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This visionary Jewish writer had several aliases, so it's hard to know who she really was
8 May 2023
During Sleepless Nights and Other Stories is a collection of fiction written by Anna Margolin, a visionary Jewish writer who used multiple pen names and live...
8 May 2023
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Jewish Federations to hold online rally for Evan Gershkovich, Jewish journalist jailed in Russia
8 May 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America is organizing an online rally to advocate for the release of Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter ...
8 May 2023
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Does the Orthodox ChatGPT think women can be rabbis?
5 May 2023
FrumGPT, an Orthodox chatbot based on rabbinic tradition and developed by Eli Hochberg, asserts that women should not serve as rabbis in line with Orthodox b...
5 May 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish stomach problems, King Charles' coronation and the new Epstein revelations
5 May 2023
This article titled "News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish stomach problems, King Charles' coronation and the new Epstein revelations" appears to be a qui...
5 May 2023
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Herschel Siegel was embraced by our Atlanta Orthodox community
5 May 2023
This article discusses a letter written by Jennifer Marks, a member of the Atlanta Orthodox community and a friend of the Siegel family. Marks agrees with an...
5 May 2023
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His art is chock-full of American pop culture references, so why is it more popular abroad?
4 May 2023
Artist Jonathan Horowitz's work is characterized by its use of American pop culture references. Despite this, he finds that his art is more popular abroad th...
4 May 2023
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Jewish institutions awaken to climate crisis, with hundreds pledging action
3 May 2023
Jewish philanthropists and organizations are increasingly prioritizing climate change as a significant issue. Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, an activist from Annap...
3 May 2023
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Yiddish linguist Dovid Braun is appointed YIVO’s Academic Advisor in Yiddish
3 May 2023
Dovid Braun, a linguist and Yiddish instructor, has been appointed as the Academic Advisor in Yiddish Language, Pedagogy, and Linguistics at the Max Weinreic...
3 May 2023
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They survived a ‘pogrom.’ Now Palestinians in Hawara fear life will only get worse
3 May 2023
In February, Palestinian town Hawara experienced a violent attack by Israeli settlers, resulting in the burning of homes, destruction of property, and the de...
3 May 2023
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Pete Seeger’s 7 most Jewish songs
3 May 2023
Pete Seeger, a legendary folk singer, had a significant impact on Jewish culture despite his focus on organizing people over organized religion. Growing up i...
3 May 2023
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Experimental violins play klezmer
2 May 2023
The Hutchins Consort, a unique ensemble that performs with special experimental violins, recently held a Jewish music concert called "Yidl mit akht fidlen" (...
2 May 2023
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Who invited that cockroach to the Met Gala?
2 May 2023
At the recent Met Gala, an unexpected guest stole the show: a real cockroach. As celebrities were being asked about their outfits, the bug made its way down ...
2 May 2023
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A new Miep Gies show hails Anne Frank's protector — but ignores the collaborators
2 May 2023
The article discusses the new show "A Small Light" from National Geographic, which focuses on Miep Gies, the woman who helped hide Anne Frank and her family ...
2 May 2023
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George Santos now has a Jewish challenger who fled Iran to escape persecution
2 May 2023
Former Democratic state senator Anna Kaplan, a Jewish Iranian refugee who fled persecution during the Iranian Revolution, has filed papers to challenge scand...
2 May 2023
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Chanel had a complicated relationship with Jews — until Karl Lagerfeld showed up
1 May 2023
This article discusses the complicated relationship between the fashion brand Chanel and the Jewish community. Despite its association with wealth and luxury...
1 May 2023
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Coffee and cigarettes: An essay by Etgar Keret
29 Apr 2023
In this essay, Etgar Keret reflects on the influence of his parents on his writing. Despite not being published authors themselves, Keret credits his mother ...
29 Apr 2023
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What happens when medical protocols collide with Jewish values?
28 Apr 2023
Rabbi Jason Weiner, a chaplain at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, explores the intersection of medical protocols and Jewish values in his book "C...
