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From an Italian Holocaust survivor, a Kafkaesque nightmare of imprisonment under fascism
4 Apr 2025
Maria Eisenstein's memoir, "Internee Number 6," presents a haunting account of life in an Italian internment camp during the Fascist regime. While not as bru...
4 Apr 2025
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Why Robby said the Shema on ‘The Pitt’
4 Apr 2025
The article explores a poignant moment in the popular medical drama, The Pitt, where Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, portrayed by Noah Wyle, recites the Shema...
4 Apr 2025
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A story about children at the seder while hiding from the Nazis
4 Apr 2025
Miriam Udel discusses the powerful themes in Zina Rabinowitz's 1945 Yiddish story "Elijah the Prophet," set during the Holocaust, where Jewish children hide ...
4 Apr 2025
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The ADL reversed its support for Trump’s student deportations. You should too
4 Apr 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), under the leadership of Jonathan Greenblatt, reversed its earlier endorsement of Trump-era measures detaining and deporting...
4 Apr 2025
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Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ proposal to block some weapons sales to Israel
4 Apr 2025
The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a proposal by Senator Bernie Sanders to block an $8.8 billion sale of bombs and other weapons to Israel, with the vote ta...
4 Apr 2025
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Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup
4 Apr 2025
A historic kiddush cup, believed to be the earliest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages, will be auctioned by Sothebys this fall. Dating back to the 1...
4 Apr 2025
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Trump's new tariffs on Israel are a BDS dream come true
4 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump's imposition of hefty tariffs on Israeli goods marks a significant economic challenge for Israel, ironically aligning with the aims of...
4 Apr 2025
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Jerusalem Post editor Zvika Klein, arrested in ‘Qatar-gate,’ says he’s being unfairly prosecuted for his reporting
3 Apr 2025
Zvika Klein, editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, finds himself at the heart of a legal controversy dubbed 'Qatar-gate,' alleging that he and others had il...
3 Apr 2025
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TIDBITS: Little girl finds 3,800-year old amulet near Beit Shemesh, Israel
3 Apr 2025
A young girl discovered a 3,800-year-old amulet near Beit Shemesh in Israel, an archaeological find that intrigued both locals and researchers. The ancient r...
3 Apr 2025
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In a time of tariffs and uncertainty, this is the Jewish word we need to soothe our minds and souls
3 Apr 2025
As the United States announces significant tariffs, leading to economic uncertainty, Aviya Kushner reflects on the linguistic and cultural implications of su...
3 Apr 2025
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As Zionist Jews, we must condemn Trump's campaign to deport students
3 Apr 2025
Amanda Berman argues that as Zionist Jews, it is crucial to condemn the Trump administration's campaign to deport students like Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia gr...
3 Apr 2025
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Trump is cracking down on universities — just like Hitler targeted academics who didn't bow to his will
3 Apr 2025
This opinion piece by Terrence Petty draws a parallel between Trump's alleged authoritarian tendencies and Hitler's historical suppression of academic freedo...
3 Apr 2025
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‘Qatargate’ and the web of huge scandals rocking Israel, explained
3 Apr 2025
The article delves into the political turmoil in Israel surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly the scandal termed "Qatar-gate." This con...
3 Apr 2025
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Who would protect New York Jews better? Cuomo and Lander trade attacks on the campaign trail
2 Apr 2025
In the heated race for New York City's mayoral seat, candidates Brad Lander and Andrew Cuomo clash over their commitments to the Jewish community, focusing o...
2 Apr 2025
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Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
2 Apr 2025
Yeshiva University's recent approval of an LGBTQ+ club following a landmark settlement has exposed deep divides within the Orthodox Jewish community regardin...
2 Apr 2025
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In Qatargate fiasco, Netanyahu’s 'witch hunt' narrative takes cues from Trump
2 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is embroiled in a scandal dubbed "Qatargate," involving allegations that two of his aides accepted Qatari funds to ...
2 Apr 2025
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Marine Le Pen may be headed to prison — antisemitism and xenophobia still roam freely
2 Apr 2025
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, recently faced a significant legal setback with a guilty verdict for embezzling European Union fu...
