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In Miami, rekindling the Black-Jewish alliance that Clarence Jones insisted never died
28 May
In Miami, a significant gathering seeks to rekindle the historic Black-Jewish alliance, coinciding with the recent passing of Clarence B. Jones, a pivotal fi...
28 May
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Floyd Mayweather showered cash on Jewish causes — and now he’s suing their ‘Robin Hood’ alleging $175 million got diverted
28 May
Floyd Mayweather Jr., the famous boxing champion, is embroiled in a $175 million lawsuit against his former financial manager, Jona Rechnitz, alleging signif...
28 May
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Inspired by a queer Bundist poet, he set her work to music
28 May
Avi Fox-Rosen, a prominent composer and musician known for his involvement in Yiddish culture, has released a new album inspired by Irena Klepfisz's renowned...
28 May
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In Israel, an Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a new ‘East-West’ sound together
28 May
The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West's youth program in Tel Aviv, led by conductor Tom Cohen, offers an innovative blend of Eastern and Western musical tradit...
28 May
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Brooklyn grocer’s boycott of Israeli products spurs celebration and talk of lawsuits
27 May
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has voted to boycott Israeli products, aligning with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement until Israel chan...
27 May
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Mamdani has made ample efforts for Jews. How come no one is telling that story?
27 May
Libby Lenkinski critiques the media portrayal of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's relationship with the Jewish community, arguing that it overlooks the g...
27 May
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Why children are singing in Yiddish in Rio de Janeiro
27 May
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian children are spontaneously singing Yiddish songs, marking a cultural shift driven by the Viver com Yiddish initiative. Founded b...
27 May
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Reading a Pakistani author's 30-year-old novel helped me understand my parents' views on intermarriage
27 May
Lauren Hakimi explores the deep-seated cultural and familial expectations surrounding intermarriage through the lens of Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'An American Bra...
27 May
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Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Coop votes to boycott Israeli products
27 May
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, one of the largest and oldest food cooperatives in the U.S., has voted to boycott Israeli products after years of divis...
27 May
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Nearly half of young U.S. Jews want to replace Israel with binational state, poll finds
27 May
A recent poll by the Jewish Voter Resource Center reveals significant generational shifts in American Jewish perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
27 May
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Candidate who vowed to imprison 'American Zionists' loses in Texas runoff
27 May
Johnny Garcia secured the Democratic nomination for Texas' 35th Congressional District, defeating Maureen Galindo, whose campaign was overshadowed by antisem...
27 May
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Ukraine reburies Nazi collaborator with state honors, drawing Israeli condemnation
27 May
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked outrage from Israel by honoring Andriy Melnyk, a controversial Ukrainian nationalist leader who collaborated w...
27 May
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Trump administration again sues UCLA over antisemitism, alleging ‘hostile educational environment’
27 May
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for the second time, accusing the university of fostering an antisemitic environment by ignoring th...
27 May
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Jewish leaders say Belgium’s prosecution of circumcision is antisemitic
27 May
Jewish leaders from Europe, Israel, and the United States have united to condemn the planned prosecution of two mohels in Belgium, which they argue is an ant...
27 May
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New York lawmakers approve 50-foot buffer around houses of worship in challenge to Mamdani
26 May
New York State has adopted a new law establishing a 50-foot buffer zone around houses of worship and educational centers, criminalizing protest activities th...
26 May
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Woody Allen’s biggest fans were easy marks for a fake monologue about antisemitism
26 May
A fake monologue attributed to Woody Allen, criticizing pro-Palestinian activists and antisemitism, recently went viral despite being fabricated. Originally ...
26 May
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Garry Trudeau was a prep school kid from New England, but he identified with the Jewish outsider in 'Doonesbury'
26 May
Garry Trudeau, creator of the Doonesbury comic strip, was a New England prep school alum who, despite his insider status, deeply identified with the Jewish o...
26 May
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At the edge of America, six Jewish graves endure
25 May
The article explores the Jewish history in Fairbanks, Alaska, through the lens of six graves in the Jewish plot of Clay Street Cemetery. These graves, from t...
25 May
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Texas candidate's antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday runoff. Did it fuel her rise?
25 May
Maureen Galindo, a housing activist and Democratic candidate in a Texas congressional runoff, has gained attention due to her antisemitic rhetoric. Despite f...
25 May
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Trump announces he has ‘largely negotiated’ Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz opening
24 May
President Donald Trump announced that a Memorandum of Understanding has been largely negotiated with Iran, marking a potential diplomatic breakthrough regard...
24 May
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In Trump's assault on democracy, echoes of Nazi Germany but new glimmers of hope that America will be different
23 May
In a detailed examination of American democracy under Donald Trump, Terrence Petty draws parallels to the final years of Germany’s Weimar Republic, highlight...
23 May
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This Jewish artist hadn't painted in more than 5 decades. Then came Oct. 7.
22 May
Sid Klein, a Jewish artist who abandoned his craft for over five decades, returned to painting after the traumatic events of Oct. 7, when Hamas attacks deepl...
22 May
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How can I explain to my 93-year-old mother why it suddenly seems ok to hate Jews?
22 May
As societal norms shift, Peter Himmelman explores why antisemitism appears to be increasingly normalized in modern discourse, highlighting his 93-year-old mo...
22 May
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The bizarre antisemitic book that taught me to better understand Judaism
22 May
Talya Zax reflects on a 1934 book titled "Twelve Jews" by Hector Bolitho, which she found on a pub bookshelf in England. The collection, intending to defend ...
