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Hidden in plain sight, a Holocaust memorial takes on new significance
11 Nov 2024
Harriet Feigenbaum's Holocaust memorial, situated outside Madison Square Park in New York City, is easily overlooked despite its 38-foot height. Created in 1...
11 Nov 2024
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VIDEO: Two Haredi Israelis praise the Yiddish of American Hasidim
11 Nov 2024
In a video segment shared by Mishpacha Magazine, two Haredi Israelis commend the proficiency and authenticity of the Yiddish spoken by American Hasidic commu...
11 Nov 2024
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A 'sci-fi documentary' dreaming of peace got banned in Israel. Why?
11 Nov 2024
Lyd, a sci-fi documentary directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland, imagines an alternate reality where peace reigns in the Middle East. The film crea...
11 Nov 2024
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Did JD Vance mean to quote the wisdom of a serial killer from a Coen Brothers film?
11 Nov 2024
J.D. Vance, recently elected as vice president-elect, used a controversial quote in a social media post following the recent election victory. Vance cited a ...
11 Nov 2024
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How Marc Chagall mastered color and made Jewish painting kosher
11 Nov 2024
Marc Chagall, the renowned Belorussian-born French Jewish artist, is celebrated in the exhibition 'Dreaming in Color: Chagall and His Circle' at the M.S. Rau...
11 Nov 2024
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Arab Americans and Israel hawks battle for influence in Trump’s second term
10 Nov 2024
Amid the transition to Donald Trump’s second term, significant political maneuvering is occurring regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Key figur...
10 Nov 2024
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A reunion project for Holocaust survivors and their families runs a race against time
9 Nov 2024
The Holocaust Reunion Project, founded by genealogists Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman, is actively working to reconnect Holocaust survivors and their f...
9 Nov 2024
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In violent attack on Israelis in Amsterdam, an alarming cultural omen
9 Nov 2024
The violent attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam during a UEFA Europa League match has raised significant concerns about the rise of collective punishm...
9 Nov 2024
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A European Jewish leader on Amsterdam violence: 'A line has been crossed'
9 Nov 2024
Matthijs Schussler, the CEO of ELNET's European Union and NATO office, expressed deep concern over the recent targeted violence against Israeli soccer fans i...
9 Nov 2024
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Should we call the violence against Israeli soccer fans a 'pogrom?'
8 Nov 2024
In Amsterdam, the recent violent encounters with Israeli soccer fans have sparked debate over using the term 'pogrom.' Historically defined as an organized m...
8 Nov 2024
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How bad is antisemitism in Europe? Amsterdam 'pogrom' follows rising hostility
8 Nov 2024
Rising antisemitism in Europe has reached alarming levels, with recent violent events in Amsterdam being described as a modern-day pogrom. The aftermath of a...
8 Nov 2024
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Dutch Jews grapple with ‘weaponization’ of their fear following attack on Israelis
8 Nov 2024
The Jewish community in Amsterdam is grappling with fear and anger following violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans by Arab and Muslim assailants. This incid...
8 Nov 2024
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Anti-Israel protester who allegedly threatened Jewish man on the subway gets hate crime charge
8 Nov 2024
A man, Christopher Husary, has been charged with an antisemitic hate crime in New York after allegedly harassing a Jewish man on the subway. The incident occ...
8 Nov 2024
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How the Amsterdam pogrom is—and isn't—like Europe in the 1930s
8 Nov 2024
The article examines the violent antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, drawing parallels and distinctions with the 1930s pogroms in Europe...
8 Nov 2024
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Letter to a young poll worker: Why you must stay hopeful when the world threatens to break you
8 Nov 2024
Joel Bellman reflects on his experience as a poll worker during the 2024 election, offering a heartfelt letter to a young colleague named Gaia. Drawing from ...
8 Nov 2024
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Trump's election proves it: The idea of an 'American Jewish community' is a myth
8 Nov 2024
Eric Alterman argues that the concept of a unified American Jewish community is a myth revealed by Donald Trump’s 2024 electoral victory. He highlights diver...
