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After flood in Texas devastates local camps, Jewish camps express grief and condolences
7 Jul 2025
The Jewish community is offering support and condolences following a devastating flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, which killed dozens of children and couns...
7 Jul 2025
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Barnard settles lawsuit by Jewish and Israeli students, agrees to a litany of measures to address antisemitism
7 Jul 2025
Barnard College has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by Jewish and Israeli students, which accused the institution of neglecting antisemitism on its c...
7 Jul 2025
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50 years later, alumni of a now-closed Queens yeshiva reunite
7 Jul 2025
Michael Weichselbaum, a rabbi and principal of Bnos Malka Academy, helped organize a poignant 50th reunion for former students of Yeshiva Dov Revel, a now-cl...
7 Jul 2025
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Interest in Alfred Dreyfus is surging. His antisemitic affair has vital lessons for Jews today.
7 Jul 2025
There is a renewed interest in Alfred Dreyfus, a pivotal figure in Jewish and French history, due to recent cultural developments and historical publications...
7 Jul 2025
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Croatian right-wing singer performs pro-Nazi salute with hundreds of thousands of fans
7 Jul 2025
Croatian singer Marko Perkovic, known for his far-right views, led hundreds of thousands at a concert in Zagreb using the pro-Nazi salute of the Ustaše regim...
7 Jul 2025
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These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza
7 Jul 2025
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, there remain 20 Israeli hostages still presumed alive in Gaza, most former attendees or security personnel ...
7 Jul 2025
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Netanyahu arrives in Washington as Trump says ‘good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week
7 Jul 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington amid discussions of a potential ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Presi...
7 Jul 2025
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When an Upper West Side private school went under, this Jewish community lost its home
7 Jul 2025
The Upper West Side's Jewish congregation, Darkhei Noam, faces a challenge following the bankruptcy and building loss of Manhattan Country School, where they...
7 Jul 2025
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Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant
6 Jul 2025
In Melbourne, Australia, pro-Palestinian demonstrators chanted "Death to the IDF" at a rally shortly after violent attacks on Jewish sites, including an arso...
6 Jul 2025
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He wrote the book on American Jewish history. Stepping back from teaching, Jonathan Sarna says he has plenty of chapters still to go.
6 Jul 2025
Jonathan Sarna, a preeminent figure in the field of American Jewish history, is retiring from teaching after a long and illustrious career at Brandeis Univer...
6 Jul 2025
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Trump says he didn’t know antisemitic history of ‘Shylock’ when he criticized bankers using the term
4 Jul 2025
President Donald Trump faced backlash after using the term "Shylock" to describe unscrupulous bankers, suggesting ignorance of its antisemitic connotations. ...
4 Jul 2025
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Most NYers deterred by Zohran Mamdani’s BDS support, but 1 in 3 see it as a boon, poll shows
4 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, faces a divided voter base due to his controversial stance on Israel, particularly his support for the Boy...
4 Jul 2025
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Knesset bill would narrow eligibility for Israel citizenship
3 Jul 2025
The Knesset is considering a bill that seeks to amend the Law of Return by eliminating the provision allowing individuals with at least one Jewish grandparen...
3 Jul 2025
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Court says family of Boulder firebomber can be deported
3 Jul 2025
The family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who was involved in a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages, can now be deported, as r...
3 Jul 2025
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Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal
3 Jul 2025
Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are reportedly progressing, bolstered by a U.S.-backed proposal. This follows increased pressure from P...
3 Jul 2025
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Acting Columbia president Claire Shipman apologizes for texts suggesting removal of a Jewish trustee
3 Jul 2025
Claire Shipman, the acting president of Columbia University, issued an apology following the leak of text messages where she suggested removing Shoshana Shen...
3 Jul 2025
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A betrayal or politics as usual? A state rep’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani roils Orthodox rabbis on the Upper West Side
3 Jul 2025
The endorsement of Zohran Mamdani by New York City Assembly member Micah Lasher has sparked concern among Orthodox rabbis on the Upper West Side. Mamdani, cr...
