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Hamas releases video of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel in Gaza City amid Israeli military offensive
5 Sep 2025
In a distressing development amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas has released a video showing hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel being transported t...
5 Sep 2025
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Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning both Gaza war and local Jewish leaders
5 Sep 2025
A group of Hungarian Jews have publicly criticized both the Israeli government and local Jewish leaders, prompting significant backlash within their communit...
5 Sep 2025
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Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel
5 Sep 2025
Turkish authorities canceled a concert by French-Algerian Jewish singer Enrico Macias due to his support for Israel, citing intense calls for protests. Macia...
5 Sep 2025
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Tatte Café and Bakery, the popular Israeli-inspired chain, is opening in New York
4 Sep 2025
Tatte Caf and Bakery, an Israeli-inspired chain known for its distinctive ambience and Middle Eastern culinary offerings, is expanding into New York City wit...
4 Sep 2025
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Northwestern University’s Jewish president resigns amid pressures over handling of campus antisemitism
4 Sep 2025
Michael Schill, the Jewish president of Northwestern University, has stepped down amid controversy over his handling of campus antisemitism and the resulting...
4 Sep 2025
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Clock ticking on California’s K-12 antisemitism bill as legislative session nears end
4 Sep 2025
California's legislative session is nearing its end, and lawmakers are under pressure to pass AB 715, a bill aimed at combating antisemitism in K-12 educatio...
4 Sep 2025
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Argentine police recover looted painting that was spotted in Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad
4 Sep 2025
Argentinian authorities have successfully retrieved a painting looted by the Nazis, which was part of a property sale by the daughter of a Nazi official who ...
4 Sep 2025
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Judge overturns Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze tied to antisemitism allegations
3 Sep 2025
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2.6 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, citing allegations ...
3 Sep 2025
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Israeli fashion brand launches campaign about hunger in Gaza: ‘We cannot use food as weapons’
3 Sep 2025
Israeli fashion brand Comme Il Faut has initiated a controversial campaign highlighting the alleged starvation of civilians in Gaza, featuring prominent Isra...
3 Sep 2025
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On Shabbat morning in my Jerusalem synagogue, I began to see our complex world anew
3 Sep 2025
Jon Polin reflects on a Shabbat morning in his Jerusalem synagogue, which serves as a microcosm of the emotional and spiritual complexity of life in Israel. ...
3 Sep 2025
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Jewish Studies faculty at U of Oregon rally to protect their jobs from feared budget cuts
3 Sep 2025
Faculty members at the University of Oregon's Jewish Studies program are concerned about potential job losses and program cuts amid the university's $30 mill...
3 Sep 2025
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A Sephardic Jewish day school grows on the Upper East Side
3 Sep 2025
The Stanley I. Chera Sephardic Academy of Manhattan, an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish day school located on the Upper East Side, is experiencing significant grow...
3 Sep 2025
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My kids found diversity and serious Jewish study at this unique Jewish day school
3 Sep 2025
Jonah Lowenfeld highlights his family's positive experience with the Rodeph Sholom School, Manhattan's only Reform Jewish day school. Despite initially havin...
3 Sep 2025
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In Damascus’ former Jewish quarter, optimism about the Syrian Jewish future is hard to muster
3 Sep 2025
The Jewish Quarter of Damascus, once vibrant with a community of nearly 100,000 Jews, now stands nearly empty, with only five Jews remaining, including Badri...
3 Sep 2025
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Federal judge reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Pittsburgh
3 Sep 2025
A federal judge has reinstated the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, overturning a suspension that limited the...
3 Sep 2025
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Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urging others to unite against Mamdani’s ‘antisemitic obsessions’
2 Sep 2025
Jim Walden, a New York City mayoral candidate, has suspended his campaign and urged others to unite against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, whom he accuses of an...
2 Sep 2025
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How being a public school student strengthened my Jewish identity
2 Sep 2025
Renata Firestone reflects on how transitioning from a Jewish day school to a diverse public high school in New York enhanced her Jewish identity. While appre...
2 Sep 2025
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Trump on Israel: ‘They’re not winning the world of public relations’
2 Sep 2025
Former President Donald Trump commented on Israel's waning influence in the U.S. Congress, citing the loss of public support due to the ongoing military camp...
2 Sep 2025
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Thinking differently to attract Jewish day school leaders to the profession
2 Sep 2025
Jewish day schools are pivotal to the continuity and vitality of Jewish life in North America, serving as centers of education, culture, and community leader...
2 Sep 2025
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Belgium will recognize Palestinian statehood at UN meeting, adding to pressure on Israel
2 Sep 2025
Belgium plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, pressuring Israel and Hamas to alter their current stances....
2 Sep 2025
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International Association of Genocide Scholars says Israel’s war in Gaza constitutes genocide
2 Sep 2025
A recent resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars has labeled Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocide, adding a strong voice to...
2 Sep 2025
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Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection
2 Sep 2025
Jerrold Nadler, a prominent Jewish congressman from New York and the longest-serving Jewish member of Congress, announced he will not seek reelection, emphas...
2 Sep 2025
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Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms
2 Sep 2025
Six prominent Jewish organizations are urging synagogues to apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, despite some reservations regarding the Trump adm...
2 Sep 2025
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Where to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025
1 Sep 2025
The article provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025, outlining various opportunities across diffe...
1 Sep 2025
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Sidelined at Pride celebrations, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find breathing room in Tel Aviv
29 Aug 2025
In the context of intensified geopolitical tensions, LGBTQ Jews involved in pro-Israel activities find themselves facing increasing alienation within their c...
29 Aug 2025
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Marco Rubio says he’s blocking Palestinians from coming to UN meeting where statehood is on the table
29 Aug 2025
Senator Marco Rubio announced the revocation of visas for Palestinian officials, preventing their attendance at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly,...
