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A Jewish, queer ghost story where the greatest fright is family expectations
4 Sep 2024
Shelly Jay Shore's debut novel, "Rules For Ghosting," offers a unique blend of queer, Jewish storytelling with a charming take on family dynamics and traditi...
4 Sep 2024
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My dear friends’ wedding is on Yom Kippur. How do I reconcile my obligations?
4 Sep 2024
Beth Harpaz at A Bintel Brief addresses a common dilemma for Jewish individuals invited to events conflicting with major holidays, such as a wedding on Yom K...
4 Sep 2024
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'As a Jew' Doug Emhoff mourns hostages killed by Hamas
4 Sep 2024
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the American Jewish community at a vigil for hostages killed by Hamas. Speaking fr...
4 Sep 2024
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In Doug Emhoff, the Harris campaign sees a skilled surrogate with wide appeal
3 Sep 2024
Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, emerges as a pivotal figure in the Harris-Walz presidential campaign, specifically tasked with appealing to Jewish voters....
3 Sep 2024
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‘Hazardous chemical’ spewed at a Columbia anti-Israel protest was actually novelty spray, school says
3 Sep 2024
In January, Columbia University was embroiled in controversy when students claimed to have been sprayed with a hazardous chemical during an anti-Israel prote...
3 Sep 2024
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US Justice Department files criminal charges against Hamas, spurred by Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s murder
3 Sep 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced federal criminal charges against Hamas and its leader, Yahya Sinwar, following the murder of American-Israeli ...
3 Sep 2024
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Can there be poetry after Oct. 7? A new collection shows how
3 Sep 2024
Rachel Korazim's new poetry anthology, "Shiva: Poems of October 7," provides a poignant and necessary artistic response to the tragic events of October 7, wh...
3 Sep 2024
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The costs of this war are too high
2 Sep 2024
This article by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the heavy toll and ongoing nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly through the lens of grieving mothers su...
2 Sep 2024
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Netanyahu says he won’t cave to pressure amid criticism over hostage crisis
2 Sep 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to succumb to external pressure in the ongoing negotiations with Hamas, insisting on the retention of...
2 Sep 2024
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Trump’s Israel adviser suggests diverting $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund West Bank annexation
2 Sep 2024
David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, proposes in his new book the redirection of $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund Israeli annexation of t...
2 Sep 2024
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Watch: Tearful funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas
2 Sep 2024
The article reports on the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas, held in Jerusalem. Thousands attended to pay re...
2 Sep 2024
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Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change anything?
1 Sep 2024
The tragic death of six Israeli hostages in Gaza has triggered nationwide protests and a general strike in Israel, sparking debates on whether this will chan...
1 Sep 2024
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In the courtyard where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced on Oct. 6, grief and anger reign after his death
1 Sep 2024
The Hakhel synagogue community in Jerusalem mourns the tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a victim of Hamas violence in Gaza. Gathering nearly a year afte...
1 Sep 2024
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Massive protests, threats of a national strike as Israelis demand action after bodies of six hostages found
1 Sep 2024
Massive protests erupted across Israeli cities as public outcry intensified after the bodies of six hostages were discovered in Gaza. The demonstrators, many...
1 Sep 2024
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From Rachel Goldberg-Polin, we all heard the piercing cry of Jewish motherhood
1 Sep 2024
The article vividly captures the emotions and resilience of Jewish mothers, particularly Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was t...
1 Sep 2024
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Rachel is weeping for her child: In a grieving Jewish mother, we see our Jewish matriarch
1 Sep 2024
The emotional piece by Rabbi Menachem Creditor draws parallels between the ancient biblical story of Rachel weeping for her children and the modern grief of ...
1 Sep 2024
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The murder of the hostages may be a pivot point for a deal
1 Sep 2024
The killing of six Israeli hostages by Hamas has intensified public outrage against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, propelling protests and a pl...
1 Sep 2024
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Six more hostages are dead. It’s time for all American Jews to join the opposition.
1 Sep 2024
In light of the tragic deaths of six hostages in Gaza, columnist Rob Eshman calls for American Jews to reassess their support for Israeli Prime Minister Neta...
1 Sep 2024
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Thanks to his mother, we are all sitting shiva for Hersh Goldberg-Polin
1 Sep 2024
The tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage, has resonated deeply within the global Jewish community. His mother, Rachel Goldb...
1 Sep 2024
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Why do Ashkenazi Jews name babies after deceased relatives? A rabbi responds.
1 Sep 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition of naming children after deceased relatives, emphasizing how this practice serves as a powerful me...
1 Sep 2024
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas, dead at 23
1 Sep 2024
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, has been reported dead by his family. Goldberg-Polin, onc...
1 Sep 2024
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, is one of 6 Israeli hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza, IDF reports
1 Sep 2024
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old U.S.-Israeli dual citizen, was among six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas in a Gaza tunnel, as reported by IDF. Goldberg-...
1 Sep 2024
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Man arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh
1 Sep 2024
A man was arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh, an incident that underscores ongoing tensions on American campu...
