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20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25
8 Nov 2024
Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season. The article highlights 20 promising...
8 Nov 2024
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Israel sends planes to Amsterdam to rescue Israeli soccer fans under assault by street mobs
8 Nov 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched planes to Amsterdam to evacuate Israeli soccer fans targeted by violent mobs following a match between M...
8 Nov 2024
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‘Deja vu all over again’: HIAS stares down 4 more years under Trump, a president hostile to the immigrants it aids
8 Nov 2024
HIAS, a Jewish immigration aid organization, is bracing for challenges as Donald Trump returns to the presidency, having previously opposed immigrant-friendl...
8 Nov 2024
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Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC decrease compared to post-Oct. 7, but Jews still targeted more than any group
7 Nov 2024
Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have decreased in October 2024 compared to the surge following the October 2023 Hamas invasion of Israel. NYPD data ...
7 Nov 2024
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At last, a new restaurant opens at the Jewish Museum in the space vacated by Russ & Daughters
7 Nov 2024
The Jewish Museum in New York's Upper East Side is opening "Lox at the Jewish Museum," a new kosher restaurant by Chef David Teyf, taking over the space left...
7 Nov 2024
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These Jewish New Yorkers are celebrating Trump’s win
7 Nov 2024
Following Donald Trump's presidential victory, a segment of Jewish New Yorkers, predominantly from Orthodox communities, celebrated his win. This group is pr...
7 Nov 2024
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At an Upper West Side synagogue, Jews gather to ‘sit shiva’ following Trump’s win
7 Nov 2024
At Congregation Bnai Jeshurun on the Upper West Side, members and guests gathered for a post-election event, transformed into a time of communal mourning, ak...
7 Nov 2024
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When the Nazis attacked synagogues on Kristallnacht, they were targeting Judaism’s heart and soul
7 Nov 2024
Marking the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Michael Berenbaum discusses the devastating pogroms in Germany and Austria, where over 1,000 synagogues were d...
7 Nov 2024
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Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win
7 Nov 2024
In the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, swing-state rabbis across America are expressing a range of emotions from anxiety to hope, reflecting the diverse ...
7 Nov 2024
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Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in Trump’s impeachment, elected to Congress
7 Nov 2024
Eugene Vindman, a Democrat, has been elected to Congress from Virginia's 7th District, succeeding Abigail Spanberger. Vindman's profile rose during Donald Tr...
7 Nov 2024
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Many Israelis are celebrating Trump’s win, seeing him as more likely to back their country
6 Nov 2024
The article explores the reactions in Israel to Donald Trump's presidential election victory. While many Israelis, including soldiers like David Sassoon, cel...
6 Nov 2024
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Donald Trump thanked a ‘historic coalition’ for his election. He didn’t include Jews.
6 Nov 2024
In his election victory speech, Donald Trump acknowledged diverse demographic groups contributing to his win, but notably omitted mentioning Jewish voters, a...
6 Nov 2024
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These Brooklyn high schoolers retraced a Holocaust survivor’s experience during Kristallnacht — without ever leaving the classroom
6 Nov 2024
In an innovative educational initiative, students at Brooklyn's Edward R. Murrow High School engaged in a virtual reality tour of Charlotte Knobloch's experi...
6 Nov 2024
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Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race
6 Nov 2024
Elissa Slotkin, a centrist Jewish Democrat, has won the Michigan Senate race against former Rep. Mike Rogers, marking a significant win for Democrats in a pi...
6 Nov 2024
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If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out
6 Nov 2024
Larry Yudelson argues against a superficial call for Jewish unity if it means accepting bigotry and dehumanization within the American political context. Hig...
6 Nov 2024
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How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews
6 Nov 2024
The recent congressional elections in New York's swing districts showcased significant Jewish and pro-Israel influences on the outcomes, with candidates from...
6 Nov 2024
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‘History’s greatest comeback’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump
6 Nov 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his comeback victory, indicating a strong recommitment to the Israel-...
6 Nov 2024
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79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
6 Nov 2024
Preliminary exit polls from the National Election Pool suggest that 79% of Jewish voters supported Kamala Harris, continuing the trend of Jewish support for ...
6 Nov 2024
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Trump appears close to victory, promising to reshape the United States and its relationship with Israel
6 Nov 2024
As the U.S. presidential election results were being finalized, Donald Trump seemed poised for a possible return to the presidency, signaling potential shift...
6 Nov 2024
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At a synagogue’s election watch party on the Upper West Side, ample nosh but no takers
6 Nov 2024
Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann of the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, a Reconstructionist synagogue on New York's Upper West Side, held an election w...
6 Nov 2024
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Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor
6 Nov 2024
Josh Stein has made history as North Carolina's first Jewish governor, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose campaign was marred by his past inf...
6 Nov 2024
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What Christian nationalism has in store for Jews and other religious minorities
5 Nov 2024
The rise of Christian nationalism within American politics, notably through the MAGA movement, poses significant concerns for Jews and other religious minori...
5 Nov 2024
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2 Jews who left Biden administration over handling of Gaza now say they’ll back Harris
5 Nov 2024
Lily Greenberg Call and Harrison Mann, two former Biden administration officials who resigned over the administration's Gaza policy, now endorse Kamala Harri...
5 Nov 2024
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Netanyahu fires Israel’s defense minister amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war
5 Nov 2024
In a bold and controversial move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a breakdown in trust amid Isr...
5 Nov 2024
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Argentina’s Javier Milei likens Jewish foreign minister to Abraham the patriarch during swearing-in ceremony
5 Nov 2024
Argentinian President Javier Milei, known for his affinity for Judaism despite being Catholic, invoked the Torah's Lech Lecha portion when swearing in the ne...
