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Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum
24 Jun 2025
A Maryland man, Clift A. Seferlis, has been arrested for sending threatening letters to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelph...
24 Jun 2025
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Trump announces ‘complete and total ceasefire’ between Israel and Iran
23 Jun 2025
President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran on Truth Social, stating it will take effect in about six hours a...
23 Jun 2025
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Why Israel, rarely a fan of regime change, now contemplates an Iran without ayatollahs
23 Jun 2025
Israel, historically cautious about pursuing regime changes in neighboring states, is reevaluating its stance towards Iran in light of recent escalations. Th...
23 Jun 2025
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At Park Slope Food Coop, a contentious election could lead to Israeli goods boycott
23 Jun 2025
At the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a pivotal election is underway that could influence whether the cooperative grocery store's 17,000 members decide to...
23 Jun 2025
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Florida campus roiled after antisemitic student wins law school award for paper defending white supremacy
23 Jun 2025
The University of Florida is facing backlash after Preston Damsky, a law student known for antisemitic and white supremacist views, won a legal writing award...
23 Jun 2025
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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara, facing U.K. terror charges over his pro-Palestinian activism, might soon headline a sold-out U.S. tour
23 Jun 2025
The Irish rap group Kneecap, known for their outspoken pro-Palestinian stance, is caught in a legal and political storm as member Mo Chara faces terrorism ch...
23 Jun 2025
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Democrats and Republicans split on Trump’s unilateral attacks on Iranian nuclear sites
23 Jun 2025
Following President Trump's unilateral decision to attack Iranian nuclear sites, political reactions have split largely along party lines. Republican leaders...
23 Jun 2025
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In first interview since release from federal detention, Mahmoud Khalil says detainment ‘felt like kidnapping’
23 Jun 2025
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protest leader and former Columbia University student, has spoken out for the first time since his release from a federal d...
23 Jun 2025
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‘MIGA’: Trump floats possibility of ‘regime change’ in Iran following US strikes
23 Jun 2025
President Donald Trump suggested a potential regime change in Iran following recent U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, using the phrase "MAKE IRAN GREAT A...
23 Jun 2025
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Meet the world’s foremost — and perhaps only — collector of Jewish seltzer bottles
23 Jun 2025
Moshe Manies, a collector from Lakewood, New Jersey, has amassed an impressive collection of 250-300 Judaic seltzer bottles, potentially making him the forem...
23 Jun 2025
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Israeli forces retrieve bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza
23 Jun 2025
Israeli forces successfully retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip: Ofra Keidar, Jonathan Samerano, and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson, all vic...
23 Jun 2025
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Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes
22 Jun 2025
Following a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites, Israel has heightened its civilian alert level, further restricting public gatherings and closing most busi...
22 Jun 2025
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In national address, Trump threatens more attacks on Iran ‘if peace does not come quickly’
22 Jun 2025
In a national address, President Donald Trump declared the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear sites as a military success, emphasizing that the operation aimed t...
22 Jun 2025
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US bombs 3 sites in Iran, joining Israel’s fight against Iranian nuclear program
22 Jun 2025
The U.S. military has joined Israel in targeting Iran's nuclear program with airstrikes on critical sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, marking a si...
22 Jun 2025
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A deadly missile strike turned Tamra into a symbol of anti-Arab racism — and of solidarity across divides
20 Jun 2025
The Iranian missile strike on the Arab-Israeli city of Tamra, which killed four women from the Khatib family, has become a focal point for addressing anti-Ar...
20 Jun 2025
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Man arrested after Jewish Rep. Max Miller reports being run off the road in act of ‘blatant antisemitic violence’
20 Jun 2025
An Ohio man was arrested following accusations of attempting to run Jewish Representative Max Miller off the road in a suspected antisemitic attack. Allegedl...
20 Jun 2025
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Journalist board of Shtetl, news site covering haredi Orthodoxy, resigns after founder renounces mission
20 Jun 2025
A news site dedicated to providing transparency within Haredi Orthodox communities, Shtetl, faces a major upheaval as its board of journalists resigns follow...
