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'Astonishing' volume of investigations tests legal protections for Jewish students
1 Mar
A surge in federal investigations and lawsuits related to antisemitism on college campuses, occurring almost every other day since Oct. 7, has been fueled by...
1 Mar
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Barnard's draconian dorm-door policy threatens our democracy
1 Mar
Barnard College's recent policy banning dormitory door decorations has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it suppresses free speech and diminishes the...
1 Mar
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Did this pro-immigrant linguist inspire Donald Trump’s latest anti-immigrant rant?
1 Mar
"Language City" by Ross Perlin delves into the world of endangered languages in New York, exploring the challenges faced by speakers of languages like Yiddis...
1 Mar
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Postcard depicting Anne Frank with ‘Gas the Jews’ sent to Israeli-owned bakery
1 Mar
A threatening postcard depicting Anne Frank with a message referencing gas chambers and offering a discount code "GAS THE JEWS" was sent to an Israeli-owned ...
1 Mar
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Video: Top chefs praise goose as an authentic Ashkenazi delicacy
1 Mar
A recent Zoom discussion hosted by the Forward and moderated by Yiddish editor Rukhl Schaechter featured four Jewish chefs and cookbook writers exploring tra...
1 Mar
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US blocks UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for dozens of deaths during humanitarian aid delivery
1 Mar
The United States blocked a UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for deaths during a humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza. The incident occurred as Isr...
1 Mar
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Israeli speaker whose Berkeley event was canceled amid violence draws protest at LA Holocaust Museum speech
1 Mar
Israeli reservist and advocate Ran Bar-Yoshafat's speech at University of California, Berkeley was canceled due to violent protests, leading to a clash betwe...
1 Mar
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Was the Leopold and Loeb case really the 'Jewish crime of the century?'
1 Mar
The Leopold and Loeb case, involving the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks in 1924 by two wealthy, Jewish University of Chicago students, sparked signifi...
1 Mar
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U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus after Jewish groups sound alarm
1 Mar
The student government leaders at the University of British Columbia rejected a proposal to remove Hillel from campus after facing backlash from Vancouver Je...
1 Mar
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Society agrees suicide is a tragedy. Why would anyone praise the immolation that took an airman's life?
1 Mar
The article discusses the contrasting reactions to two recent acts of suicide: a 16-year-old girl's tragic death by stepping in front of a train in Palo Alto...
1 Mar
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Blacks and Jews are at odds over the war. Focusing on Israel will hurt both communities
1 Mar
The deteriorating relationship between Blacks and Jews in the United States following the conflict in Gaza is causing concerns, with both communities feeling...
1 Mar
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What would Donald do? Here’s what we know about how Trump would handle Israel and Gaza
1 Mar
Former US President Donald Trump's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly in contrast to President Biden's handling, is a topic of discussion as...
1 Mar
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Once a last resort, Title VI antisemitism complaints are now the ‘Wild West’ for Jews on campus
1 Mar
Title VI complaints related to antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have surged, with the Department of Education opening 74 cases since October 7. Orig...
1 Mar
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After more than 100 Gazans died trying to access food, will the world finally address their starvation?
29 Feb
The article discusses the tragic situation in Gaza where over 100 people have died while seeking food aid. It highlights how Israel's actions in restricting ...
29 Feb
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Demoted, deleted, and denied: There’s more than just shadowbanning on Instagram
29 Feb
Instagram has been accused of suppressing content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to posts being deleted or demoted without clear explanations....
29 Feb
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This Supreme Court case might allow Nazis to operate freely on social media
29 Feb
The Supreme Court is considering two cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, involving laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media platfo...
29 Feb
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A Girl Scout troop skipped selling cookies to raise money for Palestinian kids — and got in trouble
29 Feb
An all-Muslim Girl Scout troop in St. Louis faced backlash for choosing to raise money for injured Palestinian children instead of selling cookies. Troop 149...
29 Feb
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Writers beware: Reading this journalist's reflections on life may cause extreme jealousy
29 Feb
Calvin Trillin, a prolific writer known for his humor columns, political poetry, and journalism pieces, recently released his book "The Lede: Dispatches From...
29 Feb
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Palestinian gunman kills 2 Israelis in attack on West Bank gas station
29 Feb
A recent attack at a West Bank gas station carried out by a Palestinian gunman, suspected to be a Palestinian police officer, resulted in the deaths of two I...
29 Feb
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One third of Americans are reluctant to vote for a pro-Israel politician, ADL survey finds
29 Feb
A survey by the Anti-Defamation League found that over a third of Americans are hesitant to support a pro-Israel politician, while about one fifth are uncomf...
29 Feb
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How a Jewish playwright's internal Israel-Palestine debate became a Russian doll of Trojan horses
29 Feb
Itamar Moses, following his Tony Award-winning musical "The Bands Visit," has two new plays premiering in New York: "Dead Outlaw" and "The Ally" at The Publi...
29 Feb
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UC Berkeley police begin criminal probe of anti-Israel protest that turned violent
29 Feb
UC Berkeley's police department has launched a criminal investigation into a violent protest by anti-Israel demonstrators that led to the cancellation of an ...
29 Feb
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Dozens die in Gaza aid stampede as war-induced humanitarian crisis worsens
29 Feb
Dozens of Palestinians died in a stampede during an aid distribution in Gaza City, with many injured, including some reportedly shot by IDF soldiers. The inc...
29 Feb
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In the wake of an antisemitism lawsuit, Barnard bans messaging on dorm doors
29 Feb
Barnard College has implemented a ban on messaging on dorm doors following a lawsuit over antisemitism. The decision comes amidst tensions related to the Isr...
29 Feb
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Richard Lewis’ life was not 'from hell'
28 Feb
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, known for popularizing the phrase "___ from hell," passed away at the age of 76 after battling health issues. He struggled ...
