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A languid and arresting WWII movie — and then it goes haywire
10 Feb 2025
"The Fishing Place," directed by Rob Tregenza, is a complex and visually striking World War II film set in a Norwegian seaside village. Despite its potential...
10 Feb 2025
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The double life of Abraham, from freethinker to pure believer
10 Feb 2025
Abraham: The First Jew by Anthony Julius offers a fresh perspective on the patriarch, presenting him as two distinct personas: a fearless freethinker and a p...
10 Feb 2025
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'A Complete Unknown' has Dylan-mania sweeping the country — is that a good thing?
10 Feb 2025
The release of the biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, has reignited interest in the legendary songwriter's work, especiall...
10 Feb 2025
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Adam Brody, Adrien Brody nab best actor Critics Choice awards for portraying Jewish characters
9 Feb 2025
Adam Brody and Adrien Brody both won Critics Choice Awards for their portrayals of Jewish characters, highlighting the significance of Jewish representation ...
9 Feb 2025
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Super Bowl 2025: The Yiddish history of the ‘tush push,’ the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable play
9 Feb 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles' infamous 'tush push' play not only dominates on the football field but also carries a surprising linguistic and cultural history. Kn...
9 Feb 2025
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Trump has kicked off a new wave of dehumanizing Palestinians. Let's remember who the real enemies are
9 Feb 2025
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib critiques former President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to transform Gaza by removing its Palestinian inhabitants, highlighting...
9 Feb 2025
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3 hostages released on Saturday as images of their poor health shock Israel
9 Feb 2025
Three Israeli civilians, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, were released by Hamas after being held hostage for nearly 500 days. Their visibly deteriora...
9 Feb 2025
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Yes, Trump's Gaza plan is outrageous. It could also be just what the Middle East needs
8 Feb 2025
Yardena Schwartz discusses President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate the population of Gaza, highlighting it as an extreme measure springin...
8 Feb 2025
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Take Trump's Gaza-a-Lago plan seriously, not literally
7 Feb 2025
Jodi Rudoren critically evaluates Donald Trump's proposal to transform Gaza into a luxury resort area akin to Mar-a-Lago, a plan he seemingly offered without...
7 Feb 2025
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Hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami and Or Levy to be released tomorrow
7 Feb 2025
Hamas has announced the planned release of three Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began...
7 Feb 2025
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In the Italian city where James Joyce wrote 'Ulysses' a Jewish poet's bookstore rises back to life
7 Feb 2025
In Trieste, Italy, the storied Libreria Antiquaria Umberto Saba has been revitalized, restoring the legacy of Umberto Saba, a prominent Jewish poet. The book...
7 Feb 2025
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How the American media failed — and is still failing — in its coverage of Israel and Gaza
7 Feb 2025
Aviya Kushner critiques American media's coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting discrepancies between U.S. and Israeli reports, especially concer...
7 Feb 2025
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Trump's plans for Gaza could undermine the ceasefire. The hostages will pay the tragic price
7 Feb 2025
Alex Lederman discusses the potential negative consequences of former President Donald Trump's proposal for U.S. involvement in Gaza on the current ceasefire...
7 Feb 2025
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May a Jewish nonprofit talk about something besides Israel and antisemitism?
7 Feb 2025
Beth Harpaz addresses the challenges faced by a Jewish nonprofit seeking to engage its community on issues beyond Israel and antisemitism. The organization's...
7 Feb 2025
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Don't let Trump's theatrics distract from the true horror of his plans for Gaza
6 Feb 2025
Emily Tamkin criticizes President Donald Trump's recent proposal for the U.S. to take over and develop Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East," focusing on ...
6 Feb 2025
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Robert Kraft’s new Super Bowl ad enlists Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to fight ‘all hate’
6 Feb 2025
Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) has released a Super Bowl ad featuring Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to promote unity against hate. The ad...
6 Feb 2025
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In Trump's Gaza pronouncement, a disdain for humanity worthy of Caligula
6 Feb 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative comparison between Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions and Albert Camus' portrayal of the Roman emperor Caligula. In a re...
