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Acclaimed non-Jewish filmmaker Steve McQueen is earning applause for a 4-hour Holocaust-themed documentary
26 Oct 2023
Non-Jewish filmmaker Steve McQueen has created a Holocaust-themed documentary titled "Occupied City," which has received rave reviews. The film, based on the...
26 Oct 2023
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2 Jewish House Democrats call for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza
26 Oct 2023
Two Jewish House members, Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, are calling for Israel to implement "humanitarian pauses" in its military campaign against Hamas in G...
26 Oct 2023
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Postcard from Pittsburgh: 5th anniversary of Tree of Life falls amid broader grief
26 Oct 2023
As the fifth anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh approaches, the Jewish community grapples with grief, both locally and globally...
26 Oct 2023
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A life of music and promise shattered by the Holocaust in an unforgettable film
26 Oct 2023
"Winter Journey" is a poignant film that intertwines fiction and documentary elements, exploring the story of a widower, a father, and a Holocaust survivor p...
26 Oct 2023
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As campus tensions over Israel flare, White House decries 'grotesque sentiments' against Jewish students
26 Oct 2023
The White House has condemned the increase in antisemitic rhetoric and hate crimes on college campuses, following incidents of pro-Palestinian protesters tar...
26 Oct 2023
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Student senate that declined to condemn Hamas doesn’t speak for us, say 2 statements at Brandeis
26 Oct 2023
Two statements have been published at Brandeis University to express dissent against the student government senate's decision to reject a resolution condemni...
26 Oct 2023
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Jewish students at Cooper Union told to hide as pro-Palestinian protesters banged on doors of locked library
26 Oct 2023
Jewish students at Cooper Union College in Manhattan felt unsafe when pro-Palestinian protesters banged on the locked door of the library where they were stu...
26 Oct 2023
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Jewish Democratic congressman plans to challenge Biden in 2024
25 Oct 2023
Jewish Democratic congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota has announced his intention to challenge President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nominat...
25 Oct 2023
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Many universities fumbled reactions to Hamas' attack. Here's how Dartmouth got it right
25 Oct 2023
Dartmouth College stood out among Ivy League universities for its response to the recent Hamas attack on Israel. While other schools faced backlash for knee-...
25 Oct 2023
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In painting the horrors of both Ukraine and Israel at war, an artist finds echoes of Picasso's 'Guernica'
25 Oct 2023
Artist Zoya Cherkassky-Nnadi, who experienced the horrors of war in Ukraine and Israel, has been creating paintings that depict the atrocities in both countr...
25 Oct 2023
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Leading law conference drops UN Israel investigator after Hamas attack
25 Oct 2023
Navi Pillay, the head of the UN Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has been dropped from the schedule of a p...
25 Oct 2023
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Pro-Palestinian students project anti-Israel slogans on George Washington University library
25 Oct 2023
Pro-Palestinian students at George Washington University projected anti-Israel slogans on the university's library building. The slogans included messages su...
25 Oct 2023
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At Brandeis U, founded as a nonsectarian Jewish university, resolution to condemn Hamas fails student senate
25 Oct 2023
On Sunday, the student government at Brandeis University voted down a resolution condemning Hamas and calling for the release of its hostages. Only six membe...
25 Oct 2023
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What the end of the Purim story teaches us about Israel’s war against Hamas
24 Oct 2023
In a reflection on the end of the Purim story, Josh Katz discusses discomfort among some liberal Jews with the concept of Jewish strength and power, particul...
24 Oct 2023
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Thronged by supporters, families of Hamas hostages head to the UN
24 Oct 2023
The families of hostages held by Hamas went to the United Nations to plead for their release. Among them was Rachel Goldberg and her husband Jonathan Polin, ...
24 Oct 2023
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Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters clash in Skokie, Illinois
24 Oct 2023
Clashes occurred between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters in Skokie, Illinois, resulting in two arrests and a man being beaten. The incident took pl...
24 Oct 2023
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'I went through a hell we'd never imagined': Released Israeli hostage speaks
24 Oct 2023
This article covers various topics related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and its impact on Jewish communities. It highlights the dilemma faced by American Jews...
24 Oct 2023
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Could Biden’s support of Israel’s Gaza war cost him the 2024 election?
