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U2’s new album includes Yehuda Amichai poem and a song about the slain Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen
19 Feb
U2's latest album, "Days of Ash," features poignant reflections on contemporary socio-political issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The EP in...
19 Feb
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Staffers’ anti-Israel posts continue to haunt NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
19 Feb
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces ongoing controversy due to anti-Israel and antisemitic posts by members of his staff. Issues include a staffer celeb...
19 Feb
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Trump’s Board of Peace convenes on Gaza as prospect of U.S. war with Iran surges
19 Feb
Donald Trump's Board of Peace, tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, is holding its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C. However, tensions are ...
19 Feb
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Tucker Carlson draws scorn for claiming he was ‘detained’ at Israeli airport after Mike Huckabee interview
19 Feb
Tucker Carlson faced criticism from the Jewish community and others after claiming he was detained at an Israeli airport, despite accounts from Israel's airp...
19 Feb
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Les Wexner testifies that he was ‘conned’ by Jeffrey Epstein and did not know of his crimes
19 Feb
Les Wexner, a prominent Jewish philanthropist and former business magnate, testified in a closed-door congressional deposition regarding his past association...
19 Feb
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International social workers group rejects measure to expel Israeli union amid pressure from Jewish groups
18 Feb
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has decided against expelling the Israeli Union of Social Workers, after facing significant pressure fr...
18 Feb
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Dan Goldman, in heated NY-10 primary, defends his pro-Israel stance as consistent with his ‘progressive values’
18 Feb
In the heated primary race for New York's 10th Congressional District, Rep. Dan Goldman finds himself defending his pro-Israel stance amidst attacks from wit...
18 Feb
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Quietly sold by Jewish library, letter by famed 18th-century rabbi surfaces at auction, fetching $400,000
18 Feb
Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, widely known as Ramchal, was an influential 18th-century Jewish thinker whose handwritten letters have become highly coveted artifacts....
18 Feb
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Israeli police detain Women of the Wall leaders a day after high-stakes court hearing
18 Feb
Tensions flared at the Western Wall as two leaders from Women of the Wall were detained by Israeli police following their Rosh Chodesh service. This occurred...
18 Feb
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Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian Columbia protester
18 Feb
A federal immigration judge has halted the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and former student organizer at Columbia University. Arreste...
18 Feb
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At the BBYO International Convention, Jewish teens demand a seat at the table
18 Feb
At the BBYO International Convention in Philadelphia, Jewish teens from around the world came together to craft a resolution aimed at shaping Jewish advocacy...
18 Feb
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A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
18 Feb
The collapse of the abandoned Beth Israel Synagogue in Pennsylvania's coal region marks a poignant moment for the Jewish community, reflecting a broader narr...
18 Feb
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With co-parenting on the rise in Israel, an advocate aims to export the model to American Jews
18 Feb
Co-parenting, a trend gaining traction in Israel, involves two individuals raising children together platonically without being romantic partners. Driven by ...
18 Feb
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Jeremy Carl is latest Trump nominee facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks
18 Feb
Jeremy Carl, a nominee for a high-ranking State Department position, faces significant opposition over his controversial remarks about Jews, the Holocaust, a...
18 Feb
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Spike Lee says his pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game outfit wasn’t meant as a dig against Deni Avdija
18 Feb
Director Spike Lee addressed criticism regarding his attire at the NBA All-Star Game, which featured pro-Palestinian symbols, clarifying that it wasn't aimed...
18 Feb
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Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
18 Feb
Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," detailing his harrowing abduction by Hamas and subsequent release, has won Book of the Year at the National Jewish Book Awar...
18 Feb
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Mock execution of Israeli effigy in public carnival alarms Andorra’s tiny Jewish community
18 Feb
Andorra's Jewish community expressed alarm following a disturbing incident at the annual Carnestoltes festival, where an effigy resembling the Israeli flag w...
