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Palestinian man who allegedly participated in Oct. 7 attack on Israel arrested in Louisiana
17 Oct
Federal authorities arrested Mahmoud Amin Yaqub Al-Muhtadi in Louisiana, accusing him of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel, mar...
17 Oct
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Far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson visits Israel on invite of Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli
17 Oct
Tommy Robinson, a well-known far-right activist from the UK with a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and a criminal record, visited Israel on the invitation of...
17 Oct
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How the Israeli scouts became a refuge for Jewish teens in a post-Oct. 7 world
17 Oct
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, events, the Tzofim, or Israeli Scouts, has become a vital refuge for Jewish and Israeli teens in New York City, offering ...
17 Oct
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What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today
17 Oct
Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and e...
17 Oct
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Project Esther has shaped Trump’s antisemitism strategy. The Shofar Report is a liberal Jewish response.
17 Oct
The Shofar Report, crafted by the Nexus Project, offers a liberal Jewish response to what they perceive as right-wing manipulation of antisemitism narratives...
17 Oct
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Susan Stamberg, iconic Jewish ‘founding mother’ of NPR, dies at 87
17 Oct
Susan Stamberg, an influential voice in American broadcasting, passed away at age 87, leaving behind a rich legacy at NPR, where she broke new ground as one ...
17 Oct
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Fox News poll shows Mamdani crossing 50% for the first time, but Cuomo has the edge with Jewish voters
17 Oct
In the New York City mayoral race, a recent Fox News poll reveals candidate Mamdani crossing the 50% threshold of likely voter support for the first time, wi...
17 Oct
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BBC penalized after failing to identify narrator in Gaza documentary as son of Hamas minister
17 Oct
The BBC faces sanctions from the UK's media watchdog, Ofcom, for its documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" after failing to disclose that one of its n...
17 Oct
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British PM denounces ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming Aston Villa soccer match
17 Oct
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticized the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming soccer match against Aston V...
17 Oct
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Trump: ‘If Hamas continues to kill people … we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’
17 Oct
In response to Hamas executing Gazans post-ceasefire, brokered by him between Israel and Hamas, Donald Trump has issued a statement suggesting retaliatory ac...
17 Oct
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Mamdani says Hamas should ‘lay down their arms’ as Israel, Gaza and antisemitism reign in NYC mayoral debate
17 Oct
In a New York City mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, discussed complex issues regarding Israel, Gaza, and antisemitism. Mam...
17 Oct
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‘Fresh and Fit’ host Myron Gaines defends leaked GOP antisemitic group chat: ‘Yeah, we like Hitler’
16 Oct
Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast, has sparked outrage after defending a leaked group chat where Young Republicans operatives praised Hitler...
16 Oct
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Check out these fall Jewish school open houses in the New York area
16 Oct
Jewish families in the New York area exploring educational options for their children have a diverse array of Jewish day schools and yeshivas to consider. Th...
16 Oct
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Fearless or foolish? Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump’s campus policies
16 Oct
Wesleyan University president Michael Roth is an outspoken critic of President Trump's campus policies, particularly those affecting Jewish life and academic...
16 Oct
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Mike Johnson denounces Young Republicans’ group chat that praised Hitler as JD Vance downplays uproar
16 Oct
House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned a leaked group chat among Young Republican officials that included antisemitic and racist remarks, reinforcing the Repub...
16 Oct
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At a book-lovers’ mecca, a celebration of the Jewish Diaspora
16 Oct
At New York City's Grolier Club, the exhibit "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" showcases an extraordinary co...
16 Oct
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Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OU leader admired across Jewish world, is dead at 60
16 Oct
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, a prominent figure in American Orthodoxy and a respected leader across Jewish denominations, has tragically passed away at age 60. As the ...
16 Oct
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Zohran Mamdani deflects questions about Hamas on Fox News
16 Oct
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, deflected Fox News questions regarding his stance on Hamas and Israel, instead emphasizing his...
16 Oct
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2 more deceased hostages, including only woman, returned to Israel as Hamas says it has freed all it can
16 Oct
Hamas returned the bodies of two deceased hostages to Israel, including Muhammad Al-Atarash, a Bedouin father of 13, and Inbar Hayman, a woman who was abduct...
16 Oct
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Simchat Torah in Hostages Square lays bare divide over just how much to celebrate yet
16 Oct
The observation of Simchat Torah at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv highlighted the complex interplay of joy and grief as the community grappled with the recent ...
16 Oct
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Brown U’s Jewish president turns down Trump’s ‘Compact’ deal for campuses
15 Oct
Brown University's President, Christina Paxson, has declined the Trump administration's Compact proposal, which sought to exchange federal funding for limita...
15 Oct
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Trump on Mamdani: ‘He hates Jewish people and yet he’s got Jewish people supporting him’
15 Oct
In the context of the New York City mayoral race, President Donald Trump has intensified his criticisms of candidate Mamdani, labeling him as a communist and...
15 Oct
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War battered their Berlin hummus bar. But the Israeli-Palestinian partners behind Kanaan see a way forward.
15 Oct
The hummus restaurant Kanaan in Berlin, co-owned by Palestinian Jalil Dabit and Israeli Oz Ben David, has become a symbol of peace and coexistence amid war-d...
15 Oct
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3 more hostages’ remains returned as Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, potentially threatening truce
15 Oct
The release of the remains of three more hostages by Hamas has heightened tensions between Israel and Gaza amidst a fragile truce. The identified remains inc...
15 Oct
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How NYC mayoral candidates reacted to the release of the Israeli hostages, from Gematria to Gaza
14 Oct
In the New York City mayoral race, candidates Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani responded to the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Pal...
