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Hostage families, Steve Witkoff appear onstage at post-inauguration Donald Trump rally
21 Jan 2025
Family members of Israeli hostages in Gaza joined President Donald Trump onstage at a Washington, D.C. rally following his inauguration. The gathering includ...
21 Jan 2025
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Trump says he is ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire lasting
21 Jan 2025
Following his inauguration, President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the durability of the Gaza ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict between Israel a...
21 Jan 2025
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At a Trump inauguration event in Jerusalem, fervent optimism with an undercurrent of unease
21 Jan 2025
In Jerusalem, a celebratory event marked Donald Trump's inauguration with a focus on reinforcing ties between Israel and the evangelical community. Held at t...
21 Jan 2025
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Elon Musk’s straight-armed gesture at inauguration event ignites comparisons to Nazi salute
21 Jan 2025
Elon Musk's straight-armed salute at Donald Trump's inauguration ignited controversy, with comparisons made to the infamous Nazi salute. Critics, including J...
21 Jan 2025
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In inaugural address, Trump hails return of ‘the hostages in the Middle East’
20 Jan 2025
President Donald Trump, in his second inaugural address, emphasized his role as a peacemaker, highlighting the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza as a sig...
20 Jan 2025
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Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson takes center stage at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration
20 Jan 2025
Miriam Adelson, a prominent pro-Israel donor, played a central role at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, highlighting her influence in American politics and ...
20 Jan 2025
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These are all the rabbis who have spoken at US presidential inaugurations
20 Jan 2025
The article offers a historical overview of the rabbis who have participated in U.S. presidential inaugurations, beginning with Rabbi Samuel Thurman in 1949 ...
20 Jan 2025
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Joe Biden entered the White House pledging to fight antisemitism. He leaves with it at historic levels.
20 Jan 2025
Joe Biden began his presidency with a commitment to combat antisemitism, a key campaign pledge influenced by the Charlottesville march and Trump's response. ...
20 Jan 2025
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On ‘SNL,’ Dave Chappelle recalls uproar over Jimmy Carter’s book ‘Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid’
20 Jan 2025
Dave Chappelle, hosting Saturday Night Live, touched on sensitive geopolitical topics during a monologue that included an anecdote about former President Jim...
20 Jan 2025
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At a ‘Havdalah for the Hostages,’ New Yorkers feel cautious optimism about ceasefire deal
19 Jan 2025
In New York, Jewish communities gather for a weekly Havdalah ceremony at the Marlene Meyerson JCC, focusing on hostages held by Hamas and marking a potential...
19 Jan 2025
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Joe Biden says ‘the guns in Gaza have gone silent’ and predicts Hamas will not regain power
19 Jan 2025
President Joe Biden highlighted the recent ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, indicating a significant development in the prolonged conflict. The ceasefi...
19 Jan 2025
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Joe Biden says ‘the guns in Gaza have gone silent’ and predicts Hamas will not regain power
19 Jan 2025
President Joe Biden, in his final day in office, lauded the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, asserting that Hamas will not regai...
19 Jan 2025
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Hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher released as Israel-Hamas ceasefire sets in
19 Jan 2025
Three women, Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher, held hostage by Hamas for over 470 days, have been released as part of a ceasefire agreement b...
19 Jan 2025
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Why everyone is quoting Hannah Arendt, sometimes even accurately
19 Jan 2025
Hannah Arendt, the renowned German-Jewish political theorist, has seen a resurgence in contemporary political discourse, frequently being quoted on social me...
19 Jan 2025
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3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews
17 Jan 2025
Three of the top five NCAA men's basketball teams are currently coached by Jewish coaches, highlighting a notable presence of Jewish leadership in this sport...
17 Jan 2025
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In Israel and across the world, Jews are feeling hope — and getting ready for heartbreak
17 Jan 2025
In late November 2023, Israel and the global Jewish community experienced conflicting emotions with the release of some hostages captured during the ongoing ...
17 Jan 2025
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‘Shalom, friends’: Jews on TikTok prepare for app’s possible ban after Supreme Court ruling
17 Jan 2025
Jewish creators on TikTok are facing uncertainty as a Supreme Court ruling might lead to a ban of the app via national security measures. This potential ban ...
17 Jan 2025
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Jewish comedian Gary Gulman’s new one-man show will make you laugh — and probably cry
17 Jan 2025
Gary Gulman's latest off-Broadway show, "Grandiloquent," offers both laughter and emotional depth as he shares personal stories of his Jewish upbringing in M...
17 Jan 2025
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Outside my day school bubble, I felt a surge of Jewish pride
17 Jan 2025
Cooper Coughlan reflects on a transformative experience during a moot court competition in Boulder, Colorado, where he confronts and embraces his Jewish iden...
17 Jan 2025
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Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays
17 Jan 2025
The Israeli security cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza, which sets the stage for the release of hostages starting Sunday. This de...
17 Jan 2025
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These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase
17 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict, a ceasefire agreement is poised to enable the release of 33 hostages out of an estimated 98 t...
17 Jan 2025
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For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists
16 Jan 2025
The potential release of hostages in a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is causing mixed reactions among Israelis, as it involves the release of ...
16 Jan 2025
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In a new album, singer Ari Axelrod celebrates Jews’ contributions to Broadway
16 Jan 2025
Ari Axelrod, a singer and actor with a deep love for musicals, has been captivating audiences with his one-man show "A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish ...
16 Jan 2025
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Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’
16 Jan 2025
Seymour Stoll's extensive collection of Jewish baseball cards, touted as the most comprehensive in existence, is set for auction at Sotheby's, with an expect...