18 Feb
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More Jewish officials are rebuking Rep. Randy Fine over tweet comparing Muslims to dogs
17 Feb
Rep. Randy Fine of Florida, a Jewish congressman known for his pro-Israel stance, faced widespread criticism and calls for censure following an Islamophobic ...
17 Feb
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Madrid museum sparks outcry after ejecting 3 elderly Israeli tourists who displayed Israeli flag, Star of David
17 Feb
Three elderly Israeli women were ejected from the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid after displaying the Israeli flag and wearing a Star of David, sparking accusa...
17 Feb
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At this Jerusalem museum, everyday objects tell the story of the Holocaust in a unique way
17 Feb
The "Living Memory" exhibit at Jerusalem's Yad Vashem presents a poignant collection of personal artifacts from Holocaust victims, exploring the concept of m...
17 Feb
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Synagogue protest ‘buffer zone’ legislation undergoing revision in NYC as police chief Jessica Tisch says she ‘has concerns’
17 Feb
In New York City, a proposed bill by Council Speaker Julie Menin to restrict protests within 100 feet of houses of worship, including synagogues, is under re...
17 Feb
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Berlin film festival fends off criticism after jury president Wim Wenders rebuffs calls to criticize Israel
17 Feb
The Berlin International Film Festival faces controversy after its jury president, Wim Wenders, declined to make a political statement about the Israeli-Pale...
17 Feb
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Frederick Wiseman, documentarian whose antisemitism experiences led to a career examining social institutions, dies at 96
17 Feb
Frederick Wiseman, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of deeply insightful films examining social institutions. H...
17 Feb
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Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs
17 Feb
During the Israeli bobsled team's historic first appearance at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, a Swiss sportscaster's critical commentary sparked contr...
17 Feb
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader whose 1984 comments undercut Jewish relations, dies at 84
17 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights leader, has passed at age 84. While Jackson advocated for racial inclusion and pioneered economic reforms, h...
17 Feb
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US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and anti semitic’ investigation of mohels
16 Feb
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, is pressuring Belgium to cease an investigation into mohels (Jewish circumcisers) who allegedly use unsafe practices,...
16 Feb
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Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring first Israeli player
16 Feb
The NBA All-Star Game saw Deni Avdija make history as the first Israeli player to participate, representing his nation's pride on a global stage. Avdija's pe...
16 Feb
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NYC new antisemitism czar says she aims to ‘expand the communal table by pulling up additional chairs’
16 Feb
Phylisa Wisdom, the newly appointed executive director of New York City's Office to Combat Antisemitism, aims to foster inclusivity across the political spec...
16 Feb
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Olympics committee defends sale of T-shirt commemorating 1936 Nazi-era Games
14 Feb
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defends its controversial sale of a T-shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympics, a Games heavily utilized as Naz...
14 Feb
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Mamdani hosts Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis who has stood up to ICE
13 Feb
NYC Council is moving forward with a series of seven bills to tackle antisemitism, spearheaded by Jewish Council Speaker Julie Menin. The legislative package...
13 Feb
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The crime epidemic in Palestinian communities like mine is a crisis for Jews who care about Israel, too
13 Feb
In this powerful piece, Fida Nara Tabony sheds light on the alarming rise in crime rates in Palestinian communities within Israel, such as her hometown of Na...
13 Feb
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Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan
13 Feb
Adam AJ Edelman, captain of Israel's bobsled team and the first Orthodox Jewish athlete in the Winter Olympics, is set to compete in the 2026 Milan Games. Th...
13 Feb
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French, German, Jewish leaders call for resignation of UN’s Francesca Albanese over ‘common enemy’ comments
13 Feb
Francesca Albanese, the UN's Palestinian rights envoy, has sparked controversy with recent remarks at the Al-Jazeera Forum, suggesting Israel is a common ene...
13 Feb
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Debate over the Blue Square Super Bowl ad is fading. The racist responses from my fellow Jews will be felt longer.
