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One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they're all making Jewish art
27 Oct 2025
"Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism" is an exhibition that showcases works by artists who have converted to Judaism, illustrating the profound impact...
27 Oct 2025
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Social media activist asks Jerusalemites why Yiddish is important
27 Oct 2025
Yirmiyahu Danzig, a social media activist of Caribbean and Ashkenazi descent, explores the relevance of Yiddish in Israel through interviews with Orthodox Je...
27 Oct 2025
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He celebrated Oct. 7 and criticized Israel. Now, ICE has detained him.
27 Oct 2025
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator critical of Israel, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on a speaking tour with the Co...
27 Oct 2025
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In 'Coexistence, My Ass!' the anxiety of an Israeli influencer
27 Oct 2025
Coexistence, My Ass!, a documentary by Amber Fares, dives into the art of comedy as a potent medium for social commentary, spotlighting Israeli comedian Noam...
27 Oct 2025
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She survived the Tree of Life massacre seven years ago today — and still shows up to pray
27 Oct 2025
Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, continues to show resilience by attending morning minyan regularly, despite...
27 Oct 2025
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Does that Trump Time Magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal?
26 Oct 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 ...
26 Oct 2025
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Demanding loyalty of the U.S. military, Trump hungers for 'the kind of generals that Hitler had'
26 Oct 2025
The article explores former President Donald Trump's controversial approach to military loyalty and deployment, particularly in relation to progressive U.S. ...
26 Oct 2025
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Why does this Jewish music sound so Christian?
26 Oct 2025
Joe Buchanan's new album "Heaven and Earth," integrates Jewish prayer texts into country music, creating an unexpected fusion that some listeners mistake for...
26 Oct 2025
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Leonard Bernstein wrote a love song to the White House; now it's an elegy
25 Oct 2025
Leonard Bernstein's musical, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," portrayed American history as inclusive, highlighting the contributions of women and Black servants ...
25 Oct 2025
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As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ in Jewish communities
24 Oct 2025
Amid the New York City mayoral race, thousands of rabbis and cantors have signed a letter against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting tensions ...
24 Oct 2025
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Mamdani has created 'great fear,' and Jewish voters are 'more motivated than I have ever seen,' Cuomo says
24 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, engaged in the New York City mayoral race, is focusing on Jewish voters concerned about Zohran Mamdani's controversial positions on Israel. Mam...
24 Oct 2025
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The World War II origins of the White House East Wing, now demolished
24 Oct 2025
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025 marks the end of a piece of World War II history that included a hidden bunker constructed...
24 Oct 2025
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Can an idyllic dream of Israel ever be reality? She says: 'Coexistence, My Ass'
24 Oct 2025
Israeli comedian and activist Noam Shuster Eliassi is the focus of "Coexistence, My Ass," a new documentary that captures her bold comedic and political jour...
24 Oct 2025
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The best Shabbat I ever kept, or how to dodge the biggest World Series spoiler ever
24 Oct 2025
Author Louis Keene recounts his experience of maintaining Shabbat observance during the World Series clash between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles D...
24 Oct 2025
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Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? Or a Jewitch?
23 Oct 2025
The term "Jewitch" humorously encapsulates notions of both Jewish identity and witch-like aesthetics, as Lisa Mayer navigates through the intersection of pop...
23 Oct 2025
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An Israeli restaurant chain said it closed due to boycotts. Protesters are celebrating.
23 Oct 2025
The closure of Shouk, a vegan kosher restaurant chain in Washington, D.C., highlights the complex intersection of food, politics, and cultural identity amid ...
23 Oct 2025
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Was Deni Avdija an unwitting victim of the NBA's big betting scandal?
23 Oct 2025
In a season marred by scandal, Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija was a standout performer for the Portland Trail Blazers, achieving career-high stats. Ho...
23 Oct 2025
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Jews are worried about Zohran Mamdani. Here's why they shouldn't be
23 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for New York City's mayoral race, faces skepticism from some Jewish voters regarding his stance on antisemitism, the...
23 Oct 2025
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Why I don't trust Zohran Mamdani to fight left-wing antisemitism
23 Oct 2025
Sruli Fruchter critically evaluates New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's ability to address left-wing antisemitism, given his history of pro-Pale...
23 Oct 2025
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Yiddish life in prewar Eastern Europe comes alive on this website
23 Oct 2025
A new website, Yiddishculture.co, spearheaded by Adina Cimet, seeks to reinvigorate the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry. The site transforms th...
23 Oct 2025
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Was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite play the original 'Nobody Wants This'?
23 Oct 2025
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith couple played by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, ignites discussions on Jewish stereotypes but draws l...
23 Oct 2025
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JD Vance condemns Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as ‘very stupid’ as Trump says it ‘won’t happen’
23 Oct 2025
Amid ongoing U.S.-brokered efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President J.D. Vance publicly condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary votes on W...
23 Oct 2025
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What the new season of 'Nobody Wants This' gets right — and very wrong — about Judaism
23 Oct 2025
The second season of Netflix's hit series "Nobody Wants This" attempts to address criticisms regarding its portrayal of Jewish themes but falls short in some...
23 Oct 2025
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650+ US rabbis sign letter opposing Zohran Mamdani and the ‘political normalization’ of anti-Zionism
22 Oct 2025
As the New York mayoral election approaches, over 650 U.S. rabbis and cantors have signed a letter opposing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani due to his anti-Zionis...
22 Oct 2025
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International Court of Justice says Israel must work with UN to deliver aid into Gaza
22 Oct 2025
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel must collaborate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...
22 Oct 2025
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Zohran Mamdani is courting Hasidic voters — in Yiddish
22 Oct 2025
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively engaging with Brooklyn's Hasidic community, an influential voting bloc guided by rabbinical leader...