20 Jun 2025
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Suspect arrested after mass shooting threat that closed Texas Jewish community center
20 Jun 2025
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at the Barshop Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, Texas, leading to its temporary clo...
20 Jun 2025
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NYPD investigating threats to Zohran Mamdani, including one saying ‘Check your beeper’
20 Jun 2025
NYPD is investigating threats against Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim mayoral candidate in New York, which reference an Israeli tactic used against Hezbollah. The t...
20 Jun 2025
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Trump defers Iran decision and Iran rejects talks as missile attacks continue on Israel
20 Jun 2025
In the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump has postponed a decision on whether the U.S. will join Israel in military actions agai...
20 Jun 2025
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Edan Alexander, freed from Hamas captivity after 584 days, feted on return home to New Jersey
20 Jun 2025
Edan Alexander, a New Jersey native and Israeli army veteran, was warmly welcomed home after enduring 584 days as a captive in Gaza. His return was celebrate...
20 Jun 2025
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For these New York Jews, neither Cuomo nor Mamdani are on the ballot
19 Jun 2025
In the New York City mayoral primary, Jewish voters like Matt Seinuk and Randi Hoffman are opting for neither former Governor Andrew Cuomo nor State Assembly...
19 Jun 2025
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Iranian missile strikes Israeli hospital as Trump remains coy about whether US will intervene
19 Jun 2025
An Iranian missile strike hit the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel, as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. Fortunately, the hosp...
19 Jun 2025
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Letter from Jaffa: ‘It was the loudest boom I have ever heard’
19 Jun 2025
Deborah Danan's vivid account from Jaffa captures the harrowing reality of living under missile threats in Israel. It details the terrifying moment a missile...
19 Jun 2025
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Once the poster child of the yeshiva reform movement, Naftuli Moster now has regrets
18 Jun 2025
Naftuli Moster, previously a leading critic of haredi yeshivas for their lack of secular education, has publicly reevaluated his stance and approach. Once at...
18 Jun 2025
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Ana Levy-Lyons, a former Unitarian Universalist minister and future rabbi, wants to cure what ails the secular left
18 Jun 2025
Ana Levy-Lyons, a former Unitarian Universalist minister now studying to be a rabbi, critiques the secular left's lack of spiritual and community connections...
18 Jun 2025
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Lawmakers push to block US involvement in Iran as Trump signals willingness to join fight
18 Jun 2025
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is striving to prevent President Trump from involving the United States in the...
18 Jun 2025
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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani declines to condemn phrase ‘Globalize the intifada’
18 Jun 2025
Amid his bid for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani, a state Assembly member and democratic socialist, is under scrutiny for his stance on phrases considered antisemi...
18 Jun 2025
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams puffs cigars with antisemitic streamer Sneako, sparking outcry
17 Jun 2025
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for hosting a cigar-smoking session with the controversial streamer Sneako, known for spreading antisemitic sentimen...
17 Jun 2025
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Brad Lander’s arrest by ICE marks a breakout moment for the Jewish NYC mayoral candidate
17 Jun 2025
Brad Lander, the Jewish NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court for attempting to block a detention, markin...
17 Jun 2025
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As US appears increasingly likely to enter Iran conflict, tensions roil MAGA movement
17 Jun 2025
The MAGA movement faces internal tensions as the Trump administration considers U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. While Trump expresses strong su...
17 Jun 2025
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Germany’s Freidrich Merz calls Iran fight ‘the dirty work Israel is doing for all of us’
17 Jun 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Israel for its military actions against Iran's nuclear program, calling it the "dirty work" Israel undertakes on beh...
17 Jun 2025
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The Borscht Belt Fest celebrates the Jewish Catskills of yesteryear
17 Jun 2025
Celebrating the nostalgia and cultural richness of the Jewish Catskills, the Borscht Belt Fest returns to Ellenville, New York, spotlighting the legacy of mi...
17 Jun 2025
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The Birthright odyssey: 1500 tourists set sail for Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
Birthright Israel, a program connecting Jewish young adults with Israel, orchestrated a complex sea evacuation for 1,500 participants amid the Israel-Iran co...
