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Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran
7 Apr
President Donald Trump faced intense backlash from Jewish groups for his declaration on social media threatening the destruction of an entire civilization if...
7 Apr
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Trump is backed into a corner on Iran. Get ready for him to start blaming Jews
7 Apr
The article explores the potential for Donald Trump to deflect blame onto Israel and, by extension, Jewish Americans if his confrontational approach to Iran ...
7 Apr
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Ben Lerner’s tale of three hotels is a lyrical novel of loss and human potential
7 Apr
Ben Lerner's latest novel, "Transcription," explores themes of loss, identity, and memory through a narrative about a writer returning to his alma mater, Bro...
7 Apr
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In her inspired and inspiring history of the Jewish Bund, Molly Crabapple has found her anti-Zionist heroes for our time
7 Apr
Molly Crabapple's book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revives the Jewish Labor Bund's story, an anti-Zionist socialist group from prewar Eastern Europe....
7 Apr
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Mahmoud Khalil wants to reassure you
7 Apr
Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent figure in campus protests against Israel at Columbia University, finds himself caught in controversy over accusations of antisemi...
7 Apr
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Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash
6 Apr
A decision by the Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt not to participate in the city's Jewish Film Days has led to accusations of antisemitism. The Jewish Communi...
6 Apr
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Israeli, Serbian leaders denounce antisemitic statements at Belgrade protest
6 Apr
Recent protests in Serbia have drawn international condemnation after a protester made antisemitic remarks targeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and l...
6 Apr
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Palestinian-French lawmaker arrested after praising 1972 bomber of Ben Gurion Airport
6 Apr
French Member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, has been detained and faces charges for allegedly advocating terrorism following her social media post...
6 Apr
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Israel antiwar protests spur intensifying government crackdown
6 Apr
Amidst ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel is seeing a surge in anti-war protests that the government attempts to suppress under the guise of wartime safety r...
6 Apr
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This Christian conversion comedy should have left Jews out of it
6 Apr
"Premarital," a new comedy starring Jim O'Heir, grapples with themes of religious humor and cultural identity as it depicts the comedic tension of a pastor's...
6 Apr
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The original anti-Zionists have been all but forgotten. Molly Crabapple wants to change that.
6 Apr
Molly Crabapple's new book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revisits the largely forgotten legacy of the Bund, a socialist revolutionary group that once r...
6 Apr
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Two women race to save Persian Jewish music before it fades
5 Apr
Galeet Dardashti and Jacqueline Rafii are on a mission to preserve Persian Jewish music, a heritage at risk of fading. They both draw inspiration from their ...
5 Apr
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Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew
5 Apr
Michael S. Roth explores the parallel themes of memory and liberty in Passover and American Independence. At a campus Seder, he reflects on how Passover's ri...
5 Apr
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70 years ago, this Jewish choreographer predicted our epidemic of loneliness and isolation
4 Apr
Anna Sokolow's 1955 dance piece "Rooms" continues to resonate deeply in today's world marked by isolation and digital disconnection. This timeless work, whic...
4 Apr
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Gene Shalit, a mensch with a personality as big as his mustache, turns 100
3 Apr
Gene Shalit, the iconic television critic known for his eccentric personality and distinctive Jew-fro and mustache, celebrated his 100th birthday on March 25...
3 Apr
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How a song about the food chain became a Seder mainstay
3 Apr
Chad Gadya, a peculiar yet integral part of the Passover Seder, offers a unique blend of folk tradition and religious symbolism. This cumulative song feature...
3 Apr
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Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
3 Apr
Fairfield College Preparatory School in Connecticut disciplined students for antisemitic content aimed at their sports rivals, the New Canaan Rams, after a M...
3 Apr
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Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities
3 Apr
German authorities canceled a pro-Palestinian rally at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial due to outcry over its timing and location coinciding with ...
3 Apr
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Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization
3 Apr
Argentina has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, following decades of investigation into the tragic bombings ...
3 Apr
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This isn't Barbra Streisand's 'Yentl' — it isn't I.B. Singer's either
3 Apr
The Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new stage adaptation of "Yentl," running at London's Marylebone Theatre, offers a fresh and complex take on Isaac Bashevis Sing...
3 Apr
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Oct. 7 changed Howard Jacobson. But his new novel is as defiant as ever.
2 Apr
Howard Jacobson, often referred to as the 'British Philip Roth,' presents his latest novel, "Howl," as a deeply personal and satirical exploration of the cha...
2 Apr
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In 1989, Harold Pinter and Jerry Schatzberg made the perfect Holocaust movie for 2026
2 Apr
Reunion, a re-released 1989 film by Jerry Schatzberg with a screenplay by Harold Pinter, explores the complex dynamics of friendship in pre-Holocaust Germany...
2 Apr
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Stitched in faith, woven in memory, these precious artifacts bind Jews to their history
2 Apr
The exhibition "Binders of the Covenant" at Fordham University introduces 25 Torah binders from London's Memorial Scrolls Trust to an American audience. Thes...
2 Apr
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Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran
1 Apr
Amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Israeli citizens are experiencing the Passover holiday under difficult and dangerous circumstances, including...
