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Hilarious video about the bris of a convert on Rosh Hashanah
18 Sep 2023
In this hilarious episode of YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion attend the bris of their friend Abdul, who is converting to Judaism on Rosh Hashana...
18 Sep 2023
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Fawning Netanyahu defends Musk against antisemitism allegations
18 Sep 2023
During a recent visit to the U.S., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Elon Musk against allegations of antisemitism, despite Musk's contentio...
18 Sep 2023
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Social media is a powerful tool to lobby for Jewish divorce. A court nearly took it away
15 Sep 2023
The recent New Jersey appellate court decision upheld a woman's right to use social media to mobilize social pressure in seeking a Jewish divorce when her hu...
15 Sep 2023
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'I have your back' Biden says on Rosh Hashanah call to Jewish leaders
15 Sep 2023
Ahead of the High Holidays, President Joe Biden reassured American Jews of his commitment to combat antisemitism and ensure their safety during a virtual cal...
15 Sep 2023
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Police in Argentina raid and close Nazi publisher following investigation spurred by Jewish group
14 Sep 2023
Police in Argentina have raided and shut down Libreria Argentina, a publishing house accused of distributing Nazi literature online. The raid was prompted by...
14 Sep 2023
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Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year
14 Sep 2023
Mayim Bialik shares her guide to embracing the new Jewish year with four key principles: unplug, slow down, dream, and find a connection to something greater...
14 Sep 2023
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With COVID’s resurgence ahead of the High Holidays, some synagogues are bringing pandemic guidelines back. But for most, it’s ‘business as usual.’
14 Sep 2023
As the High Holidays approach, synagogues are grappling with how to handle COVID-19. While some are implementing extra precautions such as offering online st...
14 Sep 2023
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Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with Elon Musk next week
14 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with Elon Musk during his visit to the United States. The meeting will focus on discussions about ar...
14 Sep 2023
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Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom, former Jewish baseball wunderkind
14 Sep 2023
Chaim Bloom, a Shabbat-observant and kosher-keeping Jewish baseball executive, has been fired from his position as the chief baseball officer of the Boston R...
14 Sep 2023
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Why Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr might be the next big name in luxury shopping
14 Sep 2023
A luxury department store named The Lamarr is being constructed in Vienna, Austria, in honor of Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr. Lamarr made a name for herself in...
14 Sep 2023
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Tidbits: Prayer book sells for 57,000 pounds • A memorial for victims of the Inquisition
14 Sep 2023
In a recent auction, a prayer book from 1757 was sold for 57,000 pounds. The book was used by a community of Spanish Jews who fled the Inquisition. The aucti...
14 Sep 2023
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How a honey sommelier could make your Rosh Hashanah even sweeter
14 Sep 2023
Honey sommeliers, similar to wine sommeliers, exist to help navigate the complex world of honey. While there are many levels of expertise and examinations fo...
14 Sep 2023
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Parents of Jewish man charged in NYC synagogue threat speak out
14 Sep 2023
Matthew Mahrer, a 23-year-old Jewish man, was arrested on charges of conspiracy and weapons possession after tweets posted by another man, Christopher Brown,...
14 Sep 2023
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Spider-Man is about to dip apples in honey with The Thing
14 Sep 2023
In a new special episode called "An UnBEElievable Rosh Hashanah," Spider-Man and Miles Morales help ensure a sweet new year. The episode, which airs on Disne...
14 Sep 2023
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Is 'L'Shana Tova' the correct phrase for Rosh Hashanah?
14 Sep 2023
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the phrase "L'Shana Tova" as a greeting for Rosh Hashanah. The author explains that the grammatically corr...
14 Sep 2023
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For years, I struggled to reconcile my Iranian Jewish identity. The women's protests have made me whole
14 Sep 2023
The author reflects on her experience as an Iranian Jewish woman attending the Woman, Life, Freedom protests in Los Angeles. She describes the significance o...
14 Sep 2023
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'Jewish Space Lasers': New book explores why antisemites hate the Rothschilds
14 Sep 2023
Mike Rothschild's new book, "Jewish Space Lasers," delves into the historical roots of why conspiracy theorists have long targeted the Rothschild family as s...
