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Red triangle, symbol associated with Hamas, is painted on Pittsburgh synagogue building
29 Jul 2024
Vandals painted an inverted red triangle, symbol associated with Hamas, along with the slogan "Jews for Palestine" on the Chabad of Squirrel Hill synagogue i...
29 Jul 2024
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Popular kosher food truck Moshe’s Falafel opens Upper West Side restaurant
29 Jul 2024
Moshes Falafel, known for its kosher falafel made with fresh ingredients imported from Israel, has expanded from its food cart origins in the Diamond Distric...
29 Jul 2024
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David Biale, scholar of Jewish thinkers and ideas on the margins, dies at 75
29 Jul 2024
David Biale, a pioneering Jewish historian known for his work on marginalized Jewish ideas and thinkers, passed away at 75. He challenged conventional academ...
29 Jul 2024
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French police investigating death threats targeting Israeli Olympians
29 Jul 2024
French police are investigating death threats received by three Israeli Olympic athletes in Paris, amidst heightened security concerns for Israel's large Oly...
29 Jul 2024
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Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal
29 Jul 2024
Jessica Fox, a Jewish Australian paddler considered one of the greatest of all time, won her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s kayak slalom event, mar...
29 Jul 2024
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Jewish fencers make up nearly a third of the 2024 US Olympic fencing team in Paris
29 Jul 2024
Jewish fencers represent a significant portion of the 2024 US Olympic fencing team in Paris, with six out of twenty athletes having Jewish backgrounds. These...
29 Jul 2024
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Turkey’s Erdogan threatens to invade Israel, in escalation of harsh rhetoric over Gaza war
29 Jul 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly threatened to invade Israel in support of the Palestinians, citing previous military interventions in Karabakh ...
29 Jul 2024
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Who is Brad Lander, the Jewish New York City comptroller weighing a run for mayor?
29 Jul 2024
Brad Lander, the Jewish New York City Comptroller considering a run for mayor, is known for his left-wing positions and progressive Jewish sentiments, recent...
29 Jul 2024
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Rocket from Lebanon kills 12 children and teens in Israel, raising prospects of broader war
28 Jul 2024
A rocket fired from Lebanon killed 12 children and teenagers in a Druze town in Israel, leading to fears of an escalation in conflict between Israel and the ...
28 Jul 2024
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Another Nazi-looted Schiele painting has been returned to heirs of ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum
26 Jul 2024
The New York District Attorney's Office recently returned a Nazi-looted Egon Schiele drawing, Seated Nude Woman, to the heirs of Austrian Jewish cabaret perf...
26 Jul 2024
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Israeli military vows to stop flow of donations to soldiers, even from their parents
26 Jul 2024
The Israeli military is cracking down on unauthorized donations to soldiers, even those coming from their parents, due to concerns that non-standard gear cou...
26 Jul 2024
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Trump, meeting with Netanyahu, says we are ‘close’ to World War III because of Biden
26 Jul 2024
Former President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and accused the Biden administration of bringing the world to the brink of W...
26 Jul 2024
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The Upper East Side’s Caffe Aronne has gone kosher, months after making news for its pro-Israel stance
26 Jul 2024
Caffe Aronne, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, recently became kosher following its owner Aaron Dahan's decision to seek kosher supervision. The ...
26 Jul 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: When to watch Jewish and Israeli athletes during the Olympics
26 Jul 2024
The article discusses Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch during the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting key performances and schedules. Australian Jewish fla...
26 Jul 2024
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My stepfather Joe Lieberman set one path as a Jew in politics. Will his many successors follow it?
26 Jul 2024
The article reflects on the impactful Jewish political legacy of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, who saw his Jewish identity as a lever for positive change i...
26 Jul 2024
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Archeologists uncover floor of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets
26 Jul 2024
Archeologists have unearthed parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, the historic center of Lithuanian Jewish life destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets. The exc...
26 Jul 2024
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Norwegian street artist defends mural of Anne Frank in a keffiyeh
26 Jul 2024
The Norwegian street artist Tddel created a mural in Bergen depicting Anne Frank wearing a keffiyeh, which stirred controversy with Jewish groups condemning ...
26 Jul 2024
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New York Restaurant Week 2024: 10 Jewish spots to try
26 Jul 2024
New York City's Restaurant Week offers diners the chance to enjoy multi-course meals at discounted prices at over 600 participating restaurants, including se...
26 Jul 2024
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Researchers debunk viral video appearing to show Hamas member threatening ‘rivers of blood’ at Paris Olympics
26 Jul 2024
A viral video supposedly showing a Hamas member threatening violence at the Paris Olympics was proven to be a Russian disinformation campaign. The video, fea...
26 Jul 2024
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Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu
26 Jul 2024
Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, in her first statement on Israel as a presidential candidate, expressed co...
26 Jul 2024
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Martin Indyk, blunt diplomat who longed for Arab-Israeli peace, dies at 73
25 Jul 2024
Martin Indyk, a prominent Jewish academic and U.S. diplomat, known for his efforts to bring peace to Israel, has passed away at 73 due to esophageal cancer. ...
25 Jul 2024
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NJ man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks targeting Orthodox community
25 Jul 2024
Dion Marsh, a man from New Jersey, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for a series of violent antisemitic attacks on Orthodox Jewish men in Lak...
25 Jul 2024
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Self-described Nazi who threatened ADL offices sentenced to 2 years in prison
25 Jul 2024
Andrzej Boryga, a self-described Nazi in Indiana, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for leaving threatening voicemails at Anti-Defamation League o...
25 Jul 2024
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Kamala Harris condemns antisemitic slogans among protesters of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech
25 Jul 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned antisemitic and anti-American displays during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to C...
