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Adam Sandler’s ‘You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah’ is the highest-rated movie of his career
2 Sep 2023
Adam Sandler's newest movie, "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah," has become the highest-rated film of his career. The Netflix movie, which explores J...
2 Sep 2023
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An anti-ADL campaign is erupting on Twitter and Elon Musk endorsed it
1 Sep 2023
Elon Musk recently endorsed an anti-ADL campaign on Twitter, using the hashtag #BantheADL. The campaign, initiated by far-right activist Keith OBrien, accuse...
1 Sep 2023
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Meta’s handling of ‘SpongeBob’ Holocaust denial post is taken up by independent Oversight Board
1 Sep 2023
Meta's independent Oversight Board is reviewing a case involving a post on Facebook and Instagram that featured a SpongeBob SquarePants character and contain...
1 Sep 2023
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Berkeley AEPi shellfish dump wasn’t antisemitic vandalism, police and fraternity say
1 Sep 2023
Police investigating the dumping of shellfish on the grounds of the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) at the University of California, Berkeley have ...
1 Sep 2023
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98-year-old German man charged with accessory to murder at Nazi concentration camp
1 Sep 2023
A 98-year-old German man, whose name has not been released, is being charged with 3,300 counts of accessory to murder for his alleged role as a guard at the ...
1 Sep 2023
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10 Jewish Amy Winehouse moments (and photos) from a new book on her life
1 Sep 2023
Amy Winehouse: In Her Words is a new book released by the Amy Winehouse Foundation to commemorate what would have been the singer's 40th birthday. The book, ...
1 Sep 2023
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A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.
1 Sep 2023
The University of Lucerne in Switzerland is currently seeking a new professor of Judaic studies and theology. However, one condition of the job posting has c...
1 Sep 2023
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The Jewish Sport Report: All the Jews to watch in the NFL this season
1 Sep 2023
As the NFL season begins, there are four Jewish players to watch: Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks; A.J. Dillon, a running back for ...
1 Sep 2023
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Wow, please, thank you: How I learned to pray on a walk in the woods
1 Sep 2023
The author reflects on their experience of saying Kaddish for their father and the challenges of prayer. They join Rabbi Spodek's "Soul Stroll," a walk in th...
1 Sep 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Iranian anti-Zionism and Nazi monuments
1 Sep 2023
The article discusses two separate topics: Iranian anti-Zionism and Nazi monuments. It is apparent that the article requires subscription or republishing rig...
1 Sep 2023
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Why carrying Narcan is a mitzvah
1 Sep 2023
The availability of Narcan, a nasal spray that can save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids, is an important step in addressing the opioid crisi...
1 Sep 2023
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Pressure from Jewish groups helped stop auction of jewels tied to Nazi fortune
1 Sep 2023
Christie's auction house has canceled the sale of part of a jewelry collection owned by billionaire Heidi Horten, who inherited her husband's fortune made fr...
1 Sep 2023
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The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s
1 Sep 2023
Grant Shapps, a veteran Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom's new defense secretary. He is the government's first Jew...
1 Sep 2023
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Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain recalls all of its ice cream and frozen desserts due to listeria fears
31 Aug 2023
The Ice Cream House, a Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain, has voluntarily recalled all of its ice cream and frozen desserts after being linked to a listeria ou...
31 Aug 2023
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After leading minister joked about Nazis, Finland moves to criminalize Holocaust denial
31 Aug 2023
The government of Finland has agreed on a policy to combat racism and Holocaust denial, following a series of scandals involving racism and neo-Nazism within...
31 Aug 2023
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Going to your first Orthodox shiva? Here's what you need to know
31 Aug 2023
This article provides a guide for attending an Orthodox shiva. It explains that Orthodox shiva practices tend to be more somber compared to non-Orthodox prac...
31 Aug 2023
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Under pressure, Christie’s cancels jewelry sale from estate built on Jewish persecution
31 Aug 2023
Under pressure from Holocaust survivor groups and Jewish community organizations, Christies has canceled future auctions of the Heidi Horten jewelry collecti...