6 Feb 2025
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Jewish members of Congress create an official caucus
6 Feb 2025
Twenty-one Jewish House Democrats have launched a formal Jewish Caucus, led by Reps. Jerry Nadler and Brad Schneider, to address rising antisemitism and othe...
6 Feb 2025
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Is the Trump administration's website censorship the internet age version of Nazi book burning?
6 Feb 2025
Mira Fox draws a chilling parallel between the Trump administration's censorship of federal websites regarding gender ideology and the 1933 Nazi book-burning...
6 Feb 2025
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Strong resolve, weakened means: Jews try to keep focus on immigration and refugees under Trump 2.0
6 Feb 2025
Rabbi Dan Kaiman and his congregation in Tulsa face a daunting challenge under President Trump's renewed immigration policies, which have frozen refugee rese...
6 Feb 2025
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This 89-year-old Iranian Jew arrived just before U.S. borders were shut to all refugees. Hundreds more Iranian Jews are waiting
6 Feb 2025
An 89-year-old Jewish Iranian refugee named David managed to enter the U.S. just days before the country shut its doors to refugees under a new executive ord...
6 Feb 2025
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How one Jewish geneticist turned a family tragedy into a lifesaving mission.
6 Feb 2025
Susan Weiss Liebman discusses her personal experience with a genetic mutation linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Ashkenazi Jews, highlighting the trag...
6 Feb 2025
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Trump to ‘defend the rights of Christians,' announces new faith initiative led by controversial televangelist
6 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump announced new faith-based initiatives, appointing televangelist Paula White to lead a White House faith office focused on religious li...
6 Feb 2025
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Israelis respond to Trump’s Gaza takeover with shock, dismay, elation and dark humor
6 Feb 2025
The recent declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump to have all Palestinians leave Gaza and for the U.S. to assume control triggered a mixed response in Is...
6 Feb 2025
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My Jewish family was forced out of our homeland. We must not let Gazans suffer the same fate.
5 Feb 2025
Hen Mazzig draws parallels between the displacement of Mizrahi Jews from Arab lands and the potential forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. He highl...
5 Feb 2025
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How the master builder behind ‘The Brutalist’ was inspired by her hometown synagogue
5 Feb 2025
Judy Becker, the acclaimed production designer for "The Brutalist," draws on her Jewish background and personal history in her work on the film, which follow...
5 Feb 2025
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Trump directs Health and Human Services to investigate medical schools for antisemitism
5 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump has expanded the scope of federal investigations into perceived campus antisemitism beyond the Department of Education to include the ...
5 Feb 2025
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SNL has been joking about Israel for 50 years
5 Feb 2025
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has a long history of incorporating humor about Israel into its sketches, starting with its very first episode in 1975. The show fe...
5 Feb 2025
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What if Israel and Georgia switched places? SNL’s 1975 premiere proposed peace through land swap
5 Feb 2025
In its first episode in 1975, Saturday Night Live featured a comedic short film by Albert Brooks envisioning a land swap between Israel and the state of Geor...
5 Feb 2025
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Analysis: Trump’s Gaza relocation plan signals shift in Jewish political influence
5 Feb 2025
Donald Trump's unexpected proposal to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian population has exposed shifts in Jewish political influence in the U....
5 Feb 2025
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US Jewish groups respond to Trump’s Gaza comments
5 Feb 2025
US Jewish groups have responded sharply to President Donald Trump's controversial proposals for Gaza, suggesting the removal of Palestinians and US control o...
5 Feb 2025
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Trump ended U.S. funds for UNRWA. Israel banned it. The human costs will be astronomical
5 Feb 2025
The Trump administration's cessation of U.S. funding for UNRWA and Israel's ban on the agency's operations in Gaza are expected to significantly exacerbate t...
5 Feb 2025
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Is Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza really as ludicrous as it sounds?
5 Feb 2025
In a column reflecting on former President Donald Trump's idea of the U.S. managing Gaza, Dan Perry explores the potential implausibility and implications of...
5 Feb 2025
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Trump: ‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip’
5 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump announced a radical shift in U.S. policy by proposing that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip and rebuild after the war ...