1 Apr
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Israel closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and set off a Holy Week firestorm
1 Apr
The closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Israeli authorities during Holy Week, ostensibly due to safety concerns amidst the war in Iran, sparked si...
1 Apr
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The stories of Passover and Pittsburgh share a common humanity
1 Apr
Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, draws parallels between the Passover story and the aftermath of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. She reflect...
1 Apr
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Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup
1 Apr
The third annual Subway Seder took place in New York City, a unique event organized by rapper Kosha Dillz to celebrate Passover in a subway car, blending pub...
1 Apr
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Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right
31 Mar
In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's ...
31 Mar
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Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world
31 Mar
Passover, celebrated by Jews globally, offers a tapestry of diverse customs shaped by unique cultural settings. Indian Jews mark doorposts with animal blood ...
31 Mar
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For Passover, an interactive map brings the haggadah down to earth
31 Mar
Alon Gildoni and Ron Milo created "Haggadah on the Map," a free interactive map and printable PDF that places the Passover story in real-world geography. Thi...
31 Mar
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The Passover lesson we need most after devastating years of war
31 Mar
The article reflects on the theme of empathy during Passover, a holiday steeped in the historical context of suffering and liberation, amidst the backdrop of...
31 Mar
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Jewish communities can help save trans lives — here's how
31 Mar
In light of increasing legislation targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people across the United States, over 1,000 Jewish spiritual leaders have s...
31 Mar
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Why the 'No Kings' marches reminded me of Germany in 1933
31 Mar
Terrence Petty draws a chilling comparison between the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's second term and Germany in 1933, highligh...
31 Mar
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Passover's 4 cups of meaning
31 Mar
Jay Michaelson discusses the role of the Passover Seder in addressing the Meaning Crisis, defined by philosopher John Vervaeke as a disconnection from self, ...
31 Mar
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NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker's show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district
31 Mar
Effie Phillips-Staley, a congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district outside New York City, has sparked controversy following her appearance on left...
31 Mar
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How New York Jews made pickles a big dill
31 Mar
New York City's pickle culture, notably influenced by Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side, is the focus of "The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pick...
31 Mar
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A second poll of US Jews finds the same result: Most oppose the war in Iran
31 Mar
A recent poll by GBAO Strategies, commissioned by J Street, has revealed that a majority of American Jews are opposed to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign a...
31 Mar
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Their sons survived the battlefield but not their wounds. Now these Israeli mothers mourn together.
31 Mar
Mothers Tali Drori and Hazel Brief, who previously met in the ICU where their sons were hospitalized, found solace at a retreat for bereaved mothers organize...
31 Mar
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IDF suspends unit that detained CNN crew in the West Bank, as Herzog condemns settler violence
31 Mar
In a turbulent period marked by increased settler violence in the West Bank, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has reiterated his condemnation following a lette...
31 Mar
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An abominable new Israeli law is a death warrant for democracy
30 Mar
The Israeli Knesset's recent approval of a law mandating the death penalty for terrorists has sparked significant controversy, with critics highlighting its ...
30 Mar
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Canadian progressive party picks Jewish anti-Zionist politician as its leader
30 Mar
Avi Lewis, a Jewish anti-Zionist, has been elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, which is attempting a resurgence after significant electoral loss...
30 Mar
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While sculpting Jesus, this Jewish artist wrestled with his demons
30 Mar
Jimmy Grashow, a Jewish artist whose work captivated audiences with its intricate, detailed cardboard sculptures, became the focus of the documentary "Jimmy ...
30 Mar
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Mamdani to attend Passover Seder as he navigates ties with Jewish groups amid rising antisemitism
29 Mar
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to attend a Passover Seder at the City Winery as part of his efforts to engage with the Jewish community amid rising...
29 Mar
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America’s oldest synagogue closed. Then an unlikely group tended its cemetery.
29 Mar
The Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, is a revered landmark as the oldest surviving synagogue in the United States, dating back to 1763. Its history ...
29 Mar
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Inside the ancient Christian theology driving modern antisemitism
28 Mar
Supersessionism, a Christian theological belief that Jesus replaced Judaism, is reemerging among modern influencers like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, fo...
28 Mar
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We were instant friends. Then came the Israel question.
28 Mar
Louis Keene reflects on the challenges Jews face when navigating friendships with non-Jews in today's complex political environment, particularly when Israel...
28 Mar
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Man arrested over alleged firebomb plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani
27 Mar
The attempted firebombing of Nerdeen Kiswani's home by Alexander Heifler, an alleged member of the Jewish Defense League, highlights the tensions and extremi...
27 Mar
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The moral degradation of Israel's far-right is even worse than you think
27 Mar
In this critical piece, Dan Perry discusses the troubling trend of moral degradation within Israel's far-right political spectrum, exemplified by inflammator...
27 Mar
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Jews in Iran and in the diaspora find respite in celebrating Nowruz amid war
27 Mar
Jews in Iran and the diaspora are finding solace in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, amidst ongoing conflicts. This secular, 3,000-year-old holiday,...
27 Mar
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The Orthodox world has abandoned its values by abandoning Palestinians
27 Mar
Rachel Landsberg and Esther Sperber critique the Orthodox community for what they see as a troubling silence regarding Palestinian suffering, resulting in a ...
27 Mar