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Elbow Bread on the Lower East Side turns out old-school Jewish baked goods with a modern twist
20 Dec 2024
Elbow Bread, a novel bakery on New York’s Lower East Side, embraces Jewish baking traditions with a modern flair. Founded by accomplished baker Zoë Kanan, it...
20 Dec 2024
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Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church
20 Dec 2024
In a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin made antisemitic remarks by accusing ethnic Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and ...
20 Dec 2024
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GOP-led congressional report on campus antisemitism recommends cutting funds to universities that boycott Israel
19 Dec 2024
A Republican-led congressional report has recommended cutting federal funding to universities that boycott Israel, citing increasing antisemitism on U.S. cam...
19 Dec 2024
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Estonian university cuts ties with Israeli institution, drawing government rebuke
19 Dec 2024
The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) recently cut ties with an Israeli university, sparking significant backlash from the Estonian government and local Jewish ...
19 Dec 2024
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Tel Aviv-area school hit by Houthi missile fired from Yemen
19 Dec 2024
A missile launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen struck a school in Ramat Gan, a suburb of Tel Aviv, causing significant damage, though fortunately no injuries...
19 Dec 2024
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Sufganiyot in the city: Where to get Hanukkah donuts in NYC this year
18 Dec 2024
As Hanukkah approaches, sufganiyot, the traditional oil-fried donuts, are in high demand throughout New York City. Various bakeries are offering unique spins...
18 Dec 2024
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18 notable Jews who died in 2024
18 Dec 2024
This review honors the memories of 18 influential Jewish figures who passed away in 2024, highlighting their unique contributions across diverse fields such ...
18 Dec 2024
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Hanukkah’s arrival on Christmas Day renews ‘Chrismukkah’ deliberations for interfaith families
18 Dec 2024
As Hanukkah converges with Christmas on December 25, interfaith families like Sarah Levitin's and Laurie Beijen's navigate the complexities and opportunities...
18 Dec 2024
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Mayor Eric Adams calls himself ‘a modern-day Maccabee’ at pre-Hanukkah party at Gracie Mansion
18 Dec 2024
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a pre-Hanukkah celebration at Gracie Mansion, emphasizing unity and a commitment to combating antisemitism. He likened himself to a "...
18 Dec 2024
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Salvador Dali’s little-known series about the founding of Israel comes to a Holocaust museum on Long Island
17 Dec 2024
Salvador Dali's "Aliyah, the Rebirth of Israel" series is now exhibited at the Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, Long Island. Commissioned in...
17 Dec 2024
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The Jewish leader taking on Christian nationalism
17 Dec 2024
Rachel Laser, the Jewish president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, is passionately leading the fight against Christian nationalism, a...
17 Dec 2024
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Netanyahu visits IDF soldiers in Syria as rebel leaders call for Israelis to exit
17 Dec 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to IDF troops in Syria marks a significant moment in Israel's ongoing military strategy following the fall of...
17 Dec 2024
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Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli forward who propelled U of Vermont to its first soccer championship
16 Dec 2024
Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli forward, played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont's Division I soccer team to its first national championship. Des...
16 Dec 2024
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This ‘Wicked’ version of ‘Adon Olam’ performed by two NYC cantors is proving to be popular
16 Dec 2024
Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan has captivated audiences with a creative rendition of Adon Olam set to the tune of "Popular" from t...
16 Dec 2024
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‘The Brutalist,’ the epic new movie getting Oscar buzz, is built from the stories of postwar Jewish architects
16 Dec 2024
"The Brutalist," an upcoming film gaining Oscar buzz, spotlights the stories of Jewish postwar architects like Louis Kahn and Marcel Breuer through a fiction...
16 Dec 2024
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As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism
16 Dec 2024
The American Jewish Committee and U.S. bishops have collaborated to publish a glossary aimed at educating Catholics about antisemitism, amidst a backdrop of ...
16 Dec 2024
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New mayor of Florence, Italy, is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic city
16 Dec 2024
Sara Funaro has made history by becoming the first woman and first Jew to serve as mayor of Florence, Italy. Despite facing antisemitic online attacks and pr...
