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I’m scared about antisemitism, but my friends just want to talk about the war
26 Mar 2025
Mira Fox explores the challenges faced by Jewish students in American public schools who feel that their concerns about antisemitism are marginalized in favo...
26 Mar 2025
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Jeffrey Goldberg, journalist included in Signal warchat, once worked for the Forward
26 Mar 2025
Jeffrey Goldberg, the current editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, started his illustrious journalism career at the Forward, where he worked from 1992 to 1998. D...
26 Mar 2025
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On the left as well as the right, a thick residue of antisemitism in France
26 Mar 2025
In France, contemporary politics reveal a persistent undercurrent of antisemitism, which affects both leftist and rightist parties. Although laws against hat...
26 Mar 2025
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After years of torture and deprivation, are Palestinians finally ready to stand up to Hamas?
26 Mar 2025
Amidst ongoing conflict and devastating conditions, Palestinian protests against Hamas are emerging, signaling potential changes in Gaza's political landscap...
26 Mar 2025
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Trump can’t deport Columbia undergraduate pro-Palestinian activist, Jewish judge rules
25 Mar 2025
Federal Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald, who is Jewish, has ordered the Trump administration to cease its efforts to deport Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent reside...
25 Mar 2025
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Oct. 7 victims sue Columbia student groups and protest leaders, alleging Hamas support
25 Mar 2025
Nine individuals impacted by the October 7 assault by Hamas have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University student groups and several leaders, alleging the...
25 Mar 2025
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Mike Huckabee said there's 'no such thing as a Palestinian.' It's worth thinking about what that means
25 Mar 2025
Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's controversial claim that "there's no such thing as a Palestinian," exploring the historica...
25 Mar 2025
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Would the Talmud have told Jeffrey Goldberg to stay in the Signal chat?
25 Mar 2025
The article delves into a provocative incident where Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, was inadvertently added to a classified Signal group c...
25 Mar 2025
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Yiddish in Texas: An unexpected language is still riding the bronco
25 Mar 2025
Yiddish has a long-standing and vibrant history in Texas, despite the state's popularly perceived linguistic identity. The language saw its heyday from 1907 ...
25 Mar 2025
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‘We are People of the Book’: At Senate hearing, Mike Huckabee defends Christian Zionist beliefs and support for Israel
25 Mar 2025
Mike Huckabee, President Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, faced Senate questioning regarding his strong Christian Zionist beliefs, which align ...
25 Mar 2025
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Roundtable talk about future of Yiddish with top-notch speakers
25 Mar 2025
An upcoming event at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in Manhattan will see six leading Yiddish studies experts engaging in a discussion about the future of...
25 Mar 2025
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What was Barbra Streisand's autobiography doing in ‘The White Lotus’?
25 Mar 2025
In Season 3 of HBO's series The White Lotus, Jaclyn, an aging actress portrayed by Michelle Monaghan, is seen with Barbra Streisand's hefty autobiography at ...
25 Mar 2025
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There's a bleak historical explanation for why Columbia's capitulation to Trump is so concerning
25 Mar 2025
Columbia University's recent compliance with demands from the Trump administration raises concerns reminiscent of historical instances where authoritarian re...
25 Mar 2025
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A truck of kosher knishes and matzo ball soup rolls into New York
24 Mar 2025
Manischewitz, the iconic kosher brand, has launched a new venture with the "Deli on Wheels," an orange food truck serving classic Jewish dishes like matzo ba...
24 Mar 2025
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Palestinian director of 'No Other Land' beaten and arrested in the West Bank, activists say
24 Mar 2025
Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' was reportedly beaten by settlers and detained by Israeli soldie...
24 Mar 2025
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Pete Hegseth wanted to strike Houthis before Israel could, according to texts leaked to the Atlantic
24 Mar 2025
Senior U.S. government officials, including Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, were caught planning a military strike on...
24 Mar 2025
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French rabbi allegedly assaulted by teenager in antisemitic attack
24 Mar 2025
Chief Rabbi Ari Engelberg of Orlons, France, was physically and verbally assaulted in an antisemitic incident while walking with his young son on Shabbat. Th...
