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Peter Beinart is speaking in Israel. Cue the criticism from both the left and the right.
26 Nov 2025
Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author and critic of Israel, faced scrutiny from both ends of the political spectrum during his speech at Tel Aviv Univer...
26 Nov 2025
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Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel
26 Nov 2025
Dror Or, a beloved member of Kibbutz Beeri and co-founder of the Beeri Dairy, was killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. His remains were re...
26 Nov 2025
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This Thanksgiving, our Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet
25 Nov 2025
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum reflects on the Jewish tradition of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving, through the lens of his new role at Congregation Dor Had...
25 Nov 2025
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Bipartisan bill in Congress would create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’
25 Nov 2025
A new bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress, sponsored by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Craig Goldman, seeks to establish November 30 as ...
25 Nov 2025
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Rabbis and other Jewish NYers join Mamdani’s 400-member mayoral transition committees
25 Nov 2025
Five local rabbis are among over 400 individuals chosen to serve on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition committees. These committees are de...
25 Nov 2025
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Jewish groups at Penn sound alarm over federal lawsuit seeking information on Jewish employees
25 Nov 2025
Jewish groups at the University of Pennsylvania are raising concerns over a federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration's Equal Employment Opportunity ...
25 Nov 2025
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This NY Jewish breakfast staple will appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
24 Nov 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature the whimsical balloon-tricycle hybrid characters Lox and Java, representing popular New York Jewis...
24 Nov 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress amid clashes with Trump over Israel, Epstein
24 Nov 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress amid tensions with Donald Trump, precipitated by her critical views on Israel and support...
24 Nov 2025
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Local politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona poised for reelection in Namibia
24 Nov 2025
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician with an infamous name, is expected to be reelected in the Ompundja constituency. A member of the ruling SWAPO part...
24 Nov 2025
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NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue
24 Nov 2025
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has publicly apologized to the Park East Synagogue congregation for the police's inadequate response during a recent pro-Pale...
24 Nov 2025
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Thanksgiving needs its own haggadah
24 Nov 2025
Amidst the contrasting narratives of Thanksgiving—idealistic friendship versus exploitative enslavement—Deborah Barer draws a parallel to Passover, suggestin...
24 Nov 2025
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Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference
24 Nov 2025
Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...
24 Nov 2025
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In Denver, a Jewish day school happily copes with a surge in new students
24 Nov 2025
Denver Jewish Day School (DJDS) is experiencing a significant surge in enrollment, reflecting a broader national trend among Jewish schools post-Oct. 7, attr...
24 Nov 2025
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Polish officials criticize Yad Vashem’s post on social media, days after US official rejects Polish complicity as ‘grotesque falsehood’
24 Nov 2025
The debate over Poland's role during the Holocaust has intensified following statements by Thomas Rose, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, who refuted the notion...
24 Nov 2025
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New York City sets Guinness record for largest-ever Shabbat dinner, with 2,800 at the table
24 Nov 2025
New York City has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest-ever Shabbat dinner, organized by Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Center at the Javits Center, ...
24 Nov 2025
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They had status, safety and power — and still chose to defy Hitler
23 Nov 2025
Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores the little-known story of a group of elite Germans who risked their status, safety, and power to r...
23 Nov 2025
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Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting
21 Nov 2025
The meeting between Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was amicable, despite the contentious political backdrop. They discussed local ...
21 Nov 2025
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What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity
21 Nov 2025
In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overloo...
21 Nov 2025
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Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel
21 Nov 2025
Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the re...
21 Nov 2025
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Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court
21 Nov 2025
The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to ...
21 Nov 2025
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After outrage, Coast Guard says it will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols
21 Nov 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard faced significant backlash after new regulations emerged, suggesting that symbols like swastikas and nooses could be displayed in privat...
21 Nov 2025
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‘Israel’s Friendsgiving’ protest at DC train station includes ‘Gaza’s spilled blood’ on the menu
21 Nov 2025
A controversial anti-Israel protest at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, organized by local pro-Palestinian activists, has sparked heated reactions for echoi...
21 Nov 2025
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After protest outside Manhattan synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’
20 Nov 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism following a protest against a pro-Israel immigration event at the Park East Synagogue. The event, or...
20 Nov 2025
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Hanukkah 2025: How New York City is celebrating this year
20 Nov 2025
New York City offers a vibrant and diverse range of Hanukkah celebrations in 2025, featuring events that cater to all ages and interests. The festivities kic...
20 Nov 2025
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At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges—and opportunities
20 Nov 2025
The Max Fein Vocational High School in Tel Aviv has long served as a nurturing ground for students who struggle with Israel's mainstream educational system d...
20 Nov 2025
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Ethiopian Jewish holiday Sigd commemorated at NYC City Hall for the first time
20 Nov 2025
New York City celebrated the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd for the first time at City Hall, marking a significant milestone in promoting Jewish diversity ...
20 Nov 2025
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AI has a reputation for amplifying hate. A new study finds it can weaken antisemitism, too.
20 Nov 2025
Researchers at the Anti-Defamation League's Center for Antisemitism Research have demonstrated that AI, often criticized for spreading hate, can effectively ...
20 Nov 2025
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Jessica Tisch to stay on as Mamdani’s NYPD commissioner, reassuring some Jewish leaders
20 Nov 2025
Jessica Tisch will remain as NYPD Commissioner under incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her continuity in the role, despite Mamdani's contrasting v...
