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An Israeli mom’s NYC mission to free husband from Hamas captivity
21 May 2025
Lishay Lavi Miran, an Israeli mother, is on a mission in New York City to advocate for the release of her husband, Omri Miran, who has been held captive by H...
21 May 2025
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Illinois Senate primary likely a toss-up, experts say, after Underwood declines to run
20 May 2025
The Illinois Senate primary for 2026 is expected to be a close contest after Rep. Lauren Underwood decided not to run, leaving Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and ...
20 May 2025
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Will Trump’s visit to UAE’s Abrahamic Family House inspire a regional shift?
20 May 2025
President Trump's visit to the UAE's Abrahamic Family House underscores a message of religious tolerance amid a broader regional shift. The multifaith comple...
20 May 2025
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NJ congressional candidate Michael Roth says he wants to be a strong pro-Israel voice for a new generation
19 May 2025
Michael Roth, a Democratic congressional candidate in New Jersey, emphasizes his aspiration to be a strong pro-Israel voice for a new generation. With a pers...
19 May 2025
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Cuomo faces hurdles to winning over Orthodox Jewish voters in mayoral race
19 May 2025
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is working hard to regain the trust of Orthodox Jewish voters as he campaigns for mayor of New York City, emphasizing h...
19 May 2025
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Judge Matthew Solomson brings his judicial mandate beyond the bench
16 May 2025
Judge Matthew Solomson, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, represents a remarkable family journey from his great-grandfather's fear of governme...
16 May 2025
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Decades after his death, a Jewish WWII hero is honored in Italy, with family of comrade present
16 May 2025
The article highlights a poignant ceremony in Italy organized by Operation Benjamin to honor Jewish WWII servicemen who concealed their identities and were i...
16 May 2025
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Ras Baraka’s late surge in N.J. gubernatorial primary alarms Jewish leaders
15 May 2025
As the New Jersey gubernatorial primary approaches, Jewish leaders express concern over Ras Baraka, Newark's progressive mayor, whose unexpected rise in the ...
15 May 2025
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Jews in Canada and Australia warily eye the future after liberal party electoral victories
15 May 2025
Following unexpected electoral victories by liberal parties in Canada and Australia, Jewish communities in both countries are navigating a period of increase...
15 May 2025
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Trump’s Gulf tour underscores Israel’s diplomatic disadvantage
14 May 2025
President Trump's visit to Gulf states, excluding Israel, has highlighted concerns among pro-Israel advocates about the U.S. potentially sidelining Israel in...
14 May 2025
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After Oct. 7, a hub of Jewish-Arab shared society faces its toughest test
13 May 2025
Givat Haviva, Israel's largest organization dedicated to fostering Jewish-Arab shared society, faced an unprecedented challenge following the October 7, 2023...
13 May 2025
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Leo Terrell: DOJ plans to use litigation to ‘eliminate antisemitism’
13 May 2025
Leo Terrell, senior counsel to the Department of Justice, discusses the Trump administration’s strategy for combating antisemitism, highlighting the intentio...
13 May 2025
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Haunted by history, Persian Jews wary of Trump’s Iran approach
9 May 2025
The article discusses the concerns and perspectives of Persian Jews in the U.S. regarding Donald Trump's approach to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear ...
9 May 2025
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Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss launches House campaign
8 May 2025
Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss has announced his Congressional campaign for Michigan's 11th District, focusing on combating antisemitism and supporting t...
8 May 2025
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American-born pope offers hope of improved Catholic-Jewish relations, religious experts say
8 May 2025
The election of Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV has brought cautious optimism for improved Catholic-Jewish relations. Prevost's American ...
8 May 2025
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Israeli presence in Syria ‘a direct lesson of Oct. 7’
8 May 2025
Lahav Harkov examines Israel's strategic presence in Syria as a reaction to security threats highlighted by the events of October 7, 2023. This move aims to ...
8 May 2025
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Catholic cardinals shared Italian Jews’ concerns that pope ‘abandoned’ them, veteran journalist says
7 May 2025
Italian Catholic cardinals are expressing solidarity with the local Jewish community's concerns that Pope Francis was insensitive to the suffering of Israeli...
