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The uncomfortable truth behind the hostage deal: War is hell, but it worked
26 Nov 2023
The article discusses the strategy of Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, during the conflict with Hamas. Gallant made the decision to place Gaza under ...
26 Nov 2023
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Let’s celebrate all freed hostages, not just Israeli citizens
24 Nov 2023
This article highlights the need to celebrate all hostages who have been released, not just Israeli citizens. The names of 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino ...
24 Nov 2023
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11 years after my Gaza Thanksgiving, grasping for gratitude, one letter at a time
24 Nov 2023
Reflecting on her past Thanksgiving spent in Gaza during a cease-fire in 2012, Jodi Rudoren contrasts the past buoyant atmosphere with the current devastatio...
24 Nov 2023
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24 more hostages released by Hamas
24 Nov 2023
Hamas has released 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis, as part of a deal for a four-day cease-fire. The hostages were taken by Hamas terrorists on October 7,...
24 Nov 2023
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‘House of Lev’: A former hip hop dancer and makeup artist document their new Orthodox life online
23 Nov 2023
Akiva and Chava Hart, a former hip hop dancer and makeup artist, respectively, have documented their journey of converting to Orthodox Judaism online through...
23 Nov 2023
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What is Neturei Karta, the Orthodox group at all the pro-Palestinian protests?
22 Nov 2023
Neturei Karta is a fringe Haredi sect founded in the late 1930s with a strongly anti-Zionist stance. They believe that the establishment of the State of Isra...
22 Nov 2023
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I marched for Israel with 300,000 people — so why is the media so obsessed with the fringe?
22 Nov 2023
The author reflects on her experience attending the massive March for Israel in Washington, D.C., which was the largest rally of the Jewish community in her ...
22 Nov 2023
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In Israeli jewelry, a profound meditation on life in a militarized society
22 Nov 2023
The article discusses an exhibit called "Between Edges: Israeli Contemporary Jewelry," which explores Israeli design aesthetic and the tension within Israeli...
22 Nov 2023
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My Black and Jewish background has made me uniquely equipped to acknowledge the multiple truths of the Israel-Hamas war
22 Nov 2023
The author, who comes from a Black-Jewish background, reflects on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their struggle to respond in a way that acknowledges the m...
22 Nov 2023
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Why is there a generation gap over Israel? Because of 20 years of the Israeli right
22 Nov 2023
A generation gap has emerged among American Jews and their views on Israel, with younger generations expressing less support for the country. Polls show that...
22 Nov 2023
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Susan Sarandon dropped. A ‘Scream’ queen let go. Calling Israel's actions ‘genocide’ is costing people Hollywood jobs
22 Nov 2023
Actor Melissa Barrera lost her role in the Scream franchise for promoting an antisemitic trope accusing Jews of controlling the media. Barrera had shared pos...
22 Nov 2023
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‘It’s true, there’s still beauty in the world’: Israelis describe their day-to-day since the start of the war
22 Nov 2023
This article shares personal accounts from Israelis describing their day-to-day experiences since the start of the war. One woman talks about cherishing the ...
22 Nov 2023
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When you discuss antisemitism this Thanksgiving, do not mince words
22 Nov 2023
Michael Oren reflects on the persistence of antisemitism in American society, particularly amidst the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. Drawing on p...
22 Nov 2023
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Before Mosab Abu Toha's arrest, a history of targeting writers
21 Nov 2023
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, who gained attention for his writings on the toll of Israel's bombardment of Gaza, was detained by the Israeli military. It ...
21 Nov 2023
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Israel's hostage deal makes the best of an impossible situation
21 Nov 2023
The author discusses the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the moral and political compromises that were made. While acknowledging t...
21 Nov 2023
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Hostages’ families ask for empty seats at Thanksgiving tables to raise awareness
21 Nov 2023
Ahead of Thanksgiving, families of nine Americans held hostage by Hamas have launched the 'Seats of Hope' initiative, encouraging hosts to leave an empty sea...
21 Nov 2023
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The hostages in Gaza need our empathy, not our hot takes
21 Nov 2023
This article focuses on the emotional side of the hostage situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need for empathy and support for the families affected. The auth...
