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Netanyahu heckled at Israel’s official Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families grasp for comfort
21 Apr
Israel's Memorial Day ceremonies were fraught with tension as political discourse clashed with personal grief. Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks were met wi...
21 Apr
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The ‘godfather of denim’ was an Italian designer whose Jewish father was murdered at Auschwitz
21 Apr
Adriano Goldschmied, known as the 'godfather of denim,' revolutionized the fashion industry by elevating jeans into luxury items. Despite his monumental cont...
21 Apr
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A son of Holocaust survivors and the granddaughter of a Nazi confront their separate inheritances
21 Apr
Charlie Scheidt, son of Holocaust survivors, and Kat Rohrer, granddaughter of a Nazi, have collaborated on a book titled "Inheritance: Love, Loss and the Leg...
21 Apr
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An ode to the Bible Quiz, Israel’s quirky and surprisingly consequential Independence Day tradition
21 Apr
The International Bible Quiz, a quirky yet significant component of Israel's Independence Day, has deeply influenced the authors' connection to Israel. This ...
21 Apr
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Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.
21 Apr
After flyers for an Israeli culture club event were found in a urinal at Scarsdale High School, the community, including school leaders and local politicians...
21 Apr
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin doesn’t know if you can handle her pain
21 Apr
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's book "When We See You Again" offers a raw and unfiltered account of her grief following the loss of her son, Hersh, who was taken hos...
21 Apr
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At soldiers’ graves, the rows keep growing: Israel’s Memorial Day is shaped by new loss
20 Apr
Israel's Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, which traditionally serves as a day of remembrance for the country’s fallen soldiers, is increasingly marked by the new...
20 Apr
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End of an era as Central Park bench is dedicated to Israeli hostages
20 Apr
In Scarsdale, a predominantly Jewish suburb of New York City, the actions of the school board president’s daughter have sparked controversy and calls for his...
20 Apr
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Trump, on eve of new ceasefire talks: ‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran’
20 Apr
President Donald Trump has publicly denied claims that Israel influenced his decision to go to war with Iran, amidst speculation that Israeli pressure, parti...
20 Apr
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Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board, sidelining pro-Israel Jewish incumbent
20 Apr
Amid a shifting political landscape within the Democratic party regarding Israel-Palestine dynamics, Michigan Democrats have chosen Amir Makled, a pro-Palest...
20 Apr
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Steeped in history, Pensacola Jews celebrate the 150th anniversary of Florida’s oldest synagogue
20 Apr
Pensacola, Florida, home to the state's oldest synagogue, Temple Beth El, celebrated its 150th anniversary, highlighting the area’s unique Jewish history and...
20 Apr
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Ye concerts scrapped in Poland, Switzerland as backlash over antisemitic remarks continues
20 Apr
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is facing significant backlash as international concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled due to his...
20 Apr
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Netanyahu, IDF condemn Israeli soldier’s bludgeoning of Jesus statue in Lebanon
20 Apr
The incident involving an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has sparked widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Be...
20 Apr
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Police eye Iran involvement as 3 London synagogues are targeted in arson attacks
20 Apr
A recent series of arson attacks on London synagogues have raised alarm, with two teenagers arrested and suspicions of Iranian involvement growing. These inc...
20 Apr
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Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks
17 Apr
Several Jewish and pro-Israel organizations are urging President Trump to focus on the repatriation of Americans detained in Iran amid ongoing ceasefire disc...
17 Apr
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French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny
17 Apr
The Versailles Court of Appeal in France has affirmed a lower court's decision, rejecting antisemitism as a motive in the case of an Algerian nanny, Lela Y.,...
17 Apr
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Trump’s antisemitism envoy says US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad
17 Apr
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, the U.S. special envoy for monitoring and combating antisemitism, announced that the United States plans to bar individuals accused of ...
17 Apr
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New ‘information center’ in Polish town denies murders of Jews by local Poles in 1941
17 Apr
A new information center in Jedwabne, Poland, is sparking controversy by denying the town's 1941 massacre of Jews by local Poles. The center, housed in shipp...
17 Apr
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Pro-Israel congressman being out-fundraised by former Columbia encampment organizer
17 Apr
In the political race for New York's 13th congressional district, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, known for his pro-Israel stance, finds himself outraised by challen...
17 Apr
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Pete Hegseth compares media to the Pharisees, ancient Jewish sect derided by Christians
17 Apr
Pete Hegseth recently likened the media to the Pharisees, a Jewish sect from antiquity portrayed negatively in the New Testament. His comments, made in conte...
17 Apr
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These Israeli-Palestinian ‘brothers’ are preaching peace. Can their message make a difference?
17 Apr
Amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian Muslim, and Maoz Inon, a Jewish Israeli, advocate for peace through their book...
17 Apr
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle meet with survivors of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting in Sydney
17 Apr
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Bondi Beach in Sydney to meet with survivors and first responders of the Hanukkah shooting at a Chabad event, in which...
17 Apr
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Quietly absent since 2023, Jewish Heritage Night at the NY Mets stirs up new controversy
17 Apr
The New York Mets have not held a Jewish Heritage Night at Citi Field since 2023, sparking controversy amid accusations of antisemitic influences following t...
17 Apr
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Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right
16 Apr
Israeli Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka met with Marine Le Pen, highlighting Israel's strategic outreach to far-right parties in Europe, which now includes...
16 Apr
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Italian opposition leader Elly Schlein, whose father is Jewish, backs Giorgia Meloni in Trump split over Israel
16 Apr
Political tensions in Italy have highlighted an unexpected alliance between Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, and Elly Schlein, the opposition lead...
