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Israeli man indicted in attack on Catholic nun in Jerusalem’s Old City
8 May
An Israeli man, Yona Schreiber, was indicted for the violent assault of a Catholic nun in Jerusalem, reportedly motivated by religious bias. The 36-year-old ...
8 May
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Jewish real estate magnate Steven Roth likens Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ rhetoric to ‘from the river to the sea’
7 May
In a controversial exchange, Jewish real estate magnate Steven Roth likened New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "tax the rich" rhetoric to antisemitic sloga...
7 May
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Man who firebombed Boulder Israeli hostage march sentenced to life in prison
7 May
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who admitted to firebombing a march for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Soliman was co...
7 May
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LA Orthodox school's former guidance counselor will avoid jail time in sex abuse case
7 May
Julie Tichon, a former guidance counselor at YULA Boys High School in Los Angeles, will avoid jail after pleading no contest to charges of sexual abuse invol...
7 May
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Israel's most dangerous war is with itself
7 May
Israel today grapples with internal tensions as the rapidly growing Haredi community clashes with secular society over economics, education, and military ser...
7 May
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In Max and Richard Fleischer, was father like son?
7 May
The article explores the filmic legacy of Max and Richard Fleischer, particularly focusing on their Jewish identities and influences in their work. Max, a pi...
7 May
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Netanyahu deploys AI videos as political weapon, aimed at voter fears of Arab power
7 May
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is employing AI-generated videos to target political rivals Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett in the lead-up to the fa...
7 May
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A Jewish Expressionist artist's life, preserved in a brownstone
7 May
Ben-Zion, a Ukrainian-born artist and member of the expressionist group The Ten, finds his legacy preserved in a brownstone in Chelsea, Manhattan. This space...
7 May
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California man pleads guilty in 2023 death of pro-Israel protester
7 May
In a tragic case that has affected the Jewish community, Loay Alnaji pleaded guilty to the 2023 death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler, avoiding a prison...
7 May
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Rutgers disinvites commencement speaker over tweet claiming Israelis 'train dogs to sexually assault prisoners'
7 May
Rutgers University has rescinded the invitation for Rami Elghandour, an alumnus and producer of an Oscar-nominated docudrama, to speak at the School of Engin...
7 May
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Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass
6 May
The Cathedral of St. Michael in Brussels has installed plaques apologizing for the antisemitic persecution depicted in its stained glass windows, which illus...
6 May
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Georgetown Law graduation speaker backs out after students protest his ‘controversial, Zionist and harmful opinions’
6 May
Morton Schapiro, a Jewish economist and former Northwestern University president, withdrew as Georgetown University Law School's commencement speaker followi...
6 May
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Maryland school district urged to adopt ‘zero-tolerance policy’ on antisemitism amid wave of incidents
6 May
In response to a surge in antisemitic incidents within Montgomery County Public Schools, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington is urgi...
6 May
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The great antisemitism rug pull
6 May
As Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire media platform faces declining viewership and recent layoffs, the once-promising relationship between Jews and American conservat...
6 May
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An Israeli genocide scholar looks to Israel's history to understand 'what went wrong'
6 May
In his new book "Israel: What Went Wrong?", historian Omer Bartov provides a critical examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting on its deep...
6 May
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Protesters picket Manhattan synagogue over Israel real estate sale, testing Mamdani and new law
6 May
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan during an event promoting real estate in Israel and the West Bank, a demonstrati...
6 May
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Boulder hostage-march firebombing suspect to plead guilty to state charges
5 May
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, accused of firebombing a Boulder march supporting Israeli hostages held by Hamas, is set to plead guilty to state charges, including t...
5 May
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Her body has been unidentified for decades. Her Ashkenazi DNA may explain why
5 May
Authorities in Arizona are grappling with the challenges of solving a cold case from 1989 involving an unidentified woman, whose Ashkenazi Jewish DNA present...
5 May
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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space
5 May
The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a c...
5 May
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Liberal Zionists are under attack. A new book proves their work has never been more important
5 May
Ariel Beery's book, "Being Israeli After the Destruction of Gaza," provides an intimate look at the challenges faced by liberal Zionists in Israel today. Thr...
5 May
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Mike Stoller and Iris Rainer Dart talk ‘Beaches’ and reviving their Yiddish musical
5 May
Veteran artists Mike Stoller and Iris Rainer Dart reflect on their enduring contributions to musical theater, revisiting their Yiddish influences and storied...
5 May
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How Yiddish and Savta Sarah shaped my Jewish journey
5 May
Kyle Desrosiers-Levine recounts how his Jewish journey began with an academic interest in Jewish languages during his time as a Fulbright fellow in Israel. H...
5 May
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Tony nominee Mark Rosenblatt’s ‘Giant’ journey began with Menachem Begin
5 May
Mark Rosenblatt's Tony-nominated play "Giant" explores themes of antisemitism and divergent views on Israel, sparked by Rosenblatt's experiences from a schoo...
5 May
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A new Hebrew press in Berlin argues that Israel doesn’t own the language
4 May
Altneuland, a pioneering Hebrew publishing house established by Dory Manor and Moshe Sakal in Berlin, seeks to create a global platform for Hebrew literature...
4 May
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Jewish library and Chabad near Buenos Aires attacked, Argentine Jewish advocates say
4 May
A Jewish library and a Chabad center near Buenos Aires were attacked in a series of antisemitic incidents in La Plata, Argentina. On Thursday night, a Moloto...
4 May
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Cornell’s Jewish president clashes with students following on-campus debate about Israel
4 May
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff found himself in a tense situation with student protesters after a debate on Israel, reflecting ongoing campus...
