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Eyal Shani is opening a Brooklyn outpost of his kosher restaurant Malka
17 Sep 2024
Celebrity Israeli chef Eyal Shani is expanding his kosher culinary empire with the upcoming launch of a new Malka location in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood. ...
17 Sep 2024
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Jewish influencer Ellie Zeiler swaps jet-setting for Jerusalem, taking her 20M followers along
17 Sep 2024
Influencer Ellie Zeiler, known for her jet-setting and lifestyle content to over 20 million followers, has recently relocated to Jerusalem and shifted the fo...
17 Sep 2024
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American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup
17 Sep 2024
Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, an American Jewish man, has been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to his involvement in a f...
17 Sep 2024
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‘It was a paradise of security’: 2 writers reflect on growing up Jewish in Queens in the 1970s
16 Sep 2024
Jewish authors Shira Dicker and Don Futterman share nostalgic reflections on their childhoods in Queens during the 1970s, highlighting both shared and distin...
16 Sep 2024
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Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7
16 Sep 2024
Argentina has seen a dramatic 44% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, largely following the October 7 attack on Israel. The report, released by DAIA, unde...
16 Sep 2024
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Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues and opinion pages, dies at 79
16 Sep 2024
Mark Podwal, renowned Jewish artist and dermatologist, passed away at 79, leaving a profound legacy through his unique visual language that vividly encapsula...
16 Sep 2024
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Documentary about celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield premieres in NYC
16 Sep 2024
"The President's Tailor," a documentary by filmmaker Rick Minnich, explores the extraordinary life of Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield, who rose from sew...
16 Sep 2024
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Man suffers severe burn injuries after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston
16 Sep 2024
A man named Matt Nelson suffered severe burns after self-immolating outside the Israeli consulate in Boston, protesting what he described as the genocide in ...
16 Sep 2024
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U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus
16 Sep 2024
The University of Michigan has condemned an assault on a 19-year-old Jewish student, described by police as bias-motivated and ethnically intimidating. The s...
16 Sep 2024
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Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated
16 Sep 2024
The London Jewish Chronicle is facing significant uproar following revelations that fabricated stories were published, aligning with Israeli government narra...
16 Sep 2024
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Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity
16 Sep 2024
Alex Edelman's comedy special, Just For Us, which delves into themes of antisemitism and Jewish identity, has won an Emmy for outstanding writing for a varie...
16 Sep 2024
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Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows
13 Sep 2024
Laura Loomer, a controversial Jewish far-right figure once banned for hate speech, has re-entered Donald Trump's inner circle, causing significant backlash. ...
13 Sep 2024
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Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials
13 Sep 2024
In a political maneuver targeting Michigan's significant Arab American population, a Republican PAC is running ads highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris'...
13 Sep 2024
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Donald Trump to speak at the Israeli American Council’s national conference
13 Sep 2024
Donald Trump is set to speak at the Israeli-American Council's (IAC) national conference, a venue where he anticipates a warm reception due to his previous s...
13 Sep 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: This week’s top 6 Jewish baseball moments
13 Sep 2024
The Jewish Sport Report highlights six notable Jewish moments in baseball from the past week. Key highlights include Garrett Stubbs and Max Lazar of the Phil...
13 Sep 2024
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Kyiv funeral for rabbi’s son killed in battle showcases Jewish contributions to Ukraine war effort
13 Sep 2024
The funeral in Kyiv for Anton Samborskyi, the son of Rabbi Moshe Azman, highlights the significant contributions of the Jewish community to the Ukrainian war...
13 Sep 2024
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Old Jewish Men, the popular social media account, has a new guide to ‘futzing around’ and more
13 Sep 2024
Noah Rinsky, creator of the popular Instagram account Old Jewish Men, is releasing a humor book titled "The Old Jewish Men's Guide to Eating, Sleeping, and F...
13 Sep 2024
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Hamas murdered our daughter. This is what she’d tell American Jews right now.
