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Months into the war, young Israelis take on new emotions and new responsibilities
5 Feb
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terror attack, Israeli youth are finding new emotions and responsibilities in their lives. Shira Rosenak, a youth coordinator ...
5 Feb
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In Puerto Rico, memories of a forgotten terror attack loom over the present
5 Feb
The article discusses the juxtaposition of the Holocaust Memorial and the Lod Massacre Memorial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The former memorializes the Holocau...
5 Feb
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When Carl Weathers dedicated a Torah scroll with Jerry Stiller
5 Feb
Carl Weathers, the late football player turned actor, had a memorable and meaningful role in the TV show "In the Heat of the Night." In a 1994 episode titled...
5 Feb
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Annie Lennox calls for a cease-fire in Gaza during Grammys performance
5 Feb
Annie Lennox made a statement for a ceasefire in Gaza during her performance at the Grammys, advocating for peace. Lennox, known for her activism, has critic...
5 Feb
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House Democrats open to supporting GOP’s stand-alone Israel aid bill
4 Feb
House Democrats are considering whether or not to support a stand-alone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill has ...
4 Feb
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‘Clear violation of our policies’: Jewish nonprofit workers face pushback calling for Gaza cease-fire
2 Feb
Workers at Jewish nonprofits and synagogues who signed a letter calling for a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza have faced pushback from some employers, who pres...
2 Feb
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I left the US fearing antisemitism under Trump. Oct. 7 has me rethinking my place in Canada, too.
2 Feb
The author, an American Jew, initially left the US due to rising antisemitism under Trump and moved to Canada. However, he soon discovered that Canada has it...
2 Feb
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'One of those moments in Jewish history': 10 days as a wartime volunteer in Israel
2 Feb
This article discusses the experiences of the author, who volunteered for 10 days in Israel during a time of conflict. Many Jewish organizations and individu...
2 Feb
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'Never has peace seemed so necessary and impossible' — Eva Illouz on the horrors of Oct. 7 and its aftermath
2 Feb
Eva Illouz, a renowned sociologist, discusses the profound impact of the Hamas massacre in Israel and the subsequent military response. Illouz shares her ini...
2 Feb
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What's really behind the sanctions on Israeli settlers and UNRWA
2 Feb
The recent actions by the Biden administration to suspend funding for UNRWA, the Palestinian refugee agency, and impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers...
2 Feb
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UNRWA must be phased out. But right now, Israel's interests depend on it
2 Feb
A recent intelligence report has alleged that 12 UNRWA employees were involved in an attack, prompting nine Western nations to suspend their funding to the a...
2 Feb
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How Arnold Schoenberg leapt into the future and created a new musical form
2 Feb
The upcoming performance of Arnold Schoenberg's song cycle, "15 Poems from the Book of the Hanging Garden," highlights the composer's innovation and emotiona...
2 Feb
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A different campus story: Jewish-Palestinian cooperation
2 Feb
Atidna International is a student organization at the University of Texas founded by Jewish and Palestinian American students Elijah Kahlenberg and Jadd Hash...
2 Feb
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The oral history of ‘Palestinian Chicken,’ Larry David's favorite episode of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
2 Feb
The episode "Palestinian Chicken" from Larry David's show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has become one of the show's most beloved episodes. It tells the story of a ...
2 Feb
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BDS has shown its true face in boycotting Standing Together
1 Feb
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement recently called for a boycott of Standing Together, an Israeli nonprofit that promotes progressive caus...
1 Feb
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A new Israeli ad makes Gaza look like a Mediterranean paradise — what's the goal?
1 Feb
A recent Israeli ad featured on Hulu portrays an idealized version of Gaza with images of a Mediterranean paradise, highlighting aspects like DJs, hotels, an...
1 Feb
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Analysis: 4 things to know about Biden's sanctions of West Bank settlers
1 Feb
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank who have engaged in violence against Pale...
1 Feb
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This under-the-radar Westchester charity manages funding for hardline pro-Palestinian groups
1 Feb
The Westchester Peoples Action Coalition Foundation (Wespac), a small nonprofit based in Westchester, New York, is revealed to be the financial linchpin for ...
1 Feb
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TikTok’s pro-Israel investors face conundrum as platform is blamed for fueling antisemitism
1 Feb
Investor Arthur Dantchik, known for his donations to Jewish and Israel causes, faces scrutiny for his ownership stake in TikTok through Susquehanna Internati...
1 Feb
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‘An incredibly volatile time’: From Iran to Yemen, how the Israel-Hamas war is sparking violence across the Middle East
1 Feb
The Israel-Hamas conflict, which started in Gaza, has had far-reaching consequences throughout the Middle East. Iran has become centrally involved, supportin...
1 Feb
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Only in LA: DSA councilmember who called for ceasefire wins pro-Israel backing, riling left-wing supporters
1 Feb
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the ...
1 Feb
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I started learning Hebrew for my father. I became obsessed with it after Oct. 7
31 Jan
The author reflects on their journey of learning Hebrew and the significance it holds for their Jewish identity. They push back against the notion that Yiddi...
31 Jan
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Why did one of the best cookbooks of 2023 go unnoticed? Hint: It’s Israeli.
31 Jan
The Eucalyptus Cookbook, created by Israeli chef Moshe Basson, has gone relatively unnoticed due to the lack of media attention and contentious political cli...
31 Jan
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Why did one of the best cookbooks of 2023 go unnoticed? Hint: It’s Israeli.
31 Jan
Israeli chef Moshe Basson's cookbook, "The Eucalyptus Cookbook," showcasing recipes from his renowned Jerusalem restaurant, Eucalyptus, went unnoticed despit...
