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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
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Americans’ support for Israel in Gaza plummets to record low, new Gallup poll finds
29 Jul 2025
American support for Israel's actions in Gaza has significantly decreased, according to the latest Gallup poll. As of the poll conducted in July, only 32% of...
29 Jul 2025
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However it distributes aid, or doesn’t, Israel still has no plan for its war in Gaza
28 Jul 2025
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, a lack of coherent strategy remains a critical issue for Israel, states Yaakov Katz. Despite efforts such as...
28 Jul 2025
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The goal of this NYC Shabbat dinner? Break a world record.
28 Jul 2025
Gady Levy, the executive director of Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center in Manhattan, is ambitiously aiming to host the world's largest Shabbat dinner...
28 Jul 2025
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Rahm Emanuel lays blame on Israel for situation in Gaza: ‘They are responsible’
28 Jul 2025
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and U.S. ambassador to Japan, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government's policies toward...
28 Jul 2025
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Horst Mahler, one of Germany’s most prominent neo-Nazis, is dead at 89
28 Jul 2025
Horst Mahler, one of Germany's most notorious antisemitic figures, has died at 89. Initially a founder of the left-wing Red Army Faction in 1970, Mahler's po...
28 Jul 2025
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Israel announces daily ‘humanitarian pauses’ to allow Gaza aid distribution amid global outcry
28 Jul 2025
Israel has initiated a daily pause in its military operations across parts of Gaza to enable humanitarian aid distribution, amid intense international pressu...
28 Jul 2025
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Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97
28 Jul 2025
Tom Lehrer, a satirist and mathematician, passed away at 97, leaving a legacy that includes the humor-filled song "(I'm Spending) Hanukkah in Santa Monica." ...
28 Jul 2025
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7 major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’
25 Jul 2025
Seven leading U.S. Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, declined a meeting with French Minister Jean...
25 Jul 2025
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Why Bard College’s orchestra performed Mendelssohn at the site of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies
25 Jul 2025
At a historically significant site in Nuremberg previously used for Nazi rallies, Bard College's "The Orchestra Now" performed a concert centered on Felix Me...
25 Jul 2025
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Trump says Hamas didn’t want ceasefire deal after US, Israel pull out of negotiations: ‘I think they want to die’
25 Jul 2025
In response to stalled ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, former President Donald Trump suggested that Hamas is unwilling to agree to peace and accused them ...
25 Jul 2025
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Japan sees big wins for far-right, anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital’
25 Jul 2025
The recent parliamentary elections in Japan saw a significant rise of the far-right Sanseito party, which secured 14 seats in the upper house, indicating a s...
25 Jul 2025
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Silver Moon Bakery, an UWS spot known for its challah, reopens on Broadway
25 Jul 2025
Silver Moon Bakery, a beloved fixture on Manhattan's Upper West Side known for its challah and variety of Jewish baked goods, has reopened in a new location ...
25 Jul 2025
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Jews know how to shout ‘Never again.’ It’s time to do that now for Gaza.
25 Jul 2025
The article discusses the need for American Jewish leaders and institutions to vocally oppose what they perceive as genocidal actions against Palestinians in...
25 Jul 2025
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Grossinger’s iconic rye bread rises again — and won’t require a Catskills trip to obtain
25 Jul 2025
The iconic Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, a legendary Borscht Belt retreat known for its vibrant Jewish culture and cuisine, is being revived in the form...
25 Jul 2025
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As hunger crisis mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation
25 Jul 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn increasing concern and activism from Jewish communities worldwide, spurred by reports of widespread hunger and suff...
25 Jul 2025
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Emmanuel Macron says France will unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state this fall
25 Jul 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state during his appearance at the United Nations General Assembl...
25 Jul 2025
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Tel Aviv rally calls for war’s end, as hunger reigns in Gaza and ceasefire talks collapse anew
24 Jul 2025
In a significant protest held in Tel Aviv's Habima Square, thousands gathered to demand an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has lasted over 21 mont...
