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Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier
29 May
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist and critic of U.S. support for Israel, has received a significant endorsement from New York City's Mayor Zo...
29 May
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Why Jews should show up and show Mamdani what we stand for
29 May
Rabbi Yaacov Behrman critiques the Jewish community's reaction to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Shavuot event, which sparked controversy due to Mamdan...
29 May
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Zohran Mamdani is normalizing antisemitism. New York’s Jews must boycott him.
29 May
Rabbi Avi Weiss argues for the Jewish community in New York City to boycott Mayor Zohran Mamdani due to his perceived normalization of antisemitism. Weiss cr...
29 May
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Israel-Lebanon talks set to proceed in U.S. Friday despite renewed violence
29 May
Israeli and Lebanese military officials are scheduled to initiate further talks at the Pentagon, aiming to strengthen the fragile ceasefire between the two c...
29 May
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NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman attends Israeli real estate expo
29 May
New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman attended an Israeli real estate expo in Manhattan to demonstrate his support for Israel and his investmen...
29 May
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NYPD unveils ‘most extensive’ security operation ever for Israel Day Parade as Mamdani skips march
28 May
With heightened security concerns, the NYPD is assembling its most extensive operation for the upcoming Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, promising unpreced...
28 May
JTA
Goldman and Lander clash over Israel in first joint campaign appearance
28 May
In a WNYC forum, Jewish Democratic candidates Dan Goldman and Brad Lander debated their positions on Israel amidst their primary race. Both opposed a recent ...
28 May
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Jewish group files cease and desist order against Park Slope Food Coop for its Israel boycott
28 May
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has been legally challenged by the National Jewish Advocacy Center for its recent decision to boycott Israeli products, ...
28 May
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Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers
28 May
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial and archive, is establishing its first overseas educational centers in Germany, with locations in Munich and Leipzig....
28 May
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British Museum postpones a Jewish Culture Month lecture, citing ‘disruption’ concerns
28 May
The British Museum has postponed a planned Jewish Culture Month lecture on 'Ancient Israel and Judah' due to concerns over potential disruptions from attende...
28 May
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New York state passes 50-foot ‘buffer zone’ around houses of worship
27 May
New York state has implemented a 50-foot security buffer around houses of worship, community centers, and religious schools in response to pro-Palestinian pr...
27 May
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Jewish New York deserves a parade as diverse as its communities
27 May
Rabbi Jill Jacobs critiques the Israel Day Parade in New York for overly focusing on support for Israel and not reflecting the full spectrum of Jewish life i...
27 May
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Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building
27 May
The Fairmount Temple, an emblematic synagogue in Beachwood, Ohio, designed by the renowned architect Percival Goodman, is set to be demolished as part of a p...
27 May
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Massive fire breaks out at kosher supermarket in London’s Golders Green
27 May
A significant fire erupted at the Kosher Kingdom supermarket in Golders Green, a predominantly Orthodox Jewish area in London. Despite initial community fear...
27 May
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Park Slope Food Coop votes for Israel boycott
27 May
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has voted in favor of boycotting Israeli products, with 67% approval from the nearly 7,000 members who participated. Thi...
27 May
JTA
Garcia defeats Galindo in Texas Democratic runoff shaped by antisemitism allegations
27 May
In a closely watched Democratic runoff for Texas's 35th Congressional District, sheriff's deputy Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo, whose campaign was m...
27 May
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American-born former IDF soldier dies at 23 of apparent suicide
26 May
Alex Miller, a 23-year-old American-born former IDF soldier, died by apparent suicide in Miami after grappling with mental trauma following a 2022 attack he ...
26 May
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Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before commission investigating Bondi attack
26 May
Witnesses who testified about the Bondi Beach terror attack during the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia have faced significa...
26 May
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More than a GPA: Inside the movement to end letter grades in Jewish education
26 May
Oakland Hebrew Day School, along with a growing number of Jewish schools, is replacing traditional grading systems with narrative feedback focusing on studen...
26 May
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Jewish legislator counters ‘Not on Our Dime’ act
26 May
Political tensions within New York's Jewish and pro-Israel communities are inflamed as Assembly member Michael Novakhov relaunches his "Not on Our Dollar" bi...
26 May
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U.S. launches attacks on Iran as negotiations over a peace deal drag out
26 May
The United States launched defensive strikes in Southern Iran targeting missile sites and Iranian boats believed to be laying mines, threatening to derail an...
26 May
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A stronger shekel has become a pressing problem for Americans building lives in Israel
26 May
The strengthening of the Israeli shekel against the U.S. dollar is creating financial challenges for American immigrants in Israel and local nonprofits relyi...
26 May
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Galindo’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday runoff. Did it fuel her rise?
25 May
Maureen Galindo, a little-known candidate in a South Texas congressional district primary, has sparked significant controversy due to her history of antisemi...
25 May
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A museum exhibit explores the Jewish fascination with the occult
24 May
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has opened an intriguing exhibit titled 'Jews Are Magic,' exploring the historical Jewish engagement with the occult. ...
24 May
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Trump says he has ‘largely negotiated’ Iran deal, including Strait of Hormuz opening
23 May
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has largely negotiated a peace-focused Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, claiming it includes opening the...