16 Dec 2024
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Israel to shutter Ireland embassy, citing ‘antisemitic rhetoric of the Irish government’
16 Dec 2024
Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin, a move attributed to Ireland's critical stance on Israeli policies, including its recognition of a Palesti...
16 Dec 2024
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Amid war and an election, the Jewish mainstream bends to the right
15 Dec 2024
The article explores the shifting dynamics within the Jewish community regarding strategies to combat anti-Israel activism and perceived antisemitism, specif...
15 Dec 2024
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Tel Dan Stele, oldest archaeological evidence of King David, comes to NY’s Jewish Museum
13 Dec 2024
The Tel Dan Stele, the earliest archaeological evidence of King David's existence, is currently displayed at New York City's Jewish Museum. This 9th-century ...
13 Dec 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish baseball star’s salary is record-breaking
13 Dec 2024
From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significan...
13 Dec 2024
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Jewish student groups respond to high schoolers’ changing needs in a post-Oct. 7 world
13 Dec 2024
In response to the shifting dynamics following the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, Jewish student groups in New York City high schools are refocu...
13 Dec 2024
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‘September 5’ focuses on news, not Jews, in dramatizing 1972 Munich attack on Israeli Olympians
13 Dec 2024
"September 5" is a new film that revisits the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, focusing on the media's role in the live coverage of the abduction and murder of ...
13 Dec 2024
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Despite ceasefire, residents of northern Israel are wary of return, fearing another Oct. 7
13 Dec 2024
In northern Israel, residents remain wary despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah, fearing potential escalations similar to the unexpected invasions in the south ...
13 Dec 2024
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A live game show on the Lower East Side aims to help Jewish singles find their soulmates
12 Dec 2024
The Jewish Dating Game, a live event held at Caveat on New York's Lower East Side, seeks to help Jewish singles find their soulmates by emphasizing personali...
12 Dec 2024
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Summer camps inspire teens to take the next step in their Jewish journeys
12 Dec 2024
Jewish summer camps are significantly impacting teenagers' Jewish identities, encouraging them to pursue further Jewish educational experiences, often abroad...
12 Dec 2024
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What to expect from the 34 Jewish members of the next Congress
12 Dec 2024
The upcoming U.S. Congress will see 34 Jewish members, with possible changes including the doubling of Jewish Republicans and new Jewish Democratic represent...
12 Dec 2024
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How a Jewish teen’s description of New York City life in 1945 found a contemporary audience of millions
11 Dec 2024
Charlotte Buchsbaum, a Jewish teen from Brooklyn, wrote a diary in 1945 documenting her personal and historical experiences during a transformative year. Her...
11 Dec 2024
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Antisemitism concerns loom large at Canadian gathering of Jews from former Soviet Union
11 Dec 2024
A recent Limmud FSU conference in Niagara Falls brought together 350 Jews from the former Soviet Union, highlighting the pervasive antisemitism they face in ...
11 Dec 2024
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On a roots journey from NYC to Poland, I packed my great-grandfather’s tallis
11 Dec 2024
Stuart Schear describes a meaningful journey to Poland with his cousins, echoing the themes of Jesse Eisenberg's film "A Real Pain." Their family heritage tr...
11 Dec 2024
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Queer Jewish teens feel abandoned by LGBT groups that condemn Israel
11 Dec 2024
Jewish LGBTQ+ teens are feeling increasingly alienated from queer organizations that have adopted strong pro-Palestinian stances, particularly after the Octo...
11 Dec 2024
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Fate of Jewish man facing sentencing over 2022 synagogue shooting plot divides the Upper West Side
10 Dec 2024
The Upper West Side is divided over the sentencing of Matthew Mahrer, a Jewish man, who pled guilty to felony weapons charges in a plot to attack a synagogue...
10 Dec 2024
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Man sentenced to prison for antisemitic attack in Central Park in 2022
10 Dec 2024
Perin Jacobchuk, 34, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for an antisemitic attack in Central Park in December 2022, where he assaulted a 64-ye...
