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The 4 races American Jews should watch
17 Sep 2024
The upcoming election season features several tightly contested races with Jewish candidates playing prominent roles. In Michigan, Alissa Slotkin fights for ...
17 Sep 2024
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Before his viral ‘Eating The Cats’ moment, The Kiffness remixed a Jewish Psalm
17 Sep 2024
South African musician David Scott, known as The Kiffness, gained viral fame with a remix inspired by Donald Trump's bizarre claim about Haitian immigrants b...
17 Sep 2024
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A daring attack on Hezbollah may reveal Israel's strengths — and its most terrifying weakness
17 Sep 2024
The sophisticated attack on Hezbollah using pager explosions in Lebanon illustrates Israel's exceptional technical and intelligence capabilities but also hig...
17 Sep 2024
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A rabbi is overseeing Pornhub. That's actually not so weird
17 Sep 2024
Solomon Friedman, an Orthodox-raised rabbi turned criminal defense lawyer, has become the chief compliance officer at Pornhub, owned by Ethical Capital Partn...
17 Sep 2024
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At Senate hearing on antisemitism, protester interrupts to curse out 'Jews and Israelis’
17 Sep 2024
During a recent Senate hearing focused on antisemitism and broader hate crimes, a protester interrupted with antisemitic remarks, sparking heated exchanges a...
17 Sep 2024
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In the words of the Torah and the music of Toto and Peter Gabriel, now is the season of renewal
17 Sep 2024
Michael Hearst, of the klezmer duo One Ring Zero, embarks on a unique project to explore and reimagine 80s pop music with a touch of Jewish reflection and cr...
17 Sep 2024
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An up-close look at the real Theodor Herzl — and the real meaning of Zionism
17 Sep 2024
The "All About Herzl" exhibit at the Bernard Museum in New York City delves into the life and legacy of Theodor Herzl, featuring over 250 artifacts, includin...
17 Sep 2024
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The true story of a Dutch Jewish survivor inspires a tale of WWII resistance
17 Sep 2024
Ronald H. Balson's latest novel, "A Place to Hide," explores the harrowing narrative of Dutch WWII resistance through the lens of Theodore (Teddy) Hartigan, ...
17 Sep 2024
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A Venn diagram to help us talk about Israel and antisemitism
17 Sep 2024
In his analysis, Arno Rosenfeld discusses the complexity and nuances in the language used around Israel and antisemitism, highlighting the need for a richer ...
17 Sep 2024
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Steve Witkoff, Trump's golf buddy when would-be assassin took aim, said they became friends over a ham sandwich
16 Sep 2024
Steve Witkoff, a prominent Jewish real estate mogul and longtime friend of Donald Trump, was present during a recent assassination attempt on Trump at a golf...
16 Sep 2024
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Senate to advance contentious bill to crack down on anti-Israel activity on campus
16 Sep 2024
The U.S. Senate is poised to advance the Antisemitism Awareness Act, compelling the Department of Education to apply the International Holocaust Remembrance ...
16 Sep 2024
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A 'Jewish Mona Lisa' — and other myths told by objects found in Israel
16 Sep 2024
Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in ...
16 Sep 2024
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Doug Emhoff: My wife, Kamala Harris, is the reason I reconnected with my Judaism
16 Sep 2024
Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, attributes his rekindled connection with Judaism to his wife's influence. During a campaign event in Fl...
16 Sep 2024
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How Lauren Bacall faced and overcame antisemitism
16 Sep 2024
Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske, faced significant antisemitism throughout her Hollywood career, compelling her to modify her name for professional acc...
16 Sep 2024
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Biden and his rabbi were both set to retire. But one has opted for a new job.
16 Sep 2024
Rabbi Michael Beals, who spent two decades leading Wilmington's Congregation Beth Shalom, has taken on a new role as the rabbi of Temple Beth El in Newark, D...
16 Sep 2024
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Old Jewish Men — and all aspiring to that status — now have a guide of their own
15 Sep 2024
Noah Rinsky, inspired by his childhood experiences in Orthodox Jewish settings, has transformed his fascination with "Old Jewish Men" (OJM) into a vibrant so...