24 Jul 2025
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I was kicked out of an antisemitism watchdog group after asking a question. What has happened to us?
24 Jul 2025
Amy Klein reflects on being expelled from the Facebook group "Mothers Against College Antisemitism" (MACA) after questioning the group's stance on a keffiyeh...
24 Jul 2025
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Why ‘beach reading’ is a joke on Jews like me
24 Jul 2025
The article explores the complex feelings Jewish individuals may experience when indulging in light summer reading amidst global turmoil, particularly from a...
24 Jul 2025
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Columbia reaches $221M settlement with Trump administration over antisemitism allegations
24 Jul 2025
Columbia University has settled with the Trump administration for $221 million amid antisemitism allegations on its campus. The settlement, which follows mon...
24 Jul 2025
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Billy Porter sparks controversy while promoting his ‘Cabaret’ cast: ‘Black people have replaced the Jews’
23 Jul 2025
Billy Porter ignited debate with his recent claim that Black people have supplanted Jews in facing cultural discrimination during a CBS Mornings interview wh...
23 Jul 2025
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Canada’s antisemitism envoy resigns abruptly: ‘It was hard to get people to speak up’
23 Jul 2025
Canada's Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, has resigned unexpectedly due to exhaustion and frustration over the difficulty in galvaniz...
23 Jul 2025
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In Druze town where hundreds breached border with Syria, residents mourn one tragedy while fearing another
23 Jul 2025
In Majdal Shams, a Druze community on Israel's northeastern border, residents grappled with grief and ongoing conflict as they mourned past tragedies and fac...
23 Jul 2025
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The patron behind Hamburg’s new opera house has resisted scrutiny of his family’s Nazi collaboration
23 Jul 2025
The construction of a new opera house in Hamburg, backed by a significant donation from German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kühne, is mired in controversy due t...
23 Jul 2025
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Minneapolis’ Omar Fateh is the latest democratic socialist and Israel critic to win his party’s endorsement for mayor
23 Jul 2025
Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist and a prominent critic of Israel, has won the endorsement of the Democratic Party in Minneapolis in his bid to unseat the ...
23 Jul 2025
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Trump exits UNESCO again, citing anti-Israel bias
23 Jul 2025
President Trump has withdrawn the United States from UNESCO, citing its alleged anti-Israel bias and criticism of its globalist approach, notably following U...
23 Jul 2025
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NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2025: 7 Jewish and Jew-ish spots to try
23 Jul 2025
New York City’s Summer Restaurant Week 2025 brings an exciting opportunity to explore Jewish and Jew-ish culinary delights at seven select restaurants in Man...
23 Jul 2025
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Trump tower glimmers on Gaza coast in Israeli minister’s AI video promoting ‘voluntary emigration’ of Palestinians
23 Jul 2025
Gila Gamliel, Israel's Science and Technology Minister, released an AI-generated video envisioning a transformed Gaza as a beachside metropolis, paralleling ...
23 Jul 2025
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Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff will play at Tulane after leaving BYU following suspension
23 Jul 2025
Jake Retzlaff, a Jewish quarterback and the first athlete to secure a Manischewitz endorsement, is transferring from Brigham Young University (BYU) to Tulane...
23 Jul 2025
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The largest Reconstructionist synagogue is set to cut ties with the denomination over Israel tensions
22 Jul 2025
Kehillat Israel, the largest synagogue in the Reconstructionist movement, plans to disaffiliate from its denominational body, Reconstructing Judaism, due to ...
22 Jul 2025
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Court overturns conviction in case of Etan Patz, Jewish 6-year-old whose 1979 disappearance riveted America
22 Jul 2025
The 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old Jewish child, was a pivotal moment in how America addresses missing-child cases. Etan's case drew widespr...
22 Jul 2025
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Top leaders resign from Friends of the IDF amid internal reckoning
22 Jul 2025
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is undergoing significant leadership changes following internal inquiries into allegations of financial mismanage...