21 Nov 2023
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Israel Therapy: How am I going to get through Thanksgiving?
21 Nov 2023
Libby Lenkinski explores the challenges faced by Rona, a mother concerned about potential family disputes over the Israel-Hamas conflict during Thanksgiving....
21 Nov 2023
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Why ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt is praising Elon Musk as advertisers flee X over antisemitism
21 Nov 2023
Amidst a growing trend of advertisers distancing themselves from the social media platform X due to Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post, the Anti-...
21 Nov 2023
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Palestinian poet who chronicled daily life in Gaza released after capture by IDF
21 Nov 2023
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, known for his writings on daily life in Gaza during Israel's conflict with Hamas, was captured by the Israeli military but s...
21 Nov 2023
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A jam-packed history of wartime Yiddish song leaves you wanting both more and less
21 Nov 2023
"Amid Falling Walls" is a new musical at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene that explores the history of wartime Yiddish songs. The musical incorporates...
21 Nov 2023
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Worried about war talk at your Thanksgiving table? Here’s 4 questions to start with
20 Nov 2023
Thanksgiving dinner this year may be fraught with challenging discussions about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Elliot Cosgrove suggests leveraging the model of t...
20 Nov 2023
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Israel Therapy: How can I engage on social media without getting myself in trouble?
20 Nov 2023
Libby Lenkinski addresses the challenges of engaging with social media during the Israel-Hamas conflict in her column, "Israel Therapy." In response to a com...
20 Nov 2023
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Deborah Lipstadt struck by 'speed and intensity' of Hamas atrocity denial
20 Nov 2023
Deborah Lipstadt, ambassador for combating international antisemitism, expressed concern over the denial of Hamas atrocities in its Oct. 7 terrorist attack i...
20 Nov 2023
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Viral Israeli Simon & Garfunkel parody calls on right-wing politicians to ‘Get Out of Here’
20 Nov 2023
A viral Israeli music video parodies Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" to criticize right-wing politicians in Israel. The song, titled "Get Out of H...
20 Nov 2023
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Israelis are back on the streets Saturday nights, only it’s quieter now
20 Nov 2023
Israeli citizens have returned to the streets for rallies on Saturday nights, but the atmosphere is quieter and more somber. These gatherings, organized by a...
20 Nov 2023
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Video: Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four"
19 Nov 2023
The video discusses Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four." It is available for republishing, with the condition that certain guidelines are followed...
19 Nov 2023
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Musical of Yiddish ghetto songs reminds us why Israel was founded
19 Nov 2023
The musical "Amid Falling Walls" tells the story of life in the Jewish ghettos during the Holocaust through Yiddish songs composed and performed by young Jew...
19 Nov 2023
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And now, a word of hope about Israel and the Palestinians
19 Nov 2023
In this article, the author addresses the struggle of supporting Israel when there is a lack of trust in its government. The author mentions that while Hamas...
19 Nov 2023
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I’m an ADL advisory board member. The CEO's tweet appeasing Elon Musk is dangerous
19 Nov 2023
In this letter, Peter Fox, a member of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticizes the organization's CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, for praising Elon Musk's con...
19 Nov 2023
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I’m an ADL advisory board member. The CEO's tweet appeasing Elon Musk is dangerous
19 Nov 2023
In this open letter to Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Peter Fox criticizes the organization for praising Elon Musk despite...
19 Nov 2023
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In Jerusalem, a market blooms to help Gaza-area farmers hit hard by the war
17 Nov 2023
In Jerusalem, a market was set up to support farmers near the Gaza Strip who have been heavily impacted by the war. Seventeen farmers from the Gaza Envelope ...
17 Nov 2023
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Two Catholic colleges promise 'expedited’ admissions to Jewish students and a refuge from antisemitism
17 Nov 2023
Two Catholic colleges in Ohio, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Walsh University, are offering expedited admissions for Jewish students who may feel...
17 Nov 2023
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Israel Therapy: Should I sign onto an open letter calling for a cease-fire?
17 Nov 2023
Libby Lenkinski's new column, "Israel Therapy," presents a dilemma faced by Nathan, a Jewish writer contemplating whether to sign a letter calling for a ceas...
