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Pulitzer Prize finalist tells story of the little-known Jewish lawyer who tried to keep Emma Goldman out of jail
16 Jun 2024
In his book "American Anarchy," Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Willrich sheds light on the little-known Jewish lawyer Harry Weinberger, who championed civil...
16 Jun 2024
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Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry take a father-daughter trip to Auschwitz in tragicomedy ‘Treasure’
14 Jun 2024
"Treasure" is a film featuring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portraying a father and daughter who visit Poland and Auschwitz after the fall of the Iron Curtain...
14 Jun 2024
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Heather Conn Hendel, 48, teacher, caregiver, matchmaker and newlywed, dies days after giving birth
14 Jun 2024
Heather Conn Hendel, a beloved figure in Jewish communities in Manhattan and Toronto, passed away at 48 just days after giving birth to her daughter. Known f...
14 Jun 2024
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US slaps sanctions on Tsav 9, Israeli group targeting humanitarian aid to Gaza
14 Jun 2024
The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on Tsav 9, an Israeli group accused of obstructing humanitarian aid convoys bound for Gaza. The group argues t...
14 Jun 2024
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Jewish immigrant men abandoned their wives in droves a century ago. Their stories are getting a new look
14 Jun 2024
The exhibit "Runaway Husbands, Desperate Families: The Story of the National Desertion Bureau," showcased at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, delves i...
14 Jun 2024
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As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi
14 Jun 2024
Israeli tourism to Georgia has surged, with some Israelis choosing to settle in Tbilisi and establish businesses, like the Lichts who opened a falafel eatery...
14 Jun 2024
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Cost of shipping donated gear to Israel quadrupling as El Al ends Oct. 7 cargo discount
14 Jun 2024
El Al, Israel's national airline, is ending a discount program for shipping donated gear to Israel, citing reduced need for donations as the military's suppl...
14 Jun 2024
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Frieda Johles Forman, ‘fiery’ feminist who rediscovered Yiddish women authors, dies at 87
14 Jun 2024
Frieda Johles Forman, a pioneering feminist in Jewish studies and literature, passed away at 87. She rediscovered and translated Yiddish women writers, culmi...
14 Jun 2024
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Israeli-born far-right Dutch politician rejected from ministerial role after security check
14 Jun 2024
Israeli-born Dutch politician Gidi Markuszower, known for his hardline anti-immigration views, was initially chosen by far-right leader Geert Wilders as immi...
14 Jun 2024
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‘Unacceptable antisemitism’: Leaders decry vandalism of Brooklyn Museum director’s home
13 Jun 2024
Anti-Israel activists vandalized the home of Brooklyn Museum's Jewish director and other leaders, splashing red paint and accusations like "blood on your han...
13 Jun 2024
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A railway museum in Zambia offers a clue to the African country’s rich Jewish history
13 Jun 2024
The Gateway Jewish Museum in Livingstone, Zambia, provides insights into the rich Jewish history of the country, where Jews, though a small community, had si...
13 Jun 2024
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What Jewish life looks like for teens from Iceland to Beijing, where the Jewish communities are small and antisemitism is high
13 Jun 2024
Jewish life for teens in small communities from Iceland to Beijing involves navigating unique challenges such as heightened antisemitism and limited Jewish r...
13 Jun 2024
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Bestseller ‘Who is Taylor Swift?’ comes out with its first international edition — in Israel
12 Jun 2024
Modan Publishing House released the first international edition of "Who Is Taylor Swift?" in Hebrew, cementing Taylor Swift's status as a global superstar. S...
12 Jun 2024
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At Brooklyn’s Agi’s Counter, a Hungarian Jewish grandma inspires upscale dining
12 Jun 2024
Jeremy Salamon, a Jewish chef in Brooklyn, draws inspiration from his Hungarian-Jewish grandma, Agi, a Holocaust survivor, serving her comfort foods like pal...
12 Jun 2024
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Success of German far-right party in EU election has many Jews hearing echoes of Nazi past
11 Jun 2024
The success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the European Parliament election has raised concerns among mainstream Jewish leaders and ...
11 Jun 2024
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French conservative leader embraces Marine Le Pen’s far-right party with history of antisemitism
11 Jun 2024
Eric Ciotti, the president of France's mainstream conservative party, has proposed forming an alliance with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, despite...