16 Jan 2025
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Pro-Israel attorney uses ‘lawfare’ to force $700K settlement from Jewish Voice for Peace
16 Jan 2025
David Abrams, a pro-Israel attorney using a strategy known as "lawfare," has secured a $700,000 settlement from the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)...
16 Jan 2025
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Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts
16 Jan 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a Cabinet meeting meant to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, amid internal opp...
16 Jan 2025
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Silver Moon Bakery, UWS spot known for its challah, faces eviction after failing to pay rent
15 Jan 2025
Silver Moon Bakery, a beloved spot in New York City's Morningside Heights known for its challah and other Jewish bakery staples, faces potential eviction due...
15 Jan 2025
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 15 months of war
15 Jan 2025
After 15 months of intense conflict, Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement, potentially ending the bloodiest war in Israel's history...
15 Jan 2025
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Jared Kushner set to double stake in leading Israeli financial firm
15 Jan 2025
Jared Kushner is poised to double his firm's investment in Phoenix Financial, a major Israeli insurance company, by acquiring an additional 4.95% stake. This...
15 Jan 2025
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Deborah Lipstadt, exiting as US antisemitism envoy, is hoping for the best under Trump
15 Jan 2025
Deborah Lipstadt, concluding her tenure as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, expressed uncertainty about her successor's capability ...
15 Jan 2025
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Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
14 Jan 2025
In a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’...
14 Jan 2025
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6 Chabad tunnel defendants plead guilty
14 Jan 2025
Six men involved in a controversial tunnel-digging incident at the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn have pled guilty to criminal mischief. The...
14 Jan 2025
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Ari Berman, Yeshiva U president, to deliver benediction at Trump’s inauguration
14 Jan 2025
Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, is set to deliver a benediction at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, becoming the first Israeli-Am...
14 Jan 2025
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Nearly half the globe has ‘elevated levels’ of antisemitic beliefs, ADL survey finds
14 Jan 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports a significant rise in global antisemitic beliefs, with nearly half of adults worldwide exhibiting such attitudes, ac...
14 Jan 2025
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Did our Jewish day school prepare us to discuss Israel with our peers in the real world? Yes, and no.
14 Jan 2025
Former students of the Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn share their experiences transitioning to diverse high schools and handling conversation...
14 Jan 2025
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Israelis with Soviet roots unite in solidarity in Tel Aviv amid the war
14 Jan 2025
Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU fest...
14 Jan 2025
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An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included
14 Jan 2025
Yoni Bloch, an Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur, has released a music video that optimistically imagines a peaceful future in the Middle East, where Israel...
14 Jan 2025
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Jesse Cogan, ad exec who coined the slogan ‘Turn Friday Night into Shabbos,’ dies at 74
14 Jan 2025
Jesse Cogan, renowned for coining the iconic Jewish outreach slogan "Turn Friday Night into Shabbos," has passed away at age 74. Cogan's influence on Jewish ...
14 Jan 2025
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Franz Kafka’s Hebrew writings are now on view in New York City
13 Jan 2025
Franz Kafka's lesser-known Hebrew writings are featured in a new exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, highlighting the Jewish influence...
13 Jan 2025
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Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course.
13 Jan 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently reversed its strict regulations against hate speech, a move that has alarmed Jewish organiza...
13 Jan 2025
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Is a ceasefire and hostage deal imminent? Israel, Hamas, Biden and Trump all signal yes.
13 Jan 2025
Amid longstanding negotiations between Israel and Hamas, there is renewed optimism about a possible hostage deal, coinciding with the transition of U.S. pres...
13 Jan 2025
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British authorities chastise a Jewish charity for fundraising for an Israeli soldier
13 Jan 2025
British authorities have reprimanded a London Chabad center for fundraising for an Israeli soldier, which violates UK law prohibiting donations to foreign mi...
13 Jan 2025
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‘I can’t picture myself without going to the temple’: LA teens mourn their synagogue’s destruction
13 Jan 2025
The article reports on the profound impact and resilience of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center community after their 80-year-old synagogue was destroyed ...
13 Jan 2025
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Celebrating Shabbat in Los Angeles: Amid the fires, a still, small voice
12 Jan 2025
In the midst of the threatening proximity of wildfires in Los Angeles, Rabbi Paul Kipnes reflects on the profound challenges and spiritual decisions he faces...
12 Jan 2025
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Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL
10 Jan 2025
Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey. Born...
10 Jan 2025
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A Jewish day school finds itself at a pivotal intersection — literally — of New York’s congestion pricing
10 Jan 2025
The recent implementation of congestion pricing in New York City is affecting the commute of families and staff at the Abraham Joshua Heschel School, a Jewis...
10 Jan 2025
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A rabbi and his son were arrested for vandalizing a swastika mural. Are they heroes or hooligans?
10 Jan 2025
In a highly polarizing incident, Zechariah Mehler and his father, a retired rabbi, were arrested for vandalizing a Milwaukee mural depicting a swastika insid...
10 Jan 2025
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Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins
9 Jan 2025
Lebanon ended a two-year presidential vacancy by electing its military chief, Joseph Aoun, marking a significant political shift and highlighting Hezbollah's...
9 Jan 2025
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A.J. Weberman, famous for picking through Bob Dylan’s trash, shares his thoughts on ‘A Complete Unknown’
9 Jan 2025
A.J. Weberman, renowned for his controversial pursuit of Bob Dylan's personal insights through dumpster diving, shares his critical views on the new biopic "...
9 Jan 2025
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Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
9 Jan 2025
As devastating wildfires ravage the Los Angeles area, the local Jewish community is mobilizing to support those affected. Many, including Rabbi Daniel Sher o...
9 Jan 2025