31 Aug 2023
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When is Rosh Hashanah? A guide to the 2023 Jewish New Year
31 Aug 2023
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar. It takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of...
31 Aug 2023
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All the Jewish NFL players to watch in the 2023-2024 season
31 Aug 2023
As the 2023-2024 NFL season begins, Jewish fans can look forward to watching several Jewish players. Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawk...
31 Aug 2023
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'Isn't it rich' — Sondheim, Buñuel, and the discreet charm of the bourgeois audience they couldn't live without
31 Aug 2023
The article explores the connections between the works of dissident surrealist filmmaker Luis Buuel, renowned musical composer Stephen Sondheim, and their sh...
31 Aug 2023
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Panicking about your Rosh Hashanah menu? We've got you covered
31 Aug 2023
If you're feeling stressed about your Rosh Hashanah menu, don't worry! The author has compiled a collection of delicious recipes inspired by his grandmother ...
31 Aug 2023
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The secret Jewish history of the Jews of North Dakota
31 Aug 2023
This text covers various news topics related to Jewish communities and Israel. It includes information about terror attacks in Israel, Israeli politics, Iran...
31 Aug 2023
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Biden decided to ‘smother Netanyahu with love’ during 2021 Gaza conflict, new book claims
31 Aug 2023
In a new book called "The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future," journalist Franklin Foer reveals that Presi...
31 Aug 2023
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A Serbian city’s Jewish community barely survived the Holocaust. Now it might die out.
30 Aug 2023
The Jewish community in Novi Sad, Serbia, which barely survived the Holocaust, is now facing the risk of dying out. The city's synagogue, once a center of Je...
30 Aug 2023
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Hasidic rap song slams yeshivas that reject students who don’t fit in
30 Aug 2023
A Yiddish hip-hop song called "Loy Niskabel" (Not Accepted) criticizes Hasidic yeshivas for rejecting students who are deemed at risk of leaving the communit...
30 Aug 2023
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Israeli man wounded in stabbing attack in Jerusalem; 14-year-old assailant shot dead
30 Aug 2023
A 22-year-old Israeli man was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack at a light rail station in central Jerusalem. The assailant, a 14-year-old boy from the...
30 Aug 2023
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For teenage protesters in Israel, the politics are personal
30 Aug 2023
Tal and Edo, both teenagers in Israel, are leading a group of young protesters against the government's intention to overhaul the nation's judicial system. T...
30 Aug 2023
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A West Virginia rabbi’s ‘obsession with Lego’ and comic books connects him with his changing community
30 Aug 2023
Rabbi Victor Urecki of Charleston, West Virginia, gained local fame for his ambitious Lego projects. His office features a 4-foot-tall Superman figure made e...
30 Aug 2023
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Iran banned a weightlifter for life after he took a photo with an Israeli opponent
30 Aug 2023
The Iranian weightlifting federation has banned athlete Mostafa Rajaei for life and dismissed the head of their delegation after Rajaei shook hands and took ...
30 Aug 2023
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Unilever wins pensioner shareholder case over Ben and Jerry’s Israel boycott
30 Aug 2023
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry's, over the ice cream brand's 2021 decision to boycott sales in t...
30 Aug 2023
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Netanyahu minister wants to revoke credentials of journalists critical of Israel
30 Aug 2023
Israeli Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distal Atbaryan has been trying to gain control over the Government Press Office (GPO) in order to deny press credent...
30 Aug 2023
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Two monuments to Nazi collaborators discovered hiding in plain sight near Detroit and Philadelphia
30 Aug 2023
Two monuments honoring the SS Galichina, a unit of Ukrainian soldiers that fought under Hitler in World War II, have been discovered in a Catholic cemetery n...
30 Aug 2023
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NJ township will pay $575,000 to settle lawsuit alleging discrimination against Orthodox Jews
29 Aug 2023
The township of Jackson in New Jersey has agreed to pay $575,000 in a settlement with the state attorney general to resolve a lawsuit alleging that local ord...
29 Aug 2023
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Israel wins first-ever gold medals at rhythmic gymnastics world championships
29 Aug 2023
Israel made history at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, by winning its first-ever gold medals in the sport. The Israeli team w...