14 Sep 2023
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Dr. Ruth still has plenty to say about your sex life
14 Sep 2023
Renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, now 95 years old, continues to stay busy with various projects and still enjoys discussing matters of sex. Dr. Ru...
14 Sep 2023
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Tens of thousands of Jews flock to Uman for Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage despite another year of wartime warnings
13 Sep 2023
Despite warnings from the U.S., Israeli, and Ukrainian governments about the dangerous conditions due to an ongoing war, tens of thousands of Jewish men and ...
13 Sep 2023
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How roving rabbis help the few Jews of rural Australia celebrate Rosh Hashanah
13 Sep 2023
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement has been reaching out to Jews in remote areas of Australia since the 1980s through its Chabad of RARA (Regional and Rural Austr...
13 Sep 2023
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An anti-circumcision activist’s lawsuit sheds light on concerns over antisemitism in the movement
13 Sep 2023
Filmmaker Brendon Marotta, who made a film advocating for the banning of circumcision, has sued the Jewish organization Bruchim, accusing them of engaging in...
13 Sep 2023
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'Entire neighborhoods were wiped away' : United Hatzalah medic on Morocco's devastating earthquake
13 Sep 2023
United Hatzalah, an emergency relief team, ventured into the rural areas of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck. They witn...
13 Sep 2023
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Why Jews should pay close attention to book banning and bomb threats against libraries
13 Sep 2023
The recent trend of bomb threats against libraries in the U.S. should be of particular concern to the Jewish community due to the historical connection betwe...
13 Sep 2023
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Video captures the warm, lively atmosphere at an all-Yiddish retreat
13 Sep 2023
The Yiddish Vokh, organized by Yugntruf, provides a Yiddish-speaking environment for one week each summer. Over 150 participants of all ages come together to...
13 Sep 2023
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A curated Rosh Hashanah menu and scenes from the vice president's High Holiday party
13 Sep 2023
This lively article offers a curated Rosh Hashanah menu featuring diverse recipes and highlights a High Holiday party hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris....
13 Sep 2023
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At the vice president’s house, a hot and muggy celebration of Jewish pride
13 Sep 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hosted a pre-Rosh Hashanah reception at their Washington, D.C. residence, which celebrated Jewi...
13 Sep 2023
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Meta’s Oversight Board urges improved distinction between hate speech and criticism of hate speech
13 Sep 2023
The Oversight Board of Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has urged the improvement of distinguishing between hate speech and criticism of h...
13 Sep 2023
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BDS resolutions down, ‘anti-Israel events’ up on college campuses last year, ADL tally shows
13 Sep 2023
The number of student governments passing resolutions to boycott Israel decreased last year, but anti-Israel activity on college campuses almost doubled, acc...
13 Sep 2023
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Church moves to cover Philadelphia monument to a Nazi military formation — temporarily
13 Sep 2023
The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Philadelphia has announced plans to temporarily cover a controversial monument in St. Marys Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. The...
13 Sep 2023
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Avoiding germs, guzzling water, searching their souls: How 5 cantors prep for the High Holidays
12 Sep 2023
In preparation for the High Holidays, cantors employ various strategies to ensure their physical and spiritual readiness. A cantor's week leading up to the H...
12 Sep 2023
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For a Chinese-Jewish Rosh Hashanah, date cookies that recall the cultural blend of the Silk Road
12 Sep 2023
This article discusses the author's experience of blending Chinese and Jewish traditions for Rosh Hashanah by making Chinese date paste cookies shaped like f...
12 Sep 2023
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Lawsuit alleges that California school district illegally approved ‘antisemitic’ ethnic studies curriculum
12 Sep 2023
Several Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, have filed a lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School Dist...
12 Sep 2023
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Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WWII photographer in upcoming biopic
12 Sep 2023
The upcoming biopic "Lee" tells the story of Lee Miller, a model-turned-wartime-photojournalist, and David E. Scherman, a Jewish photographer who often worke...
12 Sep 2023
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She voted against creating a day to end 'Jew hatred.' Now she’s introducing a bill to combat antisemitism.
12 Sep 2023
New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who faced criticism for voting against a resolution to create a day to end Jew-hatred, is now introducing her own ...