31 Jan
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UNRWA is just one symptom of the UN's institutional rot
31 Jan
The article highlights the problem of institutional rot within the United Nations (UN), focusing on the recent firing of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) e...
31 Jan
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Court says Florida university officials are not going to shut down Students for Justice in Palestine
31 Jan
A federal court has declined to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) against the University of Florida, which threatened...
31 Jan
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Reform movement unveils new logos and ‘artistic, abstract’ branding
31 Jan
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has unveiled new logos and visual branding as part of a rebranding effort following its 150th anniversary. The previous lo...
31 Jan
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The 18 most Jewish episodes of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
31 Jan
In the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David's character has embodied various aspects of Jewish identity and humor over 11 seasons, creating quintess...
31 Jan
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For God and country: War reignites fringe movement to resettle Gaza
31 Jan
A fringe movement of religious Israelis is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza as a strategic and biblical imperative, aiming to prevent future attacks b...
31 Jan
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Evan Gershkovich’s pretrial detention extended through late March, one year after his arrest
30 Jan
Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pretrial detention until late March, marking a year since his arrest on espionage charg...
30 Jan
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5 things to know about UNRWA, whose sole mission is to aid Palestinians
30 Jan
UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, has a unique mission of serving Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Le...
30 Jan
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With Gazans starving and freezing, the US withholding funds from UNRWA is unconscionable
30 Jan
The United States and other countries withholding funds from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for humanitarian aid i...
30 Jan
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Why a Jewish artist thinks his exhibit's cancellation is evidence of censorship and antisemitism
30 Jan
Artist Phillip Schwartz's exhibit, "Shoah: A Meditation on The Holocaust," was set to be displayed at Hudson Hall, a well-known arts center in Hudson, New Yo...
30 Jan
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Magnificent new Judaica gallery at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts
30 Jan
The new Judaica gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston showcases exquisite objects reflecting Jewish resilience and dedication to beauty across contine...
30 Jan
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My grandchild, the light of my life (poem)
30 Jan
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30 Jan
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Lyft lets go of driver who allegedly assaulted a DC rabbi and Chabad scion
30 Jan
Lyft has fired a driver who allegedly assaulted a member of a prominent Chabad rabbinical family in Washington, D.C. Rabbi Menachem Shemtov ordered a Lyft an...
30 Jan
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Why this Palestinian restaurant hosted Shabbat for the neighborhood
29 Jan
The owners of Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City, faced backlash and even death threats for their opposition to Israel's invasion of Gaza....
29 Jan
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Both sides claimed ICJ ruling as a victory
29 Jan
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued a ruling on South Africa's case alleging that Israel is carrying out a genocide against Palestinians...
29 Jan
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A beloved rabbi committed sexual misconduct. Here's why the reckoning needs to be public
29 Jan
Rabbi Art Green, the founding dean of Hebrew College's rabbinical school, has been forced into retirement and barred from campus due to inappropriate behavio...
29 Jan
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We must continue to support Israel’s war — and honestly grapple with tough questions from critics
29 Jan
The author reflects on his initial support for Israel's war in Gaza and grapples with the tough questions raised by critics. He cites the late Israeli author...
29 Jan
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Suspect arrested for violent threats against Massachusetts synagogues
29 Jan
John Riordan, a 59-year-old man, has been arrested for threatening a Massachusetts synagogue. In a voicemail left at Congregation Agudas Achim, Riordan made ...
29 Jan
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Man arrested after brandishing knife at kosher supermarket in Golders Green, London
29 Jan
A man was arrested after brandishing a knife at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green, London. The attacker demanded to know whether the owners of the superm...
29 Jan
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Video: Both Sephardis and Ashkenazis celebrated Ladino Day here
29 Jan
Yiddish instructor Moishele Alfonso attended a celebration of Sephardi culture at the Center for Jewish History in New York City on Ladino Day. This event in...
29 Jan
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Colleges rewrite free speech policies and limit protests as spring semester unfolds
29 Jan
Colleges across the United States are implementing new rules and policies regarding free speech and protests in response to conflicts and allegations of bias...
29 Jan
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Search this new list of Jewish family names from Cairo, Alexandria, Baghdad, Damascus, Aleppo and Beirut
29 Jan
Jacob Rosen-Koenigsbuch, a retired Ashkenazi diplomat, has compiled a list of Jewish family names from various cities in the Arab world before the Mizrahi ex...
29 Jan
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Ben Shapiro changes his tune on rap — by rapping
29 Jan
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, known for his criticism of rap music, surprised many by featuring in a rap song called "FACTS" by Canadian artist Tom MacDon...
29 Jan
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An heir to Broadway royalty returns to the Great White Way with an unlikely musical
29 Jan
"Days of Wine and Roses" is a musical adaptation of the teleplay and film about a couple's descent into alcoholism. Composer Adam Guettel and book writer Cra...
29 Jan
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Muslim rights group reports ‘staggering’ increase in discrimination complaints
29 Jan
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has reported a significant increase in complaints of bias, discrimination, and hate crimes since the Hamas t...
29 Jan
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Conservative movement maintains its ban on officiating at intermarriages but urges its rabbis to engage more with interfaith families
29 Jan
The Conservative movement has issued a report maintaining its ban on officiating interfaith weddings but recommending changes to make the movement more open ...
29 Jan
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More countries cut funding to UNRWA over allegations of involvement with Oct. 7 attack, as aid agency warns of impending famine
29 Jan
Multiple countries have suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following allegations that some of its...
29 Jan