2 Apr 2025
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Val Kilmer was the voice of my generation’s Moses (and God)
2 Apr 2025
Val Kilmer, who passed away at 65, left a lasting impression on a generation as the voice of Moses and God in "The Prince of Egypt." Though not Jewish himsel...
2 Apr 2025
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Cory Booker's rabbi has notes on Booker's 25-hour speech
2 Apr 2025
Sen. Cory Booker's marathon Senate speech, over 24 hours long, served as a poignant protest against a potential second Trump presidency, with frequent refere...
2 Apr 2025
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Citing post-Holocaust doctrine, Germany seeks to deport 4 pro-Palestinian protesters, including one American
2 Apr 2025
Germany is preparing to deport four pro-Palestinian foreign residents of Berlin, citing their participation in protests with chants deemed antisemitic and al...
2 Apr 2025
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'Another Jewish warrior': Fine wins special election for U.S. House seat
2 Apr 2025
Randy Fine's recent election to the U.S. House of Representatives marks a significant increase in Republican Jewish representation, the highest in over four ...
2 Apr 2025
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A Chicagoan wanted to protest Elon Musk — and put a swastika sticker on a Jewish man’s Tesla
2 Apr 2025
In Chicago, Jewish resident Peter Katz discovered swastika stickers on his Tesla, left by a protester aiming at Elon Musk, not knowing Katz's family backgrou...
2 Apr 2025
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NY attorney general orders car wash to stop ripping off Jews with antisemitic ‘Passover special’
2 Apr 2025
A car wash in Spring Valley, New York, targeted Orthodox Jews with inflated charges for a Passover car cleaning service, sparking an investigation by New Yor...
2 Apr 2025
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Cory Booker proclaims, ‘Hineni’ — I am here — 19 hours into anti-Trump Senate speech
1 Apr 2025
Senator Cory Booker delivered a 19-hour speech on the Senate floor, invoking the Hebrew word "Hineni" to signal his active presence and opposition to the Tru...
1 Apr 2025
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In Trump's war against campus antisemitism, hate the tactics but don't ignore the problem
1 Apr 2025
The article addresses the controversial issue of antisemitism on college campuses, spotlighting President Trump's methods of addressing the problem and the b...
1 Apr 2025
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Rabbi who left Harvard calls Trump threat ‘reasonable’ — but warns of looming consequences
1 Apr 2025
Rabbi David Wolpe, formerly a visiting scholar at Harvard University, has expressed nuanced views regarding the Trump administration's review of the federal ...
1 Apr 2025
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Secretive GOP firm distorts Democratic candidate’s views on Israel in NJ governor race
1 Apr 2025
An unnamed conservative group, the Florence Avenue Initiative, is targeting Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the New Jersey governor's race, criticizing her positions ...
1 Apr 2025
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Yiddish fans in Berlin launch a Yiddish open mic series
1 Apr 2025
In Berlin, a novel initiative called "Nu? Yiddish in All Art Forms" has emerged as the city's first Yiddish open mic night. Organized by the Yiddish culture ...
1 Apr 2025
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'Need a final solution': Podcast host calls for mass deportation of US Jews
1 Apr 2025
Far-right media personality Stew Peters, known for disseminating antisemitic conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial, has recently called for the mass depor...
1 Apr 2025
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The White House Seder started in a Pennsylvania basement. Its legacy lives on.
31 Mar 2025
The tradition of the White House Seder began serendipitously in 2008 when three Jewish staffers from Barack Obama's presidential campaign hosted a make-shift...
31 Mar 2025
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Trump’s plan to enlist Elon Musk began at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave
30 Mar 2025
Donald Trump orchestrated a plan to recruit Elon Musk for a new governmental role after visiting the Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave, a strategic move to gain supp...
30 Mar 2025
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In this Jewish family, everybody needs therapy — especially the therapists themselves
30 Mar 2025
Family Therapy is an Argentinian TV series directed by Alejandra Ciancio, exploring modern family dynamics through the lens of two married psychotherapists, ...