3 Jul 2025
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Meet the Jewish candidate who thwarted Anthony Weiner’s political comeback
3 Jul 2025
Harvey Epstein, a Jewish New York State Assembly member, recently won a primary election to represent Manhattan's District 2 in City Council, notably defeati...
3 Jul 2025
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In a first for Conservative Judaism, synagogue allows clergy to participate in interfaith weddings
2 Jul 2025
Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnesota has taken a groundbreaking step in Conservative Judaism by allowing its clergy to participate in, but not officiate,...
2 Jul 2025
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House committee says acting Columbia president Claire Shipman suggested the ouster of a Jewish trustee
2 Jul 2025
The House Committee on Education and Workforce has raised concerns over texts from Claire Shipman, the acting president of Columbia University, who allegedly...
2 Jul 2025
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Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York
2 Jul 2025
Eric S. Goldstein, the CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, announced he will step down next summer after leading the organization for 11 transformative years....
2 Jul 2025
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Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘global jihad’ remark
2 Jul 2025
In a recent controversy, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand apologized to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for falsely suggesting he made references to "glo...
2 Jul 2025
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Trump administration accuses UN Palestinian rights envoy of ‘virulent antisemitism and support for terrorism’
1 Jul 2025
Francesca Albanese, the UN rapporteur on Palestinian rights, is under scrutiny by the Trump administration, which has accused her of antisemitism and support...
1 Jul 2025
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What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews and Israel
1 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assemblymember and recent NYC mayoral candidate, has sparked controversy with his pro-Palestinian stance and statements on I...
1 Jul 2025
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Schumer and other Senate Democrats condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’
1 Jul 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats, including Richard Blumenthal, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen, have publicly condemned the u...
1 Jul 2025
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Report: Unilever cuts funding for Ben & Jerry’s foundation as it audits giving to progressive and pro-Palestinian causes
1 Jul 2025
Unilever has decided to cut funding to the Ben & Jerry's Foundation following an audit into the foundation's donations to progressive and pro-Palestinian cau...
1 Jul 2025
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State Dept. revokes visas for Bob Vylan following ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury
1 Jul 2025
The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of British punk band Bob Vylan after the group led chants of "Death to the IDF" at the Glastonbury Festival, ...
1 Jul 2025
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Danish man was helping Iran plan attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin, police say
1 Jul 2025
A Danish citizen of Afghan descent, identified only as Ali S., was arrested in Denmark for allegedly aiding Iran in planning attacks on Jewish targets in Ber...
1 Jul 2025
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Netanyahu set to visit White House as Trump pushes Gaza ceasefire negotiations
1 Jul 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House coincides with President Donald Trump's efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel an...
1 Jul 2025
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24 Iranian Jews remain in prison as government launches internal crackdown, sources say
30 Jun 2025
Twenty-four Iranian Jews remain imprisoned amid a broad government crackdown in Tehran and Shiraz, following recent hostilities with Israel. Initially, 35 Je...
30 Jun 2025
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Zohran Mamdani belongs to the Democratic Socialists of America, a leading critic of Israel. Here’s what to know.
30 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani's unexpected victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor has brought attention to his affiliation with the Democratic Socialists...
30 Jun 2025
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Fraudsters sold fake Sephardic citizenship for cash, say Spanish police
30 Jun 2025
Spanish police have dismantled a criminal network accused of exploiting the 2015 Sephardic nationality law, which allows descendants of Jews expelled during ...
30 Jun 2025
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Mayor calls for release of New Jersey synagogue custodian detained by ICE
30 Jun 2025
Jorge Tomas Dagar Aquino, a custodian at the Glen Rock Jewish Center in New Jersey, has been detained by ICE during an asylum interview, prompting the mayor ...
30 Jun 2025
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Boulder firebombing victim Karen Diamond, 82, dies of her injuries
30 Jun 2025
Karen Diamond, an 82-year-old Boulder resident and victim of a firebombing attack at a demonstration for Israeli hostages, has succumbed to her injuries. The...
