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She converted during the pandemic. Israeli immigration officials say her Zoom course doesn’t count
21 Oct 2025
Isabella Vinci's application for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return was denied by Israel's Population and Immigration Authority due to her conversio...
21 Oct 2025
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JD Vance arrives in Israel as ceasefire totters: ‘We are in a very good place’
21 Oct 2025
JD Vance, visiting Israel as Vice President, expressed optimism regarding the Middle East ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration, despite recent viol...
21 Oct 2025
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Daniel Naroditsky, Jewish chess grandmaster and influential streamer, dies at 29
21 Oct 2025
Daniel Naroditsky, a prominent Jewish chess grandmaster and influential online figure, has passed away unexpectedly at 29. Renowned for his strategic writing...
21 Oct 2025
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In appearance with Elisha Wiesel, Cuomo escalates ‘antisemitism’ attack on Mamdani
21 Oct 2025
In a recent event, Andrew Cuomo intensified his criticisms of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of antisemitism, a stance previously unspoken by...
21 Oct 2025
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My Jewish studies students aren’t talking about Israel or antisemitism. They told me why.
21 Oct 2025
Jewish studies students at Tulane University, largely Jewish themselves, are consciously avoiding discussions about antisemitism and Israel in their classes....
21 Oct 2025
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A US military base canceled a children’s event celebrating a pioneering Jewish woman cyclist, citing DEI ban
21 Oct 2025
A children's event at a U.S. military base celebrating Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, the pioneering 19th-century Jewish female cyclist, was canceled due to a ban o...
21 Oct 2025
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Thousands of haredi Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in New York City
20 Oct 2025
New York City saw a significant protest of over 10,000 haredi Orthodox Jewish men outside the Israeli consulate, organized by the Central Rabbinical Congress...
20 Oct 2025
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Prominent NYC rabbi urges congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in Shabbat sermon
20 Oct 2025
In a politically charged sermon, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue urged his congregation to vote against Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns over M...
20 Oct 2025
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Ro Khanna, Democratic critic of Israel, says he supports Zionism and the ‘right for Israel to exist’
20 Oct 2025
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California, known for his criticism of certain Israeli policies, has articulated his support for Zionism and the existenc...
20 Oct 2025
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Arthur Waskow, activist rabbi who brought Jewish spiritual wisdom to bear on progressive politics, dies at 92
20 Oct 2025
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, a pivotal figure in the Jewish Renewal movement and a champion of progressive causes, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for pionee...
20 Oct 2025
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After describing deal on ’60 Minutes,’ Witkoff and Kushner head to Israel as truce teeters
20 Oct 2025
Tensions remain high between Israel and Hamas as deaths of two Israeli soldiers in Gaza threaten the delicate ceasefire brokered by the U.S., involving negot...
20 Oct 2025
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At a synagogue meeting about how to beat Mamdani, Sliwa faces calls to exit NYC mayor’s race
19 Oct 2025
In a gathering at Fifth Avenue Synagogue, members discussed strategies to defeat Zohran Mamdani's candidacy for New York City mayor. With Mamdani's views on ...
19 Oct 2025
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NY State Young Republicans chapter disbanded amid racist, antisemitic chat scandal
17 Oct 2025
The New York State Young Republicans organization has been disbanded following a scandal involving leaked group chats containing antisemitic, racist, and hom...
17 Oct 2025
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Palestinian man who allegedly participated in Oct. 7 attack on Israel arrested in Louisiana
17 Oct 2025
Federal authorities arrested Mahmoud Amin Yaqub Al-Muhtadi in Louisiana, accusing him of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel, mar...
17 Oct 2025
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Far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson visits Israel on invite of Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli
17 Oct 2025
Tommy Robinson, a well-known far-right activist from the UK with a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and a criminal record, visited Israel on the invitation of...
17 Oct 2025
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How the Israeli scouts became a refuge for Jewish teens in a post-Oct. 7 world
17 Oct 2025
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, events, the Tzofim, or Israeli Scouts, has become a vital refuge for Jewish and Israeli teens in New York City, offering ...