13 Feb
Carly Pildis reflects on the backlash within the Jewish community against a Blue Square Alliance Super Bowl ad intended to highlight antisemitism through a m...
13 Feb
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Homeland Security hires social media manager whose posts raised alarm for promoting ‘white-nationalist rhetoric’
12 Feb
The Department of Homeland Security's recent hiring of Peyton Rollins as its digital communications director has become controversial due to his alleged prom...
12 Feb
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Mamdani headed to Albany for questions about his budget. He got grilled on antisemitism.
12 Feb
Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny over his handling of antisemitism during a budget hearing in Albany, highlighting the intersection of political leadershi...
12 Feb
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We backed Birthright. Now it’s time for more big ideas for a post-Oct. 7 world.
12 Feb
In light of the evolving challenges facing global Jewry, particularly post-October 7, the authors advocate for a renewed approach to Jewish Peoplehood that e...
12 Feb
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Netanyahu draws criticism after asking to excise the word ‘massacre’ from title of Oct. 7 commemoration bill
12 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to remove the word "massacre" from a bill commemorating the October 7 attacks has sparked significant co...
12 Feb
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International social workers group set to vote on expelling Israeli union for ‘not acting to promote peace’
12 Feb
A vote by the International Federation of Social Workers is pending on whether to expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers over allegations of not promoting...
12 Feb
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Mass shooter at Canadian elementary school tweeted antisemitic content 2 days before attack, ADL finds
12 Feb
In a tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people, including family members and school perso...
12 Feb
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What to do with anti-Zionist Jews? Try talking to them, some Jewish researchers say
12 Feb
Amidst rising numbers of American Jews not identifying as Zionists, researchers like Robbie Gringras, Abi Dauber Sterne, and Matt Boxer have been exploring t...
12 Feb
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Rep. Becca Balint storms out of Epstein hearing after Pam Bondi raises her record on antisemitism
11 Feb
During a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Becca Balint walked out after Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected questions regarding Jeffrey Epstei...
11 Feb
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Unredacted Epstein files and planned deposition thrust Jewish philanthropist Leslie Wexner back into spotlight
11 Feb
Leslie Wexner, Ohio billionaire and influential Jewish philanthropist, is again under scrutiny due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of...
11 Feb
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It’s not just the kids: Only a third of US Jews 75+ call themselves ‘Zionists’
11 Feb
The latest survey by the Jewish Federations of North America has sparked discussions on Zionist identification among American Jews, revealing that only 37% i...
11 Feb
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Lander campaign fires ‘Hot Girls for Zohran’ operative who posted Israel conspiracy theories
11 Feb
Brad Lander's congressional campaign has severed its relationship with Kaif Gilani, a prominent consultant known for establishing the Hot Girls for Zohran in...
11 Feb
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Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from White House Religious Liberty Commission following antisemitism row
11 Feb
Carrie Prejean Boller, a Catholic right-wing activist, was removed from the White House Religious Liberty Commission following a controversy over antisemitic...
11 Feb
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American synagogues are being forced into a terrible choice: Collaborate with ICE or risk our own safety
11 Feb
With increasing ICE operations in cities like Minneapolis, American synagogues face a critical issue: whether to accept security funding from the Department ...
11 Feb
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Carrie Prejean Boller spurns calls to step down after anti-Zionist clash at White House antisemitism hearing
11 Feb
Carrie Prejean Boller, a controversial figure on the White House Religious Liberty Commission, sparked uproar during a meeting meant to address antisemitism ...
11 Feb
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Mamdani calls for release of Leqaa Kordia, the last Palestinian Columbia protester still detained by ICE
11 Feb
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly demanded the release of Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist linked to anti-Israel protests at Columbia Unive...
11 Feb
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Florida’s anti-Israel GOP candidate James Fishback is railing against ‘goyslop.’ What is he talking about?
10 Feb
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has stirred controversy by using the term "goyslop," a slang term that originated in far-right, antisemiti...
10 Feb