15 Sep 2024
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Raised in a tenement, killed in battle at 27 — the all-too-brief life of a great Jewish artist and poet
14 Sep 2024
Isaac Rosenberg, a Jewish poet and artist from London's East End, lived a brief but impactful life, dying at 27 in World War I. Despite growing up in poverty...
14 Sep 2024
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Universities are trying a new strategy on Israel and Gaza: Say nothing
13 Sep 2024
Universities across the United States, facing controversy over their statements regarding the conflicts in Israel and Gaza, are increasingly adopting policie...
13 Sep 2024
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Pro-Israel demonstrator in Newton, Mass. charged with shooting pro-Palestinian activist who tackled him
13 Sep 2024
A heated altercation between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Newton, Massachusetts, turned violent when a 47-year-old Iraq war veteran named ...
13 Sep 2024
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Donald Trump to address the Israeli American Coalition in person
13 Sep 2024
Donald Trump is scheduled to address the Israeli American Council (IAC) National Summit shortly before the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict ...
13 Sep 2024
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How Laura Loomer uses her Jewishness to promote her far-right views and Trump
13 Sep 2024
Laura Loomer is a controversial figure in the far-right political sphere who often leverages her Jewish identity to bolster her arguments and attack opponent...
13 Sep 2024
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Finding the line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism — on a bumper sticker
13 Sep 2024
Navigating the complex boundary between anti-Zionism and antisemitism is compellingly illustrated through the experience of Tony Zinman, a Tucson-based Jewis...
13 Sep 2024
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It's time to let the global media into Gaza
13 Sep 2024
Dan Perry argues for the international media's access to Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the need for unbiased and independent jour...
13 Sep 2024
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The Jewish vote could swing the election in 7 key battleground states. Here’s how
13 Sep 2024
Jewish voters are poised to play a pivotal role in the 2024 U.S. presidential election across seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Nor...
13 Sep 2024
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How a new quintet is keeping klezmer classy, and classical
13 Sep 2024
Schmaltz and Pepper is a new klezmer ensemble in Toronto, combining Ashkenazi Jewish folk music with classical, jazz, and tango influences. Founded by violin...
13 Sep 2024
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Do Donald Trump and Kamala Harris identify as ‘Zionist’? Here’s what their campaigns told us.
13 Sep 2024
In the evolving political landscape, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, key figures in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, have both declared strong support for Is...
13 Sep 2024
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Michael Solomonov aims to simplify Israeli classics for home cooks in ‘Zahav Home’
13 Sep 2024
Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook have released their third cookbook, 'Zahav Home,' which emphasizes simplifying Israeli and Jewish culinary classics for hom...
13 Sep 2024
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In Albania, which saved Jews from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation
12 Sep 2024
Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Albania underscores the country's unique wartime history of saving Jews during the Holocaust. Despite modest awaren...
12 Sep 2024
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New documentary ‘The Bibi Files’ paints an unflattering portrait of Netanyahu. Will Israelis ever see it?
12 Sep 2024
"The Bibi Files," a new documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, scrutinizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by using leaked interrogati...
12 Sep 2024
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Trump’s golf club hosted alleged Nazi sympathizer at fundraiser for Jan. 6 rioters
12 Sep 2024
Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club in New Jersey hosted a fundraiser organized by Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioter and noted Nazi s...
12 Sep 2024
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Uh, was Taylor Swift wearing tefillin at the VMAs?
12 Sep 2024
Taylor Swift's appearance at the 2024 VMAs sparked playful speculation due to her fashion choice of criss-crossing black straps resembling tefillin. The arti...
12 Sep 2024
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'The Day the Clown Cried' was the film that 'broke' Jerry Lewis — did it have to happen that way?
12 Sep 2024
Jerry Lewis's infamous unreleased film, 'The Day the Clown Cried,' is the focus of a new documentary, 'From Darkness to Light,' which explores the tragic pro...
12 Sep 2024
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‘Antisemitic’ invocation of Soros showering Democrat with dollars roils pivotal New York House race
12 Sep 2024
In a contentious political race in New York's 4th district, a campaign mailer supporting Republican incumbent Rep. Anthony D'Esposito has been criticized for...