13 Sep 2024
Gili Adar, a vibrant young Israeli woman, was murdered by Hamas at a music festival in Israel, leaving a profound impact on her family and friends. Her paren...
13 Sep 2024
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A NYC conference celebrates the cultural creativity of formerly Orthodox Jews
12 Sep 2024
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York is hosting a conference titled "After Orthodoxy: Cultural Creativity and the Break with Tradition," which ...
12 Sep 2024
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Hebrew University launches new English-taught undergrad program
12 Sep 2024
Hebrew University in Jerusalem has introduced a new English-taught undergraduate program, targeting international students, particularly from the U.S. The pr...
12 Sep 2024
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NYC poised to officially recognize Landing Day, when the first Jewish community arrived in 1654
12 Sep 2024
New York City is on the verge of officially recognizing "Landing Day," a significant moment in Jewish American history marking the arrival of the first organ...
12 Sep 2024
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New York woman at center of Orthodox ‘sex strike’ receives her Jewish divorce
11 Sep 2024
Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox Jewish woman who had been unable to obtain a get, or religious divorce, from her estranged husband for four years, finally recei...
11 Sep 2024
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At debate, Harris calls for Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ and Trump says Israel ‘will not exist’ if he loses
11 Sep 2024
During a Philadelphia debate, Kamala Harris advocated for an immediate end to the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the disproportionate Palestinian casualties whil...
11 Sep 2024
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South Carolina school district restricts Holocaust graphic novel for middle-graders, citing new state law
10 Sep 2024
A school district in Columbia, South Carolina, has removed "We Survived the Holocaust," a graphic novel about Holocaust survivors, from its middle school cur...
10 Sep 2024
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A rabbi’s debut novel imagines a black hole swallowing Israel. And then things get weird.
10 Sep 2024
Benjamin Resnick's debut novel "Next Stop" explores a dystopian future 20 years after COVID-19 where Israel vanishes into a black hole and Jews in the diaspo...
10 Sep 2024
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This year’s USPS Hanukkah stamp is a simple menorah with a warm backstory
10 Sep 2024
This year's Hanukkah stamp from the United States Postal Service features a unique menorah design without visible candles, celebrating Hanukkah and reflectin...
10 Sep 2024
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IDF says killing of American activist was unintentional and expresses ‘deepest regret’
10 Sep 2024
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was likely killed by unintentional gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a protest against Isra...
10 Sep 2024
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Dozens of NYC rabbis urge UJA to support ceasefire and hostage deal
9 Sep 2024
In a significant move, 63 rabbis and cantors from New York, organized by the liberal rabbinic group Truah, have petitioned the UJA-Federation to publicly adv...
9 Sep 2024
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All the Jewish and Israeli medalists at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
9 Sep 2024
The 2024 Paris Paralympics witnessed remarkable achievements from Jewish and Israeli athletes, who secured a total of 13 medals, including four golds by Isra...
9 Sep 2024
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What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
9 Sep 2024
Telegram, the popular messaging app known for its lax moderation, finds itself under increased scrutiny as it has become a critical tool for extremists, part...
9 Sep 2024
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Benj Pasek becomes 8th Jew to enter elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy
9 Sep 2024
Benj Pasek has achieved the rare EGOT status, making him the eighth Jewish artist to earn all four major awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Pasek, alongs...
9 Sep 2024
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Jewish voters favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump 68% to 25%, poll shows
9 Sep 2024
A recent survey by the Jewish Democratic Council of America indicates that American Jewish voters largely support Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, with 68% f...
9 Sep 2024
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Man arrested for ISIS-style plot to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible’ in NYC
8 Sep 2024
A 20-year-old Pakistani man, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec for plotting a mass shooting at Jewish centers in New York City on behalf of ISIS,...
8 Sep 2024
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Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre
6 Sep 2024
Amir Tibon, an Israeli journalist and survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack, shares his experiences and reflections on the tragic events from his home at Ki...
