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Trump’s mind-bending Middle East gambit: Egging Netanyahu on, from the right
12 Feb 2025
Dan Perry examines President Donald Trump's unprecedented approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where instead of restraining Israel's right-wing gove...
12 Feb 2025
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Kosher cannabis? These gummy edibles have a rabbi's seal of approval — and a following
12 Feb 2025
Tokin Jews is innovatively merging Jewish culture with the cannabis industry by offering kosher-certified cannabis edibles with Jewish-themed flavors and pac...
12 Feb 2025
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Can we separate Woody Allen the artist from the man born Allan Stewart Konigsberg
12 Feb 2025
Woody Allen's complex legacy as an artist and individual is scrutinized in Patrick McGilligan's biography, "A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham." Tracing Allen...
12 Feb 2025
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In the brutality of 'The Brutalist,' a misunderstanding of the Jewish architect's experience
12 Feb 2025
Benjamin Ivry critiques Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" for its portrayal of Jewish architects and misconceived interpretation of brutalism. The film fea...
12 Feb 2025
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‘Not the Jewish party’: Candidate to lead Michigan Dems under fire for antisemitic comments
12 Feb 2025
Al Williams, a candidate for Michigan's Democratic Party chair, is under scrutiny for comments made during a virtual forum, stating the Democratic Party is n...
12 Feb 2025
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"YidLife Crisis" Valentine's Day Episode - God, Science and the Clap
12 Feb 2025
In the Valentine's Day episode of "YidLife Crisis," the comedic web series explores themes of God, science, and human relationships with their trademark humo...
12 Feb 2025
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Israel’s arrest of Jerusalem’s booksellers is a grave, self-defeating error
12 Feb 2025
The arrest of Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna, Palestinian booksellers in Jerusalem, by Israeli police raises significant concerns about the suppression of intellectu...
12 Feb 2025
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In AI video, Jewish celebrities from Scarlett Johansson to Adam Sandler give Kanye the middle finger
12 Feb 2025
A controversial AI-generated video, created by Israeli entrepreneur Ori Bejerano, features AI renderings of Jewish celebrities like Adam Sandler and Scarlett...
12 Feb 2025
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How a hostage's brother became a hero in Israel
12 Feb 2025
Sharon Sharabi has emerged as a pivotal figure in Israel, advocating for the return of hostages following his brother Eli's release. Despite immense personal...
12 Feb 2025
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Prominent Israeli writers and US Jewish leaders rally behind east Jerusalem bookstore that was raided by police
12 Feb 2025
Prominent Israeli writers and American Jewish leaders are rallying behind the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem following a police raid that led to the ...
12 Feb 2025
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A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted with a new motto: ‘Jews fight back’
11 Feb 2025
The article examines the revival of Betar, a century-old Zionist organization, being revived under the leadership of public relations executive Ronn Torossia...
11 Feb 2025
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Critics say Kendrick Lamar was too loud and hard to understand — they said the same thing about Bob Dylan in Newport
11 Feb 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, rife with political commentary, ignited controversy akin to Bob Dylan's electric transition at the 1965 New...
11 Feb 2025
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The abuse of Israeli hostages shocks a ‘bring them home’ movement that feeds on hope
11 Feb 2025
The release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas continues to evoke strong emotions among Jewish communities worldwide, particularly after three male hostages w...
11 Feb 2025
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Netanyahu: ‘If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end’
11 Feb 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to release all hostages by the upco...
11 Feb 2025
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Don’t compare Trump's US to Nazi Germany. These three American moments are more apt
11 Feb 2025
Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin explores more nuanced historical comparisons for the political dynamics in the U.S. under Trump, recommending American scenarios over...
11 Feb 2025
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Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?
11 Feb 2025
PJ Grisar offers an intriguing exploration of the Jewish connections and legacies of American presidents, rating them on a playful Jewishness scale. From Geo...
11 Feb 2025
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Every antisemitic thing Kanye West has said (so far)
11 Feb 2025
Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has continued to engage in antisemitic rhetoric across various platforms, intensifying his stance with each appearance. His a...