29 Aug 2023
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Shellfish dumped on UC Berkeley’s Jewish fraternity house on first Shabbat of semester
29 Aug 2023
The Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) at the University of California, Berkeley, reported that their house was vandalized with shellfish in what they...
29 Aug 2023
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Why all the bagel talk at the US Open? Here's why they use 'bagels' to keep score in tennis
29 Aug 2023
The term "bagel" is commonly used in tennis to describe a set where one player scores no points, winning with a score of 6-0. The term originated from Jewish...
29 Aug 2023
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I'm a Jewish day school student. We need to learn Palestinian history.
29 Aug 2023
The author, a Jewish day school student, reflects on their visit to the city of Hebron and the lack of education about Palestinian history in their Jewish sc...
29 Aug 2023
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Actor and activist Joshua Malina draws lessons from the Hollywood strikes and Israeli protests
29 Aug 2023
Joshua Malina, actor and activist, draws parallels between the recent Hollywood strikes and the Israeli protest movement. He emphasizes the need to bridge di...
29 Aug 2023
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Bintel Brief | His mother died and I never called. Can I fix this?
28 Aug 2023
In this "Bintel Brief" article from The Forward, a reader writes in seeking advice on how to make amends with a friend they hadn't reached out to after the f...
28 Aug 2023
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Bintel Brief | I don’t observe Yom Kippur. Can I still take off class?
28 Aug 2023
A Jew who is not observant wonders if it is acceptable to take off classes for Yom Kippur, despite not being religiously committed. The person's roommate, wh...
28 Aug 2023
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Can a Jewish philosopher held prisoner of war by the Nazis help explain the power of Trump's mug shot?
28 Aug 2023
This article explores the meaning and interpretation of Donald Trump's mug shot and discusses the philosophical perspective of Emmanuel Levinas, a Jewish phi...
28 Aug 2023
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I’m angry at my dad for supporting Trump. Do I need to forgive him for Yom Kippur?
28 Aug 2023
In this Forward article, the author responds to a reader's dilemma about whether they should forgive their father, who supports Trump, before Yom Kippur. The...
28 Aug 2023
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Alan Dershowitz helps out with a High Holiday dilemma
28 Aug 2023
In this article, a law professor writes to Alan Dershowitz seeking advice on whether to cancel a class on Rosh Hashanah. The professor, who is Jewish but not...
28 Aug 2023
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Libyan foreign minister is fired and flees to Turkey after meeting her Israeli counterpart
28 Aug 2023
Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush has been fired and fled to Turkey after a meeting with Israel's foreign minister, Eli Cohen, in Rome. The meeting, whi...
28 Aug 2023
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Monuments to Nazis hiding in plain sight near Philadelphia and Detroit
28 Aug 2023
Two monuments to the SS Galichina, a Ukrainian division of the SS (Schutzstaffel) known for its involvement in war crimes during World War II, have been disc...
28 Aug 2023
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Legacy Bintel: I love traditional services, but my wife wants Rosh Hashanah in mixed seating. Where do we pray?
28 Aug 2023
The Bintel letter from 1975 and its response address a couple's disagreement over where to pray for Rosh Hashanah. The husband is a member of an Orthodox syn...
28 Aug 2023
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What the actors strike can learn from Israeli protest movement
28 Aug 2023
The article discusses the similarities between the actor and writer strikes in the United States and the ongoing protest movement in Israel against the gover...
28 Aug 2023
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Jewish Phish fans swim in their own holy waters
28 Aug 2023
Phish, the popular rock band, occasionally performs the classic Jewish prayer Avinu Malkeinu at their concerts, which holds special significance for Jewish f...
28 Aug 2023
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60 years since the March on Washington + Swastikas on gun used in Jacksonville hate crime
28 Aug 2023
This article discusses the March on Washington that took place 60 years ago and its significance today. It features interviews with Clarence Jones, who worke...
28 Aug 2023
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Swastikas drawn on gun used in racist Jacksonville shooting
27 Aug 2023
A white man in his 20s shot and killed three Black people in a racially motivated attack at a convenience store in Jacksonville, Florida. The shooter was arm...
27 Aug 2023