6 Sep 2024
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Speaking to Jewish Republicans, parents of Omer Neutra say politicians are failing to bring the hostages home
6 Sep 2024
At the Republican Jewish Coalition's convention, the parents of Omer Neutra, a 19-year-old American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, implored political leaders...
6 Sep 2024
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Candace Owens criticized the Lubavitcher Rebbe. His fans quickly clapped back.
6 Sep 2024
Candace Owens, a far-right commentator, recently made inflammatory remarks about Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, accusing him of pre...
6 Sep 2024
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How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know.
6 Sep 2024
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is seeking personal reflections from its readers on how their lives have been affected since October 7, which marks a significa...
6 Sep 2024
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White House calls on Israel to investigate after American activist shot dead during West Bank protest
6 Sep 2024
Tensions in the West Bank escalated as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist associated with the International Solidarity Movement, was fatally shot...
6 Sep 2024
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An Israeli restaurant empire grows in Brooklyn
6 Sep 2024
Israeli chef Tomer Blechman has been expanding his culinary footprint in Brooklyn, New York, since opening Miss Ada in Fort Greene in 2017. Known for its inv...
6 Sep 2024
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Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews
6 Sep 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that a Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and American Jews to diminish support for Ukraine. This ca...
6 Sep 2024
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He escaped the Nazis and created Britain’s first memorial to their victims. Now this artist is getting a second look.
6 Sep 2024
Fred Kormis, a German-Jewish artist, is receiving renewed attention at an exhibition at London's Wiener Holocaust Library that showcases his life and work. K...
6 Sep 2024
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‘You’ll never survive’ if Harris wins election, Trump tells Republican Jewish group
5 Sep 2024
In a recent address to the Republican Jewish Coalition, Donald Trump warned of dire consequences for American Jews and Israel if Kamala Harris, representing ...
5 Sep 2024
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New archaeological research shows siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years
5 Sep 2024
Recent archaeological research conducted by Tel Aviv University suggests that the historical siege of Masada, a critical episode in Jewish history, likely la...
5 Sep 2024
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How ‘uptown’ Jews fought to clean up the criminal underworld of the Lower East Side
5 Sep 2024
In his new book, "The Incorruptibles: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld," author Dan Slater explores the effo...
5 Sep 2024
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Israeli Guy Sasson wins Paralympic bronze in wheelchair tennis, Israel’s ninth Paris medal
5 Sep 2024
Guy Sasson, an accomplished Israeli wheelchair tennis player, recently earned a bronze medal in the quad singles category at the Paris Paralympics. This achi...
5 Sep 2024
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I grew up in Berlin, escaped terror in Israel and was called ‘disgusting Jew’ in New York. Where can I feel safe?
5 Sep 2024
This personal narrative explores the author's journey through experiences of antisemitism and personal identity. Growing up Jewish in Berlin, the author alwa...
5 Sep 2024
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Israeli Paralympic women’s goalball team wins silver medal, its first in the sport
5 Sep 2024
Israel's women's goalball team achieved a historic milestone by winning the silver medal at the Paris Paralympics, marking Israel's first Paralympic team spo...
5 Sep 2024
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Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel
5 Sep 2024
The Portland, Maine, City Council has unanimously voted to divest from companies engaged with Israel, marking the city's stance against the ongoing conflict ...
5 Sep 2024
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Jewish US table tennis star Ian Seidenfeld wins bronze at Paris Paralympics
5 Sep 2024
Ian Seidenfeld, a Jewish American table tennis player, secured a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics. This comes three years after he shocked the table ten...
5 Sep 2024
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Annual Republican Jewish gathering kicks off with party leaders calling for action against antisemitism
5 Sep 2024
The Republican Jewish Coalition's annual gathering in Las Vegas began with emphatic calls from party leaders to combat antisemitism and support Israel, frami...
5 Sep 2024