17 Oct 2025
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What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today
17 Oct 2025
Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and e...
17 Oct 2025
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Project Esther has shaped Trump’s antisemitism strategy. The Shofar Report is a liberal Jewish response.
17 Oct 2025
The Shofar Report, crafted by the Nexus Project, offers a liberal Jewish response to what they perceive as right-wing manipulation of antisemitism narratives...
17 Oct 2025
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Susan Stamberg, iconic Jewish ‘founding mother’ of NPR, dies at 87
17 Oct 2025
Susan Stamberg, an influential voice in American broadcasting, passed away at age 87, leaving behind a rich legacy at NPR, where she broke new ground as one ...
17 Oct 2025
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Fox News poll shows Mamdani crossing 50% for the first time, but Cuomo has the edge with Jewish voters
17 Oct 2025
In the New York City mayoral race, a recent Fox News poll reveals candidate Mamdani crossing the 50% threshold of likely voter support for the first time, wi...
17 Oct 2025
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BBC penalized after failing to identify narrator in Gaza documentary as son of Hamas minister
17 Oct 2025
The BBC faces sanctions from the UK's media watchdog, Ofcom, for its documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" after failing to disclose that one of its n...
17 Oct 2025
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British PM denounces ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming Aston Villa soccer match
17 Oct 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticized the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming soccer match against Aston V...
17 Oct 2025
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Trump: ‘If Hamas continues to kill people … we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’
17 Oct 2025
In response to Hamas executing Gazans post-ceasefire, brokered by him between Israel and Hamas, Donald Trump has issued a statement suggesting retaliatory ac...
17 Oct 2025
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Mamdani says Hamas should ‘lay down their arms’ as Israel, Gaza and antisemitism reign in NYC mayoral debate
17 Oct 2025
In a New York City mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, discussed complex issues regarding Israel, Gaza, and antisemitism. Mam...
17 Oct 2025
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‘Fresh and Fit’ host Myron Gaines defends leaked GOP antisemitic group chat: ‘Yeah, we like Hitler’
16 Oct 2025
Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast, has sparked outrage after defending a leaked group chat where Young Republicans operatives praised Hitler...
16 Oct 2025
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Check out these fall Jewish school open houses in the New York area
16 Oct 2025
Jewish families in the New York area exploring educational options for their children have a diverse array of Jewish day schools and yeshivas to consider. Th...
16 Oct 2025
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Fearless or foolish? Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump’s campus policies
16 Oct 2025
Wesleyan University president Michael Roth is an outspoken critic of President Trump's campus policies, particularly those affecting Jewish life and academic...
16 Oct 2025
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Mike Johnson denounces Young Republicans’ group chat that praised Hitler as JD Vance downplays uproar
16 Oct 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned a leaked group chat among Young Republican officials that included antisemitic and racist remarks, reinforcing the Repub...
16 Oct 2025
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At a book-lovers’ mecca, a celebration of the Jewish Diaspora
16 Oct 2025
At New York City's Grolier Club, the exhibit "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" showcases an extraordinary co...
16 Oct 2025
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Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OU leader admired across Jewish world, is dead at 60
16 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, a prominent figure in American Orthodoxy and a respected leader across Jewish denominations, has tragically passed away at age 60. As the ...
16 Oct 2025
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Zohran Mamdani deflects questions about Hamas on Fox News
16 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, deflected Fox News questions regarding his stance on Hamas and Israel, instead emphasizing his...
16 Oct 2025
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2 more deceased hostages, including only woman, returned to Israel as Hamas says it has freed all it can
16 Oct 2025
Hamas returned the bodies of two deceased hostages to Israel, including Muhammad Al-Atarash, a Bedouin father of 13, and Inbar Hayman, a woman who was abduct...
16 Oct 2025
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Simchat Torah in Hostages Square lays bare divide over just how much to celebrate yet
16 Oct 2025
The observation of Simchat Torah at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv highlighted the complex interplay of joy and grief as the community grappled with the recent ...