14 Oct
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With hostages home, the filmmaker behind ‘Torn’ says his documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains sadly relevant
14 Oct
Nim Shapira’s documentary, "Torn," explores the contentious poster wars in New York City, where posters of Israeli hostages were put up and subsequently torn...
14 Oct
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Meet the 83-year-old Jewish activist who stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads
14 Oct
Rosalind Petchesky, an 83-year-old Jewish activist from the Upper West Side, has become a key figure in Zohran Mamdani's political campaign, appearing in his...
14 Oct
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Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for
13 Oct
Hamas has released the remains of only four out of 28 deceased hostages amid the ceasefire, falling short of the anticipated release of all hostage remains. ...
13 Oct
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Kamala Harris on whether Israel committed genocide: ‘We should all step back and ask this question’
13 Oct
Kamala Harris, the former U.S. Vice President, refrained from categorically labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide during a recent MSNBC interview. Wh...
13 Oct
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Letting go: Jews retire hostage rituals with gratitude and grief
13 Oct
Congregation Beth El in New Jersey, like many synagogues, developed new rituals in response to the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023, including ...
13 Oct
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The war in Gaza is over. The battle to stop Israel from becoming Sparta is just beginning.
13 Oct
The article examines the political and ideological crossroads at which Israel finds itself following the end of the war in Gaza and the release of hostages b...
13 Oct
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Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
13 Oct
Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a historic speech to the Knesset, focusing on the cessation of hostilities in Gaza, his vision for the Middle Ea...
13 Oct
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Israelis are comparing Trump to Cyrus the Great – again
13 Oct
In a recent visit to Israel, former President Donald Trump was celebrated and compared to historical figure Cyrus the Great. Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Oha...
13 Oct
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Its sukkah lost to devastating wildfire, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center builds a new one with help from friends
13 Oct
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC), a century-old Conservative synagogue, experienced a significant loss when the Eaton wildfires destroyed its bui...
13 Oct
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Pledging a ‘team of rivals’ approach, Mamdani promises no litmus test on ‘Israel and Palestine’
13 Oct
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, has emphasized a non-discriminatory approach to issues regarding Israel and Palestine, promisi...
13 Oct
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‘The world needs more Trumps’: US president receives a hero’s welcome in Israeli parliament
13 Oct
President Donald Trump received an effusive welcome in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where government figures praised him for brokering a crucial ceas...
13 Oct
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All 20 living hostages back in Israel, 2 years after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
13 Oct
Two years after their abduction by Hamas, the last 20 living Israeli hostages have been released and returned to Israel, following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ...
13 Oct
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Zohran Mamdani makes his case to Jewish New Yorkers at Congregation Beth Elohim
13 Oct
Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral frontrunner in New York, faced intense scrutiny and protests during his appearance at Brooklyn's Congregation Beth Elohim. Some Jew...
13 Oct
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His son was released from Gaza after 738 days. Ilan Dalal is grateful — and not just to Trump.
12 Oct
After 738 days of captivity by Hamas, the father of recently-released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Ilan Dalal, expresses gratitude not only to former President ...
12 Oct
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‘Dialogue’ isn’t enough to fix what ails campuses. Jewish students like us need more.
12 Oct
Jewish college students Ari and Maya, attending Harvard and McGill respectively, describe the challenges of increased campus polarization, particularly after...
12 Oct
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Witkoff weeps and Netanyahu is booed as Israelis rally for hostages, they hope for the last time
12 Oct
In a remarkable display of emotion and solidarity, hundreds of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, hoping for the final time, to advocate for t...
12 Oct
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Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning
12 Oct
Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those ...
12 Oct
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Jewish man attacked in Montana by self-proclaimed Nazi on Oct. 7
10 Oct
In Missoula, Montana, a Jewish man with a Star of David tattoo was assaulted by a self-proclaimed Nazi, Michael Cain, on October 7. Cain confronted the victi...
10 Oct
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US Jews who revile Trump’s domestic policies say he must be praised for Gaza deal
10 Oct
The article explores the complex reactions of American Jews to former President Donald Trump's diplomatic success in brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza confli...
10 Oct
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In Brooklyn, a shared studio empowers Mizrahi women artists
10 Oct
Muse Brooklyn, founded by Lenore Mizrachi-Cohen, is a unique coworking space in Gravesend, Brooklyn, designed specifically for Jewish women artists, particul...
10 Oct
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The end of the war in Gaza is bringing tears of joy — and sorrow. How can we handle it all?
10 Oct
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer reflects on the emotional complexities following the anticipated end of the war in Gaza and the return of hostages. Despite relief and joy...
10 Oct
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‘Why do we have to waste a few weeks?’: Satmar rabbi congratulates Mamdani during Williamsburg sukkah hop
10 Oct
Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, received significant support from the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly the Satmar Has...
10 Oct
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Squeezed out in Gaza, PA’s Abbas embraces Israeli peace activists in Ramallah
10 Oct
In a historic meeting, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists gathered with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah to celebrate a recent ...
10 Oct
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Trump plans Israel trip as IDF withdrawal in Gaza triggers 72-hour clock for hostage release
10 Oct
President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel soon to mark the recent ceasefire agreement he helped negotiate in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The ceasefire, rat...
10 Oct
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Nadler accuses RFK Jr of antisemitism over claim that ‘early’ circumcisions lead to autism
10 Oct
Representative Jerry Nadler accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of antisemitism after Kennedy claimed that early circumcisions might contribute to autism due to th...
10 Oct