24 Mar 2025
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Campus arrest tracker: Who has been detained for 'anti-semitic' or 'pro-Hamas' activity?
24 Mar 2025
Seven university students and professors have been subjected to deportation or detention proceedings under President Trump's administration, accused of engag...
24 Mar 2025
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Parisian theater stages I. B. Singer’s ‘Golem’ in Yiddish and French
24 Mar 2025
The Théâtre de la Colline in Paris is hosting "Golem," an innovative multilingual stage adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story, directed by celebrated I...
24 Mar 2025
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How Janis Ian’s Jewish heritage inspired some of her greatest hits
24 Mar 2025
Janis Ian, the renowned singer-songwriter known for her poignant social commentaries, is the subject of a documentary by Varda Bar-Kar that highlights her Je...
24 Mar 2025
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What Gal Gadot has said about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
24 Mar 2025
Gal Gadot, Israeli actress known for her role as Wonder Woman, has been criticized and praised for her comments and actions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian...
24 Mar 2025
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Jewish Columbia student: ‘I don’t want Trump involved in my school’ but ‘nothing was changing’
24 Mar 2025
Eliana Goldin, a Jewish student leader at Columbia University, has been advocating for stronger measures against antisemitism on campus. However, she finds h...
24 Mar 2025
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Five cities now have regular meet-ups in Yiddish
23 Mar 2025
Yugntruf has launched an initiative called Farbreng to create in-person gatherings for Yiddish speakers in cities like Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, a...
23 Mar 2025
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Five cities now have regular meet-ups in Yiddish
23 Mar 2025
Farbreng, an initiative by Yugntruf, is fostering in-person Yiddish-speaking gatherings across various cities including Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, ...
23 Mar 2025
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100 years after its founding, can a Yiddish institute serve a people who don’t speak the language?
23 Mar 2025
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, celebrating its centennial in 2025, has played a crucial role in preserving Eastern European Jewish culture and the Yiddi...
23 Mar 2025
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Israel’s antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted over government antisemitism conference featuring far-right leaders
22 Mar 2025
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, has expressed her disapproval over not being consulted about the attendance of far-ri...
22 Mar 2025
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Beware an administration that bellows 'English Only' and 'America First' while decimating education
22 Mar 2025
Aviya Kushner reflects on the potential cultural and social impacts of an executive order by President Trump to shut down the U.S. Department of Education an...
22 Mar 2025
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Is this new documentary giving voice to American Jewish anguish — or simply stoking fear?
22 Mar 2025
The documentary "October 8" sparks a debate over its portrayal of American Jewish experiences following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. While the film highlights a...
22 Mar 2025
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5 arrested for allegedly filming a music video in historic Indianapolis synagogue
21 Mar 2025
Five individuals, including a videographer named Jaylen Young, were arrested for unauthorized entry at the historic Beth-El Zedeck Temple in Indianapolis, in...
21 Mar 2025
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Nearly 80 bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump administration to unfreeze security funding for religious institutions
21 Mar 2025
A bipartisan group of nearly 80 U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to lift a freeze on security funding crucial to religious institutions, inc...
21 Mar 2025
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Seems like everyone's mad at Chuck Schumer. That's bad for Jews (including the ones who are mad at Chuck Schumer)
21 Mar 2025
Rabbi Joshua Davidson reflects on the controversy surrounding Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, highlighting the political turmoil he faces from both sid...
21 Mar 2025
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Becoming the soup fairy
21 Mar 2025
Jodi Rudoren's heartfelt narrative, "Becoming the Soup Fairy," explores the act of making and sharing soup as a gesture of community support and personal sol...
21 Mar 2025
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While pledging to fight campus antisemitism, Trump cuts office investigating it
21 Mar 2025
President Trump's administration has taken steps to close the Department of Education, which is responsible for investigating antisemitism complaints, despit...
21 Mar 2025
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They were poster children for Jewish criticism of Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?