5 Nov 2024
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Bernie Marcus, Home Depot founder who gave to Republicans and Israel, dies at 95
5 Nov 2024
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot and a significant Republican and pro-Israel philanthropist, passed away at 95. Born to Jewish immigrants in Newark du...
5 Nov 2024
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Suspects accused of vandalizing Brooklyn Museum director’s home hit with ‘terroristic threat as a hate crime’ charges
5 Nov 2024
Three individuals have been charged with making terroristic threats as a hate crime for vandalizing the home of Anne Pasternak, the Jewish director of the Br...
5 Nov 2024
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4 Jewish questions for Election Day 2024 and its aftermath
5 Nov 2024
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Jewish Americans face critical questions about their role and influence in the political landscape. Voters...
5 Nov 2024
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Crown Heights get-out-the-vote activists aim to turn election into a show of Chabad’s local force
5 Nov 2024
Activists in the Crown Heights Jewish community, primarily from the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, are pushing to boost voter turnout to show political influence...
5 Nov 2024
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Trump is spending time with critics of Israel. His Jewish supporters aren’t concerned.
5 Nov 2024
In the wake of former President Donald Trump's engagement with notable critics of Israel, his Jewish supporters continue to back him due to his strong pro-Is...
5 Nov 2024
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Haaretz faces blowback after liberal Israeli paper’s publisher chides Israel for battling ‘Palestinian freedom fighters’
4 Nov 2024
Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, drew significant controversy after his remarks at a London conference criticizing Israel's treatment of Palestinians...
4 Nov 2024
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Trump and Harris both tell Michigan voters they’re aiming to end the war in Gaza
4 Nov 2024
In the critical swing state of Michigan, which has significant Jewish and Arab populations, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have made promises to voters ...
4 Nov 2024
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Too young to vote, these Jewish teens are getting others to the polls
4 Nov 2024
Jewish teens, Shayne Cytrynbaum and Lucy Targum, are actively contributing to democracy by encouraging others to vote, despite being too young to vote themse...
4 Nov 2024
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Beyond Trump and Harris: 7 congressional and governor’s races Jews should watch
4 Nov 2024
The article highlights congressional and gubernatorial races in which Jewish interests and voters play a crucial role. Key races to watch include New York's ...
4 Nov 2024
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Iran executes Jewish man whose family had sought to avert death sentence
4 Nov 2024
Arvin Ghahremani, a 20-year-old Jewish man in Iran, was executed for killing a man in a dispute, despite international appeals and attempts at reconciliation...
4 Nov 2024
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Why Trump is being compared to the obscure biblical king Jehu on the Christian right
4 Nov 2024
Jonathan Cahn, a prominent evangelical pastor, has likened Donald Trump to the biblical King Jehu, known for overthrowing the house of Ahab in the Kingdom of...
4 Nov 2024
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Meet two rabbis who are trying to fight ‘toxic polarization’ — one Jewish text at a time
3 Nov 2024
Rabbis Michael Holzman and Rachel Schmelkin are working to combat the toxic polarization in American society using Jewish texts and values. Through initiativ...
3 Nov 2024
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How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel
1 Nov 2024
Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while m...
1 Nov 2024
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Woman charged with vandalizing Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Manhattan office, which displays Israeli hostage posters
1 Nov 2024
A woman, Brittany Hale, has been charged with vandalizing the Manhattan office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, which displays posters of Israeli hostages held by ...
1 Nov 2024
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‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Orthodox women in college are voting for president
1 Nov 2024
As the presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Stern College for Women find themselves torn between prioritizing abortion rights and ...
1 Nov 2024
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At the New York City Marathon, Jewish runners support a variety of causes
1 Nov 2024
Rabbi Joshua Franklin, celebrating his 40th birthday, participates in the New York City Marathon to support the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, inspired by...
1 Nov 2024
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How ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs’ became a flashpoint for debates about anti-Zionist Jewish observance
1 Nov 2024
The article explores the controversial emergence of "Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs" built by anti-Zionist Jewish groups in the U.S. during Sukkot. These sukkahs, m...
1 Nov 2024
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This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council
1 Nov 2024
Zack Weiner, a Jewish actor and screenwriter, turned his unlikely campaign for a New York City Council seat into a "reality movie" titled "Citizen Weiner." T...
1 Nov 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck
1 Nov 2024
The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory. Dodgers' star Freddie...
1 Nov 2024
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Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired
1 Nov 2024
In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former am...
1 Nov 2024
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‘A Real Pain’ is Jesse Eisenberg’s love letter to Poland, the country his family left under duress
1 Nov 2024
Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past. Through the story o...
1 Nov 2024
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Columbia paid $395,000 in settlement after suspending Jewish student for using ‘fart spray’
1 Nov 2024
Columbia University settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student for $395,000 after suspending them for using a novelty fart spray at an anti-Israel protest. The ...
1 Nov 2024
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Hymie’s, the Philly Jewish deli featured in a Trump ad, is now the setting for a Harris spot
1 Nov 2024
Hymies, a well-known Jewish deli in Philadelphia, has become a stage for political ads as the U.S. election nears its end. Initially featured in a Republican...
1 Nov 2024
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Shock jock Sid Rosenberg has become one of Trump’s most aggressive Jewish surrogates
31 Oct 2024
Sid Rosenberg, a conservative talk radio host, has become an outspoken Jewish surrogate for Donald Trump, participating in rallies and using his platform to ...
31 Oct 2024
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Israelis prefer Trump over Harris. In the face of uncertainty, Netanyahu is hedging his bets.
31 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, is carefully navigating the U.S. political landscape as the 2024 presidential election nears, where Israelis ...
31 Oct 2024