28 Apr 2023
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Council OKs ‘End Jew Hatred Day,’ minus 6 votes
28 Apr 2023
Six New York City Council members did not vote in favor of a resolution to recognize April 29 as End Jew Hatred Day. Two council members voted against the re...
28 Apr 2023
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Adam Brody to star as ‘charming’ rabbi in upcoming Netflix comedy alongside Kristen Bell
28 Apr 2023
Adam Brody has been cast as a charming rabbi in a new Netflix comedy starring alongside Kristen Bell. The series, helmed by Erin Foster and produced by Moder...
28 Apr 2023
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When we all met at Dubrow's Cafeteria
27 Apr 2023
In this essay by Marcia Bricker Halperin, the author describes her experience photographing Dubrow's Cafeteria on Kings Highway in Brooklyn in the 1970s. She...
27 Apr 2023
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Dana Bash, Jewish host of CNN’s special on antisemitism, takes over as anchor on flagship political show
27 Apr 2023
Dana Bash, known for her Jewish upbringing and engagement with Jewish issues, including a special on antisemitism, will anchor CNN's flagship political progr...
27 Apr 2023
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A is for apron belly, B is for birthmark: How one Jewish artist celebrates all kinds of bodies
26 Apr 2023
Tyler Feder, a Jewish artist based in Chicago, celebrates all kinds of bodies through her artwork. In her recent drawing challenge on Instagram, she highligh...
26 Apr 2023
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Why an iconoclastic Jewish scholar thought Islam held a key to improving Judaism
25 Apr 2023
Ignaz Goldziher, a Hungarian Jewish scholar, believed that Judaism could benefit from the progressive aspects of Islam. He saw affinities between Islam and J...
25 Apr 2023
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A nuanced and disquieting vision of Europe after the Holocaust
25 Apr 2023
The exhibition "Missing Generations: Photographs by Jill Freedman" at the Derfner Judaica Museum and Art Collection showcases the work of photographer Jill F...
25 Apr 2023
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As Israel turns 75, I remember what I had to sacrifice to become a 'good Israeli'
25 Apr 2023
In this op-ed, Orly Noy, an Iranian-born Mizrahi political activist and journalist, reflects on her experiences as an immigrant to Israel and discusses the s...
25 Apr 2023
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'The first thing I did was kiss the ground:' Readers write about their first trips to Israel
24 Apr 2023
Readers shared their first trips to Israel, celebrating the excitement, connections with locals, and a sense of belonging they felt. Some recalled specific m...
24 Apr 2023
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Moms get the spotlight in 'Are You There, God?' adaptation
24 Apr 2023
The article discusses the movie adaptation of Judy Blume's "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret." The film expands the role of Margaret's mother, Barbara, ...
24 Apr 2023
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Is ‘The Mandalorian’ the most Jewish sci-fi series ever?
24 Apr 2023
In a YouTube panel discussion titled "Mandalorthodox: Jewish History and Modern Practice in The Mandalorian," the Jewish subtext in the popular Star Wars ser...
24 Apr 2023
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Jewish refugees stranded in Hollywood, and 4 other books you need to know this month
23 Apr 2023
In this article, the author discusses several recently released books, including "Knstlers in Paradise" by Cathleen Schine, "Kantikais" by Elizabeth Graver, ...
23 Apr 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Hebrew school, gay Orthodox Jews, and 'Mrs. Maisel'
21 Apr 2023
This is a brief exploration of three topics in Jewish media: Hebrew school, gay Orthodox Jews, and the TV show "Mrs. Maisel." The article mentions that Hebre...
21 Apr 2023
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There's a Jewish character in Netflix's 'Beef.' It has no lines
21 Apr 2023
The House of the Book, a famous Jewish landmark on the campus of American Jewish University in Simi Valley, California, features in Netflix's popular show 'B...
21 Apr 2023
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How a new Jewish holiday is inspiring a new Jewish ritual
21 Apr 2023
A new exhibit at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum in New York showcases tzedek boxes, which are containers for written reflections on acts of tzedek (righteousn...
21 Apr 2023
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It’s Hitler’s birthday. Here’s why so few antisemites are celebrating
20 Apr 2023
Despite the historical association of Adolf Hitler's birthday on April 20th with celebrations by white supremacists and neo-Nazis, there has been a decline i...