25 Jul 2024
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Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
25 Jul 2024
Jessica Fox, a highly accomplished Jewish slalom canoe paddler from Australia, has been selected as the flag bearer for her country at the 2024 Paris Olympic...
25 Jul 2024
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In its first ad targeting Kamala Harris, Republican Jewish Coalition slams her absence from Netanyahu speech
25 Jul 2024
The Republican Jewish Coalition released an ad criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for not attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech ...
25 Jul 2024
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I hear American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who shun army service. That would be a mistake.
25 Jul 2024
The article discusses the highly divisive issue of ultra-Orthodox haredi Jews in Israel who refuse to serve in the army, contrasting them with the Religious ...
25 Jul 2024
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Sarah Levy’s great-grandfather faced a Yom Kippur rugby dilemma. She’s playing in the Paris Olympics.
25 Jul 2024
Sarah Levy, the great-granddaughter of a South African rugby star, found her passion for rugby at Northeastern University and is now set to represent the Uni...
25 Jul 2024
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Biden lists ending the Israel-Hamas war as a top priority for his last 6 months in office
25 Jul 2024
President Joe Biden has emphasized ending the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza as a top priority for his remaining six months in office. He expressed determinat...
25 Jul 2024
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In Netanyahu’s triumphal moment, the heartbreak and disdain of the outside world creeps in
25 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress celebrated the U.S.-Israel alliance but faced challenges, including criticism and boycotts ov...
25 Jul 2024
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Ceding power is hard. But this week’s Torah portion makes the case for empowering the next generation.
24 Jul 2024
The text discusses the challenge of leadership succession and the importance of empowering the next generation, drawing parallels between leadership transiti...
24 Jul 2024
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This Jewish gynecologist saved hundreds of pregnant women’s lives in Auschwitz
24 Jul 2024
Dr. Gisella Perl, a Jewish gynecologist in Auschwitz, performed clandestine abortions to save pregnant women from deadly experiments under Dr. Josef Mengele,...
24 Jul 2024
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Donald Trump thanks Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt
24 Jul 2024
Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Mahmoud Abbas for his good wishes following an assassination attempt. The friendly exchange marked a surprising turn in r...
24 Jul 2024
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In speech to Congress, Netanyahu says Israel ‘will not relent’ until it defeats Hamas
24 Jul 2024
In a speech to the U.S. Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to defeating Hamas in Gaza and achieving total vic...
24 Jul 2024
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Trump fundraiser drops Candace Owens after backlash over her embrace of antisemitism
24 Jul 2024
Far-right commentator Candace Owens was removed from an upcoming fundraiser for Donald Trump due to backlash over her history of embracing antisemitic rhetor...
24 Jul 2024
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When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? Here’s the latest schedule.
24 Jul 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics have begun with Israel sending a large delegation participating in various events. Israeli athletes including past medalists like Art...
24 Jul 2024
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Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats
24 Jul 2024
Donald Trump expressed surprise at American Jews voting for Democrats, claiming many do not support Israel, a sentiment that has angered Jewish groups in the...
24 Jul 2024
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Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats
24 Jul 2024
Donald Trump expressed surprise at American Jews voting for Democrats, alleging many don't support Israel, a sentiment challenged by polls showing most Ameri...
24 Jul 2024
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Jewish Life Stories: Hostage Alex Dancyg, a Holocaust educator, is confirmed dead in Gaza
24 Jul 2024
Holocaust educator Alex Dancyg, known for his work at Yad Vashem, was abducted by Hamas from his home and confirmed dead in Gaza at 75. Salomon Schulman, a S...
24 Jul 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress today. Here’s what to know and how to watch.
24 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to speak before the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the importance of American military aid to Israel and the nee...
24 Jul 2024
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Israel will compete in Olympic soccer today for the first time in 48 years
24 Jul 2024
After a long hiatus, Israel will participate in Olympic soccer for the first time in 48 years, facing Mali in their initial match at the 2024 Paris Olympics....
24 Jul 2024
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After uncertainty, Benjamin Netanyahu secures meetings with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
23 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump afte...
23 Jul 2024
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Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords
23 Jul 2024
Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman known for her Jewish identity, is married to Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris. Giffords,...
23 Jul 2024
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The Borscht Belt Festival, honoring the Jewish Catskills, is bigger and broader this year
23 Jul 2024
The second annual Borscht Belt Festival, organized by the Borscht Belt Museum in the Catskills, will feature comedy, food, music, and storytelling from July ...
23 Jul 2024
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Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew
23 Jul 2024
The possibility of another Jew on a Democratic presidential ticket is generating both excitement and nervousness in the Jewish community. With Joe Biden's he...
23 Jul 2024
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Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, could be Kamala Harris’ VP pick
23 Jul 2024
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris. Shapiro, known for his moderate stance, rose...
23 Jul 2024
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How Gabrielle Zevin’s ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war
23 Jul 2024
Gabrielle Zevin's novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," a bestseller for two years, recently faced controversy due to accusations from pro-Palestinia...
23 Jul 2024
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This British Jew is taking aim at youth unemployment — one entrepreneur at a time
23 Jul 2024
Nik Kafka, a British Jew, founded Teach A Man To Fish, a program aimed at helping young people develop entrepreneurial skills through school-based businesses...
23 Jul 2024
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Netanyahu meets with hostage families in DC as pressure mounts for a deal
23 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with families of Israeli hostages in Washington, DC, as discussions intensify for a potential ceasefire and hos...
23 Jul 2024
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Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.
22 Jul 2024
Kamala Harris has garnered support from many Jewish backers who believe she has a deep understanding of Jewish customs and issues, evidenced by her interacti...
22 Jul 2024