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California law against special education funding for religious schools violates constitution, court rules
31 Oct 2024
A recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that a California law barring religious schools from receiving government funding for sp...
31 Oct 2024
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Hezbollah strikes kill 7 in northern Israel as ceasefire talks advance
31 Oct 2024
Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began. Among the deceased...
31 Oct 2024
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Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference
31 Oct 2024
With the upcoming election and heightened antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish security organizations are on alert for potential threats. Thes...
31 Oct 2024
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Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference
31 Oct 2024
Amid heightened concerns of antisemitism and political polarization, Jewish security groups are intensifying vigilance around the upcoming U.S. elections. Wi...
31 Oct 2024
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Why I wrote a prayer to be said on the Shabbat before Election Day
31 Oct 2024
David Zvi Kalman discusses the historical prayers for government recited in synagogues worldwide, which traditionally focus on the well-being of national lea...
31 Oct 2024
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Prominent NYC synagogue reveals sexual assault allegation against its renowned late rabbi
31 Oct 2024
Bnai Jeshurun, a prominent synagogue in New York City, has removed the name of Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer from its rabbinic training program after a credible se...
31 Oct 2024
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Florida Dems chair Nikki Fried says many Jews have started to ‘question the Democratic Party’
31 Oct 2024
Nikki Fried, chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, addressed concerns among Jewish voters, noting a shift away from traditional Democratic support due ...
31 Oct 2024
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Trump says ‘I’m not Hitler’ as campaign enters final days
31 Oct 2024
In the final days of the presidential race, Donald Trump has repeatedly denied accusations of fascism, distancing himself from comparisons to Adolf Hitler. A...
31 Oct 2024
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Historic global LGBTQ advocacy group boycotts Israel and suspends Israeli affiliate
30 Oct 2024
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) has suspended its Israeli member, The Aguda, and announced it will not ...
30 Oct 2024
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Sally Rooney, Percival Everett among thousands of authors pledging to boycott all Israeli literary institutions
30 Oct 2024
A significant cohort of prominent authors, including Sally Rooney and Percival Everett, are boycotting Israeli literary institutions, citing allegations of g...
30 Oct 2024
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US pushes back against Israeli laws curtailing main UN agency for the Palestinians
30 Oct 2024
Israel's Knesset has passed legislation severely limiting the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) within ...
30 Oct 2024
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Jewish candy company Joyva cooks up a Brooklyn-inspired rebranding
30 Oct 2024
Joyva, a century-old kosher candy company established by Jewish immigrant Nathan Radutzky in 1907, is undergoing a significant rebranding to appeal to modern...
30 Oct 2024
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What I told my Jewish students about this terrifying political moment
30 Oct 2024
Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson speaks candidly to his Confirmation Class at Temple Emanu-El about the daunting political and social climate they are entering. In l...
30 Oct 2024
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Kyiv Jewish school damaged in early-morning Russian drone strike
30 Oct 2024
A recent Russian drone strike in Kyiv has significantly damaged Perlina Jewish School, part of the Or Avner Chabad educational network, causing extensive str...
30 Oct 2024
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Former ADL chief Abe Foxman slams group for muted response to Trump’s MSG rally
30 Oct 2024
Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticized the organization's current leadership, particularly CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, for not ...
30 Oct 2024
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Should outsiders step in to address campus antisemitism? The question is dividing Jews at the U of Washington.
30 Oct 2024
The University of Washington is grappling with campus antisemitism, sparking debate among its Jewish community about the role of outside organizations in add...
30 Oct 2024
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Poland’s Jewish museum marks its first decade, made tumultuous by politics
29 Oct 2024
The Polin Museum in Warsaw, marking its 10th anniversary, stands as a testament to the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland. Established in the heart of the ...
29 Oct 2024
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For women using IVF to screen embryos for genetic diseases, these peers can offer support
29 Oct 2024
Women with the BRCA genetic mutation face significant risks of cancers, particularly within the Ashkenazi Jewish community. They are increasingly using in-vi...