7 May 2025
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Schakowsky retirement sets up Illinois Democratic primary battle over Mideast policy
6 May 2025
The retirement of Rep. Jan Schakowsky from Illinois' heavily Jewish 9th Congressional District has set the stage for a competitive Democratic primary centere...
6 May 2025
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In this NJ election, antisemitism could decide the race — while dividing a Jewish community
5 May 2025
In the upcoming New Jersey elections, antisemitism has become a pivotal issue that could significantly influence the race and divide the Jewish community. Ta...
5 May 2025
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Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality
1 May 2025
Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with a reputation for making deals, was appointed as a Middle East envoy by the Trump administration despite lacking d...
1 May 2025
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Songs of the fallen set the tone for Yom HaZikaron in Israel
30 Apr 2025
Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is profoundly marked by music honoring those killed in wars and terrorist acts. Following the traditional minutes of si...
30 Apr 2025
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Bill Cassidy leans in to fight antisemitism as chair of key Senate committee
30 Apr 2025
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is pushing key legislation to c...
30 Apr 2025
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AJC searches for a middle ground on Trump’s campus antisemitism moves, CEO Ted Deutch says
25 Apr 2025
The American Jewish Committee (AJC), led by CEO Ted Deutch, is navigating a complex landscape in response to the Trump administration's policies on campus an...
25 Apr 2025
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From Jerusalem to the Vatican: Cardinal Pizzaballa emerges as a contender for the papacy
25 Apr 2025
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, emerges as a noteworthy contender for the papacy following the death of Pope Francis. Hav...
25 Apr 2025
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Fashion photographer Bryce Thompson pairs Holocaust survivors with celebrities in new collection
24 Apr 2025
Fashion photographer Bryce Thompson has launched a powerful project titled Borrowed Spotlight, which pairs Holocaust survivors with Hollywood celebrities to ...
24 Apr 2025
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Campus protests fizzle out in 2025
24 Apr 2025
In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure...
24 Apr 2025
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She forgot Yom Hashoah – then created a movement that changed the way Israel remembers the Holocaust
24 Apr 2025
Adi Altschuler's initiative, Zikaron BaSalon, has drastically transformed Holocaust remembrance in Israel by moving it from formal ceremonies to intimate gat...
24 Apr 2025
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Jewish Georgia leaders say Ossoff is making amends, but still has more work to do
24 Apr 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff's recent reversal on blocking U.S. aid to Israel has been cautiously welcomed by Jewish leaders in Georgia, who emphasize that while it's ...
24 Apr 2025
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Boim lawsuit targets American Muslims for Palestine’s Hamas ties
23 Apr 2025
The Boim family, whose son David was killed by Hamas in 1996, continues their long legal struggle for justice. They have filed a lawsuit against the American...
23 Apr 2025
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Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary
21 Apr 2025
Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and coun...
21 Apr 2025
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The quirky new VC being guided by Jewish values
21 Apr 2025
Long Journey Ventures, a quirky venture capital firm in San Francisco, has embraced Jewish values in its latest fund, totaling $181,818,181.80—a nod to the H...
21 Apr 2025
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From seminary to secretary: How Uri Monson balances Pennsylvania’s budget and keeps Shabbat
18 Apr 2025
Uri Monson, Pennsylvania's Budget Secretary, merges his Jewish heritage with his public service career, balancing American governance with Jewish traditions ...
18 Apr 2025
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Israel boxed in as Trump blocks Iran attack and pursues deal
17 Apr 2025
Israel is once again in a complex diplomatic bind as the Trump administration engages in nuclear talks with Iran, echoing past tensions during the Obama era....
17 Apr 2025
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Brad Sherman’s primary challenger Jake Rakov stays in step with him on Israel policy
17 Apr 2025
Jake Rakov, a former staffer for Congressman Brad Sherman, is challenging his old boss for a Los Angeles congressional seat, while maintaining similar pro-Is...