30 Mar 2025
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So much to say about Israeli violence, so little to say about violence against Jews
29 Mar 2025
Robert Zaretsky reviews Pankaj Mishra's book "The World After Gaza: A History," offering a critical look at Mishra's narrative which seems more personal and ...
29 Mar 2025
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Think every Palestinian in Gaza is Hamas? This week's protests prove you're wrong
29 Mar 2025
A significant anti-Hamas protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the notion that all Gazans support the terror group's rule. The protests, stemming...
29 Mar 2025
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A Palestinian Oscar-winner's arrest shocked the world. For these Jewish activists, it was terrifyingly normal
28 Mar 2025
The arrest and beating of Palestinian Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal by Israeli settlers in the West Bank brings to light the routine violence against...
28 Mar 2025
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In the Trump administration and Israel, a grotesque display of virility coupled with a loss of humanity
28 Mar 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the aggressive rhetoric and toxic displays of virility in the Trump administration and the Israeli government, highli...
28 Mar 2025
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'When in doubt, deliver water'
28 Mar 2025
Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital...
28 Mar 2025
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The Trail Blazers let Deni Avdija cook, and minted a franchise player in the process
28 Mar 2025
Israeli-born NBA player Deni Avdija has exceeded expectations since joining the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming a key figure in the team's resurgence despit...
28 Mar 2025
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What Mahmoud Khalil says about Gaza and Israel in ‘The Encampments’ documentary
28 Mar 2025
The documentary 'Encampments' features Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, who was detained by ICE for his involvement ...
28 Mar 2025
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Frankfurt’s Jewish community launches its own sexual abuse hotline amid crises and pressure
28 Mar 2025
Frankfurt's Jewish community has taken a significant step to address the issue of sexual abuse within its institutions by launching a third-party reporting a...
28 Mar 2025
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Trump nixes pro-Israel darling Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be UN ambassador
28 Mar 2025
President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, citing the need to preserve the Re...
28 Mar 2025
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The Supreme Court is taking on 3 cases that could help reshape American Jewish life
27 Mar 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear three significant cases with potential implications for American Jewish life, focusing on religious liberties and the s...
27 Mar 2025
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Why Jews were like everyone else — only more so — during slavery and the Civil War
27 Mar 2025
Richard Kreitner's book, "Fear No Pharoah: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery," examines the complex role of Jews during the era of s...
27 Mar 2025
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How two Jewish names — Kohen and Mira — are dividing red and blue states
27 Mar 2025
The popularity of the Jewish names Kohen and Mira reflects intriguing cultural divisions in the United States, with Kohen trending in red states and Mira in ...
27 Mar 2025
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A Jewish Republican and Muslim Democrat are suddenly in a tight race for a special seat in Congress
27 Mar 2025
A special House election in Florida pits Republican State Senator Randy Fine, a Jewish political figure, against Josh Weil, a Muslim Democrat. Despite the di...
27 Mar 2025
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Campus antisemitism takes center stage at Senate hearing
27 Mar 2025
The Senate hearing on antisemitism on college campuses highlights increasing concerns among Jewish leaders about the rise of antisemitism and related politic...
27 Mar 2025
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Stef Wertheimer, one of Israel’s richest men, dies at 98
27 Mar 2025
Stef Wertheimer, a pioneering figure in Israel's industrial and political landscape, passed away at the age of 98. As the founder of the Iscar metalworking c...
27 Mar 2025
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Netanyahu’s government is about to pass a key piece of its resurrected judicial overhaul
27 Mar 2025
Israel's government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is poised to pass a controversial judicial overhaul that would increase political power over j...
27 Mar 2025
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Reform leader condemns Khalil’s arrest, says campus crackdown risks greater antisemitism
26 Mar 2025
Rabbi David Saperstein, a prominent leader in the Reform movement, condemned the arrest and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protes...
26 Mar 2025
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Blame Roy Cohn for the vicious backlash to Jeffrey Goldberg's group chat scoop
26 Mar 2025
Jeffrey Goldberg's investigative reporting of a national security breach involving a Signal chat, where he was inadvertently included, has led to a backlash ...
26 Mar 2025