29 Oct 2024
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Paul Mendes-Flohr, Israeli-American authority on Martin Buber, dies at 83
29 Oct 2024
Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned Israeli-American scholar, passed away at 83. Celebrated as a leading authority on Martin Buber, Mendes-Flohr was instrumental i...
29 Oct 2024
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‘I’m not a Nazi. I’m the opposite of a Nazi,’ Donald Trump says at Georgia rally
29 Oct 2024
Donald Trump, speaking at a Georgia rally, rejected accusations from the Kamala Harris campaign that he and his supporters are Nazis. This statement is part ...
29 Oct 2024
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Report: Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel
29 Oct 2024
Jill Stein, the Green Party's Jewish presidential candidate, faces scrutiny for her vice-presidential pick, Rudolph "Butch" Ware, who is reported to have cel...
29 Oct 2024
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TikToker arrested for ripping down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli
29 Oct 2024
Amber Matthews, a 23-year-old TikTok user, was arrested for bias intimidation after she documented herself ripping down Greek flags from a New Jersey restaur...
29 Oct 2024
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Trump’s MSG rally features pledges to defend Israel — and draws accusations of antisemitism
29 Oct 2024
Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked significant controversy by intertwining pro-Israel rhetoric with elements that many critics say are...
29 Oct 2024
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Orthodox Jew shot on way to Chicago synagogue; man charged with attempted murder
28 Oct 2024
An Orthodox Jewish man was shot while walking to synagogue in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, leading to the arrest and charging of Sidi Mohame...
28 Oct 2024
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Doug Emhoff: Donald Trump will turn on Jews ‘on a dime’
28 Oct 2024
Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish second gentleman, delivered a speech highlighting his concerns about former President Donald Trump's loyalty towards Jewish people...
28 Oct 2024
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Zabar’s offers ‘commuter deals’ in honor of NYC subway’s 120th birthday
28 Oct 2024
Zabar's, the iconic Jewish appetizing store in New York City, is celebrating its 90th anniversary concurrently with the New York City subway's 120th birthday...
28 Oct 2024
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Walter Jacob, Pittsburgh rabbi who helped revive Reform Judaism in Germany, dies at 94
28 Oct 2024
Rabbi Walter Jacob, a prominent figure in Reform Judaism, passed away at the age of 94. With roots tracing back 16 generations to German rabbinical lineage, ...
28 Oct 2024
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Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally to feature Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted Holocaust denier
27 Oct 2024
Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked controversy due to the participation of speakers like Tucker Carlson, who has been criticiz...
27 Oct 2024
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Did Israel’s war in Gaza fuel the LA Times’ non-endorsement in Harris-Trump race?
27 Oct 2024
The Los Angeles Times' decision not to endorse a candidate in the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump presidential race has sparked controversy, partially due to clai...
27 Oct 2024
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Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist who hosted musical Passover seders, dies at 84
27 Oct 2024
Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 84, leaving a unique imprint on Jewish culture through the musical Passover seders he host...
27 Oct 2024
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Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation
27 Oct 2024
A new campaign ad by Donald Trump employs Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski to counter Kamala Harris's characterization of Trump as a fascist. Wartski, a 94-y...
27 Oct 2024
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In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears that have gone mainstream
27 Oct 2024
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Jewish partisan groups are highlighting Jewish concerns that resonate widely among voters. These concerns ...
27 Oct 2024
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UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests, task force concludes
23 Oct 2024
A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias reveals that pro-Palestinian protests on campus led to significant antisemitic inc...
23 Oct 2024
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Ahead of election, liberal-leaning Jewish groups decry ‘xenophobia’ and ‘hate’ toward immigrants
23 Oct 2024
Amid the U.S. election, several liberal-leaning Jewish organizations, including leading rabbinic associations, criticize the xenophobic rhetoric prevalent in...
