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How one Washington-area day school saw a surge of recruits in Israel’s military since Oct. 7
16 Apr 2025
The Berman Hebrew Academy in Aspen Hill, Maryland, has witnessed a significant number of its graduates enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) following t...
16 Apr 2025
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Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is ‘not defined’ by Israel
16 Apr 2025
Ben Platt, renowned Jewish actor, has recently expressed that his Jewish identity is defined more by cultural and interpersonal connections than by the state...
16 Apr 2025
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What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims
15 Apr 2025
Rachel Steinhardt shares her experience organizing a Judaica collection drive for Jewish families affected by the L.A. wildfires. Through a grassroots initia...
15 Apr 2025
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Jewish family on way to Passover seder killed in NY plane crash
15 Apr 2025
A tragic plane crash claimed the lives of a Jewish family traveling to celebrate Passover in upstate New York. Among the deceased were siblings Karenna and J...
15 Apr 2025
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Harvard defends its response to antisemitism in rejecting White House demands
15 Apr 2025
Harvard University is rebuffing the Trump administration's demands to intensify its efforts against antisemitism, which have resulted in a $2.2 billion feder...
15 Apr 2025
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‘Death to Israel’ scrawled on Northwestern University building during Passover
15 Apr 2025
Vandals scrawled messages such as "death to Israel" and "intifada now" on Northwestern University's buildings during Passover, causing distress among Jewish ...
15 Apr 2025
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Eyeing an escape route in the Trump era, these American Jews are moving to Canada
15 Apr 2025
Amid growing discontent with the political climate in the United States, a segment of American Jews are choosing to relocate to Canada. Motivated by the perc...
15 Apr 2025
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US Jewish voting surges in Zionist election, with ballots open through May 4
15 Apr 2025
American Jewish engagement in the World Zionist Congress election has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 124,000 ballots already cast, surpassing the ...
15 Apr 2025
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Pro-Israel groups called for Mohsen Mahdawi’s deportation. He was arrested at a citizenship interview.
15 Apr 2025
Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent U.S. resident, was arrested by ICE at a citizenship interview, amid a crackdown encouraged by far-ri...
15 Apr 2025
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Language apps are putting Hebrew school in teens’ back pockets. But do they work?
14 Apr 2025
Many teens are turning to language learning apps like Duolingo to supplement Hebrew education received at schools or synagogues. While providing a gamified l...
14 Apr 2025
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Man arrested after Penn. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home is firebombed hours after Passover seder
14 Apr 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home was firebombed shortly after hosting a Passover seder, leading to significant damage but no injuries. The incident,...
14 Apr 2025
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Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil over antisemitism concerns, judge rules
11 Apr 2025
A federal immigration judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader arrested at Columbia University, can be deported, aligning with the T...
11 Apr 2025
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David Sassoon, the Jewish royal designer who dressed Princess Diana, dies at 92
11 Apr 2025
David Sassoon, the esteemed fashion designer co-directing the couture house Belville Sassoon, passed away at the age of 92. Born in London to Iraqi Sephardi ...
11 Apr 2025
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For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza
11 Apr 2025
Jewish families worldwide are grappling with the bittersweet celebration of Passover, emphasizing the holiday's message of freedom while 24 living hostages r...
11 Apr 2025
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Plane carrying freed Israeli hostages and US lawmakers clipped at DC airport
11 Apr 2025
An incident at Reagan Washington National Airport involved two American Airlines planes, carrying freed Israeli hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel alongside U.S...
11 Apr 2025
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27 Jewish groups file amicus brief expressing concern over detainment of Tufts student
11 Apr 2025
Twenty-seven Jewish organizations and synagogues have come together to file an amicus brief in support of Rmeysa Öztürk, a detained Turkish doctoral student ...
11 Apr 2025
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From 5 a.m. tipoffs to bar mitzvah trips, Israelis are reveling in Deni Avdija’s breakout season
11 Apr 2025
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli in the NBA, is experiencing a standout season with the Portland Trail Blazers, much to the delight of Israeli fans. His impress...
