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California Dem backed by pro-Israel group loses congressional runoff spot to progressive opponent
10 Jun
In a revealing development in California's 22nd district, Democratic candidate Jasmeet Bains, who received substantial financial backing from the pro-Israel ...
10 Jun
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Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill
10 Jun
Jewish leaders have shown strong support for new bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Dan Goldman and Mike Lawler aimed at enhancing the secu...
10 Jun
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Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71
10 Jun
Cara Trager, a lifelong journalist and ardent supporter of Israel, passed away at 71 after a tragic car accident. Known for her contributions to Jewish organ...
10 Jun
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Ritchie Torres’ challenger reportedly tells fake rabbi he would ‘consider’ going to Gaza
10 Jun
Michael Blake, a challenger to Ritchie Torres in the NY-15 Democratic primary, reportedly made controversial statements about Gaza during an online interacti...
10 Jun
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This Israeli filmmaker harshly criticizes his country. Pro-Palestinian activists boycotted him anyway.
10 Jun
Nadav Lapid, an acclaimed Israeli filmmaker known for his critical stance on Israeli society, faced a boycott from pro-Palestinian activists despite his oppo...
10 Jun
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Beth Davidson, Jewish candidate in NY-17, courts voters uneasy with Democratic divides over Israel
10 Jun
Beth Davidson, a Jewish candidate for Congress in New York's 17th district, is navigating the complex landscape of Democratic divides over Israel while maint...
10 Jun
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For many Jewish New Yorkers, the Knicks’ NBA Finals run offers a respite from division
10 Jun
The New York Knicks' NBA Finals run has brought a sense of unity to a diverse and sometimes divided New York City, including its Jewish community. Despite po...
10 Jun
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Micah Lasher ramps up outreach to Jewish voters ahead of NY-12 primary
10 Jun
Micah Lasher, ahead of the Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district, is intensifying his campaign to win Jewish voters' support. A key e...
10 Jun
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Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine
10 Jun
Graham Platner has secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, becoming a contentious figure due to his anti-Israel stance and controversial personal ...
10 Jun
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Micah Lasher says he is ‘exhausted’ by focus on Israel in NY-12 race
9 Jun
Micah Lasher, a candidate to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District, voiced his fatigue over the emphasis on Israel in the race,...
9 Jun
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Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary
9 Jun
Graham Platner's campaign for the Maine Democratic Senate nomination has been marked by significant controversy, particularly around his stance on Israel and...
9 Jun
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School buffer zones bill officially comes back from the dead, with colleges excluded
9 Jun
The New York City Council has reintroduced a bill aimed at creating buffer zones around schools to restrict protests, following initial vetoes due to pro-Pal...
9 Jun
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A century-old Jerusalem photo album sparks search for forgotten images of the Western Wall
9 Jun
The discovery of a century-old photo album in Montreal has ignited a search for forgotten images of Jerusalem’s Western Wall. David Freedman found the collec...
9 Jun
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5th man charged in March arson of London’s Hatzola ambulances
9 Jun
An 18-year-old man, Subhan Ahmed, has been charged with assisting an offender in the arson attack that destroyed four ambulances owned by Hatzola, a Jewish v...
9 Jun
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Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor
9 Jun
Republican Representative Thomas Massie used the anniversary of the 1967 USS Liberty incident to call for a new investigation into the attack, which has long...
9 Jun
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Tribeca Festival denounces pro-Israel celebrities’ red-carpet jokes about Israeli dog rape allegations
8 Jun
Comedian Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy Savetsky sparked controversy with jokes referencing allegations of rape involving Israeli prison guards, made during ...
8 Jun
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Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since Oct. 7
8 Jun
Babka & Krantz, a Jewish bakery in Berlin founded by a Polish-Israeli couple, recently closed its doors, citing antisemitic harassment intensified post-Octob...
8 Jun
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Mamdani’s new criminal justice coordinator resigned from Bronx Defenders amid Oct. 7 turmoil
8 Jun
Justine Olderman, formerly the executive director of the Bronx Defenders, found herself amidst controversy following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel b...
8 Jun
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Iran says it has finished striking Israel, after Trump says both countries ‘must immediately stop’
8 Jun
Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated as Iran concluded its missile attacks on Israel, retaliating against an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon. De...
8 Jun
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John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about Dahl’s antisemitism
8 Jun
John Lithgow won his third Tony Award for his portrayal of Roald Dahl's controversial character in the play "Giant," which addresses Dahl's antisemitic remar...
8 Jun
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A Jewish way to mark the 250th: A close reading of America’s ‘sacred’ texts
7 Jun
In anticipation of America’s 250th birthday, religious groups are reevaluating foundational American documents through a Jewish lens. The Pardes Institute of...
7 Jun
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Canada’s new council to tackle antisemitism divides Jewish groups
5 Jun
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion aimed at combating antisemitism, amid ...
5 Jun
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Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson is a diminished threat. Others worry he’ll run for president.
5 Jun
At the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) gala, the discussion shifted from warning against right-wing antisemitic figures like Tucker Carlson to celebrating ...
5 Jun
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70 Faces Media wins 27 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism
5 Jun
70 Faces Media achieved significant recognition by winning 27 prestigious Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism, including 18 top positio...
5 Jun
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Majority of House Democrats vote to defeat Lebanon war powers measure
5 Jun
House Democrats, led by critics like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, forced a vote on a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Lebanon, citing concerns over Israeli milit...