20 Nov 2025
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In a city torn by poster wars and politics, repair for New York’s Jews requires us to fight for it
19 Nov 2025
Nina Mogilnik reflects on New York City's recent socio-political turmoil following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and its impact on the Jewish communit...
19 Nov 2025
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With students shifting their study habits, this Jewish university is embracing smart AI adoption
19 Nov 2025
Touro University, under Jewish auspices, is actively integrating AI across its programs to enhance education and align with Jewish ethical values. The univer...
19 Nov 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is feuding with Donald Trump. Could she win over Jewish Democrats?
19 Nov 2025
The article examines the recent political dynamics surrounding Marjorie Taylor Greene, focusing on her public break with Donald Trump and subsequent interact...
19 Nov 2025
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Cameron Kasky, Jewish Parkland shooting survivor, is running for Congress on platform to ‘stop funding genocide’
19 Nov 2025
Cameron Kasky, known for his activism after surviving the Parkland shooting, has announced his candidacy for New York's 12th Congressional District. His camp...
19 Nov 2025
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Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing
19 Nov 2025
In a rare move, 18 House Democrats, including several Jewish lawmakers, publicly urged the Senate to reject the nomination of Yehuda Kaploun as the State Dep...
19 Nov 2025
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By the thousands, IDF Lone Soldiers find support and services at unique Tel Aviv Errands Day
18 Nov 2025
In a remarkable show of support, over 4,000 IDF Lone Soldiers participated in a recent "Yom Siddurim" (Errands Day) event in Tel Aviv, organized by the Frien...
18 Nov 2025
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Jewish conservatives are looking to JD Vance to draw a line against the antisemitic right. He hasn’t delivered.
18 Nov 2025
At a recent Jewish Leadership Conference, notable Jewish conservatives, including Ben Shapiro and Bari Weiss, expressed concern over the rising antisemitic s...
18 Nov 2025
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At Christie’s, a public viewing and private sale of unique and historic menorahs
18 Nov 2025
Christie's is hosting a private sale showcasing 35 unique and historic menorahs from the collection of esteemed attorney and Judaica collector Max N. Berry, ...
18 Nov 2025
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His successor wants to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. NYC Mayor Eric Adams just sat down with him in Israel.
18 Nov 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently in Israel, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the controversial stance of his imminent succe...
18 Nov 2025
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Trump defends Tucker Carlson, whose interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes split Republicans
17 Nov 2025
Amid ongoing debates about antisemitism within the Republican Party, former President Trump defended Tucker Carlson's decision to interview self-proclaimed a...
17 Nov 2025
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Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against the University of California, judge rules
17 Nov 2025
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to impose over $1 billion in fines on the University of California (UC) system for alleg...
17 Nov 2025
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How prayer found me when I found it hard to pray
17 Nov 2025
Rabbi Jessica Fisher shares her personal journey with prayer during a period of severe depression, highlighting how contemporary music inspired by Jewish lit...
17 Nov 2025
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Mamdani again condemns antisemitism as Eric Adams, in Israel, warns of danger to Jews in NYC
16 Nov 2025
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams visits Israel, emphasizing his support and warning about potential dangers for Jewish residents under the future administra...
16 Nov 2025
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Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore’
16 Nov 2025
Mexico's Jewish community and Israeli officials have strongly condemned antisemitic graffiti targeting President Claudia Sheinbaum, labeled as a "Jewish whor...
16 Nov 2025
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When Jews really did wage a ‘war on Christmas’
16 Nov 2025
In December 1906, Jewish parents in New York City protested against the mandatory participation of their children in school Christmas activities, marking a s...
16 Nov 2025
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He was Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman. What’s next for Brad Lander?
14 Nov 2025
Following the political alliance between progressive politicians Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani, Lander faces an uncertain future as his tenure as NYC Comptr...
14 Nov 2025
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Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president.
14 Nov 2025
Jim Ryan, the former president of the University of Virginia, reflects on his departure amid pressures surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) man...
14 Nov 2025
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Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal to bring matzah ball ramen to the masses
14 Nov 2025
Brooklyn's Shalom Japan, a Jewish-Japanese fusion restaurant, caught the attention of investors on the reality show Shark Tank. Owners Sawako Okochi and Aaro...
14 Nov 2025
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German universities never recovered after driving Jews out. American colleges must work to avert that fate.
14 Nov 2025
Julio Frenk reflects on the historical impact of antisemitism on German universities, drawing parallels to the contemporary rise of antisemitism in American ...
14 Nov 2025
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His first business was The Hip Bagel. For Shelly Fireman, a legendary restaurant empire followed.
14 Nov 2025
Shelly Fireman, a pioneering Jewish restauranteur, transformed a small 1963 Greenwich Village bagel shop into a prominent New York restaurant empire over six...
14 Nov 2025
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Following uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert after all — but not for everyone
14 Nov 2025
The IDF's chief cantor will perform in Amsterdam's Royal Concert Hall for Hanukkah, following a contentious debate that highlights the deep divides within th...
14 Nov 2025
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British university bars academic who repeated antisemitic libels in lecture to pro-Palestinian student group
14 Nov 2025
University College London (UCL) has barred Samar Maqusi, an academic who repeated antisemitic conspiracy theories such as the blood libel, during a lecture t...
14 Nov 2025