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Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, wants FBI to question pro-Hamas protesters
22 Nov 2024
Pam Bondi, recently nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general, faced scrutiny over past comments advocating FBI questioning of campus pr...
22 Nov 2024
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On your feet! 92NY celebrates a legacy of Jews and dance
22 Nov 2024
The 92nd Street Y in New York, now rebranded as 92NY, is celebrating its 150th anniversary with an exhibition titled "Dance to Belong," showcasing the rich t...
22 Nov 2024
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Texas A&M’s Sam Salz cherishes his first taste of DI college football — and the opportunity to inspire fellow Orthodox Jews
22 Nov 2024
Sam Salz, an Orthodox Jewish student at Texas A&M, recently made his debut in Division I college football under unique circumstances. As a Shabbat-observant ...
22 Nov 2024
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Joshmentum: Across the United States, voters are embracing the Jewish Josh
22 Nov 2024
In the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Jewish politicians named Josh have gained prominence, with Josh Stein winning the gubernatorial race in North Carolina, join...
22 Nov 2024
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Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum
22 Nov 2024
Texas Jewish communities, led by figures like Rabbi Mara Nathan and Jewish organizations, are voicing strong concerns over the state’s proposed public school...
22 Nov 2024
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Canada, Netherlands among countries pledging to arrest Netanyahu following ICC warrant
21 Nov 2024
The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu represents a significant diplomatic shift, ...
21 Nov 2024
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A new ‘Merchant of Venice’ production challenges anti-Jewish tropes by doubling down on them
21 Nov 2024
A new off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at the Classic Stage Company in New York City creatively tackles antisemitism by exag...
21 Nov 2024
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In Dallas, these Jewish teens understand the appeal of gun ownership
21 Nov 2024
Jewish teenagers in Dallas, Texas, navigate their state's prevalent gun culture through a lens shaped by recent antisemitic events and their Jewish upbringin...
21 Nov 2024
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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister
21 Nov 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, all...
21 Nov 2024
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19 Senate Democrats back unsuccessful attempt to block weapons shipments to Israel
21 Nov 2024
A recent attempt by 19 Senate Democrats to block U.S. weapons shipments to Israel was unsuccessful, revealing significant division within the Democratic Part...
21 Nov 2024
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More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits
21 Nov 2024
In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on Am...
21 Nov 2024
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Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public
20 Nov 2024
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a public banner featuring a keffiyeh has sparked controversy among local Jews who view it as a symbol of support for Hamas an...
20 Nov 2024
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A new ‘Merchant of Venice’ production challenges anti-Jewish tropes by doubling down on them
20 Nov 2024
A new production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at the Classic Stage Company in New York City reinterprets the play's antisemitic tropes through h...
20 Nov 2024
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Arthur Frommer, ‘wandering Jew’ who launched a travel guide empire, dies at 95
20 Nov 2024
Arthur Frommer, the visionary behind the popular travel guidebook series, passed away at 95. Frommer's journey began with 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day' in 1957...
20 Nov 2024
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Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms
20 Nov 2024
Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerb...
20 Nov 2024
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What I learned from my father’s strange journey from Poland to Algeria, Kazakhstan and the California desert
20 Nov 2024
Dvora Treisman reflects on her late father's extraordinary life journey from Warsaw to California through his memoirs and her own discoveries. Her father, Ra...
20 Nov 2024
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What I learned from my father’s strange journey from Poland to Algeria, Kazakhstan and the California desert
20 Nov 2024
Dvora Treisman recounts the adventurous life of her father, Rafa Feliks Buszejkin, a non-observant Polish Jew born in 1912 in Warsaw. His journey took him fr...
20 Nov 2024
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To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together
20 Nov 2024
We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope is a new comic book that features personal narratives highlighting diverse cultural intersections in Brooklyn, developed by ...
20 Nov 2024
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At the ADL’s ‘Concert against Hate,’ the focus is on Israel
20 Nov 2024
The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) "Concert Against Hate" in Washington, D.C., spotlighted the Israeli and American heroes fighting antisemitism, including J...
20 Nov 2024
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After a tough year, Jewish cookbook author Jessica Seinfeld finds sweetness — without sugar
19 Nov 2024
Jessica Seinfeld, celebrated cookbook author and wife of Jerry Seinfeld, has launched her sixth cookbook, "Not Too Sweet," focusing on healthier dessert reci...
19 Nov 2024
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Trump taps Jewish financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
19 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has announced billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, a prominent figure in Trump's transition team, as his nominee for commerce s...
19 Nov 2024
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Trump expected to tap Jewish financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
19 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is anticipated to nominate Howard Lutnick, a Jewish billionaire financier and co-chair of Trump's transition team, as commerce s...
19 Nov 2024
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For legal crusader Amy Bach, data is the key to holding America’s justice system accountable
19 Nov 2024
Amy Bach, a lawyer and journalist, has driven significant change in the U.S. justice system by emphasizing the importance of data for accountability. Her non...
19 Nov 2024
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Hulu’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ documents the Jewish rapper’s beef with Diddy and new life as a politician in Belize
19 Nov 2024
The documentary "The Honorable Shyne," premiering on Hulu, delves into the remarkable journey of rapper-turned-politician Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, a...
19 Nov 2024
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Why the Weitzman, a museum of American Jewish history, tapped an Israeli as its next CEO
19 Nov 2024
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has appointed Israeli Dan Tadmor as its new CEO to elevate the museum's profile. Tadm...
19 Nov 2024
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At an upscale Midtown club, Jewish supporters of Trump revel in his victory
19 Nov 2024
In a lavish Midtown Manhattan venue, prominent Jewish supporters of Donald Trump celebrated his victory amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his appointm...
