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Everyone can be a war profiteer in Gaza or Iran, thanks to online betting markets
20 Feb
Online betting platforms like Polymarket allow individuals to wager on geopolitical events, encouraging war profiteering on conflicts involving Israel and th...
20 Feb
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VIDEO: A review of ‘Marty Supreme’ in Yiddish (English subtitles)
20 Feb
Allen Lewis Rickman reviews "Marty Supreme," a unique film that is delivered in Yiddish, offering English subtitles for broader accessibility. The review hig...
20 Feb
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In JFNA’s first ‘State of the Jewish Union’ address, security and antisemitism loom large
19 Feb
Eric Fingerhut, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, delivered the organization's inaugural State of the Jewish Union address. He emphasized that ...
19 Feb
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Trump and Biden officials clash over campus antisemitism actions as federal investigation kicks off
19 Feb
The recent federal investigation into campus antisemitism has sparked fierce debate between Trump and Biden administration officials over the enforcement of ...
19 Feb
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Trump’s Board of Peace met. But can it follow through?
19 Feb
President Donald Trump's latest initiative to restore peace in the Middle East, termed the "Board of Peace," aims to resolve the conflict in Gaza via a secur...
19 Feb
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Israel’s High Court sides with egalitarian prayer advocates in long-running Western Wall dispute
19 Feb
In a landmark ruling, Israel's Supreme Court has mandated the government and Jerusalem Municipality to proceed with enhancements to the egalitarian prayer ar...
19 Feb
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The Jesse Jackson I knew didn't just repent toward Jews — he became a hero for us
19 Feb
In this heartfelt tribute, Rabbi Marc Schneier reflects on his personal relationship with the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, highlighting the latter's signific...
19 Feb
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Confronting art and love as the Nazis close in
19 Feb
New York’s vibrant theater scene is enriched by diverse influences, including a Russian-Jewish sensibility epitomized by Roman Freud's play "Beneath the Ice ...
19 Feb
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Rembrandt has been hailed for his love of the Jewish people — was it all a myth?
19 Feb
Rembrandt's relationship with Jews, often touted as an example of philosemitism, is reexamined in a new exhibition at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. The exhib...
19 Feb
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New U2 album includes Israeli poem and a song about slain Palestinian activist
19 Feb
U2's latest EP, "Days of Ash," marks the band's return with a politically charged collection of tracks. Notably, it includes a piece about the Palestinian ac...
19 Feb
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How Jesse Jackson changed his mind about Jews — and what Abe Foxman made of it
19 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's evolving relationship with the Jewish community is highlighted in a conversation with former ADL chief Abraham Foxman. Initially critica...
19 Feb
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The dark message behind Tucker Carlson's attempt to drum up drama in Israel
19 Feb
Tucker Carlson's recent trip to Israel, ostensibly to interview U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, quickly turned into a performance that underscored his post-Fo...
19 Feb
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Rediscovering the ‘Dybbuk’ composer Henokh Kon
19 Feb
Eve Sicular explores the rediscovery of Henokh Kon, a prolific Yiddish composer celebrated for his scores in classic films like "The Dybbuk." Kon thrived in ...
19 Feb
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She's a Democratic Socialist who affirmed Israel's right to exist. Can she be LA's next mayor?
19 Feb
Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Councilmember and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is eyeing a bid for the Los Angeles mayoralty. Her p...
19 Feb
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Forverts podcast, episode 6: At-risk languages
18 Feb
In episode 6 of the Forverts podcast "Yiddish With Rukhl," the discussion centers around languages that are considered at risk of becoming extinct. The episo...
18 Feb
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An audiobook narrator told Zionists to kill themselves. A popular romance novelist hired him anyway.
18 Feb
The article discusses the controversy surrounding a popular romance novelist, Abby Jimenez, who rehired Zachary Webber to narrate her audiobook despite his p...
18 Feb
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Like Trump, Hitler also wanted to build monuments to himself — so did Franco, Gaddafi and Alexander the Great
18 Feb
The article explores how historical figures and leaders have sought to immortalize themselves through monumental architecture, drawing parallels between Adol...
18 Feb
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Andorra's tiny Jewish community reels after local carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy
18 Feb
A Catalan festival in Andorra featured an effigy with an Israeli flag during a mock execution, drawing condemnation from Andorra's Jewish community and inter...
18 Feb
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British woman who removed an Israeli hostage poster from a memorial site is convicted of theft
18 Feb
In Brighton, England, Fiona Monro, a woman linked to anti-Zionist activism, was convicted of theft for removing a poster of an Israeli hostage, Tzachi Idan, ...
18 Feb
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American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver in final Winter Olympics
17 Feb
Emery Lehman, a prominent Jewish speedskater and four-time Olympian from Chicago, secured a silver medal in the men's team pursuit at the 2026 Winter Olympic...
17 Feb
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Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84
17 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy were marked by complex relationships with American Jews, shaped by moments of both solidarity and strain. Jackson, a sig...
17 Feb
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Tragically, 'genocide' has become a meaningless word
17 Feb
Jay Michaelson critiques the reckless use of the word 'genocide' in political discourse, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He highligh...
17 Feb
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Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy
17 Feb
Ana Maria Archila, co-chair of the Working Families Party, has been appointed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead the city's international affairs offic...
17 Feb
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How the Jewish Museum brought Black film history to new audiences
17 Feb
In the midst of tense Black-Jewish relations during the 1970s, the Jewish Museum under Karl Katz's direction, sought to bridge communities by showcasing race...
17 Feb
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Forever curious, never daunted, Frederick Wiseman sought to repair the world through film
17 Feb
Frederick Wiseman, whose passing at 96 marks the end of an era in documentary filmmaking, was a luminary who dedicated his life to holding a mirror to Americ...