16 Oct 2025
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Brown U’s Jewish president turns down Trump’s ‘Compact’ deal for campuses
15 Oct 2025
Brown University's President, Christina Paxson, has declined the Trump administration's Compact proposal, which sought to exchange federal funding for limita...
15 Oct 2025
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Trump on Mamdani: ‘He hates Jewish people and yet he’s got Jewish people supporting him’
15 Oct 2025
In the context of the New York City mayoral race, President Donald Trump has intensified his criticisms of candidate Mamdani, labeling him as a communist and...
15 Oct 2025
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War battered their Berlin hummus bar. But the Israeli-Palestinian partners behind Kanaan see a way forward.
15 Oct 2025
The hummus restaurant Kanaan in Berlin, co-owned by Palestinian Jalil Dabit and Israeli Oz Ben David, has become a symbol of peace and coexistence amid war-d...
15 Oct 2025
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3 more hostages’ remains returned as Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, potentially threatening truce
15 Oct 2025
The release of the remains of three more hostages by Hamas has heightened tensions between Israel and Gaza amidst a fragile truce. The identified remains inc...
15 Oct 2025
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How NYC mayoral candidates reacted to the release of the Israeli hostages, from Gematria to Gaza
14 Oct 2025
In the New York City mayoral race, candidates Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani responded to the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Pal...
14 Oct 2025
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With hostages home, the filmmaker behind ‘Torn’ says his documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains sadly relevant
14 Oct 2025
Nim Shapira’s documentary, "Torn," explores the contentious poster wars in New York City, where posters of Israeli hostages were put up and subsequently torn...
14 Oct 2025
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Meet the 83-year-old Jewish activist who stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads
14 Oct 2025
Rosalind Petchesky, an 83-year-old Jewish activist from the Upper West Side, has become a key figure in Zohran Mamdani's political campaign, appearing in his...
14 Oct 2025
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Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for
13 Oct 2025
Hamas has released the remains of only four out of 28 deceased hostages amid the ceasefire, falling short of the anticipated release of all hostage remains. ...
13 Oct 2025
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Kamala Harris on whether Israel committed genocide: ‘We should all step back and ask this question’
13 Oct 2025
Kamala Harris, the former U.S. Vice President, refrained from categorically labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide during a recent MSNBC interview. Wh...
13 Oct 2025
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Letting go: Jews retire hostage rituals with gratitude and grief
13 Oct 2025
Congregation Beth El in New Jersey, like many synagogues, developed new rituals in response to the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023, including ...
13 Oct 2025
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The war in Gaza is over. The battle to stop Israel from becoming Sparta is just beginning.
13 Oct 2025
The article examines the political and ideological crossroads at which Israel finds itself following the end of the war in Gaza and the release of hostages b...
13 Oct 2025
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Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
13 Oct 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a historic speech to the Knesset, focusing on the cessation of hostilities in Gaza, his vision for the Middle Ea...
13 Oct 2025
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Israelis are comparing Trump to Cyrus the Great – again
13 Oct 2025
In a recent visit to Israel, former President Donald Trump was celebrated and compared to historical figure Cyrus the Great. Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Oha...
13 Oct 2025
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Its sukkah lost to devastating wildfire, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center builds a new one with help from friends
13 Oct 2025
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC), a century-old Conservative synagogue, experienced a significant loss when the Eaton wildfires destroyed its bui...
13 Oct 2025
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Pledging a ‘team of rivals’ approach, Mamdani promises no litmus test on ‘Israel and Palestine’
13 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, has emphasized a non-discriminatory approach to issues regarding Israel and Palestine, promisi...
13 Oct 2025
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‘The world needs more Trumps’: US president receives a hero’s welcome in Israeli parliament
13 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump received an effusive welcome in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where government figures praised him for brokering a crucial ceas...
13 Oct 2025
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All 20 living hostages back in Israel, 2 years after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
13 Oct 2025
Two years after their abduction by Hamas, the last 20 living Israeli hostages have been released and returned to Israel, following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ...
13 Oct 2025