5 Jun
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Avila Chevalier attended Oct. 8 pro-Palestinian rally that Mamdani and Lander condemned
5 Jun
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a congressional candidate against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Upper Manhattan, attended a controversial pro-Palestinian rally on Oct...
5 Jun
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After years of hostile relations with Israel, Slovenia’s new prime minister signals diplomatic reset
5 Jun
Slovenia's new Prime Minister, Janez Jansa, has initiated a significant shift in the country's diplomatic stance towards Israel by lowering the Palestinian f...
5 Jun
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British government backs NHS antisemitism reforms that would restrict political symbols
4 Jun
The British government has officially accepted a report by Lord John Mann, an independent advisor on antisemitism, that recommends significant reforms in the...
4 Jun
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Knicks post-game ad features Mamdani and pro-Palestinian candidates
4 Jun
Amid the competitive race for New York's 12th District, candidates sparred over issues of Israel and Palestine during a panel at Temple Emanu-El's Streicker ...
4 Jun
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The Jewish Brigade fought fascism in Italy. Now its flags spark protests.
4 Jun
The article explores the controversial legacy of the Jewish Brigade, a World War II British Army unit composed largely of Jewish volunteers from Mandatory Pa...
4 Jun
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Bamba blankets NYC after Park Slope Food Coop vote to boycott Israeli products. What’s next?
4 Jun
In response to the Park Slope Food Coop's decision to boycott Israeli products, Jewish organizations in New York City have mobilized to support Israeli snack...
4 Jun
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Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal struck by Lebanon and Israel
4 Jun
Hezbollah has rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, a move that exacerbates tensions in the region. The proposed ceasefire woul...
4 Jun
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13 years after my arrest at the Kotel, the threat to egalitarian prayer there is growing
3 Jun
Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on her 2013 arrest at the Western Wall for participating in egalitarian prayer, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for worshi...
3 Jun
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Mamdani praises rabbinic group’s gala honorees for working ‘to bring Israelis and Palestinians closer together’
3 Jun
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member, has endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist candidate challenging Rep. Adriano Esp...
3 Jun
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NC Democrats reject Gaza genocide resolution following campaign by Jewish caucus
3 Jun
The North Carolina Democratic Party's State Executive Committee recently rejected the "Genocide Accountability Resolution," which would have declared Israel'...
3 Jun
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Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in California race to replace Pelosi
3 Jun
California state Senator Scott Wiener secured a win in the primary race to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, advancing to face San Francisco Supervisor Conni...
3 Jun
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Staunch Israel critic and Gaza trauma surgeon Adam Hamawy wins NJ-12 primary
3 Jun
Adam Hamawy, a trauma surgeon and vocal critic of Israel, has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th congressional district, defe...
3 Jun
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Anti-Israel PAC is spending $2M to boost 3 progressives in NYC
2 Jun
An anti-Israel PAC is investing $2 million to support three progressive candidates in an upcoming New York election. During a debate, progressive candidate B...
2 Jun
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‘Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,’ Carney says as he unveils effort to address antisemitism
2 Jun
In response to a spike in antisemitic hate crimes in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the creation of a government body aimed at combating racism...
2 Jun
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Pro-Israel challenger gains support from Silicon Valley Jews in bid to unseat Ro Khanna
1 Jun
Ethan Agarwal, a pro-Israel tech entrepreneur, is gaining traction among Jewish and Israeli-American voters in his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Ro Kha...
1 Jun
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At Republican Jewish gala, NY gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman casts race as a fight against Mamdani
1 Jun
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, focused his criticism on Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic politician, rather than current Gover...
1 Jun
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Hasan Piker blames Israel after UK bars him from entry, citing ‘potential risk’
1 Jun
Influential anti-Israel online personality Hasan Piker and his uncle Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK, following pressure from British Jewish...
1 Jun
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Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie team up to strip US-Israel military tech cooperation from defense bill
1 Jun
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, from opposing political spectrums, collaborated this week to oppose a provision in the annual National Defense A...
1 Jun
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These schools build Druze Israeli identity, one student at a time
1 Jun
Amal high schools, such as those in Yanuh Jat and Kisra Samia, play a crucial role in strengthening Druze identity while integrating students into Israel's d...
1 Jun
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The mayor missed the Israel Day Parade. Many who went didn’t miss him.
31 May
The recent Israel Day Parade in New York City set a record high in attendance despite being marked by political tensions and the absence of Mayor Zohran Mamd...
31 May
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NY Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade
31 May
In a display of solidarity, key New York political figures, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Rep. Dan Goldman, affirmed t...
31 May
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For the first time, a kosher restaurant has won a Michelin star
29 May
Israeli chef Raz Shabtai's Miami restaurant, Mutra, has made history by becoming the first kosher restaurant to receive a Michelin star, symbolizing a signif...
29 May
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London police are ‘reviewing’ video of Helen Mirren being called ‘an evil Zionist’
29 May
British actress Helen Mirren was the target of antisemitic verbal abuse recorded on video, which London police are currently reviewing. The incident involved...
29 May
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London police are ‘reviewing’ video of Helen Mirren being called ‘an evil Zionist’
29 May
Actress Helen Mirren was targeted with antisemitic verbal abuse on a London street, where she was called an "evil Zionist" due to her support for Israel. Lon...
29 May
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NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views
29 May
Adam Hamawy, a Democratic candidate in New Jersey's 12th congressional district, has made headlines for his strong anti-Israel stance, which has sparked cont...
29 May