16 Apr
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Mamdani faces pressure from progressive Jewish allies over ‘buffer zone’ veto decision
16 Apr
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from his progressive Jewish allies, including Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), to veto a contro...
16 Apr
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A week into ceasefire, Israelis’ storied resilience is tested by questions about what was gained
16 Apr
Following a recent ceasefire in the conflict with Iran, Israelis are grappling with the rapid return to everyday life amidst lingering trauma and uncertainty...
16 Apr
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Rama Duwaji apologizes for old posts, but not for likes praising Oct. 7 ‘resistance’
16 Apr
Jewish Week reports on the controversy surrounding a $3,500 donation from children's YouTube personality Ms. Rachel to City Comptroller candidate Brad Lander...
16 Apr
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In major shift, all but 7 Senate Democrats vote to block weapons sales to Israel
16 Apr
A significant shift in U.S. policy towards Israel was highlighted as 40 Senate Democrats voted to block sales of certain weapons to Israel, revealing a growi...
16 Apr
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Many peptides sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why.
15 Apr
In a fascinating intersection of science and culture, Pinchas Cohen at the University of Southern California has discovered a variety of mitochondrial-derive...
15 Apr
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He was barred from holding Shabbat services in his house. Could the Supreme Court take up his case?
15 Apr
Orthodox Jewish organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case concerning Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew in University Heights, Ohio, who wa...
15 Apr
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As Ohio again tries to block closure of Reform seminary, a new rabbinical school emerges in Cincinnati
15 Apr
A legal battle is unfolding in Ohio as the state's Attorney General, Dave Yost, has filed a second lawsuit to prevent the closure of Hebrew Union College-Jew...
15 Apr
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Top British private Jewish school closing amid funding challenges
15 Apr
Immanuel College, a distinguished Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in London, is closing due to financial struggles and decreasing student numbers. Ranking ...
15 Apr
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Extremist, far-right Jewish Defense League is back in the news
15 Apr
The resurgence of the far-right Jewish Defense League (JDL) is under scrutiny after a member of its offshoot group was arrested for planning an attack on pro...
15 Apr
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In an Israeli bomb shelter, my students restored my faith in their generation’s resilience and commitment
15 Apr
The article by Mark Shpall reflects on an impactful trip with students from de Toledo High School to Israel, which coincided with the onset of conflict with ...
15 Apr
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With DEI out of favor, advocates push to honor the Jewish philanthropist who built 5,000 schools for Black children
15 Apr
The rediscovery of Julius Rosenwald's legacy highlights his pivotal role in funding nearly 5,000 schools for Black children during the Jim Crow era, an effor...
15 Apr
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JD Vance heckled over Middle East policy at Turning Point USA event
15 Apr
Vice President JD Vance faced criticism from antiwar hecklers during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia, highlighting rising opposition a...
15 Apr
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Moderation cuts leave most extremist, antisemitic content on Instagram unchecked, ADL finds
15 Apr
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report reveals that over 93% of antisemitic and extremist content on Instagram remains unaddressed, highlighting a significa...
15 Apr
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Congress removes deadline for Holocaust-looted art claims, setting stage for more restitution battles
15 Apr
A new U.S. law, the 2025 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (HEAR Act), has been enacted, allowing more time for Holocaust survivors and their descendan...
15 Apr
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Hampshire College, incubator of Yiddish Book Center and a Holocaust-studies pioneer, to close
14 Apr
Hampshire College, a liberal arts institution known for its innovative educational approaches, is set to close at the end of the year due to financial diffic...
14 Apr
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Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds
14 Apr
A recent survey by GBAO Strategies for J Street found that 66% of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) spending in Dem...
14 Apr
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Jewish protesters arrested outside Schumer’s office while calling for US to ‘stop arming Israel’
14 Apr
A group of Jewish protesters associated with IfNotNow were arrested during a demonstration outside Senator Chuck Schumer's office, calling for the U.S. to ce...
14 Apr
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Holocaust education gets a bad rap. But it’s not falling short — we are.
14 Apr
Daniel Greene argues that the current state of Holocaust education in the United States is being unfairly criticized for not eradicating antisemitism and oth...
14 Apr
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Many children killed in the Holocaust had no one to say Kaddish for them. These Jews have stepped up.
14 Apr
In an effort to honor the memory of Jewish children murdered during the Holocaust who have no surviving relatives, Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach, Florida...
14 Apr
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Israelis pause for a different kind of siren: the one marking Holocaust memorial day
14 Apr
In a poignant moment amidst ongoing tensions, Israelis marked Yom HaShoah with a two-minute siren to honor the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. The si...
14 Apr
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Woman fired for calling Israelis ‘baby killers’ in Times Square raises $32K from fans
13 Apr
Jennifer Koonings, a nurse, recently gained significant attention after being dismissed from her position for an incident in which she filmed herself verball...
13 Apr
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Trump administration fires 2 judges who blocked deportations of pro-Palestinian activists
13 Apr
Under the Trump administration, two judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, were dismissed after they blocked the deportations of pro-Palestinian activists, hig...
13 Apr
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South Korean president compares IDF actions to the Holocaust, drawing Israel condemnation
13 Apr
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sparked controversy by comparing Israeli military actions to the Holocaust in a social media post, which Israel's Foreig...
13 Apr
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As Holocaust knowledge lags, Florida targets teens with new approaches
13 Apr
As Holocaust awareness declines among younger generations, especially in Florida, new educational initiatives are being introduced to engage teens. Despite F...
13 Apr
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Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace
13 Apr
A dispute over the memory and commemoration of Buchenwald's victims has erupted after pro-Palestinian activists were barred from holding a vigil at the site....
13 Apr