11 Feb 2025
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With ceasefire deal teetering, Trump says Hamas must release all hostages or ‘all bets are off’
11 Feb 2025
Amid a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, former President Donald Trump has warned that he expects all 76 hostages held by Hamas to be released by ...
11 Feb 2025
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Kanye West bought a Super Bowl ad. His product? A swastika T-shirt.
10 Feb 2025
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has sparked widespread controversy by airing a Super Bowl ad to promote a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his Yeezy clothing web...
10 Feb 2025
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On Super Bowl Sunday, Kendrick Lamar took on fascism, Kanye and Donald Trump
10 Feb 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show took a bold stance on race, authoritarianism, and antisemitism, featuring a performance that combined U.S. symbols ...
10 Feb 2025
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Trump’s Gaza plan is terrible. So why don’t the Democrats have anything better?
10 Feb 2025
The article criticizes President Trump's controversial plan regarding Gaza and highlights a lack of robust alternative proposals from the Democrats. It calls...
10 Feb 2025
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Did the weekly Torah portion predict the winner of the Super Bowl?
10 Feb 2025
In a curious intersection of religion and sports, Benyamin Cohen's article explores how the Torah portion read during Super Bowl weekend seemed to foretell t...
10 Feb 2025
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A languid and arresting WWII movie — and then it goes haywire
10 Feb 2025
"The Fishing Place," directed by Rob Tregenza, is a complex and visually striking World War II film set in a Norwegian seaside village. Despite its potential...
10 Feb 2025
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The double life of Abraham, from freethinker to pure believer
10 Feb 2025
Abraham: The First Jew by Anthony Julius offers a fresh perspective on the patriarch, presenting him as two distinct personas: a fearless freethinker and a p...
10 Feb 2025
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'A Complete Unknown' has Dylan-mania sweeping the country — is that a good thing?
10 Feb 2025
The release of the biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, has reignited interest in the legendary songwriter's work, especiall...
10 Feb 2025
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Adam Brody, Adrien Brody nab best actor Critics Choice awards for portraying Jewish characters
9 Feb 2025
Adam Brody and Adrien Brody both won Critics Choice Awards for their portrayals of Jewish characters, highlighting the significance of Jewish representation ...
9 Feb 2025
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Super Bowl 2025: The Yiddish history of the ‘tush push,’ the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable play
9 Feb 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles' infamous 'tush push' play not only dominates on the football field but also carries a surprising linguistic and cultural history. Kn...
9 Feb 2025
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Trump has kicked off a new wave of dehumanizing Palestinians. Let's remember who the real enemies are
9 Feb 2025
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib critiques former President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to transform Gaza by removing its Palestinian inhabitants, highlighting...
9 Feb 2025
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3 hostages released on Saturday as images of their poor health shock Israel
9 Feb 2025
Three Israeli civilians, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, were released by Hamas after being held hostage for nearly 500 days. Their visibly deteriora...
9 Feb 2025
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Yes, Trump's Gaza plan is outrageous. It could also be just what the Middle East needs
8 Feb 2025
Yardena Schwartz discusses President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate the population of Gaza, highlighting it as an extreme measure springin...
8 Feb 2025
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Take Trump's Gaza-a-Lago plan seriously, not literally
7 Feb 2025
Jodi Rudoren critically evaluates Donald Trump's proposal to transform Gaza into a luxury resort area akin to Mar-a-Lago, a plan he seemingly offered without...
7 Feb 2025
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Hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami and Or Levy to be released tomorrow
7 Feb 2025
Hamas has announced the planned release of three Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began...
7 Feb 2025
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In the Italian city where James Joyce wrote 'Ulysses' a Jewish poet's bookstore rises back to life
7 Feb 2025
In Trieste, Italy, the storied Libreria Antiquaria Umberto Saba has been revitalized, restoring the legacy of Umberto Saba, a prominent Jewish poet. The book...
7 Feb 2025
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How the American media failed — and is still failing — in its coverage of Israel and Gaza
7 Feb 2025
Aviya Kushner critiques American media's coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting discrepancies between U.S. and Israeli reports, especially concer...