24 Oct 2023
President Joe Biden's support for Israel's military response to the Hamas attack on Israel has garnered praise from the Jewish-American community but critici...
24 Oct 2023
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As university crowds cheer Hamas, the intellectual left has rarely been less moral
24 Oct 2023
In this article, the author expresses gratitude to his alma maters for showing him the moral failures of the intellectual left. He discusses incidents where ...
24 Oct 2023
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Former Cuomo aide alleges that Kushner was behind Boro Park protests during COVID-19 outbreak
23 Oct 2023
Melissa DeRosa, a former aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo, claims in her new book that the campaign to reelect former President Donald Trump orchestrated protes...
23 Oct 2023
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The 'godfather of human rights' criticized Israeli 'apartheid' — now he's calling out the left for making excuses for Hamas
23 Oct 2023
Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, known for labeling Israel's occupation of the West Bank as apartheid, has faced backlash and s...
23 Oct 2023
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‘Ripped in half’: American Jews grapple with how to donate to Israel and Gaza
23 Oct 2023
In the wake of recent conflicts between Israel and Gaza, American Jews are navigating the challenge of donating to support victims on both sides. While some ...
23 Oct 2023
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Jews you disagree with are still Jews — even if they feel differently about Israel
23 Oct 2023
The article discusses the recent protests against Israeli violence in Gaza and highlights the problematic response from some Jews who declared that the prote...
23 Oct 2023
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'I cry for both of us': For a mixed Jewish-Palestinian Jerusalem choir, a canceled tour and shared grief
23 Oct 2023
The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, founded by an American Jew, had to postpone its American tour due to the Israel-Hamas war, but performed a virtual concert on Sun...
23 Oct 2023
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US Jewish day schools are enrolling Israeli children who have been displaced by war
23 Oct 2023
Jewish day schools in the US have seen a surge in enrollment of Israeli children whose schools have been closed due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Over ...
23 Oct 2023
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Former Maryland governor ditches Harvard gig, citing school's tepid response to Israel war and antisemitism
23 Oct 2023
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he will no longer participate in a fellowship at Harvard University due to what he perceives as the s...
23 Oct 2023
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How a cult Scottish-Jewish rock band finally hit the Top 10 more than four decades after they broke up
23 Oct 2023
Scottish-Jewish progressive-rock band Gentle Giant, known for their unique blend of prog-rock styles, never achieved commercial success but maintained a cult...
23 Oct 2023
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Hostage number grows, Israel prepped to invade and the latest from the war front
23 Oct 2023
This article provides updates on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Israel is preparing for a ground invasion into the Gaza Strip, with 222 hostag...
23 Oct 2023
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From a kabbalist’s grave to a destroyed kibbutz: Inside an IDF press tour
23 Oct 2023
A journalist recounts her experience on an official press tour of Kibbutz Beeri, the site of a Hamas attack that killed 108 people. The tour begins and ends ...
23 Oct 2023
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Thousands of Haredi men volunteer to serve in Israeli army amid war in Gaza
22 Oct 2023
Amid the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza, there has been a surprising increase in the number of Haredi men volunteering to serve in the Israeli army. This com...
22 Oct 2023
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‘The feeling is, wow’: Orthodox attitude toward Biden shifts amid show of support for Israel
22 Oct 2023
Orthodox Jews, who have traditionally leaned conservative in their political affiliations, have expressed support and gratitude for President Biden following...
22 Oct 2023
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As Israel wages war on Hamas, colleges and companies take flak over their responses
22 Oct 2023
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, colleges and companies are facing criticism for their responses. Indiana University and Northwestern Univ...
22 Oct 2023
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Top IDF chief confirms rape and other 'crimes against humanity' in Oct. 7 attack
22 Oct 2023
In a televised statement, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli military, confirmed that Hamas committed atrocities, including rape, duri...
22 Oct 2023
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An American IDF reservist dies in a missile attack, days after a hurried reunion with his best friend
22 Oct 2023
IDF reservist Omer Balva, an American citizen, was killed in a missile attack on the Lebanon border. Prior to his death, Balva had a reunion with his best fr...
