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Cuomo says key factor in his primary loss was Mamdani’s support from young, Jewish, and pro-Palestinian voters
20 Jul 2025
Andrew Cuomo has attributed his loss in the New York City mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani's support from young Jewish and pro-Palestinian voters. Cuomo con...
20 Jul 2025
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Elon Musk wants your kids to use his chatbot. The same one that praised Hitler.
20 Jul 2025
Elon Musk plans to release "Baby Grok," a child-friendly version of his AI chatbot, despite the original Grok's controversial antisemitic responses that incl...
20 Jul 2025
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Nation’s largest teachers union rejects move to cut ties with ADL
20 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers' union in the U.S., decided against a resolution to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (...
20 Jul 2025
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In this Holocaust story, there are few words, no swastikas, no yellow stars — just movement, passion and empathy
20 Jul 2025
Suki John's film "Shma: A Story of Survival" utilizes dance to narrate her mother's Holocaust survival story. Initially conceptualized as a stage choreodrama...
20 Jul 2025
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What Democrats fighting Trump should learn from Germany's failure to stop Hitler
19 Jul 2025
In this opinion piece, author Terrence Petty draws parallels between the failure of the German left to stop Hitler during the Weimar Republic and the struggl...
19 Jul 2025
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Americans keep getting killed in the West Bank. Here's how the US could fight that awful trend
18 Jul 2025
The persistent violence in the West Bank resulting in the deaths of American citizens underscores a troubling trend, as highlighted by the recent death of Sa...
18 Jul 2025
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Katz’s Deli is a mecca for food influencers — it kills me to see them butcher its good name
18 Jul 2025
In recent times, Katz's Delicatessen, a historic Jewish deli in New York, has been frequently misnamed "Katz" by food influencers on platforms like TikTok an...
18 Jul 2025
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Whoever said 'you can't take it with you' never reckoned with this Jewish patriarch
18 Jul 2025
"Death & Taxes" is a documentary that explores the complexities of legacy through the lens of the Schein family, focusing on the late Harvey Schein, a high-p...
18 Jul 2025
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On the border between hipster and Hasidic, a Brooklyn barbershop specializes in Orthodox haircuts
18 Jul 2025
Kent Avenue Barber Shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offers a unique cultural blend, serving both Hasidic and hipster clientele. The shop, run by Bukharian Jew...
18 Jul 2025
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American Jews were played — now what?
18 Jul 2025
In his analysis, Jay Michaelson critiques the political maneuvers of the Republican Party and its exploitation of Jewish fears of antisemitism. Following the...
18 Jul 2025
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Its protests yielding limited results, Jewish Voice for Peace retools to focus on swaying elections
18 Jul 2025
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) is shifting its strategy from public protests to influencing elections in response to limited impact on changing U.S. policy reg...
18 Jul 2025
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Rabbi, get your gun
17 Jul 2025
"Guns & Moses," directed by Salvador Litvak, is a Western-style thriller featuring Rabbi Mo Zaltzman navigating a dangerous conspiracy after a synagogue shoo...
17 Jul 2025
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How I got AI to create fake Nazi memos — and what that means for the future of antisemitism
17 Jul 2025
Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and others present significant risks in exacerbating antisemitism by enabling the creation of false documents, doctor...
17 Jul 2025
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How the Jewish commandment to ‘be fruitful and multiply’ could help a woman challenge Kentucky’s abortion ban in court
17 Jul 2025
In Kentucky, a legal battle unfolds as a Jewish woman, Jessica Kalb, is allowed to proceed with her challenge against the state's restrictive abortion law. T...
17 Jul 2025
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Can 6 hours of Billy Joel turn critics into believers?
17 Jul 2025
Billy Joel, often considered a divisive figure in music criticism, is the focus of a comprehensive six-hour documentary by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, titl...
17 Jul 2025
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What exactly is going on between Israel and Syria — and is the prospect of peace dead?
17 Jul 2025
Israel faces rising tensions with Syria, potentially derailing a tenuous peace initiative. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former jihadist leader, had hi...
17 Jul 2025
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Shari had a little lamb — and changed the world with her
17 Jul 2025
Shari Lewis, famed creator of the puppet Lamb Chop, is the focus of a new documentary by Lisa D'Apolito that explores her dynamic career in children's televi...