21 Mar 2025
Tal and Jacob Zlotnitsky became prominent symbols of Jewish support for Muslim immigrants shortly after Trump's 2017 inauguration through their vocal opposit...
21 Mar 2025
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'Don't tell my mother': Schumer responds to Trump saying he's 'not Jewish anymore'
21 Mar 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed controversial remarks made by former President Donald Trump, who suggested Schumer "used to be Jewish" and ref...
21 Mar 2025
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Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ+ student group in landmark settlement
21 Mar 2025
Yeshiva University has reached a significant settlement by officially recognizing an LGBTQ+ student group, marking a major victory for queer Jews within the ...
21 Mar 2025
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Despite war and political turmoil, Israel is the 8th happiest country on earth. I think I know why
21 Mar 2025
Israel's surprisingly high ranking on the 2025 World Happiness Report, despite political turmoil and ongoing conflict, raises questions about the sources of ...
21 Mar 2025
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‘Operation Mincemeat’ is a musical farce about fooling Hitler — with nothing much to say about Nazis
21 Mar 2025
"Operation Mincemeat" is a musical comedy that recounts the true story of a British intelligence operation during World War II aimed at deceiving the Nazis w...
21 Mar 2025
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7 standout treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York
21 Mar 2025
YIVO, originally established in Vilna in 1925 to promote the study of Eastern European Jewish life and the Yiddish language, has become a poignant guardian o...
21 Mar 2025
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A Facebook history page noted a massacre of British Jews. Cue the laughing emojis.
20 Mar 2025
The Facebook page "British History" recently highlighted the 1190 massacre of Jews at Cliffords Tower in York, England, attracting a disturbing number of lau...
20 Mar 2025
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Donald Trump reportedly expressed affection for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Kennedy Center meeting
20 Mar 2025
Donald Trump recently expressed his admiration for the classic Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof" during his visit to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D...
20 Mar 2025
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How one man discovered his Jewish identity through sweating
20 Mar 2025
British playwright Nick Cassenbaum discovered a deep connection to his Jewish identity through the unique ritual of the "schmeiss," a steam room scrub-down t...
20 Mar 2025
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Two would-be authoritarians, alike in attacking democracy: The Trump-Netanyahu alliance grows ever more toxic
20 Mar 2025
Dan Perry's analysis explores the parallels between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump in their efforts to chal...
20 Mar 2025
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What Jews around the world stand to lose from the shuttering of USAID
20 Mar 2025
The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to significantly impact global humanitarian efforts, including many i...
20 Mar 2025
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Why a politician with an intriguing Jewish history says the U.S. should give back the State of Liberty
20 Mar 2025
Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician and thinker with a notable Jewish lineage, recently urged the U.S. to return the Statue of Liberty to France, accusin...
20 Mar 2025
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Two Yiddish children's songs that express delight in the signs of spring
20 Mar 2025
The article by שׂרה־רחל שעכטער highlights two Yiddish children's songs that celebrate the arrival and signs of spring. Through vibrant and playful lyrics, th...
20 Mar 2025
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Netanyahu: The ‘leftist Deep State’ in US and Israel is working to ‘thwart the people’s will’
20 Mar 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked controversy with his recent statement on social media, echoing language reminiscent of former U.S. Presiden...
20 Mar 2025
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Benjamin Netanyahu gives silver-plated beeper to John Fetterman, who praised Lebanon pager operation
20 Mar 2025
In a recent meeting in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu awarded Senator John Fetterman, a pro-Israel advocate, a silver-plated beeper. Th...
20 Mar 2025
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How JB Pritzker uses the Holocaust to position himself as the (Jewish) face of Trump resistance
19 Mar 2025
Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois has emerged as a leading Jewish voice in criticism of former President Donald Trump by drawing parallels between Trump's p...
19 Mar 2025
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Miami Beach mayor ends effort to evict local theater over ‘No Other Land’ screening
19 Mar 2025
Mayor Steven Meiner of Miami Beach has retracted his proposal to evict O Cinema after it screened "No Other Land," a documentary about Israeli demolitions in...
19 Mar 2025