30 Jun 2025
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Supreme Court allows US terrorism victims to sue Palestinian entities
30 Jun 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a 2019 law allowing American victims of terrorism to sue Palestinian entities such as the Palestine Liberation Organization...
30 Jun 2025
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DHS releases $94 million of security grants for Jewish institutions as remainder of funding stalls
30 Jun 2025
In response to a worrying increase in antisemitic violence, the Department of Homeland Security has allocated $94 million in security grants to 512 Jewish or...
30 Jun 2025
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Trump administration finds Harvard violated Jewish students’ civil rights, threatens termination of all federal funding
30 Jun 2025
The Trump administration has accused Harvard University of violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students, citing inadequate responses to antisemi...
30 Jun 2025
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Marthe Cohn, survivor and nurse who spied for the French, dies at 105
30 Jun 2025
Marthe Cohn, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust and an esteemed spy for the French Army, passed away at 105. During World War II, she bravely crossed into Ge...
30 Jun 2025
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Settlers set IDF security facility ablaze as scrutiny over settler violence in the West Bank mounts
30 Jun 2025
In a troubling escalation of violence, Jewish settlers set a West Bank security facility ablaze amid ongoing tensions with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). ...
30 Jun 2025
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Chuck Schumer, ‘guardian’ of Israel, has a big political dilemma named Zohran Mamdani
30 Jun 2025
Chuck Schumer, serving as the U.S. Senate's first Jewish Majority Leader, finds himself embroiled in a political dilemma following Zohran Mamdani's victory i...
30 Jun 2025
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How much can Israelis take? A trauma expert finds out
29 Jun 2025
Meir Ariel's song, invoked during crises in Israel, captures a societal narrative of resilience that Bruria Wiesel Adini investigates as the head of Emergenc...
29 Jun 2025
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‘Let Bibi go,’ ‘Make the deal in Gaza’: Trump renews Israel demands in social media posts
29 Jun 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the legal proceedings against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting they could hinder diplo...
29 Jun 2025
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‘Death to the IDF,’ punk band chants at Glastonbury ahead of Kneecap set
29 Jun 2025
At the Glastonbury Festival, British punk band Bob Vylan incited controversy by leading chants of "Death to the IDF" among attendees, part of broader pro-Pal...
29 Jun 2025
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Swedish far-right party apologizes for its past links to Nazis and antisemitism ahead of elections
27 Jun 2025
Ahead of next year's national elections, the Swedish far-right party, Swedish Democrats, publicly apologized for its historical ties to Naziism and antisemit...
27 Jun 2025
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand calls on Zohran Mamdani to denounce ‘globalize the intifada’ following primary win
27 Jun 2025
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has urged NYC mayoral primary winner Zohran Mamdani to denounce the phrase "globalize the intifada," which is perceived by many Je...
27 Jun 2025
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Jewish group shoots back after Candace Owens accuses rabbi of bribing pastors to criticize her
27 Jun 2025
Far-right commentator Candace Owens accused Rabbi Shlomo Riskin of Ohr Torah Stone of offering bribes in Bitcoin to Christian pastors for sermons against her...
27 Jun 2025
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Report: Israeli soldiers say they are ordered to shoot at unarmed Gazans seeking aid
27 Jun 2025
Reports have emerged alleging that Israeli soldiers received orders to shoot at unarmed Gazans seeking aid at distribution sites. The controversy centers on ...
27 Jun 2025
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After Zohran Mamdani’s upset, there’s a way forward for pro-Israel progressives
27 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral primary highlights a significant challenge for American Jews who support both Israel and progressive social ...
27 Jun 2025
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Argentine judge orders AMIA bombing suspects tried in absentia
26 Jun 2025
An Argentine federal judge, Daniel Rafecas, has ordered that 10 Iranian and Lebanese suspects involved in the 1994 AMIA bombing be tried in absentia. This ma...
26 Jun 2025
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Man who firebombed Boulder march for Israeli hostages indicted on hate crime charges
26 Jun 2025
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, has been indicted on 12 counts of hate crimes after allegedly attacking a Boulder, Colorado demonstration with M...
26 Jun 2025