29 Aug 2025
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Ottawa police say knife attack on Jewish woman in her 70s was hate-motivated crime
29 Aug 2025
In Ottawa, a Jewish woman in her 70s was the victim of a hate-motivated knife attack in a grocery store known for its kosher offerings. The suspect, Joseph R...
29 Aug 2025
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Body of 2 hostages, including Ilan Weiss, recovered from Gaza, IDF says
29 Aug 2025
The body of Ilan Weiss, who was killed during an attack on Kibbutz Beeri by Hamas on October 7, has been recovered in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin B...
29 Aug 2025
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Boulder Israeli hostage march that was firebombed is now relocating amid ongoing harassment
29 Aug 2025
The Boulder chapter of 'Run For Their Lives,' which raises awareness for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, is altering its approach due to persistent threats a...
29 Aug 2025
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Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, poll finds
29 Aug 2025
A Quinnipiac poll conducted in late August 2023 reveals a significant shift in American public opinion regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza, with 50% ...
29 Aug 2025
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Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, poll finds
29 Aug 2025
A Quinnipiac poll reveals that 50% of U.S. voters, including a large majority of Democrats, view Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. This represents a sign...
29 Aug 2025
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In heated interview, Jewish comedian Adam Friedland confronts Rep. Ritchie Torres over Israel
28 Aug 2025
Jewish comedian Adam Friedland engaged in a passionate and confrontational interview with Representative Ritchie Torres, questioning Torres' unwavering suppo...
28 Aug 2025
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The Zionist case for Palestinian statehood
28 Aug 2025
Yehuda Kurtzer argues that a commitment to Palestinian statehood aligns with Zionist ideals, emphasizing that the historic aspiration for a two-state solutio...
28 Aug 2025
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Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized
28 Aug 2025
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has faced controversy over its decision-making following vandalism of an Israeli flag...
28 Aug 2025
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Yosef Blau, author of an Orthodox rabbis’ letter calling out Israel, responds to his critics
28 Aug 2025
Rabbi Yosef Blau, a prominent spiritual figure within Modern Orthodoxy, has made waves with his open letter, "A Call for Moral Clarity, Responsibility, and a...
28 Aug 2025
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Beverly Hills school board narrowly votes to fly Israeli flags in effort to combat antisemitism
28 Aug 2025
Beverly Hills Unified School District has decided to display Israeli flags in its facilities during Jewish Heritage Month, igniting a debate on whether such ...
28 Aug 2025
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In a first for an Israeli leader, Netanyahu says he recognizes the Armenian genocide
27 Aug 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a groundbreaking acknowledgment on a podcast by recognizing the Armenian genocide, a term historically avoided...
27 Aug 2025
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Minneapolis Catholic school shooter’s weapons were allegedly marked with antisemitic messages
27 Aug 2025
In a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, shooter Robin Westman, 23, used weapons inscribed with antisemitic and anti-Israel messa...
27 Aug 2025
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress American fiction award
27 Aug 2025
Geraldine Brooks, renowned for her novels inspired by Jewish history, has been honored with the Library of Congress' 2025 Prize for American Fiction. Brooks,...
27 Aug 2025
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TikTok star BenGingi highlights Israeli cuisine in a proudly defiant new cookbook
27 Aug 2025
Ben Siman-Tov, known as BenGingi on TikTok, released a cookbook called "Eat Small Plates," celebrating Israeli cuisine amid a tense global climate following ...
27 Aug 2025
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Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: a painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer
27 Aug 2025
A painting looted from the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker during World War II has potentially resurfaced in Argentina, as reported by Dutch journalist...
27 Aug 2025
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Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door
26 Aug 2025
In the breakaway region of Transnistria, Jewish life persists against the backdrop of Soviet nostalgia and current geopolitical tensions. With a dwindling Je...
26 Aug 2025
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DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood and halting arms sales to Israel
26 Aug 2025
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel recently blocked a resolution that advocated for recognizing Palestinian statehood and suspending arms sales to...
26 Aug 2025
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Trump signs and NYC candidates opine on cash bail, a flashpoint in response to antisemitism
26 Aug 2025
As the New York City mayoral race progresses, candidates are voicing their positions on the controversial issue of cash bail, a point that has gained additio...
26 Aug 2025
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Historic synagogue vandalized in Chile with posters of Netanyahu with bullet hole on his head
26 Aug 2025
The vandalism of the Bicur Joilim synagogue in Santiago, Chile, highlights escalating tensions between Chile's Jewish and Palestinian communities, exacerbate...
26 Aug 2025
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Two congregations, two opinions as Torahs hit the floor at separate NYC services
26 Aug 2025
In a rare and unsettling coincidence, two separate Torah scrolls fell to the floor during services at New York City congregations on the same weekend, prompt...
26 Aug 2025
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At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent
26 Aug 2025
The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particula...
26 Aug 2025
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Will federal security grants require synagogues to cooperate with ICE? Concerns are running high.
26 Aug 2025
Many progressive Jewish groups and synagogues are boycotting the federal security grants due to new conditions that include support for federal immigration e...
26 Aug 2025
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Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador
26 Aug 2025
Australia has taken decisive action against Iran by expelling its ambassador following intelligence allegations that Tehran directed antisemitic attacks on J...
26 Aug 2025
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‘Roastmaster’ Jeff Ross takes a sweet and very Jewish turn in his new one-man Broadway show
25 Aug 2025
Renowned for his sharp-tongued roasts, Jeff Ross displays a surprisingly sweet and culturally rich side in his new Broadway one-man show, "Jeff Ross: Take A ...
25 Aug 2025