17 Apr 2025
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Leading voices against antisemitism at Harvard decry Trump’s overreach, but urge reforms
16 Apr 2025
Jewish faculty, students, and alumni at Harvard University have raised concerns over former President Trump's aggressive measures against the institution, fo...
16 Apr 2025
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Sen. John Cornyn fighting to fend off insurgent primary challenge from Texas AG
16 Apr 2025
Texas is set for a high-profile GOP primary battle as Attorney General Ken Paxton challenges incumbent Senator John Cornyn, spotlighting evolving conservativ...
16 Apr 2025
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How Yeshiva University’s basketball team rebounded after Hamas attacks
11 Apr 2025
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Yeshiva University's basketball team, the Maccabees, faced the challenge of whether to play their season a...
11 Apr 2025
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Passover at the Obama White House becomes a children’s tale
11 Apr 2025
A new children's book, "Next Year in the White House," authored by Richard Michelson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, depicts the first Passover Seder held at ...
11 Apr 2025
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Lawmakers, national security experts skeptical of Trump’s Iran diplomacy
10 Apr 2025
Lawmakers and national security experts express deep skepticism over the Trump administration's nuclear negotiations with Iran, doubting the possibility of a...
10 Apr 2025
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Zohran Mamdani deepens his anti-Israel antagonism in NYC mayoral race
9 Apr 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a far-left Democratic Socialist and candidate in the New York City mayoral race, continues to deepen concerns among Jewish communities with h...
9 Apr 2025
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Lipstadt says Trump admin ‘weaponized’ antisemitism in higher ed policy
9 Apr 2025
Deborah Lipstadt, former U.S. special envoy to combat antisemitism, critiques the Trump administration's approach to tackling antisemitism on college campuse...
9 Apr 2025
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Daniel Hernandez pitches himself to Tucson voters — and pro-Israel backers
7 Apr 2025
Daniel Hernandez, former Arizona state representative and pro-Israel advocate, is running for the congressional seat left vacant by the late Rep. Raul Grijal...
7 Apr 2025
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Virginia LG candidate raising Jewish community concerns over her record on Israel and antisemitism
3 Apr 2025
Ghazala Hashmi, a Virginia state senator running for lieutenant governor, is facing criticism from Jewish and pro-Israel groups due to her past anti-Israel a...
3 Apr 2025
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New Missouri group aims to emerge as political powerhouse against antisemitism in state
2 Apr 2025
In Missouri, a new political organization, the Missouri Alliance Network, has formed to combat antisemitism and support Jewish community priorities in state ...
2 Apr 2025
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In embracing deported pro-Palestinian activists, Democrats struggle to acknowledge antisemitism
2 Apr 2025
Jewish Democrats face a complex challenge as they navigate the Trump administration's controversial deportations of foreign students like Mahmoud Khalil, who...
2 Apr 2025
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McCormick emerges as vocal advocate for Jewish voters in the Senate
31 Mar 2025
Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), recently elected to the U.S. Senate, has quickly positioned himself as a passionate advocate for Jewish voters and a staunch s...
31 Mar 2025
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All about ‘Qatargate,’ the scandal roiling Israeli politics
27 Mar 2025
Qatargate is a burgeoning scandal in Israeli politics, highlighting alleged Qatari influence within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle. The con...
27 Mar 2025
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Jewish social service agencies brace for federal funding cuts amid uncertainty
26 Mar 2025
Jewish social service agencies across the U.S. are facing a potential crisis due to anticipated federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's budget ...
26 Mar 2025
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Lawler challenger Jessica Reinmann says she feels a deep personal connection to Israel
24 Mar 2025
Jessica Reinmann, a Democratic challenger for New York's 17th Congressional District, emphasizes her deep ties to Israel and Jewish heritage, influenced by h...
24 Mar 2025
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IDF prepares for long operation in Gaza with goal of fully defeating Hamas
24 Mar 2025
Amid ongoing conflict, Israel is reinforcing its military presence in Gaza with ground troops and tanks, aiming to defeat Hamas and secure the release of hos...
24 Mar 2025