17 Jun 2025
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Maccabiah Games postponed to 2026, as Israel-Iran war disruptions start to pile up
17 Jun 2025
The Maccabiah Games, initially slated to take place in Tel Aviv in July, have been postponed to 2026 due to the ongoing disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran...
17 Jun 2025
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‘The price to pay for attacking Iran has dramatically dropped’: Yaakov Katz on the war so far
17 Jun 2025
Yaakov Katz discusses the recent developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, noting the significant changes over the past two years which have redu...
17 Jun 2025
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Israel pounds Tehran as Trump promises something ‘much bigger’ than ceasefire
17 Jun 2025
Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign against Tehran, targeting Iran's nuclear program in response to the regime's ongoing development of n...
17 Jun 2025
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Germany, Britain and France are harshly critical of Israel in Gaza but have its back with Iran. Why?
16 Jun 2025
As the threat of Iran's nuclear capabilities intensifies, Germany, Britain, and France, despite critical stances towards Israel's Gaza policies, align closel...
16 Jun 2025
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To practice ranked-choice voting, New Yorkers elect the city’s ‘most iconic’ bagel
16 Jun 2025
In an effort to demystify ranked-choice voting, WNYC crafted an educational mock election using bagels as candidates, where New Yorkers could vote for the ci...
16 Jun 2025
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For Israelis under Iranian barrage, deadly nights alternate with days brimming with life
16 Jun 2025
Israeli life endures an unsettling duality amidst ongoing Iranian missile strikes that recall the resilience seen in wartime London. With 25 lives lost and h...
16 Jun 2025
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Marcel Marceau’s Holocaust heroism is the focus of a new off-Broadway play
16 Jun 2025
Marcel Marceau, the renowned mime artist, is celebrated not only for his theatrical accomplishments but also for his courageous efforts during the Holocaust,...
16 Jun 2025
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Their counselors stuck in Israel, US Jewish camps are putting out ‘Help Wanted’ signs
16 Jun 2025
US Jewish summer camps are facing a staffing crisis as many Israeli counselors are stranded in Israel due to a sudden outbreak of conflict with Iran, which h...
16 Jun 2025
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Israeli weapons display is walled off at Paris Air Show, in move Israelis decry
16 Jun 2025
At the Paris Air Show, Israeli defense industry exhibits were controversially walled off by French authorities after anti-Israel groups demanded the removal ...
16 Jun 2025
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Leonard Lauder, who expanded his Jewish family’s business into a cosmetics empire, dies at 92
16 Jun 2025
Leonard A. Lauder, the influential figure behind the expansion of Estée Lauder Companies into a global cosmetics empire, passed away at age 92 in Manhattan. ...
16 Jun 2025
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Conservative flagship’s first woman chancellor, Shuly Rubin Schwartz, to step down in 2026
16 Jun 2025
Shuly Rubin Schwartz, the first woman chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), will step down at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Serving si...
16 Jun 2025
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Death toll rises in Israel after another night of Iranian missiles; US Embassy in Tel Aviv damaged
16 Jun 2025
Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Israel faces a barrage of Iranian missiles for the third consecutive night, resulting in at least eight d...
16 Jun 2025
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U.S. aids in Israel’s defense, as Trump and Tehran exchange threats
15 Jun 2025
Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. assisted Israel in intercepting Iranian drone and missile attacks last Friday, according to official co...
15 Jun 2025
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8 Jewish LGBTQ+ sites to check out in NYC this Pride Month
15 Jun 2025
New York City's Jewish history interweaves significantly with LGBTQ+ culture. Over the years, iconic sites illustrate this intersection, highlighted in an ex...
15 Jun 2025
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At least 11 killed across Israel amid multi-day barrage of missiles from Iran
15 Jun 2025
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated into a deadly exchange of missile strikes, resulting in at least 11 Israeli casualties, with most missiles in...
15 Jun 2025
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Flights canceled. Parties scrapped. Bomb shelters full: 24 hours of war leaves Israel reeling
13 Jun 2025
In the wake of a significant military conflict between Israel and Iran, life in Israel has been dramatically disrupted with air raids prompting civilian move...
13 Jun 2025