22 Oct 2023
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Jews shaken by the attacks must remember that oppression and hate have never ended
21 Oct 2023
The recent attacks in Israel have left Jews worldwide feeling a sense of insecurity and fear. For Jews of color, the experience is compounded by racism that ...
21 Oct 2023
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Calling Israel's actions 'genocide' harms the cause of human rights everywhere
21 Oct 2023
The article argues against labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, stating that it is not in line with the legal definition of the term. While some ac...
21 Oct 2023
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'The entire country is in post-traumatic disorder': Etgar Keret, Israel’s bard, on life after
20 Oct 2023
Etgar Keret, a well-known Israeli author, discusses the emotional toll that the recent conflict with Gaza has taken on the Israeli people. He describes the d...
20 Oct 2023
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An Israeli airstrike just destroyed my family home in Gaza. I refuse to be consumed by hate and revenge
20 Oct 2023
In this personal essay, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib shares his experience of the recent Israeli airstrike that destroyed his family home in Gaza. He highlights how ...
20 Oct 2023
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Faculty senate at University of Pennsylvania condemns ‘intimidation’ by donors over Israel
20 Oct 2023
The faculty senate at the University of Pennsylvania has condemned what they consider to be intimidation of students and faculty by outside donors and activi...
20 Oct 2023
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A chance encounter with an Arab woman during the war has taught me the power of grieving together
20 Oct 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their experiences during the Israel-Hamas war, particularly their interactions at a Palestinian coffee shop in...
20 Oct 2023
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Her family escaped from pogroms to South Dakota — did they become complicit in the decimation of Native Americans?
20 Oct 2023
"Rebecca Clarren's book 'The Cost of Free Land' explores her Jewish family's history in South Dakota as beneficiaries of land taken from the Lakota people, p...
20 Oct 2023
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‘An inflection point in history’: Biden says assisting Israel and Ukraine is necessary to preserve democracy
20 Oct 2023
President Joe Biden has delivered an Oval Office address urging Americans to support assistance for Israel and Ukraine in order to protect democracy globally...
20 Oct 2023
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Israeli Bedouins, lacking government protection, fear airstrikes + 17 killed in strike on Gaza church
20 Oct 2023
Amid ongoing airstrikes and casualties in Gaza, where a strike on an Orthodox church killed 17 people, including refugees, the Israeli Defense Minister outli...
20 Oct 2023
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In Tel Aviv and beyond, 200-seat empty Shabbat tables are set for Israeli hostages
20 Oct 2023
In response to the Hamas kidnapping of over 200 Israelis in Gaza, families and supporters have set up empty Shabbat tables in symbolic protest. These tables,...
20 Oct 2023
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Jamaal Bowman’s Jewish allies counter efforts to unseat him over his stances on Israel
19 Oct 2023
Jewish allies of Rep. Jamaal Bowman are defending him against efforts by local rabbis and pro-Israel groups to remove him from office. These efforts were tri...
19 Oct 2023
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Meet the upbeat, Yiddish-chatting Israeli soldier, Yonatan
19 Oct 2023
Israeli soldier Yonatan Alman, a reservist called up by the IDF after attacks by Hamas, has been sharing his experiences in short, upbeat Yiddish video clips...
19 Oct 2023
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Meet the upbeat, Yiddish-chatting Israeli soldier, Yonatan
19 Oct 2023
Yonatan Alman, a 33-year-old Israeli reservist, has become a social media sensation by sharing his upbeat experiences during active duty through Yiddish vide...
19 Oct 2023
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‘You feel invisible’: Israeli Bedouins fear rockets and apathy
19 Oct 2023
Israeli Bedouins living in unrecognized areas in the Negev desert lack the safety and security that most Israelis take for granted. With no access to the Iro...
19 Oct 2023
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My family is trapped in Gaza. They're not the 'other team'
19 Oct 2023
The author, Yousef Bashir, writes about the dire situation in Gaza and expresses concern for his family who are trapped there. He highlights the dehumanizati...
19 Oct 2023
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Post by UC Davis professor threatens ‘Zionist journalists’ and their children
19 Oct 2023
A professor at the University of California, Davis, identified as Jemma Decristo, has made a social media post suggesting that Zionist journalists and their ...
19 Oct 2023