5 Feb 2025
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Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump doubles down on relocating ‘all’ Palestinians from Gaza
5 Feb 2025
In a recent White House meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to ...
5 Feb 2025
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Man who fired gun outside NY synagogue while shouting ‘Free Palestine’ pleads guilty to hate crime
4 Feb 2025
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, has pleaded guilty to hate crime charges after firing a shotgun outside Temple Israel, a Conservative synagogue in Albany, New York...
4 Feb 2025
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I survived Charlottesville. Jews shouldn't trust Trump when it comes to antisemitism
4 Feb 2025
Michael Gould-Wartofsky critiques President Trump's recent efforts to combat antisemitism, arguing that they are misguided and largely ineffective. The measu...
4 Feb 2025
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What would Trump’s plan to shut down the Education Dept. mean for antisemitism investigations?
4 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to significantly downsize or even abolish the Department of Education, which currently handles the m...
4 Feb 2025
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What would Trump’s plan to shut down the Education Dept. mean for antisemitism investigations?
4 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump's proposed executive order to shut down or significantly restrict the Education Department could have a substantial impact on the inve...
4 Feb 2025
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As a Jewish descendant of Carter G. Woodson, I cherish the history of the Black-Jewish alliance
4 Feb 2025
Brennan Nevada Johnson reflects on her unique identity as a Black Jewish woman, particularly during Black History Month, as she discovers her connection to C...
4 Feb 2025
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Trump’s nominee to lead counterterrorism efforts has white nationalist ties
4 Feb 2025
Joe Kent, nominated by Donald Trump to head the National Counterterrorism Center, has connections to white nationalist and neo-Nazi figures, which have cause...
4 Feb 2025
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How I became a vulgarizer — and why you should become one too
4 Feb 2025
Ken Krimstein discusses his role as a "vulgarizer" of history, a term he was introduced to in France, meaning someone who makes complex subjects accessible a...
4 Feb 2025
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Trump administration opens antisemitism investigations at 5 universities, including Columbia and Berkeley
4 Feb 2025
Amid rising concerns over antisemitism on college campuses, the Trump administration has initiated new Title VI civil rights investigations into five univers...
4 Feb 2025
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South Carolina’s Holocaust council is divided after chair cuts rabbi’s ‘political’ remarks from Auschwitz memorial broadcast
4 Feb 2025
The South Carolina Council on the Holocaust is embroiled in controversy following the chairperson Lilly Filler's decision to remove a politically charged spe...
4 Feb 2025
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Trump’s pick for antisemitism task force previously blamed him for incidents targeting Jews
4 Feb 2025
Leo Terrell, once a critic of Donald Trump's alleged impact on rising antisemitism, has been appointed to head a new Department of Justice task force on anti...
4 Feb 2025
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How a socialist Valentine’s Day mixer turned into a messy debate over Zionism
3 Feb 2025
A socialist Valentine’s Day mixer in Brooklyn, organized by the Democratic Socialists of America, unexpectedly sparked a heated debate over Zionism, reflecti...
3 Feb 2025
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Former Trump staffer fired for attending white nationalist conference tapped for top State Dept. position
3 Feb 2025
Darren Beattie, a former Trump administration speechwriter dismissed for his ties to white nationalist circles, is being considered for a high-ranking State ...
3 Feb 2025
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Adrien Brody's performance in 'The Brutalist' hits home for descendants of immigrants and Holocaust survivors
3 Feb 2025
Adrien Brody's portrayal of a Holocaust survivor and immigrant architect in 'The Brutalist' hit home for many at a recent 92ndY event, as he discussed themes...
3 Feb 2025
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‘Israel is Ready’ for Saudi peace, blare billboards in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and DC
3 Feb 2025
As discussions around a potential peace agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel intensify, electronic billboards featuring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin ...
3 Feb 2025
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Jewish House Democrats: Netanyahu will impede ceasefire for political purposes
3 Feb 2025
Jewish House Democrats, including Reps. Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, have issued a warning that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might obstruct eff...
3 Feb 2025