23 May
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‘Spiritually Israeli’ is the viral insult that teens can’t escape
22 May
"Spiritually Israeli" has emerged as a viral pejorative on TikTok and other social media, used to describe trends, products, or behaviors perceived as vapid ...
22 May
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A teen’s guide to the antisemitic slang flourishing on social media
22 May
Social media has become a breeding ground for antisemitic coded language, often disguised in memes and slang to escape detection by content moderators. Key p...
22 May
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Poll shows wide lead for Brad Lander as he and Dan Goldman weigh in on food coop’s possible Israel boycott
21 May
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a revised bill to limit protests near schools, excluding colleges this time. This adjustment aims to circ...
21 May
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Argentine official who investigated death of AMIA prosecutor charged with covering up evidence
21 May
Viviana Fein, the former Argentine prosecutor who handled the investigation into the 2015 death of Alberto Nisman, has been charged with concealing evidence....
21 May
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Hundreds of Jewish leaders call on Israeli ambassador to apologize for attack on J Street
21 May
Over 500 Jewish leaders, including rabbis and communal heads, have signed a letter demanding an apology from Israel's U.S. ambassador, Yechiel Leiter, for la...
21 May
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Gaza and Israel go unmentioned in Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report
21 May
In the Democratic National Committee's 190-page post-mortem of Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election, the issues of Gaza and Israel are noti...
21 May
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AOC and other leading Democrats condemn Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo over antisemitic rhetoric
20 May
In Texas's 35th Congressional District, Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo has become a controversial figure due to her antisemitic rhetoric, which include...
20 May
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Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, faces Trump-backed challenger in reelection bid
20 May
Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, is set for a significant reelection battle against Republican candidate Stacy Garrity, backed by Donald Trump. ...
20 May
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Backers of school ‘buffer zone’ bill that Mamdani vetoed announce a new version that excludes college campuses
20 May
Following Mayor Zohran Mamdani's veto of a bill to limit protests near educational facilities, a new compromise version excluding college campuses has been p...
20 May
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What Tuesday’s primaries tell us about Democrats, Republicans and the Israel issue
20 May
Recent primary results in Philadelphia and northern Kentucky showcase diverging trends regarding Israel among U.S. political parties. In the Democratic race,...
20 May
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How teachers are harnessing AI to democratize Israeli education
20 May
In Israel, the Amal Educational Network is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education through its Pedagogical AI (PAI) initiativ...
20 May
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Longtime Jewish bakery owner found shot dead in Queens
20 May
In a tragic incident that has shaken the Jewish community, a longtime Jewish bakery owner was found shot dead in Queens. This event highlights ongoing tensio...
20 May
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Itamar Ben-Gvir draws criticism from Netanyahu for video taunting detained flotilla activists
20 May
Controversial Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has received widespread criticism, including from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, followi...
20 May
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Israeli far-right minister orders Arab village evicted after saying ICC is seeking his arrest
20 May
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, claims the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking his arrest, calling the court antisemitic and...
20 May
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Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: ‘America’s effort should be to support the opposition to Netanyahu’
20 May
Barney Frank, a prominent progressive figure and former U.S. congressman, used his final days to voice strong opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N...
20 May
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Barney Frank, the irascible Jewish progressive congressman who wrote landmark finance bill, dies 86
20 May
Barney Frank, the influential and outspoken Jewish progressive congressman, has died at the age of 86. Known for championing LGBTQ rights, Frank was instrume...
20 May
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Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary
20 May
Rep. Thomas Massie, known for his anti-Israel voting record, lost his primary in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Tru...
20 May
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Jewish groups rally behind bipartisan Senate antisemitism bill with $1B security allocation
20 May
Jewish organizations across the United States are advocating for the swift passage of the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act in the Senate, aimed at com...
20 May
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With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb wins primary in Philadelphia
19 May
Chris Rabb, a progressive state lawmaker known for his staunch criticism of Israel, has won the Democratic primary in Philadelphia’s heavily Democratic Third...
19 May
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Sally Rooney to issue novel in Hebrew with Israeli publisher who complies with BDS
19 May
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has decided to release her latest novel, "Intermezzo," in Hebrew through an Israeli publisher, November Books, which aligns with ...
19 May
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Jewish man says he was attacked after speaking Hebrew in London’s Golders Green
19 May
Recent antisemitic violence has shaken London's Golders Green, a predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. A 22-year-old Jewish man, Shalev Ben Yakar, was ...
19 May
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Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel
19 May
American support for Israel is becoming increasingly polarized, particularly among Republicans, as shown in two recent polls. A New York Times/Siena survey i...
19 May
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Pop star Harry Styles to ‘Viva Palestina’ concertgoer in Amsterdam: ‘Correct’
19 May
Harry Styles, during his "Together, Together" tour kickoff in Amsterdam, responded to a pro-Palestinian chant by saying "Correct," marking his first public s...
19 May
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at Or’esh, buzzy new ‘Mediterranean’ restaurant in SoHo
19 May
Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently held a Shavuot celebration at Gracie Mansion, drawing over 100 attendees, including left-wing Jewish activists and groups such ...
19 May
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Israeli ambassador calls J Street a ‘cancer within Jewish community’
19 May
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, sharply criticized J Street, a liberal pro-Israel lobbying group, labeling it a divisive element within the J...
19 May