22 Jul 2025
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Rabbi Neil Danzig, scholar who unlocked mysteries of the Talmud, dies at 74
22 Jul 2025
Rabbi Neil Danzig, a respected scholar of medieval rabbinic literature and an authority on the Geonim, passed away at age 74. A professor at the Jewish Theol...
22 Jul 2025
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Netanyahu slams Mamdani on Nelk Boys podcast, which draws criticism for hosting the Israeli PM
22 Jul 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent appearance on the Nelk Boys' Full Send Podcast has sparked controversy both for his criticisms and the platform's ...
22 Jul 2025
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11 fascinating facts about Emma Lazarus, the Jewish writer who gave voice to the Statue of Liberty
22 Jul 2025
Emma Lazarus, born in 1849, is best known for her poem "The New Colossus," which redefined the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of hope for immigrants arriving ...
22 Jul 2025
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25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites
21 Jul 2025
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers. On Sunday alone, 85 Palestinians...
21 Jul 2025
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Judge in Trump-Harvard case questions tie between antisemitism allegations and federal funding cuts
21 Jul 2025
A federal court case in Boston is evaluating the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2 billion in federal research funding to Harvard University,...
21 Jul 2025
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AOC faces backlash, vandalism after voting against cutting US aid from Israel’s Iron Dome
21 Jul 2025
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism from her political base following her vote against a proposed amendment that aimed to cut $500 million in fundi...
21 Jul 2025
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Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist and ‘father figure’ to Barbra Streisand, dies at 99
21 Jul 2025
Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist known for his collaborations with Barbra Streisand, has passed away at the age of 99. Together with his wife Marilyn...
21 Jul 2025
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Meet the Jewish architects who designed NYC’s iconic art deco buildings
21 Jul 2025
New York City's iconic art deco skyline owes much to the influence of Jewish architects who contributed to this distinctive style during its peak in the 1920...
21 Jul 2025
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NEA board rejects members’ proposal to sever ties with ADL
21 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the leading teachers union in the U.S., has opted against a proposal by its delegates to sever ties with the Anti-D...
21 Jul 2025
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31st anniversary of AMIA bombing marked by ceremonies in Argentina, Israel and, for the first time, Congress
19 Jul 2025
Marking the 31st anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires, ceremonies took place globally, including a notable first-time comm...
19 Jul 2025
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Mike Huckabee to Israel: End hostile treatment of Christian allies
19 Jul 2025
The diplomatic discord between the U.S. and Israel has intensified over the Israeli Interior Ministry's stringent visa policies affecting Christian groups, n...
19 Jul 2025
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Connie Francis, 20th-century star turned TikTok sensation, recorded an album of Jewish songs in 1960
18 Jul 2025
Connie Francis, a celebrated mid-20th-century pop star who recently found a new audience on TikTok, has garnered renewed attention following her death at 87,...
18 Jul 2025
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Students at Netanyahu’s Pennsylvania high school want him ejected from the alumni hall of fame
18 Jul 2025
Students at Cheltenham High School in Pennsylvania have launched a petition to remove Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the school's alumni hall...
18 Jul 2025
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Its protests yielding limited results, Jewish Voice for Peace retools to focus on swaying elections
17 Jul 2025
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) is shifting its focus from protests to electoral influence in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict that escalated in Oc...
17 Jul 2025
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Israeli-American poker pro Michael Mizrachi wins $10M main event at World Series of Poker
17 Jul 2025
Michael Mizrachi, an Israeli-American poker professional, achieved a significant milestone by winning the main event at the World Series of Poker, taking hom...
17 Jul 2025
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Antisemitic assaults and vandalism are down on campuses but online bullying is up, Hillel finds
17 Jul 2025
Hillel International's recent report reveals a shift in the nature of antisemitic incidents on college campuses, with a decline in physical assaults and vand...
17 Jul 2025