12 Sep 2023
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Israel's Supreme Court is ruling on its own future. What should American Jews do?
12 Sep 2023
The Israeli Supreme Court is currently deliberating on legislation that would weaken the judiciary, and American Jews are facing a choice on how to respond. ...
12 Sep 2023
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‘Maus,’ Nazi parallels and a Shylock reference make appearances at Senate hearing on book bans
12 Sep 2023
A Senate hearing on school book bans recently took place at Capitol Hill, where the debate on parental control over children's access to books in schools and...
12 Sep 2023
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Why the Israeli ‘Euphoria’ creator couldn’t wait to go to jail
12 Sep 2023
"Bad Boy," a TV series by Ron Leshem and Hagar Ben-Asher, is based on the true story of Daniel Chen, a successful stand-up comedian who grew up in a juvenile...
12 Sep 2023
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This year, Americans and Israelis will be consuming 390 million pounds of this beloved Jewish ingredient
12 Sep 2023
Honey is a beloved Jewish ingredient that has a rich history and is commonly consumed in both America and Israel. The tradition of honey consumption goes bac...
12 Sep 2023
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A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
12 Sep 2023
"Zhen Yu and the Snake" is a new children's book by Erica Lyons that reimagines a Talmudic tale set in 12th-century Kaifeng, China, where the first Jewish co...
12 Sep 2023
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I fast on Yom Kippur but don’t go to synagogue. And there are plenty of Jews like me
12 Sep 2023
The author shares their personal experience of fasting on Yom Kippur without engaging in other religious practices like prayer or going to synagogue. They re...
12 Sep 2023
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From ‘Star Wars’ to Madonna: 11 times shofars showed up outside shul
12 Sep 2023
The shofar, a hollow horn made from the head of a ram, goat, or antelope, is primarily used in religious rituals. However, it has also made appearances in va...
12 Sep 2023
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Israel's day of judgment: Supreme Court hears petitions against Netanyahu's judicial coup
12 Sep 2023
The article discusses the Supreme Court hearings in Israel regarding a law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that allows the Knesset t...
12 Sep 2023
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Everything you need to know about today's Supreme Court vs. Netanyahu government drama – and what's at stake for Israel
12 Sep 2023
On September 12, 2023, a historic hearing took place at the Israeli Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by the Netanyahu government. This law eliminates ...
12 Sep 2023
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Israel's judicial overhaul is facing a new test — but for protesters, the fight is about much more than the courts
11 Sep 2023
Protests have been sweeping across Israel for the past 37 weeks, primarily in response to the government's plans to overhaul the courts. However, the demonst...
11 Sep 2023
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A Kanye West impersonator wore a ‘Jewish Lives Matter’ shirt at NY Fashion Week. Why?
11 Sep 2023
A Kanye West impersonator named Baron Jay Littleton Jr., also known as The Kanye Clone, wore a Jewish Lives Matter shirt at a fashion show during New York Fa...
11 Sep 2023
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One jalapeno cheddar with schmear — inside Mexico City's hand-rolled bagel renaissance
11 Sep 2023
Mexico City is experiencing a bagel boom, with at least five bakeries opening since 2020. These bakers have modified traditional New York bagel recipes to ad...
11 Sep 2023
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The late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ unpublished works to be digitized
11 Sep 2023
Unpublished writings and out-of-print work by the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, will soon be available online. The Jew...
11 Sep 2023
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Special election: Two Orthodox candidates face off in a close race for NY Assembly
11 Sep 2023
In a special election for the New York State Assembly, two Orthodox candidates are vying for the seat in Queens. Republicans are hoping for an upset by capit...
11 Sep 2023
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2 more synagogues evacuated due to bomb threats ahead of High Holidays
11 Sep 2023
At least two more synagogues in the United States were evacuated due to bomb threats, adding to the wave of threats that have targeted dozens of synagogues a...
11 Sep 2023
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Tens of thousands rally for democracy ahead of top court hearing on Netanyahu law overhauling judiciary
11 Sep 2023
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered outside Israel's Supreme Court ahead of a hearing that will decide whether to overturn a bill that rev...
11 Sep 2023