22 Oct 2025
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Nobody wants all those menorahs in 'Nobody Wants This,' do they?
22 Oct 2025
Nobody Wants This, a Netflix show featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as an interfaith couple, returns for a second season rife with the curious prominence...
22 Oct 2025
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A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance
22 Oct 2025
The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from ...
22 Oct 2025
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JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short
22 Oct 2025
Dan Perry critiques the approach taken by Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, during their diplomatic visit to Israel focuse...
22 Oct 2025
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If Mamdani is the future of the Democratic party, how will Jews respond?
22 Oct 2025
Zohran K. Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate with views perceived as hostile to Israel, is causing a stir among Jewish leaders concerned about his po...
22 Oct 2025
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Why the story of Noah's Ark seems timelier than ever
22 Oct 2025
Lauren Hakimi explores the timeless relevance of the Noah's Ark narrative in the context of modern climate fiction, particularly through Charlotte McConaghy’...
22 Oct 2025
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VIDEO: ‘Shtisel’ bubbe Lea Koenig in a Yiddish music video
22 Oct 2025
Lea Koenig, famed for her role in 'Shtisel,' captivates audiences in a new Yiddish music video where she sings 'Kum zhe mame,' a Yiddish adaptation of a 1964...
22 Oct 2025
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I was a villain on 'Love is Blind.' The antisemitic backlash brought me back to Judaism
22 Oct 2025
Leo Braudy, known from Netflix's "Love is Blind," shares his journey of facing antisemitic backlash after appearing on the show and how it led him back to Ju...
22 Oct 2025
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Every Friday for 26 years, this rabbi has circled Manhattan to inspect the eruv — even missing the birth of his 13th child. Now, he's getting help
22 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Tauber has been meticulously inspecting the eruv surrounding Manhattan for 26 years, ensuring its integrity for the Jewish community to carry ite...
22 Oct 2025
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Maine Senate candidate comes under fire for Nazi-style tattoo
21 Oct 2025
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and Democrat, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest that has been identified as rese...
21 Oct 2025
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After three years in Israel, Reform convert told she can’t make aliyah
21 Oct 2025
Isabella Vinci, a Reform convert to Judaism, faces challenges in making aliyah to Israel due to her conversion being completed online during the COVID-19 pan...
21 Oct 2025
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A Trump nominee who said he has a 'Nazi streak' withdraws from key administration role
21 Oct 2025
Paul Ingrassia, a Trump administration nominee, withdrew from his role as head of the Office of Special Counsel following revelations about his past racist a...
21 Oct 2025
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Exhibit: Jewish manuscripts from Muslim and Christian lands
21 Oct 2025
A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions. Among these are pieces of significant hi...
21 Oct 2025
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A comet is streaking across our solar system — is it an omen for Jews?
21 Oct 2025
A newly discovered comet, 3I/ATLAS, not affecting Earth directly, spurs debate over extraterrestrial life and its implications for Judaism. Avi Loeb, a Harva...
21 Oct 2025
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Honoring Rabbi Arthur Waskow – activist, pioneer and prophet
21 Oct 2025
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who passed away at 92, was a pioneering figure in Jewish social activism and spirituality. Best known for his 1969 creation of the "Free...
21 Oct 2025
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Should synagogues remove the Israeli flag from bimahs now? How a New York shul made the decision
21 Oct 2025
Central Synagogue in Manhattan has decided to remove the Israeli flag from its bimah, where it had been displayed since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023....
21 Oct 2025
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The Lakers were about to shock the NBA. But Shabbat had to end first.
20 Oct 2025
Yaron Weitzman's book, "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers," reveals a surprising Jewish angle in one of the most shocking NBA tra...
20 Oct 2025
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As Greenpoint’s Jewish community grows, so does this shul’s Hebrew school
20 Oct 2025
The Jewish community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is expanding, with the Greenpoint Shul recently incorporating a thriving Hebrew school that serves about 30 chil...
20 Oct 2025
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Prominent NYC rabbi urges congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in Shabbat sermon
20 Oct 2025
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue and Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue urged congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in the...
20 Oct 2025
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Hidden in Central Park, a modest installation of Holocaust art — but what was it doing there?
20 Oct 2025
While walking in Central Park, composer Ricky Ian Gordon stumbled upon what he initially thought to be a street art installation—painted bricks depicting Hol...
20 Oct 2025
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How an 'unlikely rabbi' went from Korea to Colbert
20 Oct 2025
Angela Buchdahl's memoir "Heart of a Stranger" explores her unique journey from her South Korean roots to becoming a notable figure in American Judaism as th...
20 Oct 2025
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It's time for the pro-Palestinian movement to make a radical change
19 Oct 2025
Dany Bahar argues for a transformative shift in the approach of the pro-Palestinian movement, urging activists to focus not just on divestment from Israel bu...
19 Oct 2025
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The biggest impediment to peace between Israelis and Palestinians has little to do with Gaza
18 Oct 2025
Dan Perry explores the deep-seated issues hindering peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing that the ongoing violence in the West Bank, particul...
18 Oct 2025
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An attack on Israeli soccer fans last year was dubbed a ‘pogrom.' Could it happen again?
17 Oct 2025
Amidst escalating tensions and accusations of antisemitism, the ban against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a soccer match in Birmingham is indicative of the...
17 Oct 2025
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Actually, I'd love for Chabad to ask me if I'm Jewish
17 Oct 2025
Olivia Haynie reflects on her personal experience with Chabad and the broader Jewish community as a Black Jewish woman. She discusses her feelings of exclusi...
17 Oct 2025