23 Oct 2024
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Archdiocese blocks play about ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi and activist Abby Stein
23 Oct 2024
The Connelly Theater in New York, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, has banned a play based on Abby Stein's memoir, "Becoming Eve," about her journey ...
23 Oct 2024
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How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ (and agree) when it comes to Middle East policy
22 Oct 2024
The article examines the nuanced differences and similarities between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris regarding their policies on Israel and the Middle East a...
22 Oct 2024
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11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at U of Minnesota for occupying and damaging administration building
22 Oct 2024
At the University of Minnesota, eleven pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after illegally occupying and vandalizing an administration building, pushing...
22 Oct 2024
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Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel
22 Oct 2024
The Mayor of Portland, Maine, Mark Dion, has publicly retracted his support for the city's resolution to divest from companies linked to Israel, admitting th...
22 Oct 2024
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Why Jewish Americans can’t agree on racism
22 Oct 2024
Amidst the racial reckoning sparked by George Floyd's murder in 2020, diverse perspectives on racism within the American Jewish community are evident, highli...
22 Oct 2024
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Jewish Park Slope Food Coop members file state complaint alleging antisemitic, anti-Israel harassment
22 Oct 2024
Jewish members of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn have filed a state human rights complaint, alleging antisemitic and anti-Israel harassment linked to t...
22 Oct 2024
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Kamala Harris does not agree with protester who shouted ‘genocide,’ her campaign says
22 Oct 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris faced controversy after a protester at a Milwaukee campaign event accused Israel of committing genocide. Harris's response, whic...
22 Oct 2024
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Yehuda Bauer, preeminent historian of the Holocaust, dies at 98
21 Oct 2024
Yehuda Bauer, a renowned historian who deeply influenced Holocaust scholarship, passed away at 98. Known for his groundbreaking studies and analyses over six...
21 Oct 2024
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In Philadelphia’s suburbs, an army of canvassers targets Jewish voters
21 Oct 2024
The article provides an in-depth look at the intense efforts of Jewish canvassers targeting Jewish voters in Philadelphia's suburbs ahead of the upcoming pre...
21 Oct 2024
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2 pro-Israel activists arrested for violent counterprotest at UCLA last spring
21 Oct 2024
Two pro-Israel activists, Eyal Shalom and Malachi Joshua Marlan-Librett, were arrested following a violent confrontation with pro-Palestinian demonstrators a...
21 Oct 2024
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Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
21 Oct 2024
One year after the tragic attacks in Israel during Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the Jewish community grapples with balancing celebration and mourning. ...
21 Oct 2024
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How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief
21 Oct 2024
Celebrating Simchat Torah in times of grief is challenging, especially when marking the anniversary of tragic events like Hamas's attack on Israel. Rabbi Eli...
21 Oct 2024
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In twin events for Michigan Jewish voters, Doug Emhoff and Ritchie Torres stress Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel bona fides
21 Oct 2024
In Michigan, Jewish voters were recently targeted by twin events aimed at securing their support for Kamala Harris, stressing her pro-Israel credentials. Dou...
21 Oct 2024
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The Jewish NBA players to watch as the 2024-2025 season tips off
18 Oct 2024
As the 2024-2025 NBA season begins, Jewish players such as Deni Avdija, Amari Bailey, and Domantas Sabonis are ones to watch. Deni Avdija, who recently joine...
18 Oct 2024
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Will Sinwar’s death end the Gaza war? The US hopes so, but Hamas and Netanyahu say they’ll keep fighting.
18 Oct 2024
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas leader and major impediment to a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, has stirred reactions but not immedia...
18 Oct 2024
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No, we shouldn’t retire the word ‘Zionism.’ We should take it back.
17 Oct 2024
Zack Bodner argues against retiring the term 'Zionism,' amidst global and campus opposition, suggesting that it represents not just a political movement but ...
17 Oct 2024