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Trump’s pick for surgeon general gets her ‘daily dose of inspiring Kabbalah wisdom’
27 Feb
Casey Means, President Trump's nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, brings a diverse approach to spirituality, integrating practices from kabbalah and other mys...
27 Feb
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More Americans now sympathize with Palestinians than with Israelis, new poll finds
27 Feb
A recent Gallup poll has revealed a significant shift in American sympathies toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with more Americans now sympathizing wi...
27 Feb
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Is goy a slur, an antisemitic dogwhistle or a word for non-Jews?
27 Feb
The article delves into the various interpretations and uses of the term "goy," which simply means non-Jew in Hebrew. It explores how this term, traditionall...
27 Feb
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A conservative Jewish professor who rejected Hitler comparisons now invokes one — for Tucker Carlson
27 Feb
Jeffrey Lax, a conservative Jewish law professor and descendant of Holocaust survivors, has notably shifted his stance regarding the new rise of antisemitic ...
27 Feb
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Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
27 Feb
The 2026 California gubernatorial race is notably focused on combating antisemitism, a shift from typical issues like housing and wildfires. At a candidate f...
27 Feb
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Purim gives us an imperative to resist authoritarianism. Here's how to start
27 Feb
Purim, traditionally seen as a story of Jewish survival and triumph over evil, holds deeper meanings that resonate today, particularly in the face of authori...
27 Feb
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As Iran’s Jews prepare for Purim, their government calls its story proof of a past genocide
27 Feb
In Iran, the Jewish community faces significant challenges as they prepare to celebrate Purim amidst an environment of intense antisemitic propaganda. The re...
27 Feb
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AIPAC is trying to derail my House campaign because I'm a Jew who defies Israel
27 Feb
Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters discusses his congressional campaign in Illinois's 2nd District and claims that AIPAC is attempting to undermine his race d...
27 Feb
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What rabbinic wisdom taught me in the wake of the BAFTA scandal
27 Feb
The BAFTA Awards faced a storm of controversy after John Davidson, featured in a film about living with Tourette Syndrome, involuntarily shouted a racial slu...
27 Feb
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It's time to talk about Purim's unsettling message about conversion
26 Feb
Purim, often associated with joy and celebration, contains a lesser-discussed, morally troubling verse about conversion out of fear, illustrating a historica...
26 Feb
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How a deeply religious Christian artist captured the spirit of the Jewish holy land
26 Feb
David Roberts, a 19th-century artist known for his fascination with landscapes and historic sites, made an extraordinary journey through the Holy Land and su...
26 Feb
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Conservative rabbinical school Ziegler pauses admissions, signaling broader overhaul
26 Feb
The Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies, historically tied to Conservative Judaism, announced it will pause student admissions for the next academic year as...
26 Feb
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A compelling horror series from Israel — even if you don't like horror movies
26 Feb
"The Malevolent Bride," an Israeli horror series streaming on Chaiflicks, captivates viewers with a blend of mystery, thriller, Kabbalah, and unexpected humo...
26 Feb
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What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world
26 Feb
The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein with the Jewish community is examined through recently released files that reveal his donations to several Jewish causes, ...
26 Feb
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Teen Dinah Slepovitch sings in Yiddish with her dad Zisl
26 Feb
Dinah Slepovitch, a precocious singer of Yiddish folk songs at the age of 12, has been captivating audiences alongside her father, Zisl Slepovitch, a renowne...
26 Feb
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Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran
26 Feb
As tensions rise with the U.S. potentially engaging Iran in conflict, Israelis find themselves in a state of perpetual preparedness, juggling between practic...
26 Feb
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Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics
26 Feb
Dariusz Stola has been reinstated as director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, seven years after being ousted by Poland's then-na...
26 Feb
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NYC synagogue protest bill tasks police with developing a protection plan. Mamdani still hasn’t committed to sign
25 Feb
Amidst rising antisemitic protests targeting houses of worship in New York City, the City Council has revised its proposal to implement a up to 100-foot buff...
25 Feb
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After Minneapolis, a Youtuber comes for Jewish 'welfare queens'
25 Feb
In his Forward article, Arno Rosenfeld examines a troubling trend of online influencers spreading antisemitic rhetoric, highlighting YouTuber Tyler Oliveira'...
25 Feb
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival apologizes for selecting anti-Zionist juror
25 Feb
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has issued an apology after the Israeli consulate withdrew its support in response to the selection of a student juror known...
25 Feb
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How a new generation of comics is changing the face of Jewish comedy — and Judaism itself
25 Feb
A new generation of Jewish comedians, including Modi Rosenfeld, Adam Friedland, Raanan Hershberg, and Alex Edelman, are reshaping Jewish comedy by embracing ...
25 Feb
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Forverts podcast, episode 7: Purim
25 Feb
In this episode of the Forverts podcast, the focus is on Purim, exploring its themes, traditions, and cultural significance within the Jewish community. The ...
25 Feb
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How Christian Zionism explains Mike Huckabee’s expansive view of Israel’s borders
25 Feb
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, recently sparked controversy by expressing a Christian Zionist perspective that Israel has biblical rights to a...
25 Feb
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A two-hour State of the Union with zero vision for Gaza or Iran
25 Feb
In his State of the Union address, President Trump offered little clarity on U.S. policy towards the Middle East, particularly concerning Gaza and Iran. Whil...
25 Feb
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Trump administration files lawsuit against UCLA, saying it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli employees
25 Feb
The Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university allowed an antisemitic workplace on campus following the Hamas-le...