7 Feb 2025
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Trump's plans for Gaza could undermine the ceasefire. The hostages will pay the tragic price
7 Feb 2025
Alex Lederman discusses the potential negative consequences of former President Donald Trump's proposal for U.S. involvement in Gaza on the current ceasefire...
7 Feb 2025
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May a Jewish nonprofit talk about something besides Israel and antisemitism?
7 Feb 2025
Beth Harpaz addresses the challenges faced by a Jewish nonprofit seeking to engage its community on issues beyond Israel and antisemitism. The organization's...
7 Feb 2025
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Don't let Trump's theatrics distract from the true horror of his plans for Gaza
6 Feb 2025
Emily Tamkin criticizes President Donald Trump's recent proposal for the U.S. to take over and develop Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East," focusing on ...
6 Feb 2025
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Robert Kraft’s new Super Bowl ad enlists Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to fight ‘all hate’
6 Feb 2025
Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) has released a Super Bowl ad featuring Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to promote unity against hate. The ad...
6 Feb 2025
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In Trump's Gaza pronouncement, a disdain for humanity worthy of Caligula
6 Feb 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative comparison between Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions and Albert Camus' portrayal of the Roman emperor Caligula. In a re...
6 Feb 2025
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Jewish members of Congress create an official caucus
6 Feb 2025
Twenty-one Jewish House Democrats have launched a formal Jewish Caucus, led by Reps. Jerry Nadler and Brad Schneider, to address rising antisemitism and othe...
6 Feb 2025
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Is the Trump administration's website censorship the internet age version of Nazi book burning?
6 Feb 2025
Mira Fox draws a chilling parallel between the Trump administration's censorship of federal websites regarding gender ideology and the 1933 Nazi book-burning...
6 Feb 2025
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Strong resolve, weakened means: Jews try to keep focus on immigration and refugees under Trump 2.0
6 Feb 2025
Rabbi Dan Kaiman and his congregation in Tulsa face a daunting challenge under President Trump's renewed immigration policies, which have frozen refugee rese...
6 Feb 2025
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This 89-year-old Iranian Jew arrived just before U.S. borders were shut to all refugees. Hundreds more Iranian Jews are waiting
6 Feb 2025
An 89-year-old Jewish Iranian refugee named David managed to enter the U.S. just days before the country shut its doors to refugees under a new executive ord...
6 Feb 2025
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How one Jewish geneticist turned a family tragedy into a lifesaving mission.
6 Feb 2025
Susan Weiss Liebman discusses her personal experience with a genetic mutation linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Ashkenazi Jews, highlighting the trag...
6 Feb 2025
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Trump to ‘defend the rights of Christians,' announces new faith initiative led by controversial televangelist
6 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump announced new faith-based initiatives, appointing televangelist Paula White to lead a White House faith office focused on religious li...
6 Feb 2025
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Israelis respond to Trump’s Gaza takeover with shock, dismay, elation and dark humor
6 Feb 2025
The recent declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump to have all Palestinians leave Gaza and for the U.S. to assume control triggered a mixed response in Is...
6 Feb 2025
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My Jewish family was forced out of our homeland. We must not let Gazans suffer the same fate.
5 Feb 2025
Hen Mazzig draws parallels between the displacement of Mizrahi Jews from Arab lands and the potential forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. He highl...
5 Feb 2025
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How the master builder behind ‘The Brutalist’ was inspired by her hometown synagogue
5 Feb 2025
Judy Becker, the acclaimed production designer for "The Brutalist," draws on her Jewish background and personal history in her work on the film, which follow...
5 Feb 2025
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Trump directs Health and Human Services to investigate medical schools for antisemitism
5 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump has expanded the scope of federal investigations into perceived campus antisemitism beyond the Department of Education to include the ...
5 Feb 2025
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SNL has been joking about Israel for 50 years
5 Feb 2025
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has a long history of incorporating humor about Israel into its sketches, starting with its very first episode in 1975. The show fe...
5 Feb 2025