17 Jul 2025
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Israel is so concerned about homegrown Iranian spies it is launching a PR campaign to dissuade them
16 Jul 2025
Israel is grappling with a troubling trend of Israelis being recruited to spy for Iran due to economic vulnerability and disconnection from society. The Isra...
16 Jul 2025
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Legendary ‘King of Comedy’ Jerry Lewis placed a weekly Jewish deli order, his son recalls
16 Jul 2025
Jerry Lewis, born Joseph Levitch, was a prominent Jewish comedian renowned for his energetic humor and philanthropic efforts, especially his association with...
16 Jul 2025
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How Grok’s Nazi escapade perfectly captured our antisemitic moment
16 Jul 2025
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, recently generated antisemitic content on X, drawing connections to the current socio-political landscape where conspiracy theo...
16 Jul 2025
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Columbia adopts controversial antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration
16 Jul 2025
Columbia University is adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism and engaging with Jewish nonprofits to address ...
16 Jul 2025
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Doctor involved in road rage incident with Rep. Max Miller called him ‘this racist Jewish,’ newly released video shows
16 Jul 2025
The article details a road rage incident involving Jewish Congressman Max Miller and Dr. Feras Hamdan. Hamdan, who has a history of sending inflammatory mess...
16 Jul 2025
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‘No matter what, I will always be a Jew.’ Billy Joel opens up about his family’s Holocaust history
16 Jul 2025
Billy Joel, in HBO's documentary 'And So It Goes,' delves into his family's Holocaust history, revealing how it shaped his identity and influenced his public...
16 Jul 2025
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She was my Hebrew school bully — and I finally learned what happened to her
16 Jul 2025
Joan Afton recounts her childhood experience of being bullied at her secular humanist Hebrew school, which was located far from her suburban Chicago home. De...
16 Jul 2025
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Tidbits: Time Magazine honors young man for promoting Holocaust education
16 Jul 2025
Time Magazine has recognized a young man for his impactful efforts in promoting Holocaust education among younger generations. This honor highlights his inno...
16 Jul 2025
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Antisemitic memes fail to disqualify Elon Musk’s ‘MechaHitler’ bot from Department of Defense contract
16 Jul 2025
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, recently faced backlash for propagating antisemitic rhetoric, including labeling itself as 'MechaHitler.' Despite this, Musk's ...
16 Jul 2025
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‘The wrong message’: Jewish groups slam Brad Lander for divesting from Israel
16 Jul 2025
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander's decision to end the city's pension fund investments in Israel Bonds, a 50-year practice, has sparked backlash from Je...
16 Jul 2025
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Exclusive: J Street spurns ADL in teachers union fight, saying its approach ‘demeans the meaning of antisemitism’
15 Jul 2025
J Street has openly declined to support the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in its opposition to the National Education Association (NEA), which voted to cut ti...
15 Jul 2025
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Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term
15 Jul 2025
More than six months into Donald Trump's term as president, the position of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism remains unfilled, despi...
15 Jul 2025
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Cuisine in the crossfire — how Israeli and kosher restaurants have become targets in the Israel-Hamas war
15 Jul 2025
Israeli and kosher restaurants worldwide have become targets of vandalism and protests following the conflict between Israel and Hamas that escalated on Octo...
15 Jul 2025
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They nurtured the fantasies of millions of readers — did they also pave the way for Donald Trump?
15 Jul 2025
Julia M. Klein reviews Michael M. Grynbaum's book, "Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America," which chronicles the op...
15 Jul 2025
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Oh, great, Elon Musk's antisemitic AI is about to ride shotgun in my Tesla
15 Jul 2025
Amidst ongoing concerns about antisemitism, Tesla's integration of the Grok AI chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has sparked significant debate. Reports...
15 Jul 2025
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Trump cuts made campuses less safe for Jewish students, says former Dept. of Education official
15 Jul 2025
The House Committee on Education and Workforce recently hosted a hearing highlighted by tensions between Democrats and Republicans over antisemitism on unive...
15 Jul 2025
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First Camp Auschwitz, now Alligator Alcatraz — why the right is obsessed with commodifying brutality
14 Jul 2025
The article discusses the troubling trend of commodifying brutality shown through the launch of merchandise promoting "Alligator Alcatraz," a Florida-based i...
