, this 92-year-old artist is having a moment
9 May
Audrey Flack, a 92-year-old artist, is receiving attention for her new exhibit and memoir called "With Darkness Comes Stars." The exhibit features 16 paintin...
9 May
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RFK Jr.’s brain worm has a Talmudic history — and may be a punishment for eating pork
9 May
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, shared in a deposition that a brain worm caused his memory loss, likely from a pork tapeworm, possibly a consequenc...
9 May
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On Billy Joel’s 75th Birthday, Some Jewish-Themed Songs
9 May
To celebrate Billy Joel's 75th birthday, known for his Jewish heritage despite not often discussing it, here are some Jewish-themed songs to listen to. In "W...
9 May
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Orthodox students seeking answers after American Airlines removes them from flight without explanation
9 May
Orthodox Jewish student Reuvi Scheinerman was removed from an American Airlines flight along with another Orthodox passenger, Yehudah Roffman, who had expres...
9 May
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‘It’s 60-year-old boy meets 60-year-old-girl’: Steven Skybell on playing Herr Schultz in 'Cabaret'
8 May
In a recent interview, actor Steven Skybell discusses his portrayal of Herr Schultz in the immersive new production of "Cabaret" at the August Wilson Theatre...
8 May
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In our name: A message from Jewish students at Columbia University
8 May
Jewish students at Columbia University penned a message, emphasizing their pride in their Jewish identity and their support for Zionism as part of their heri...
8 May
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Jewish students reject claims that campus protests for Palestine have been antisemitic
8 May
Jewish students from various campuses are rejecting claims that student encampments for Gaza are antisemitic or pose a threat to Jewish safety. They emphasiz...
8 May
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'A redefinition of civil disobedience': Dartmouth's crackdown with riot police was far worse than the protest
8 May
Dartmouth College faced sharp criticism for calling in riot police to remove a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, including the arrest of 90 people, inclu...
8 May
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Participation in Birthright Israel trips by Americans down by half this summer
8 May
This summer, participation in Birthright Israel trips from the U.S. and Canada has decreased by half compared to last year, with around 5,000 to 6,000 partic...
8 May
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San Francisco State University president negotiates with tent camp leaders over Israel investments
8 May
The president of San Francisco State University engaged in public negotiations with pro-Palestinian protesters demanding divestment from Israel, addressing t...
8 May
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The new iPad ad literally destroys art — what would philosopher Walter Benjamin think about it?
8 May
The article contemplates what philosopher Walter Benjamin would think of a viral iPad ad that condenses various forms of art into a sleek tablet using an ind...
8 May
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3 people, including local rabbi and developer Reuven Kahane, arrested in altercation at pro-Palestinian protest
8 May
Reuven Kahane, a New York real estate developer and Orthodox rabbi, was arrested and charged with assault in the 2nd degree for allegedly attacking pro-Pales...
8 May