20 Apr 2023
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The heroic WWII rescue story that Netflix's 'Transatlantic' leaves out
20 Apr 2023
The article discusses the omission of the Jewish Labor Committee (JLC) from the Netflix series "Transatlantic," which is based on Julie Orringer's novel "The...
20 Apr 2023
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Israeli creator of 'The Last of Us' finds inspiration for sequel in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
19 Apr 2023
Israeli-American Neil Druckmann, the creative force behind HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us', draws inspiration from various sources, including the Israeli-P...
19 Apr 2023
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Hebrew school enrollment across US down by nearly half since 2006, report says
19 Apr 2023
Enrollment in Hebrew schools across the United States has declined by nearly half since 2006, according to a report by the Jewish Education Project. While th...
19 Apr 2023
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Josh Shapiro offers inside look at Passover in the governor’s mansion
19 Apr 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro provided an inside look at celebrating Passover in the governor's mansion, sharing a detailed video on social media that c...
19 Apr 2023
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Photos: In the middle of Times Square, a Holocaust cattle car
18 Apr 2023
In Times Square, a 27-foot wooden replica cattle car, similar to those used during the Holocaust, is being displayed as part of Southern NCSY's Hate Ends Now...
18 Apr 2023
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In Aaron Sorkin’s 'Camelot,' a kingdom of quick banter and Talmudic argument
18 Apr 2023
In Aaron Sorkin's revival of the musical "Camelot," the idyllic details of King Arthur's utopian realm are questioned and deconstructed. Sorkin injects self-...
18 Apr 2023
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Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian Jewish dissident, sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason
18 Apr 2023
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian Jewish dissident and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason by a M...
18 Apr 2023
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His synagogue barred him because he’s gay. Now, he protests outside each Shabbat.
18 Apr 2023
Brian Mandel, a gay man, has been protesting outside Kehillas Hollywood Hills, an Orthodox synagogue in South Florida, every Shabbat since late January. Mand...
18 Apr 2023
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How a gift for music saved one man from the Nazis
17 Apr 2023
"How Saba Kept Singing," a documentary premiering on PBS, tells the story of David Saba Wisnia, a Polish Jewish musical prodigy who was able to survive the H...
17 Apr 2023
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80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising — how to commemorate it
17 Apr 2023
This article discusses ways to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The author highlights two important events taking place on Apr...
17 Apr 2023
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At Holocaust museum, a million victims are still nameless
17 Apr 2023
Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Center, has inaugurated an installation called The Book of Names, which contains the names of 4.8 million Jews murdered...
17 Apr 2023
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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood made an album with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa
16 Apr 2023
Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead collaborated with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa on an album titled "Jarak Qaribak," set to be released on June 9, featuring artists ...
16 Apr 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish Jesus, intelligence leaks and Nazi memorabilia
14 Apr 2023
This paragraph is not a text to be summarized, but rather instructions for republishing a story from The Forward. It does not contain any information that ca...
14 Apr 2023
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Hey Bud Light boycotters: Did you know you’re imitating a Jewish LGBTQ+ activist?
14 Apr 2023
Bud Light recently faced backlash from conservative consumers after partnering with a transgender influencer for a sponsored post, leading to calls for a boy...
14 Apr 2023
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A 'Harry Potter' reboot is coming — here are our unsolicited ideas for Jewish plotlines
13 Apr 2023
In a light-hearted yet critical take on the Harry Potter universe in light of J.K. Rowling's controversies and Jewish sensitivity, the article suggests humor...
13 Apr 2023
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A Japanese diplomat saved this cellist's father-in-law from the Shoah. Now she'll honor him at Carnegie Hall
13 Apr 2023
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will be performing A Concert for Sugihara at Carnegie Hall on April 19th to honor Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who save...
13 Apr 2023
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One of history's great artists may have had Jewish ancestry — is that why he freed his enslaved protege?
13 Apr 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit on the life and work of Juan de Pareja, a 17th-century Spanish artist who was formerly enslave...
13 Apr 2023