4 May
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Reform Judaism helped craft the Voting Rights Act. Its evisceration gives Jews a new mission
4 May
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision further weakening the Voting Rights Act (VRA), Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner emphasizes the historical and o...
4 May
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This graphic novel illustrates the story of America’s first Jewish congregation — pirates and all
4 May
"Remnants," a graphic novel by Julian Voloj, explores the rich and often-overlooked history of the first Jewish congregation in North America. This novel she...
4 May
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A new musical wonders: What happened to solidarity with English Jews?
4 May
The musical "Cable Street" captures the historical clash in London's East End in 1936, where Jews and Irish East Enders confronted Oswald Mosley's fascists. ...
4 May
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A New Jersey congregation was already falling apart. Then came Oct 7.
4 May
Nathaniel Popkin's novel, "Partly Strong, Partly Broken," revolves around Rabbi Adinah Feld as she navigates multiple crises in her New Jersey synagogue. Upo...
4 May
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Most Jewish voters rate Mamdani poorly, new poll finds
3 May
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, despite four months in office, remains unpopular among New York City's Jewish voters, with 58% rating his performance as poor or fair, ...
3 May
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British Green Party candidate tweeted about killing Zionists from Anne Frank parody account
3 May
A candidate from the UK Green Party, Tina Ion, has sparked a major controversy by making antisemitic posts under the pseudonym "thereal.anne.frank." These po...
3 May
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New documentary captures the lively history of Yiddish theater in America
3 May
"Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience," a new documentary by the Milken Archive of Jewish Music, spotlights the evolution of Y...
3 May
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Is supporting peace illegal in Israel? A shocking arrest carries a warning
2 May
In 2026, the detention of Alex Sinclair, a Jewish education lecturer, for wearing a kippah adorned with both Israeli and Palestinian flags in Israel raises s...
2 May
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The handwriting analysis that convicted Alfred Dreyfus is for sale
1 May
The infamous handwriting analysis report that played a crucial role in the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish French military officer, is now on...
1 May
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Yiddish street signs: Commemoration or marginalization?
1 May
The presence of Yiddish street signs in Berlin, initiated by artist Sebestyn Fiumei in 2021, sparked a dialogue about commemorating Jewish history through Yi...
1 May
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Class assignment: Get to know your murdered Jewish neighbors
1 May
Alyssa Katz narrates an evocative journey to Saint-Quentin in northeastern France, showcasing a poignant initiative led by history teacher Damien Bressolles ...
1 May
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Women aren't equal citizens in Israel. But this week brought us closer than ever
1 May
Sara Sapadin highlights the historic achievements of gender equality within Israeli religious institutions as three women take the Chief Rabbinate's rabbinic...
1 May
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I'm an Orthodox student in NYC. I'm grateful Mamdani vetoed the school buffer bill
1 May
Ami Dube, an Orthodox Jewish student at New York City's Hunter College, shares his views on free speech and student activism, particularly appreciating Mayor...
1 May
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class
1 May
Controversy has arisen at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) as a group of students and alumni petition to disinvite Israeli President Isaac Herzog from d...
1 May
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‘Don’t give up on us now’: Israel peace summit convenes thousands to aim for elusive progress
1 May
The third annual People's Peace Summit convened in Tel Aviv during a brief pause in Israel's prolonged conflict, drawing thousands from across societal divid...
1 May
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A GOP lawmaker tried to put a Holocaust denier on New Hampshire’s Holocaust education board
1 May
In a concerning development within the New Hampshire legislative process, GOP state Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinire attempted to embed Holocaust denial rheto...
1 May
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NH lawmaker reprimanded for ‘final solution’ joke aimed at Jewish colleague
1 May
New Hampshire GOP state Rep. Travis Corcoran faces disciplinary action for a tweet referencing the Nazi 'final solution,' targeting Jewish Democratic colleag...
1 May
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Sheryl Sandberg endows scholarship at Camp Ramah in California in honor of late husband
1 May
Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, has endowed a scholarship fund at Camp Ramah in California in memory of her late husband, Dave Goldberg. The camp, which...
1 May
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Keir Starmer: ‘If you stand alongside people who say Globalize the Intifada, you are calling for terrorism against Jews’
1 May
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reacting to a terror attack in London's Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green, called for prosecuting those usin...
1 May
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Analysis: As Democrats unite behind Platner, Schumer’s future as leader faces tests
30 Apr
As Democrats rally behind Graham Platner, a progressive candidate with controversial views regarding Israel and a past Nazi-linked tattoo, concerns arise amo...
30 Apr
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As Supreme Court dilutes Voting Rights Act, Tennessee’s first Jewish congressman could lose his seat
30 Apr
The weakening of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court may jeopardize the seat of Steve Cohen, Tennessee's first Jewish congressman. Representing a majo...
30 Apr
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Monitored phone calls and fear of arrest: What life looks like for Iran’s Jews now
30 Apr
Iran's Jewish community, estimated at 10,000 people, navigates a complex and dangerous landscape amid ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Co...
30 Apr
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Graham Platner, whose Maine Senate run has concerned Jews, becomes presumptive Democratic nominee
30 Apr
Graham Platner, a political newcomer seeking to unseat U.S. Senator Susan Collins in Maine, has become the Democratic nominee, raising concerns among Jewish ...
30 Apr
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New book details the long and winding road trod by the Beatles and Bob Dylan
30 Apr
The relationship between the Beatles and Bob Dylan is explored in depth in Jim Windolf's new book, "Where the Music Had to Go." It delves into how these cult...
30 Apr