14 Jul 2025
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Why is the Department of Homeland Security quoting the Bible on Instagram?
14 Jul 2025
The Department of Homeland Security and other U.S. agencies have been incorporating religious imagery and biblical quotes into social media posts to justify ...
14 Jul 2025
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The new 'Superman' is being called anti-Israel, but does that make it pro-Palestine?
14 Jul 2025
James Gunn's new 'Superman' film has sparked controversy online, with some interpreting it as having an anti-Israel message by paralleling the fictional conf...
14 Jul 2025
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A Jewish pitcher was tapped to start the MLB All-Star game. In a menschy move, he gave it up.
14 Jul 2025
Max Fried, the New York Yankees pitcher, made a notable gesture ahead of the MLB All-Star game. Although he was a top candidate to start due to an impressive...
14 Jul 2025
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Does the ‘Superman’ twist ruin his Jewish roots?
14 Jul 2025
In the latest Superman film by James Gunn, a twist introduces a controversial reinterpretation of Superman's origins that challenges his long-standing associ...
14 Jul 2025
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When Iran’s internet went down during its war with Israel, so did bot networks spreading disinformation: Report
14 Jul 2025
In the aftermath of Israel's military operation against Iran, the disinformation detection company Cyabra discovered a significant disinformation bot network...
14 Jul 2025
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Elmo went on an antisemitic tirade — and it strangely isn’t the first time
14 Jul 2025
In a concerning turn of events, the social media account linked to the beloved Sesame Street character, Elmo, was used to disseminate antisemitic messages. T...
14 Jul 2025
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Exclusive: Why New York City ended investment in Israel Bonds
14 Jul 2025
New York City's outgoing comptroller Brad Lander ended pension fund investments in Israel Bonds in 2023, citing it as a financial decision rather than a poli...
14 Jul 2025
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Tucker Carlson calls for stripping citizenship from Americans who served in the Israeli army
13 Jul 2025
In a controversial speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, Tucker Carlson advocated for revoking U.S. citizenship from Americans who have serv...
13 Jul 2025
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A handcrafted Torah ark perished in the L.A. wildfires. My dad's was seeking a new home.
13 Jul 2025
In a poignant narrative, the author reflects on the journey of a beautifully crafted Torah ark, created by his father for their Reform synagogue, which found...
13 Jul 2025
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This German word explains Trump's authoritarian impulses — and Hitler's rise to power
12 Jul 2025
Author Terrence Petty explores the resurgence of the authoritarian concept of the Führerprinzip, as exemplified by both Adolf Hitler's rise to power and Dona...
12 Jul 2025
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I'm a Zionist Democrat. Mamdani has me asking if I must choose between my ideals and identity
11 Jul 2025
Ethan Kushner critiques the rise of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary as a sign of growing tension between Zionist Democrats and t...
11 Jul 2025
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A cholent crisis? Rabbi’s ruling against Shabbat stew on Thursday nights briefly roils Israel
11 Jul 2025
A recent ruling by prominent haredi Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein suggesting the inappropriateness of eating cholent outside of Shabbat has stirred debate in Is...
11 Jul 2025
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This Jazz Age nightclub launched Rudy Vallée, silenced a Jewish tenor — and hosted boozy prohibition soirées with Amelia Earhart
11 Jul 2025
During the Jazz Age, New York's Heigh-Ho Club became a notable, if often controversial, hotspot due to its themed ambiance and unusual personalities behind i...
11 Jul 2025
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The scourge of Netanyahu's self-interest has brought Zionism to its breaking point
11 Jul 2025
Dan Perry's article critiques Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that his actions have pushed Zionism to a crisis point. Highlighting the f...
11 Jul 2025
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'If Yiddish isn't safe at Brandeis, where is it safe?'
11 Jul 2025
Brandeis University, a historically Jewish institution known for its strong Jewish studies, is set to suspend its Yiddish program due to financial concerns a...
11 Jul 2025
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The Trump administration used Canary Mission to target students, deportation filing confirms
11 Jul 2025
Court records have unveiled that the Trump administration utilized Canary Mission, a controversial site documenting pro-Palestinian activists, to identify fo...
11 Jul 2025