17 Feb
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As the last generation of Holocaust survivors die, is AI the future of Holocaust education?
16 Feb
With the aging population of Holocaust survivors posing a challenge to traditional Holocaust education, new initiatives are leveraging AI technology to prese...
16 Feb
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Why a forgotten teacher’s grave became a Jewish pilgrimage site
15 Feb
In Rochester, New York, the grave of Rabbi Yechiel Meir Burgeman, a humble Polish-born teacher who passed away in 1938, has unexpectedly become a site of pil...
15 Feb
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Muslim and Sephardic Jewish college students are connecting over shared heritage
15 Feb
At universities in the U.S., Sephardic Jewish and Muslim students are discovering shared cultural heritage as a bridge across divides heightened by recent te...
15 Feb
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The one Jewish value everyone should hold dear in the age of AI
15 Feb
In exploring the Jewish response to the rapid advancement of AI technology, Louis Keene argues that the value of "ameilut" or toil is crucial. While AI can p...
15 Feb
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UpScrolled is a social media haven for unspeakable antisemitism. How does that help Palestinians?
14 Feb
UpScrolled, a new social media platform launched by Issam Hijazi as a safe space for pro-Palestinian advocacy, has devolved into a hub for virulent antisemit...
14 Feb
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Mamdani’s antisemitism chief pledges trust-building amid early skepticism
13 Feb
Phylisa Wisdom is the new head of New York City’s Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She intends to focus on building ...
13 Feb
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Is there life after Lubavitch?
13 Feb
Schneur Zalman Newfield's memoir, "Brooklyn Odyssey," explores his personal journey from the Lubavitch Hasidic community to secular life. As a sociology prof...
13 Feb
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The Israeli government wants you to stop calling Oct. 7 a 'massacre.' Yes, really.
13 Feb
In a controversial governmental move, Israeli authorities, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have discouraged referring to the October 7, 2023 attack...
13 Feb
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ADL retracts Tumbler Ridge shooting antisemitism claim
13 Feb
Following a tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the ADL initially linked the alleged shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, to an antisemitic so...
13 Feb
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Can Trump save Israel from itself?
13 Feb
The piece discusses the Israeli government's recent actions towards annexing the West Bank, emphasizing the influence of right-wing extremists within Prime M...
13 Feb
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Antisemitism bills head to NYC Council Committee to Combat Hate
12 Feb
The New York City Council is advancing a set of proposals from Speaker Julie Menin aimed at combating antisemitism, which has been on the rise. The bills inc...
12 Feb
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James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson’s Creek’ star, had longstanding ties to Israel
12 Feb
James Van Der Beek, widely recognized for his role in the '90s TV series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer. T...
12 Feb
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Does Jewish law say it's OK to lie to the high-roller who wants to manage your rock 'n' roll band?
12 Feb
Peter Himmelman recounts an encounter in 1986 with a flamboyant high-roller who offers to finance his rock career, prompting a moral dilemma about lying. Fac...
12 Feb
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In two controversial ads, a tale of how not to fight antisemitism — or support Israel
12 Feb
Two prominent ad campaigns aimed at addressing Jewish concerns about antisemitism and supporting Israel were critiqued by Libby Lenkinski for their ineffecti...
12 Feb
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Forverts podcast, episode 5: Jewish Education
12 Feb
In the fifth episode of the Forverts podcast, the discussion centers on Jewish education, exploring its significance in maintaining cultural identity and com...
12 Feb
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Trump is poised to reinforce Iran's regime — despite Netanyahu's pressure
11 Feb
Amid growing tensions with Iran, President Trump proceeds with diplomatic negotiations despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's clear dissent. Trump's appr...
11 Feb
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Jewish congresswoman storms out of Epstein hearing after Pam Bondi raises her record on antisemitism
11 Feb
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Becca Balint, a Jewish congresswoman from Vermont, clashed with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over the han...
11 Feb
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What Carrie Prejean Boller tells us about Christian Zionism in the U.S.
11 Feb
Carrie Prejean Boller's recent comments on Zionism and Christianity have spotlighted the complex relationship between American Christians and Israel. At a he...
11 Feb
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A podcast about disappearance – and Yiddish life
11 Feb
"I Think I Saw You (Right When You Disappeared)" is a podcast exploring the theme of disappearance through interviews with participants of the Yiddish youth ...
11 Feb
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This Jewish Olympian prays with her mom before every race
11 Feb
Kamryn Lute, a Jewish Olympian and speedskater, maintains a pre-race ritual of praying with her mom, grounding her Olympic journey in faith and family. Born ...
11 Feb
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After 3-hour White House meeting, Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that Iran talks should continue
11 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, aiming to influence the U.S. stance on negotiations...
11 Feb
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Most American Jews aren’t ‘Zionist’ — so what are they?
11 Feb
The persistent notion that nearly all American Jews are Zionists was recently challenged by data showing only 37% identify with the term, despite a strong be...
11 Feb
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For the titans of industry in Nazi Germany and Trump's America, silence and complicity enable authoritarianism
11 Feb
The article draws a parallel between the roles of industrial leaders during Hitler's rise and current American tech executives under Trump's presidency. In 1...
11 Feb
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Art theft, angels and neo-Nazis force a reckoning with the past in ‘The Tavern at the End of History’
11 Feb
Morris Collins' novel "The Tavern at the End of History" explores the tensions between memory and morality through a story about art theft, the Holocaust, an...
11 Feb
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Netanyahu returns to Washington — this time to shape a deal with Iran, not fight one
11 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting in Washington to discuss strategies for confronting Iran's nuclear thre...
11 Feb