10 Dec 2024
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House elects Brian Mast, U.S. army veteran who assisted Israeli soldiers as a civilian volunteer, to lead Foreign Affairs Committee
10 Dec 2024
Florida Rep. Brian Mast, a staunch pro-Israel Republican and former U.S. army combat veteran, has been elected to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee. ...
10 Dec 2024
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What issues are Jewish voters thinking about as New York City’s mayoral campaign gets underway?
10 Dec 2024
Jewish issues are expected to play a significant role in New York City's 2024 mayoral election, especially given the city's large Jewish population and recen...
10 Dec 2024
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Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, new book claims
10 Dec 2024
Jan Grabowski's new book, "On Duty: The Polish Blue & Criminal Police in the Holocaust," reveals the active role of Polish police in the Holocaust, often act...
10 Dec 2024
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When I fell behind in public school, it was time to think small
10 Dec 2024
Lev Gottschalk shares his educational journey as a Jewish teen navigating both public and Jewish private school environments. Struggling academically and soc...
10 Dec 2024
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Massad Boulos, Trump’s new Middle East adviser, touts roadmap to Palestinian state
10 Dec 2024
Massad Boulos, slated to be Donald Trump's advisor on Middle Eastern affairs, emphasizes the need to outline a roadmap to Palestinian statehood as part of es...
10 Dec 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial
10 Dec 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in court as part of his ongoing trial for corruption charges, marking a historic occasion where a sitting...
10 Dec 2024
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Jewish U of Michigan official targeted with pro-Palestinian vandalism at home
9 Dec 2024
University of Michigan trustee Jordan Acker, a Jewish attorney, experienced a third incident of vandalism linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with pro-Pales...
9 Dec 2024
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Adam Schiff is sworn into Senate on edition of Maimonides’ Jewish legal code printed in 1490
9 Dec 2024
Adam Schiff, newly elected Democratic senator from California, chose a historical edition of Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, printed in 1490 in Milan by the Sonci...
9 Dec 2024
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Columbia’s anti-Israel student alliance booted from Instagram
9 Dec 2024
Columbia University Apartheid Divest, a prominent anti-Israel student coalition at Columbia University, faced Instagram account suspension following a contro...
9 Dec 2024
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Tax benefits & giving strategies: A Donor Advised Fund with JCF
9 Dec 2024
Charitable giving, especially through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), has played a crucial role in supporting Israel and combating antisemitism after the October...
9 Dec 2024
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A new film spotlights how the Israel-Hamas war played out in poster battles on NYC streets
9 Dec 2024
Israeli-American filmmaker Nim Shapira's new film "Torn" documents the symbolic poster battle that unfolded in New York City following the October 7, 2023 Is...
9 Dec 2024
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Israeli troops cross into Syrian side of border buffer zone after Bashar Assad’s ouster
9 Dec 2024
In a significant shift, Israeli troops, under orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have moved into the Syrian side of the buffer zone on the Golan ...
9 Dec 2024
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What the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria means for Israel
8 Dec 2024
In the aftermath of Bashar Assad's fall in Syria, Israel is navigating a complex regional landscape marked by both opportunities and threats. Assad, supporte...
8 Dec 2024
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What the co-chair of Columbia University’s antisemitism task force says people get wrong about the campus protests
8 Dec 2024
Following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Columbia University has seen rising tensions and protests related to Israel and antisemitism, prompting t...
8 Dec 2024
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Is Randy Fine, the pugnacious Florida lawmaker, the future of Republican Jewish politics?
6 Dec 2024
Randy Fine, a Jewish legislator from Florida, has become a controversial figure in Republican Jewish politics. Recently endorsed by Donald Trump for a congre...
6 Dec 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: ‘BY-Jew’ Jake Retzlaff is the new face of Manischewitz
6 Dec 2024
Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish quarterback for BYU, has signed a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Manischewitz, marking the first time a college athlete has p...
6 Dec 2024
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Hanukkah 2024: How Jewish New York is celebrating this year
6 Dec 2024
New York City is gearing up for an extended Hanukkah celebration in 2024, with a wide array of events suitable for all ages and interests across the city. Ha...
6 Dec 2024