17 Nov 2023
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Cancel culture comes for a documentary about Jews critical of Israel
17 Nov 2023
The documentary film Israelism, which examines the challenges faced by young American Jews reconciling their connection to Israel with the realities faced by...
17 Nov 2023
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Ventura County DA: Paul Kessler death does not ‘meet the elements of a hate crime,’ though investigation is ongoing
17 Nov 2023
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office in California has stated that the death of a pro-Israel protester does not currently meet the elements of a hat...
17 Nov 2023
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What Israel should actually be doing inside Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital
17 Nov 2023
The writer calls for Israel to prioritize rescuing and treating the Palestinian patients at Gazas al-Shifa Hospital during military operations. She suggests ...
17 Nov 2023
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Barbra Streisand's mom said Barbra needed this Jewish drink
17 Nov 2023
In a recollection shared by Barbra Streisand, she mentioned her mother encouraging her to drink a traditional Jewish beverage called a gogl-mogl. This sweet,...
17 Nov 2023
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Rep. Becca Balint becomes first Jewish member of Congress to call for cease-fire
17 Nov 2023
U.S. Representative Becca Balint, a Vermont Democrat and the first Jewish member of Congress, has called for a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza. In an article f...
17 Nov 2023
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‘House of horrors’: Shaken and tearful, a dozen New York politicians visit the devastation at a kibbutz near Gaza
17 Nov 2023
A delegation of New York politicians, all Democrats, visited the devastated Kibbutz Kfar Aza in Israel, a site of a brutal Hamas attack that killed over 50 r...
17 Nov 2023
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A new book remembers Marty Glickman, the Jewish broadcasting icon famously benched at the Berlin Olympics
16 Nov 2023
Jeffrey Gurock's biography of Marty Glickman, a celebrated Jewish sports broadcaster once benched at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, highlights Glickman's signific...
16 Nov 2023
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‘A constant series of lies’: George Santos, who lied about being Jewish, says he won’t run again after House ethics report
16 Nov 2023
Rep. George Santos, a Republican from Long Island, has been found to have likely committed substantial violations of federal law by the Ethics Committee of t...
16 Nov 2023
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For Vivian Silver, whom we failed — remembering a lighthouse of a human being
16 Nov 2023
Vivian Silver, a remarkable and influential individual, was mourned at her funeral in Kibbutz Gezer. Silver was known for her tireless work in promoting peac...
16 Nov 2023
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Why has Osama bin Laden's antisemitic 'Letter to America' gone viral on TikTok?
16 Nov 2023
Osama bin Laden's infamous "Letter to America," justifying violence against the U.S., has gone viral on TikTok. Many users are reacting to the letter, claimi...
16 Nov 2023
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In Germany, they were superstars — and then the Nazis came to power
16 Nov 2023
"Harmony" is a musical that tells the story of the Comedian Harmonists, a German singing group composed of three Jews and three gentiles who rose to fame in ...
16 Nov 2023
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LA-area man charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler
16 Nov 2023
A man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Paul Kessler, a Jewish pro-Israel activist. The man, identified as Loay ...
16 Nov 2023
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Elon Musk on antisemitic great replacement theory post: ‘You have said the actual truth’
16 Nov 2023
Elon Musk has come under fire for approving a post on his platform that propagated a conspiracy theory known as the "great replacement," which accuses Jews o...
16 Nov 2023
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When soldiers are hiding in hospitals, what is the morality of attacking them?
16 Nov 2023
The article discusses the moral dilemma Israel faces in attacking military targets located in civilian areas, specifically focusing on the recent raid on Al-...
16 Nov 2023
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For years, Israel has denied that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over the Jewish state. After the Hamas attack, that changed.
15 Nov 2023
The families of nine Israeli victims of a Hamas attack have filed a complaint at the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing Hamas of war crimes and geno...
15 Nov 2023
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Suspended at Columbia, pro-Palestinian protesters fill streets outside campus gates
15 Nov 2023
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Columbia University in New York to protest the university's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine and J...
15 Nov 2023