28 Feb
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Five things not to ask a Jew of color
28 Feb
The article discusses five questions that should be avoided when interacting with Jews of color to prevent uncomfortable or invasive conversations. These que...
28 Feb
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Deborah Lipstadt urges New York Jews to ‘bring the joy’ of Judaism despite increased antisemitism
28 Feb
Deborah Lipstadt, the State Department's antisemitism envoy, has noticed a rise in antisemitism, particularly in New York City, following global events. She ...
28 Feb
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Author has ‘The Soul of Judaism’ — and the DNA to prove it
28 Feb
Bruce Haynes, author of "The Soul of Judaism," discovered through a DNA analysis that he has Jewish ancestry, specifically linked to Louis Altheimer, who had...
28 Feb
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I tried to return a damaged book to Amazon. Instead, I got lambasted for living in Israel
28 Feb
A customer in Tel Aviv tried to return a damaged book to Amazon, but was met with a customer service representative who claimed they only saw Palestine on th...
28 Feb
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'You can't hide': Jewish student leader targeted at University of California multicultural center
28 Feb
The University of California Santa Barbara's multicultural center was recently targeted with signs condemning Zionism and specifically naming the Jewish stud...
28 Feb
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Groups working to support Israeli hostages and their families awarded 2024 ‘Jewish Nobel’
28 Feb
The 2024 Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, was awarded to groups supporting Israelis held hostage in Gaza, including the Hostages and Missing Familie...
28 Feb
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The actual best questions to ask people you disagree with on Israel
28 Feb
In a response to Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's suggestions for talking about Israel with those holding different views, Diane Shane Fruchtman critiques the assumpt...
28 Feb
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‘We know time is running out’: Meet the Israeli filmmakers working to free the hostages
28 Feb
Israeli filmmakers Dani Schoffman, Ruth Berdah-Canet, and Barak Rivkind are working pro bono for Israel's Hostage and Missing Families Forum to create compel...
28 Feb
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Chinese actor from popular ‘Boonie Bears’ kids show under fire after antisemitic social media posts
28 Feb
Chinese actor Zhang Bingjun, known for voicing a character in the popular children's cartoon Boonie Bears, faced backlash for making antisemitic remarks on s...
28 Feb
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The secret Jewish history of Leap Year
28 Feb
The article discusses the significance of Leap Year in both the secular Gregorian and Hebrew calendars, highlighting how intercalation is used to align fixed...
28 Feb
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‘I’m screaming for help’: Jewish students face violence at UC Berkeley Israel talk
28 Feb
Jewish students at UC Berkeley faced violence as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a lecture by an Israeli attorney and IDF reservist, resulting in injuri...
28 Feb
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How the war in Gaza impacted Michigan's primary — and what that portends for the general election
28 Feb
In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with Presiden...
28 Feb
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In ‘The Ally,’ Josh Radnor is one Jew with five opinions
28 Feb
Itamar Moses' play, "The Ally," delves into the complexities of Israel, social justice, and activism on an American college campus. The protagonist, Asaf, gr...
28 Feb
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Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor
28 Feb
Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States. Asher's jou...
28 Feb
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Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after a conservative activist’s complaint
27 Feb
The Department of Education has launched an antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district following a complaint by a conservative activist, Justin...
27 Feb
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Aaron Lansky, who rescued 1.5 million Yiddish books and founded the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring
27 Feb
Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, a...
27 Feb
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For thousands of Israeli soldiers wounded in Gaza, a long journey to recovery of body and mind
27 Feb
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October, nearly 6,000 Israeli soldiers have been injured, with a projected total possibly reaching 20,000 by the e...
27 Feb
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'A Jewish woman, a widow, a damn good painter and a little too independent' — reclaiming Lee Krasner's legacy
27 Feb
Lee Krasner, a talented artist in her own right, often overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, is being reevaluated in the art world. Despite her instr...
27 Feb
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Biden is preparing to defy Israel in wartime — something no president has done since Eisenhower
27 Feb
President Joe Biden has historically supported Israel but is now proposing a resolution that goes against Israel's war aims, potentially defying Israel publi...
27 Feb
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Amid turmoil over antisemitism and a decline in donations, Harvard mulls a bond sale
27 Feb
Harvard University, facing a decline in donations due to its handling of antisemitism issues on campus, is considering a $1.65 billion bond sale despite high...
27 Feb
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Palestinian novelist imprisoned for terrorism is shortlisted for prestigious literary award
27 Feb
Palestinian novelist Basim Khandaji, who is currently serving a life sentence in an Israeli prison for his involvement in a terrorist attack, has been shortl...
27 Feb
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Jon Stewart unveils his plan for Palestinian-Israeli peace
27 Feb
Jon Stewart recently discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on The Daily Show, proposing three plans for peace, including a NATO-type agreement called Mi...
27 Feb
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Ruth Fein, ‘absolute giant of the Boston Jewish community,’ dies at 96
27 Feb
Ruth Fein, a pioneering figure in the Boston Jewish community, passed away at the age of 96. She made significant contributions as the first woman chair of B...
27 Feb
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Father of lone soldier killed in Jerusalem stabbing attack running for Georgia state Senate
27 Feb
David Lubin, the father of Rose Lubin, an Israeli soldier killed in a Jerusalem stabbing attack in 2023, is running for Georgia State Senate. He decided to c...
27 Feb
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Charlie Biton, co-founder of Israeli Black Panthers and first Israeli to meet Arafat, dies at 76
27 Feb
Charlie Biton, co-founder of the Israeli Black Panthers and a prominent activist in Israel, passed away at the age of 76. Biton, a Mizrahi Jew born in Morocc...
27 Feb