11 Jun 2024
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Head of elite Manhattan private school steps down following criticism of Oct. 7 response
11 Jun 2024
David Lourie, the head of Collegiate School in Manhattan, has resigned amid criticism of the school's response to antisemitism issues, particularly during th...
11 Jun 2024
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Morrie Markoff, Jewish supercentenarian and oldest man in US, dies at 110
11 Jun 2024
Morrie Markoff, a Jewish supercentenarian born to Jewish parents in New York City in 1914, passed away at 110 in Los Angeles. Known for his remarkable lucidi...
11 Jun 2024
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As MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys a late-career resurgence in LA, he’s come to appreciate his place as a Jewish baseball star
11 Jun 2024
MLB veteran Kevin Pillar, currently enjoying success with the L.A. Angels, reflects on his identity as a Jewish baseball player. Growing up celebrating both ...
11 Jun 2024
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U of Minnesota backtracks on Holocaust Center hire who accused Israel of genocide
11 Jun 2024
The University of Minnesota initially selected an Israeli scholar, Raz Segal, who accused Israel of genocide as the new director of its Center for Holocaust ...
11 Jun 2024
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LA Jewish day school censors two student newspaper articles on Israel-Hamas war
11 Jun 2024
Los Angeles Shalhevet High School's student newspaper, the Boiling Point, faced censorship of two articles related to the Israel-Hamas war by the school's ra...
11 Jun 2024
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Nova music festival exhibition is extended in NY after anti-Israel activists target it for protest
11 Jun 2024
Anti-Israel activists targeted the Nova music festival exhibition in Lower Manhattan for protest, led by the group Within Our Lifetime. The exhibit commemora...
11 Jun 2024
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Prosecutors move to dismiss hate crimes charges against woman who hit Israeli Columbia student with a stick
11 Jun 2024
Prosecutors are seeking to drop hate crimes charges against Maxwell Friedman, also known as Malaika, who allegedly assaulted an Israeli student on Columbia U...
11 Jun 2024
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LA’s Academy Museum to revise exhibit on Jewish founders after criticism from Jewish Hollywood figures
10 Jun 2024
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles faced criticism from Jewish Hollywood figures for its exhibit on Jewish founders in Hollywood, with some...
10 Jun 2024
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AOC decries discrimination against Jews, ‘weaponization’ of antisemitism in talk with Jewish leaders
10 Jun 2024
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed antisemitism with Jewish activists, acknowledging its dangers but also criticizing the weaponization of the term by p...
10 Jun 2024
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Anti-Israel hostility is making deeply needed Pride events less safe for Jews like us
10 Jun 2024
The increasing anti-Israel sentiment amidst Pride events is causing safety concerns for LGBTQ+ Jews, with fears of harassment and violence due to the recent ...
10 Jun 2024
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Israeli battlefield commanders explain why they are breaking IDF rules to solicit donated gear
10 Jun 2024
Israeli battlefield commanders, like Micha Shtiebel of the Alexandroni Brigade, have been resorting to soliciting donated gear from a network of civilian vol...
10 Jun 2024
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One of the most Jewish elections in the country is in Northern Virginia
10 Jun 2024
In Northern Virginia's 10th District, a Democratic congressional primary between Jewish candidates Eileen Filler-Corn and Dan Helmer underscores the growing ...
10 Jun 2024
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How one Israeli teen is navigating the uncertainties of life during wartime
10 Jun 2024
The article follows Alma Doron, an 18-year-old Israeli navigating life during wartime, where the fear of missile attacks has impacted her daily routines and ...
10 Jun 2024
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Thousands protest Biden’s Israel policies outside White House
10 Jun 2024
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the White House accusing President Joe Biden of not enforcing a red line to protect civilians in Gaz...
10 Jun 2024
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Benny Gantz quits war cabinet as Israeli government’s unified front crumbles
10 Jun 2024
Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz has resigned from Israel's war cabinet, signaling a potential challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership...
10 Jun 2024
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42% of Jews have felt unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public since Oct. 7, study finds
10 Jun 2024
A survey conducted by the American Jewish Committee revealed that since October 7, over 40% of American Jews have felt unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in publi...