8 Nov 2024
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Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte, wins San Francisco mayoral race
8 Nov 2024
Daniel Lurie, a Jewish heir to the Levi Strauss fortune with no previous political experience, has been elected as the new mayor of San Francisco, defeating ...
8 Nov 2024
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'Antisemitic hit-and-run squads': Amsterdam temporarily bans demonstrations after Israeli soccer fans attacked by street mobs
8 Nov 2024
After a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam were violently attacked by groups using antisemitic rhetoric....
8 Nov 2024
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Majority of Jewish voters open to partial arms embargo on Israel
7 Nov 2024
A recent exit poll conducted by GBAO Strategies for J Street revealed that 62% of American Jewish voters support a partial arms embargo on Israel. This stanc...
7 Nov 2024
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Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day
7 Nov 2024
On Election Day, Austin M. Olson was apprehended at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after being found with weapons, fuel, and a manifesto critical of the U.S...
7 Nov 2024
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Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump transition team leader is a billionaire supporter of Jewish causes and Israel
7 Nov 2024
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is a prominent figure in both the business world and Jewish community. Known for his significant contributions to J...
7 Nov 2024
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Violinist Deborah Strauss wins 2024 'Dreaming in Yiddish Award'
7 Nov 2024
Deborah Strauss, renowned for her contributions to Yiddish music, is the 2024 recipient of the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award, honoring her impact...
7 Nov 2024
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A guide to the most notable Christian nationalists influencing the nation
7 Nov 2024
With Donald Trump securing a second presidential term, his promises to bolster Christian nationalist influence within the White House are gaining attention. ...
7 Nov 2024
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Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?
7 Nov 2024
Donald Trump's potential return to the presidency raises questions about his influence on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the fate of hostages held by Hamas...
7 Nov 2024
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Once again, I'm an outsider in America — like liberal Jews always were
7 Nov 2024
Jay Michaelson reflects on his enduring sense of being an outsider in America, especially in the context of recent political developments. Using The Cure's m...
7 Nov 2024
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For some Orthodox Jews, joy and a little schadenfreude as their candidate reclaims the White House
7 Nov 2024
In the aftermath of Donald Trump's return to the White House, segments of the Orthodox Jewish community express a mix of jubilation and defiance, perceiving ...
7 Nov 2024
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For some Orthodox Jews, joy and a little schadenfreude as their candidate reclaims the White House
7 Nov 2024
Donald Trump's re-election has been met with a sense of joy and vindication among many in the Orthodox Jewish community, reflecting a noticeable political di...
7 Nov 2024
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Who will shape policy toward Israel in a second Trump administration?
7 Nov 2024
As Donald Trump prepares for his unprecedented second term, significant uncertainty hovers over who will shape his foreign policy, especially concerning Isra...
7 Nov 2024
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‘If Kamala had chosen Josh Shapiro’: Some Democrats wonder if it would have made a difference to have the Jewish governor of PA on the ticket
6 Nov 2024
In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris's electoral defeat to Donald Trump, some Democrats are speculating that choosing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapi...
6 Nov 2024
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Gaza didn't cost Harris the election. But her approach pointed to a broader problem
6 Nov 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election exposed broader issues within the Democratic Party, particularly the challenge of balan...
6 Nov 2024
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Almost all voting groups shifted toward Trump, except American Jews. Why?
6 Nov 2024
In the 2024 election, American Jews largely supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, contrasting the shift toward Trump seen in almost...
6 Nov 2024
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Jews named Josh will be 6% of U.S. governors. Rabbis named Josh have leadership advice.
6 Nov 2024
In an intriguing overlap of names and prominence, Josh Stein's election as governor of North Carolina means that 6% of U.S. governors are now Jewish men name...
6 Nov 2024
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Amazing new Yiddish song by Satmar-raised singer Riki Rose
6 Nov 2024
Riki Rose, a singer with Satmar Hasidic roots, has released a remarkable new Yiddish song that captures the essence of resilience through breathing. Her lyri...