25 Feb
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Israeli bobsled captain on Olympics exit: ‘Holy endeavor’ slammed into rigid rule
25 Feb
AJ Edelman, captain of Israel's bobsled team, defended the team's ejection from the Winter Olympics due to a controversial athlete swap, suggesting the move ...
25 Feb
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Laura Loomer and other Jewish conservatives sound alarm over Tucker Carlson’s White House access
24 Feb
Jewish conservatives like Laura Loomer and Mark Levin are voicing alarm over Tucker Carlson's cozy access to the Trump White House in light of his recent ant...
24 Feb
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Indiana Jews race to reclaim a synagogue that shaped the Reform movement
24 Feb
In Lafayette, Indiana, a campaign to reclaim the historic 1867 synagogue of Ahavas Achim is underway, reflecting a significant chapter in the Reform movement...
24 Feb
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What Tucker Carlson won't tell you about U.S. military aid to Israel
24 Feb
Dany Bahar critiques Tucker Carlson's argument against U.S. military aid to Israel, highlighting it as a classic political accounting trick known as a false ...
24 Feb
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We are talking past one another on Zionism
24 Feb
The complexity of Zionism today is highlighted by Jay Michaelson, who examines the discrepancy between American Jews' support for Israel's right to exist as ...
24 Feb
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Millennial anxieties are the ‘new normal’ in these Yiddish stories
24 Feb
Amidst a resurgence of interest in Yiddish literature, Israeli author Shiri Shapira offers a collection of short stories titled "Di Tsukunft" (The Future), e...
24 Feb
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An Arizona cemetery now requires mourners to leave before burial. A rabbi plans to sue.
24 Feb
A new safety policy at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale, Arizona, is causing controversy by requiring families to leave before a casket is lowered int...
24 Feb
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Vanderbilt launches inquiry into instructor after math question about Israeli occupation draws criticism
24 Feb
Vanderbilt University has initiated an inquiry into a mathematics lecturer, Tekin Karada, over a controversial classroom slide referencing the Israeli-Palest...
24 Feb
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German anti-Zionist group's plan to protest at Buchenwald memorial over kaffiyeh ban sparks outrage
24 Feb
A German anti-Zionist group's intent to protest at the Buchenwald memorial against a ban on pro-Palestinian symbols, like the kaffiyeh, has sparked widesprea...
24 Feb
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We're losing the fight against antisemitism. Here's how to turn the tide
23 Feb
Emily Tamkin argues that the current strategies to combat antisemitism need significant rethinking, focusing on media literacy, revising Holocaust education,...
23 Feb
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Why Walter Benjamin was all things to all people
23 Feb
Walter Benjamin, a seminal 20th-century thinker, remains difficult to categorize due to his interdisciplinary approach and refusal to fully conform to any id...
23 Feb
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Benjamin Disraeli once saved Britain's monarchy — the current one may be beyond repair
23 Feb
Benjamin Disraeli, the first and only Jewish Prime Minister of Great Britain, played a pivotal role in revitalizing the British monarchy by forging a persona...
23 Feb
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DNC finding: Biden’s Israel backing cost Harris votes for president
23 Feb
The Democratic National Committee's internal review of the 2024 presidential election indicates that the Biden administration's support for Israel during the...
23 Feb
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Young Americans increasingly likely to view Hamas as 'resistance,' not terrorists
23 Feb
Recent surveys indicate that young Americans, especially those under 30, view Hamas as a legitimate form of resistance for the Palestinian people rather than...
23 Feb
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At Berlin screening, former Israeli hostages see film about their captivity rewritten after redemption
22 Feb
In a poignant screening at Berlin's Babylon theater, former Israeli hostages David, Eitan, and Ariel Cunio watched the revised ending of Tom Shoval's documen...
22 Feb
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He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up
22 Feb
"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II t...
22 Feb
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US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor
22 Feb
Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, an American soldier credited with saving 200 Jewish lives during World War II, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in...
22 Feb
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Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes’ overtime goal propels US to historic gold medal in Olympic hockey
22 Feb
Jack Hughes, the Jewish hockey star for the New Jersey Devils, clinched a historic gold medal for the U.S. men's hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in M...
22 Feb
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You could be imprisoned for praying at the Western Wall — and Bibi isn’t stopping it
22 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent maneuver to delay a vote on legislation that would criminalize egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall shed...
22 Feb
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Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots sparks outcry
22 Feb
The recent vandalism of Gails Bakery in London highlights an alarming trend where pro-Palestinian protests target Jewish businesses based on perceived links ...
22 Feb
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Ethiopian-American Jews lament loss of Harlem restaurant hub
22 Feb
Tsion Cafe, a beloved cultural landmark among Ethiopian-American Jews in Harlem, has closed its dining room due to antisemitic threats. For more than a decad...
22 Feb
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The 'Hymietown' affair degraded Black-Jewish relations. Jesse Jackson wasn't the real culprit
21 Feb
Jacques Berlinerblau challenges the widespread belief that Jesse Jackson's 1984 'Hymietown' remark was the main factor degrading Black-Jewish relations. Inst...
21 Feb
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Robin Kelly, running for Senate in Illinois, says Israel committed ‘genocide’
20 Feb
Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a contender in the upcoming U.S. Senate race, stated during a debate that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, reflecting a...
20 Feb
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South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale — because its selected artist wanted to focus on Gaza
20 Feb
South Africa has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale following a dispute over the selected artist Gabrielle Goliath's planned installation, which focused...
20 Feb
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Dear internet: Having Jews in movies isn’t ‘Zionist propaganda’
20 Feb
PJ Grisar critiques the modern tendency to misinterpret Jewish references in films as Zionist propaganda, highlighting the issue with examples like the recen...
20 Feb