10 Jun 2024
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‘Bring them home’ means different things to Israelis and American Jews
9 Jun 2024
In a recent pro-Israel parade in New York and a rally in Tel Aviv, divergent perspectives on bringing hostages home were highlighted. American Jewish groups ...
9 Jun 2024
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Israeli operation rescues 4 hostages from Gaza, including Noa Argamani
8 Jun 2024
Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages, including Noa Argamani, who had been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7. The hostages were atten...
8 Jun 2024
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Ohio court bars Hebrew Union College from selling rare books amid financial woes
7 Jun 2024
Ohio's attorney general has obtained a court order preventing Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, known for its significant coll...
7 Jun 2024
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Netflix’s ‘Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial’ aims to make the Holocaust hit home for a younger generation
7 Jun 2024
Netflix's documentary series "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" aims to engage a younger audience by presenting the familiar topics of the Holocaust and W...
7 Jun 2024
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Rep. Ritchie Torres slams ‘blithering idiots’ behind the secret Israeli influence op that targeted him
7 Jun 2024
Rep. Ritchie Torres criticized a secret Israeli government campaign aimed at influencing Black Democratic U.S. lawmakers, calling it embarrassing and racist....
7 Jun 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish publicist is Hall of Fame-bound
7 Jun 2024
Orthodox MLB prospect Jacob Steinmetz has been impressing with his performance in Single A baseball. Meanwhile, veteran publicist Fred Sternburg, known for r...
7 Jun 2024
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The Jewish problem with Trump supporters saying his guilty verdict was ‘rigged’
7 Jun 2024
The article discusses how some Orthodox Jewish communities, including the author, reacted when former President Donald Trump and his supporters claimed his r...
7 Jun 2024
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Most likely to antagonize Jewish students this spring: High school yearbooks
7 Jun 2024
Several incidents have occurred this spring involving high school yearbooks that have upset Jewish students and communities. These include a New Jersey distr...
7 Jun 2024
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Barbra Streisand is known for her songs and movies. But this proud Jew is also a powerhouse philanthropist.
7 Jun 2024
Barbra Streisand, a renowned singer, actress, and proud Jew, is also a dedicated philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various causes. Thr...
7 Jun 2024
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You don’t need a rabbi to get married, but here’s why it’s a good idea
7 Jun 2024
While it's not necessary to have a rabbi officiate a wedding, there are advantages to doing so, as they can provide spiritual guidance and help couples conne...
7 Jun 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24
7 Jun 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the U.S. Congress on July 24 for the fourth time amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and...
7 Jun 2024
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Some Jewish groups protest Biden’s executive order on immigration, but others are staying silent
6 Jun 2024
Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with p...
6 Jun 2024
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A new movie about fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg explores legacy of her mother’s Holocaust experience
6 Jun 2024
The documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" delves into the fashion icon's legacy intertwined with her mother's Holocaust survival, tracing von ...
6 Jun 2024
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Student groups at Baruch College stage protest against Hillel, adding to growing trend
6 Jun 2024
Pro-Palestinian student groups at Baruch College staged a protest against the school's Hillel, accusing the Jewish campus group of supporting genocide and fa...
6 Jun 2024
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How New York is celebrating Shavuot 2024
6 Jun 2024
New York is celebrating Shavuot 2024 with a variety of events across the city. Shavuot, marking the giving of the Torah, involves all-night Torah study, read...
6 Jun 2024
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NYPD reports 55 antisemitic incidents in May, highest in six months
6 Jun 2024
In May, the NYPD recorded 55 antisemitic incidents, the highest since November, with a notable increase from the previous year. Jews were the most targeted g...
6 Jun 2024
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Jewish publicist and noted ‘good guy’ Fred Sternburg joins the International Boxing Hall of Fame
6 Jun 2024
Fred Sternburg, a Jewish publicist known for his work in boxing and Judaism, has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Sternburg, who has...
6 Jun 2024
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In Normandy, a Jewish D-Day veteran buried in a Nazi mass grave will receive a proper burial 80 years later
6 Jun 2024
A Jewish D-Day veteran, First Lt. Nathan Baskind, who was mistakenly buried in a Nazi mass grave, will finally receive a proper Jewish burial in Normandy, 80...
6 Jun 2024