12 Sep 2024
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A horror show at her grandparents' house
12 Sep 2024
Debi Nevel Drecksler shares a charming childhood memory from the 1950s with her Yiddish-speaking grandparents in a piece that blends nostalgia and humor. She...
12 Sep 2024
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Why the hot rabbi is having a moment (again)
12 Sep 2024
The concept of the 'hot rabbi' is experiencing renewed attention with the release of Netflix's series "Nobody Wants This," where Adam Brody plays a charming ...
12 Sep 2024
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Since Oct. 7, my daughter has become anti-Israel, and I'm grieving
12 Sep 2024
Nora Berman offers compassionate advice to a reader grappling with her daughter's newfound anti-Israel stance following the events of October 7th, which has ...
12 Sep 2024
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Son of leading Ukrainian rabbi is killed in battle against Russia
12 Sep 2024
The adopted son of Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman, a prominent chief rabbi in Ukraine, has died while serving in the Ukrainian army against Russian forces. Anton S...
12 Sep 2024
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A home run celebration unveils a Hebrew tattoo — with a typo
12 Sep 2024
Mark Vientos of the New York Mets recently became the talk of the town not just for his game-winning performance, but for his tattoo faux pas. During a celeb...
12 Sep 2024
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Event for left-wing magazine Jewish Currents finds a new home after public complaints over cancellation
12 Sep 2024
Jewish Currents, a left-wing magazine known for its pro-Palestinian stance, faced the cancellation of its conference venue at Brooklyn College due to suppose...
12 Sep 2024
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Donald Trump’s pro-Israel supporters take issue with his prediction of its potentially imminent demise
12 Sep 2024
Donald Trump’s remarks during a presidential debate, predicting Israel’s potential demise within two years if Kamala Harris were to become President, have sp...
12 Sep 2024
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A new book about Oct. 7 aims to depict the humanity behind the horror
11 Sep 2024
Lee Yaron, a journalist with Haaretz, has authored a new book titled "10/7: 100 Human Stories" that documents the tragic events of October 7, when Hamas atta...
11 Sep 2024
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Millions of dollars, hundreds of volunteers: How groups are mobilizing Jewish voters in swing states
11 Sep 2024
As the U.S. presidential election nears, Jewish organizations, specifically the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) and the Jewish Democratic Council of Americ...
11 Sep 2024
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Trump and Harris are both vague on Israel-Gaza, but in starkly different ways
11 Sep 2024
The article analyzes contrasting positions on Israel from former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris as perceived during a presidential d...
11 Sep 2024
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The Game of Life: After my dad died, my neighbors planted a memorial garden
11 Sep 2024
Deb Levy reflects on the transformative journey of grief following her father's passing, epitomized through a community gesture of planting a memorial garden...
11 Sep 2024
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How Jewish was J.D. Salinger?
11 Sep 2024
J.D. Salinger's Jewish identity is a complex topic, shaped largely by his family background and personal journey. Though Salinger's father had strong Jewish ...
11 Sep 2024
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Debate makes it clear: Trump has zero good ideas about Gaza and Israel
11 Sep 2024
In the recent presidential debate, former President Donald Trump faced criticism for failing to present substantial ideas regarding the Israel and Hamas conf...
11 Sep 2024
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'She hates Israel' Trump says of Harris during debate
11 Sep 2024
During the presidential debate, former President Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of hating Israel and Arabs, suggesting a future Harris pre...
11 Sep 2024
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During debate, Trump raises a conspiracy about immigrants eating cats. Is it the new blood libel?
11 Sep 2024
During a recent presidential debate, former President Donald Trump repeated a baseless and xenophobic conspiracy theory alleging that Haitian immigrants in S...
11 Sep 2024
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Leaders of white supremacist group charged for urging terrorism against Jews and other targets
11 Sep 2024
The Justice Department has charged leaders Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison of the transnational white supremacist terror group, Terrorgram Collective, for ...
11 Sep 2024
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A German Jewish community shadowed by scandal and an uncertain future welcomes a moment to celebrate
10 Sep 2024
Alina Treiger and seven others were recently ordained as cantors and rabbis by the Abraham Geiger College in Germany, celebrating their achievement amidst in...
10 Sep 2024