6 Nov 2024
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Ivanka Trump suggests you avoid this central sin in Judaism — will her father listen?
6 Nov 2024
Ivanka Trump used her recent birthday as an opportunity to share personal reflections, prominently mentioning the Jewish ethical principle of avoiding lashon...
6 Nov 2024
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Trump wins, promising to reshape the United States and its relationship with Israel
6 Nov 2024
Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, which is expected to significantly impact America's domestic policies as well as its foreign relati...
6 Nov 2024
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Trump's reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward
6 Nov 2024
In response to Donald Trump's controversial reelection, Emily Tamkin emphasizes the importance of solidarity within and across Jewish communities to combat t...
6 Nov 2024
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Trump's reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East
6 Nov 2024
Dan Perry argues that while former President Donald Trump's reelection is seen as a setback for American democracy, it might present a unique opportunity to ...
6 Nov 2024
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Jewish voters play key role in NY House races, but number of Jewish members of Congress will drop
6 Nov 2024
In the recent New York elections, Jewish voters played a pivotal role in shaping outcomes, impacting both local and national political landscapes. While the ...
6 Nov 2024
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Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the United States, its Jews and its relationship with Israel
6 Nov 2024
Donald Trump has been re-elected as President of the United States, an outcome set to redefine U.S. policies and its relationship with Israel, amidst signifi...
6 Nov 2024
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Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress
6 Nov 2024
Craig Goldman, a Texas state legislator and businessman, has won a congressional seat in north Texas, becoming the third Jewish Republican in the U.S. Congre...
6 Nov 2024
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Adam Schiff wins race for U.S. Senate seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein
6 Nov 2024
Rep. Adam Schiff, a Jewish Democrat known for his prominent role in the impeachment inquiries against former President Donald Trump, has won the U.S. Senate ...
6 Nov 2024
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Exit poll: 77% of Jewish voters back Harris over Trump
6 Nov 2024
An early exit poll indicates that 77% of Jewish voters supported Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris over Republican former President Donald Trump in the...
6 Nov 2024
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Meet Josh Stein, North Carolina’s first Jewish governor-elect
6 Nov 2024
Josh Stein, a Democrat and North Carolina's Attorney General, has been elected as the state's first Jewish governor, joining the ranks of six Jewish state ex...
6 Nov 2024
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Pro-Trump PACs back more misleading ads about Harris and Israel in final bid for swing-state voters
6 Nov 2024
In a last-minute electoral strategy, Republican-backed PACs funded deceptive messages in swing states, exploiting Democratic divisions over the Israel-Hamas ...
6 Nov 2024
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Thirsty Philly voters were in for a surprise: Paul Rudd and some handy hydration
5 Nov 2024
On Election Day, actor Paul Rudd performed a charitable act by distributing water bottles to young voters waiting in long lines at a Philadelphia polling pla...
5 Nov 2024
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Netanyahu’s firing of Gallant is a cynical betrayal of Israel’s security
5 Nov 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has sparked significant controversy and public unrest due to its t...
5 Nov 2024
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They quit the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. But they are backing Harris.
5 Nov 2024
Two former Jewish staffers of the Biden administration, Lily Greenberg Call and Harrison Mann, publicly resigned over the U.S. response to the Gaza conflict....
5 Nov 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu firing Yoav Gallant is a staggeringly reckless decision
5 Nov 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is a controversial decision amid tensions over Haredi military conscripti...
5 Nov 2024
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Left-wing voters use 'vote swapping' to protest Harris — without throwing election to Trump
5 Nov 2024
Amidst the 2024 U.S. presidential election, some progressive voters, especially within the Arab American community, are dissatisfied with Vice President Kama...
5 Nov 2024
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In a Jewish neighborhood of Los Angeles, the presidential election is all about Israel
5 Nov 2024
In Los Angeles' Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson, the upcoming presidential election is heavily influenced by U.S.-Israel relations, particularly due to...
5 Nov 2024