11 Apr 2025
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He went viral for defacing ‘Kidnapped’ hostage posters. Now, he’s attending a rabbi’s Passover seder.
11 Apr 2025
Kurush Mistry, notorious for covering kidnapped hostage posters with anti-Israel signs in a viral incident, embarked on a journey of teshuvah that led to a s...
11 Apr 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil’s ‘otherwise lawful’ behavior undermines US policy against antisemitism, Marco Rubio says
11 Apr 2025
The deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader at Columbia University, has sparked controversy over U.S. policy on antisemitism an...
11 Apr 2025
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Trump picks Yehuda Kaploun, a friend and Miami businessman, as antisemitism envoy
11 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump has appointed Miami businessman Yehuda Kaploun as the new special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. Kaploun, connected to Trum...
11 Apr 2025
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian supreme leader for 1994 AMIA attack
10 Apr 2025
Argentina has taken a significant judicial step in seeking the arrest of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, implicating him in the 1994 bombing o...
10 Apr 2025
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Trump is about to talk to Iran, Israel’s sworn enemy. Here’s what you need to know.
10 Apr 2025
In a significant geopolitical move, Donald Trump announced that the United States would engage in direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program while sitti...
10 Apr 2025
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Fake rabbi sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons
10 Apr 2025
Hayim Nissim Cohen, a man who presented himself as a rabbi with a large following on TikTok, has been sentenced to 135 years in prison for sexually abusing h...
10 Apr 2025
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Scholars have told important Jewish stories with the NEH’s support. What happens to them now?
10 Apr 2025
The article argues against the defunding of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) by the U.S. administration, which has paradoxically positioned it...
10 Apr 2025
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Revelations of likely voter fraud spark call for consequences in World Zionist Congress election
10 Apr 2025
Allegations of widespread voter fraud in the World Zionist Congress election have surfaced, leading six slates encompassing diverse political and religious p...
10 Apr 2025
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Israeli reservists are discharged after hundreds call for release of hostages and end of war
10 Apr 2025
A group of nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists called for a government deal to release hostages held by Hamas in exchange for ending the ongoing confli...
10 Apr 2025
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France will move to recognize a Palestinian state this year, Macron says
9 Apr 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for France to formally recognize the state of Palestine within the coming months, marking a significant ...
9 Apr 2025
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California DOE finds school’s ethnic studies curriculum discriminated against Jewish students
9 Apr 2025
The California Department of Education (DOE) determined that an ethnic studies curriculum at Branham High School in San Jose discriminated against Jewish stu...
9 Apr 2025
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Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador
9 Apr 2025
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and Christian Zionist, as the new ambassador to Israel, with a 53-46 vote. While all ...
9 Apr 2025
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DHS says it is monitoring immigrants’ social media for ‘antisemitic activity’
9 Apr 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new policy to monitor social media activities of immigrants and international students for antisemi...
9 Apr 2025
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German parties form government that excludes AfD, far-right party that worries many Jews
9 Apr 2025
Germany has formed a governing coalition that excludes Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party known for extremist rhetoric and Holocaust minimizati...
9 Apr 2025
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Harlem-based Ethiopian-Israeli chef Beejhy Barhany dishes on her new cookbook
9 Apr 2025
Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-Israeli chef and owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, has released her first cookbook, "Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, ...
9 Apr 2025
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I operate a small Judaica business. Trump’s tariffs are going to squelch Jewish innovation.
9 Apr 2025
David Zvi Kalman discusses the impact of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration on his Judaica business, which relies heavily on Chinese and Israeli...
9 Apr 2025
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Most Americans don’t want the US to conquer Gaza, Pew survey finds
9 Apr 2025
A Pew Research Center survey highlights that a majority of Americans, 62%, oppose former President Donald Trump's idea of the U.S. taking over Gaza, with 46%...