19 Nov 2024
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In a federation official’s remark about resettling Gaza, signs of tension among Jewish groups in the new Trump era
19 Nov 2024
Following Donald Trump's reelection, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) faced internal tensions when an executive, Karen Paikin Barall, suggested...
19 Nov 2024
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Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game
18 Nov 2024
Sam Salz, a senior wide receiver for Texas A&M, has made history by becoming likely the first Orthodox Jew to play in a NCAA Division I college football game...
18 Nov 2024
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Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?
18 Nov 2024
The article offers an overview of key Jewish figures within Donald Trump's inner circle as he prepares for a potential return to the White House. Notable nam...
18 Nov 2024
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White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus
18 Nov 2024
A neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, involving masked individuals waving Nazi flags and spreading antisemitic rhetoric, has been widely condemned by various o...
18 Nov 2024
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National Book Awards defends lifetime award for influential Black publisher who reissued antisemitic books
18 Nov 2024
The National Book Awards is facing controversy for honoring Paul Coates, founder of Black Classic Press, with the Literarian Award amid backlash over his rep...
18 Nov 2024
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Argentina seizes trove of Nazi memorabilia as part of international arms investigation
18 Nov 2024
Authorities in Argentina have uncovered a significant cache of Nazi weapons and memorabilia during a raid in Quilmes, near Buenos Aires. The discovery, which...
18 Nov 2024
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Top Canadian book prize to be awarded amid a flurry of protest over its sponsors’ ties to Israel
18 Nov 2024
The Giller Prize, Canada's esteemed literary accolade, is embroiled in controversy due to its sponsors' connections with Israel, prompting a boycott by autho...
18 Nov 2024
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As Schumer presses ahead with Antisemitism Awareness Act, concerns about free speech resurface
17 Nov 2024
Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing forward the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA), aiming to codify a controversial definition of antisemitism under Title VI of ...
17 Nov 2024
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A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show
17 Nov 2024
At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tacklin...
17 Nov 2024
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Is Jake Paul Jewish? The boxer fighting Mike Tyson live on Netflix has Jewish ancestry.
15 Nov 2024
Jake Paul, a multi-talented YouTube star and professional boxer, identifies with a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish ancestry. Paul's fam...
15 Nov 2024
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Indie rocker Rafael Cohen grapples with his Latin American Jewish identity
15 Nov 2024
Rafael Cohen, an indie musician with origins in Mexico City, navigates his dual Jewish and Latin American identity through his music. Now based in Brooklyn, ...
15 Nov 2024
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‘The Goldman Case’ tells the true story of a French Jewish radical whose murder trial is still cloaked in mystery
15 Nov 2024
The film "The Goldman Case" revives the enigmatic story of Pierre Goldman, a 1970s French Jewish radical and Holocaust survivor thought to be wrongly accused...
15 Nov 2024
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I research disappearing small-town Jewish communities. I’m finding the best of America.
15 Nov 2024
Through his research into small-town Jewish communities in Ohio and New York, Austin Reid unveils the vital cultural and historical contributions these commu...
15 Nov 2024
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Just add hot water? Matzah balls get a glow-up for the harried home cook.
15 Nov 2024
Matzah ball soup, a staple of Jewish culinary tradition, is undergoing a transformation to simplify preparation for today's busy home cooks. Traditionally fa...
15 Nov 2024
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With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily
14 Nov 2024
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is set to undergo a year-long closure starting December 15, citing significant drops in visitation and donati...
14 Nov 2024
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
14 Nov 2024
Pete Hegseth, a nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, is attracting attention due to his Christian nationalist tattoos and religious expressions. His body a...
14 Nov 2024
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Trump named Mike Huckabee ambassador to Israel. Is that a sign of the second coming of annexation?
14 Nov 2024
Donald Trump's appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel signals potential shifts in U.S.-Israel relations and the possibility of West Bank annexa...
14 Nov 2024
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Fearing Amsterdam-style violence, Paris police deploy en masse to France-Israel soccer match
14 Nov 2024
Following violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, French authorities have deployed extensive security for a France-Israel soccer match at the St...
14 Nov 2024
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Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
14 Nov 2024
Nearly 90 congressional Democrats, including eight Jewish officials, are urging President Biden to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and...
14 Nov 2024
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Amid their return to kibbutzes ravaged by Hamas, 400 Israelis head to NYC for a brief respite
14 Nov 2024
In a powerful gesture of solidarity and respite, 400 Israelis from kibbutzes and agricultural communities near the Gaza border, previously attacked by Hamas,...
14 Nov 2024
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Trump picks Matt Gaetz, who called ADL ‘racist’ and invited Holocaust denier to SOTU, for attorney general
13 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general, sparking controversy due to Gaetz's history of engaging with antisemi...
13 Nov 2024
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Former NY Jewish Week staffer Miriam Reinharth, 69, dies after being hit by ambulance on Upper West Side
13 Nov 2024
Miriam Reinharth, a former organizer of community forums and literary events for the New York Jewish Week, has tragically passed away at 69 after being hit b...
13 Nov 2024
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U of Michigan student president impeached after calling critics ‘Zionists’
13 Nov 2024
The University of Michigan's student body president, Alifa Anam Chowdhury, and vice president Elias Atkinson, have been impeached due to their aggressive app...
13 Nov 2024
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Jewish Life Stories: The producer who brought us ‘Sleepless in Seattle’
13 Nov 2024
Lynda Obst, a celebrated Hollywood producer known for iconic films like Sleepless in Seattle, passed away at age 74. Her journey from a magazine editor to a ...
13 Nov 2024