22 May
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For Bob Dylan's 85th birthday, an 85-minute playlist
22 May
Nobel Prize-winning musician Bob Dylan turns 85, and in celebration, a curated 85-minute playlist has been created to honor his musical legacy. This playlist...
22 May
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Don't dismiss Israel's most rage-baiting minister as fringe
22 May
As Israel approaches another election, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is becoming a central figure, embodying a shift within the Israeli right th...
22 May
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The Black Jewish experience, and Black-Jewish relations, take center stage on Fifth Avenue
21 May
Temple Emanu-El of Manhattan is embarking on a five-year initiative titled "Shared Histories, Shared Futures," focusing on Black-Jewish relations, particular...
21 May
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Despite what (Ashkenazi) tradition says, not everyone eats dairy on Shavuot
21 May
Shavuot is traditionally associated with dairy foods, especially among Ashkenazi Jews. However, this article explores how not all Jewish communities have thi...
21 May
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‘It’s the Jews’: San Diego mosque shooters decried ‘the universal enemy’ in hate-filled manifesto
21 May
A tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, carried out by two teenage gunmen who later committed suici...
21 May
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Rep. Dan Goldman urges ‘no’ vote on proposed Brooklyn Israel boycott, warning of antisemitism
21 May
Rep. Dan Goldman of New York is addressing a proposed boycott of Israeli products at Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Coop, calling for members to vote against the...
21 May
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The Park Slope Food Coop is fighting over another BDS resolution — and this time it may finally pass
20 May
The Park Slope Food Coop, a community-led grocery in Brooklyn, faces internal upheaval over a proposed resolution to engage in a boycott of Israeli products ...
20 May
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Arkansas whites-only community sued by woman with Jewish ancestry
20 May
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Return to the Land, a whites-only community in Arkansas, for alleged discriminatory housing practices. Michelle Walk...
20 May
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Netanyahu is facing electoral catastrophe — and could place Israel in existential peril
20 May
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a severe electoral crisis and potential governance challenges as public dissatisfaction grows over unreso...
20 May
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What does a swastika mean?
20 May
Arno Rosenfeld's article delves into the complex symbolism of the swastika, exploring its association with Nazism, white supremacy, and antisemitism, as well...
20 May
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In celebration of David Attenborough's 100th birthday, a very Jewish song
20 May
During the celebration of David Attenborough's 100th birthday at the Royal Albert Hall, his recitation of the song "What a Wonderful World" highlighted the s...
20 May
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With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia
20 May
Chris Rabb, a progressive state lawmaker from Philadelphia, is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District, bringing a ...
20 May
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Interviews with Holocaust survivors reveal the richness of Yiddish
20 May
The creation of the Corpus of Spoken Yiddish in Europe (CSYE) has made historical Yiddish dialects accessible by utilizing over 200 Holocaust survivor interv...
20 May
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The San Diego imam defended Oct. 7. His mosque still deserves our help
19 May
In the wake of a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Jewish leaders were correct in expressing sympathy and support despite past controversia...
19 May
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An op-ed compared an NBA team to Israel as underdog success stories. Then the threats poured in.
19 May
An op-ed analogy likening Israel’s historical underdog turn-around to the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder led to its author's vilification. Published by...
19 May
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In 'Waiting for Godot,' the tragedy and comedy of the Jewish experience
19 May
Robert Zaretsky explores how Samuel Beckett's iconic play "Waiting for Godot" reflects the Jewish experience through its themes of waiting, desolation, and r...
19 May
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz becomes latest Jewish lawmaker to reveal antisemitic threats
19 May
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish lawmaker from Florida, has recently shared the alarming rise in antisemitic threats he's encountered, marking a broader trend ...
19 May
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Jewish groups denounce fatal shooting at San Diego mosque, say it proves need for security funding
19 May
Following a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Jewish groups have expressed their condemnation and called for increased federal security fun...
19 May
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Mamdani’s first Jewish Heritage event reveals a narrowed circle
19 May
New York City's Jewish American Heritage Month reception at Gracie Mansion highlighted tensions between Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration and the broader...
19 May
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The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair
19 May
Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision 2026 candidate, captured the audience with a poignant trilingual song "Michelle," sung in Hebrew, French, and English. Celeb...
19 May
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Israeli flag attack ad prompts antisemitism charge in PA state race — yet boosts the Jewish candidate
18 May
A Pennsylvania state senate race has been stirred by a campaign mailer attacking Bradley Merkl-Gump, a Jewish candidate, with allegations of being tied to an...
18 May
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Stacey Bosworth selected as the Forward’s next Vice President of Development
18 May
Stacey Bosworth has been appointed as the Forward's Vice President of Development, starting June 1, 2026. With a robust background in philanthropy, she trans...
18 May
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On a new Israeli TV show, the secret lives of Orthodox Jewish atheists
18 May
The Israeli TV show "Behasture," also known as "Ambiguity," explores the hidden lives of Orthodox Jewish atheists, often referred to as "anusim." Set during ...
18 May
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Mamdani Nakba Day video prompts pushback from Jewish leaders amid rising tensions
18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked controversy within the Jewish community by sharing a video commemorating Nakba Day, which remembers the Palestinia...
18 May
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Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased
17 May
Molly Crabapple's book, "Here Where We Live Is Our Country," presents an engaging history of the Jewish Labor Bund, underscoring its 130-year legacy through ...
17 May
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At Trump’s Christian revival on the National Mall, one rabbi made a Jewish case for America
17 May
At a Christian revival dubbed Rededicate 250 on the National Mall, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, the sole Jewish speaker, made a compelling case for America's exce...
17 May