9 Apr 2025
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Cornell and Northwestern to see nearly $2B frozen amid Trump’s antisemitism crackdown
9 Apr 2025
Cornell and Northwestern Universities, both led by Jewish presidents, are facing substantial funding cuts from the Trump administration as part of a broader ...
9 Apr 2025
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Swedish teens who attacked Israeli embassy caught in Iranian terrorism plot, CNN finds
8 Apr 2025
Iran is implicated in directing two Swedish teenagers to conduct attacks on the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, revealing a concerning connection between organ...
8 Apr 2025
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UJA-Federation of New York’s midtown office building evacuated
8 Apr 2025
UJA-Federation of New York's headquarters in Midtown Manhattan was evacuated due to a compromised basement wall, leading to concerns about water infiltration...
8 Apr 2025
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You need a non-Jewish neighbor to perform this Passover ritual. Thank heavens.
8 Apr 2025
Ethan Schwartz recounts the experience of his wife, Rabbanit Leah Sarna, facilitating the sale of hametz at their community in suburban Philadelphia, highlig...
8 Apr 2025
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How ‘October 8’ and ‘The Encampments,’ two new documentaries on America post-Oct. 7, talk right past each other
8 Apr 2025
Two new documentaries, "October 8" and "The Encampments," reflect the deep divide in American perspectives following the Hamas attacks in Israel and the subs...
8 Apr 2025
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Iconic UWS Jewish grocery Zabar’s collaborates with Nordstrom
8 Apr 2025
Zabar's, the legendary Jewish grocery store on the Upper West Side known for its smoked fish and coffees, is part of Nordstrom's For Everything New York camp...
8 Apr 2025
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Oct. 7 drove Jewish and Muslim teens apart. A dialogue group in L.A. brought them together.
8 Apr 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent escalation of conflict, tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities have ...
8 Apr 2025
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Asked if he plans to drop 17% tariff on Israeli goods, Trump says, ‘Maybe not’
8 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington did not yield a commitment from President Trump to rescind the 17% tariff on Israeli goods, despite Ne...
8 Apr 2025
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Florida’s Todd Golden becomes first Jewish coach to win March Madness since 1988
8 Apr 2025
Todd Golden achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Jewish coach in 37 years to lead a team to victory in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, g...
8 Apr 2025
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Irmgard Furchner, convicted in 2022 of complicity in Nazi crimes, dies at 99
8 Apr 2025
Irmgard Furchner, former secretary to an SS commander at the Stutthof concentration camp, has died at 99, following her conviction last year for complicity i...
8 Apr 2025
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A Brooklyn street gets co-named for late Chabad rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson
7 Apr 2025
The Chabad-Lubavitch community in Brooklyn celebrated the co-naming of a street as Lubavitcher Rebbe Way, honoring their late leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Sc...
7 Apr 2025
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Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump again floats proposal for US to take over Gaza
7 Apr 2025
During a meeting in Washington, President Trump revisited his controversial proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...
7 Apr 2025
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How your matzah gets made: A peek inside the Streit’s factory
7 Apr 2025
Streits, a renowned kosher food company best known for its matzah, is celebrating its centennial anniversary. Established on Rivington Street in New York Cit...
7 Apr 2025
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The Passover seder is a model for healing democracies in peril
7 Apr 2025
Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explores how the Passover seder offers a framework for healing democracies under threat worldwide. Emphasizing the enduring influen...
7 Apr 2025
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U.S. Naval Academy removed books about the Holocaust, antisemitism and Jewish Americans ahead of Hegseth visit
7 Apr 2025
Ahead of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to the U.S. Naval Academy, nearly 400 books including those on the Holocaust, antisemitism, and Jewish Americ...
7 Apr 2025
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14-year-old Palestinian-American killed by Israeli fire in West Bank, officials say
7 Apr 2025
Tensions in the West Bank continue to escalate following the death of Omar Mohammad Rabea, a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, allegedly killed by Israeli fi...
7 Apr 2025