1 Sep 2024
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Bodies recovered in Gaza, Israeli army says; hostage families vow mass protest
31 Aug 2024
The Israeli army has recovered the bodies of several hostages in Gaza amidst ongoing military operations. This development prompted outrage among Israeli fam...
31 Aug 2024
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Columbia antisemitism task force reports ‘crushing’ discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students
30 Aug 2024
A recent report by Columbia University's Task Force on Antisemitism has highlighted extensive discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students on campus. T...
30 Aug 2024
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Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81
30 Aug 2024
Rabbi Michael Lerner, a prominent figure in Jewish-American progressive thought, has died at 81. He was the founder of Tikkun magazine, which he launched in ...
30 Aug 2024
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Why are Jews calling anyone who disagrees with them a kapo?
30 Aug 2024
Mira Fox's article explores the rising use of the term "kapo" as an intra-Jewish political slur, particularly in online discourse. Originally describing Jewi...
30 Aug 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: Why FIFA might ban Israel from international soccer
30 Aug 2024
FIFA is considering a request from the Palestinian Football Association to temporarily ban Israel from international soccer competition due to alleged violat...
30 Aug 2024
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In Auschwitz, a modern love story sparks a new Jewish chapter
30 Aug 2024
In Oswiecim, Poland, a town historically significant for its Jewish community, a modern love story unfolds between Hila Weisz, an Israeli with Holocaust-surv...
30 Aug 2024
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Why I'm confident the war in Gaza won't ruin another year on campus
30 Aug 2024
Jodi Rudoren expresses cautious optimism about campus climates regarding Israel-Palestine debates as the new academic year begins. After intense protests ove...
30 Aug 2024
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At the nexus of Bertolt Brecht and Bernie Sanders, a young playwright finds his place
30 Aug 2024
Jesse Jae Hoon, an emerging playwright influenced by socialist ideology, explores the intersection of politics and personal narrative through his work, drawi...
30 Aug 2024
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How Rabbi Michael Lerner merged spirituality and social justice and influenced a generation of progressives
30 Aug 2024
Rabbi Michael Lerner, who passed away at 81, was a pivotal figure in merging spirituality with social justice, largely through his influential magazine, Tikk...
30 Aug 2024
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Hidden away for a decade, a beloved Jewish artist's mural awaits its return to the public eye
30 Aug 2024
For the past decade, the famous 13-piece mural 'Resources of America' by renowned Jewish artist Ben Shahn and his wife Bernarda Bryson has been out of public...
30 Aug 2024
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With the passing of Rabbi Michael Lerner, looking back on Tikkun magazine
30 Aug 2024
Rabbi Michael Lerner, the influential founder and editor of Tikkun Magazine, has passed away at age 81. Tikkun served as a pivotal platform for progressive J...
30 Aug 2024
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College students are already protesting — and getting arrested — over Israel this semester
30 Aug 2024
Amid the start of the fall semester, universities across the United States, including the University of Michigan, are experiencing resurgent pro-Palestinian ...
30 Aug 2024
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Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti
29 Aug 2024
A Berlin Holocaust monument, the Block of Women, was defaced with antisemitic and pro-Palestinian graffiti, adding to recent global instances of vandalism at...
29 Aug 2024
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For Jewish students at McGill like me, our return to campus is filled with dread
29 Aug 2024
Sophie Block, a Jewish student at McGill University, describes her anxiety returning to a campus environment charged with intense pro-Palestinian activism an...
29 Aug 2024
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Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo, Israel’s first Paris Paralympics medal
29 Aug 2024
Asaf Yasur achieved a historic victory for Israel by winning a gold medal in taekwondo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, marking Israel's first medal at these g...
29 Aug 2024
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Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special makes poop jokes sentimental
29 Aug 2024
Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special, "Love You," showcases his growth in guitar skills while retaining his classic, juvenile comedic style. Directed by...
29 Aug 2024
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After 10/7, Jewish federations raised $850 million for Israel. 40% is unspent
29 Aug 2024
Jewish federations in North America, responding to the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in southern Israel, raised over $850 million for Israeli recovery ef...
29 Aug 2024
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I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?
29 Aug 2024
In a recent article for The Forward's long-running advice column, Bintel Brief, a reader inquires about his right to a Jewish burial in the cemetery of his a...
29 Aug 2024
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Kristen Bell dates a rabbi in new Netflix romantic comedy series
29 Aug 2024
The upcoming Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" features Kristen Bell as a non-Jewish woman who falls in love with a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. Created by ...
29 Aug 2024
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US sanctions Israeli nonprofit that supports West Bank settlers in latest round of penalties
28 Aug 2024
The United States has imposed sanctions on Hashomer Yosh, an Israeli nonprofit, and Yitzhak Levi Filant, a civilian security coordinator at the West Bank set...
28 Aug 2024
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2 pro-Palestinian student groups at NYU, Columbia say Instagram removed their accounts
28 Aug 2024
Two pro-Palestinian student groups, Columbia University’s Students for Justice in Palestine and New York University's People's Solidarity Coalition, reported...
28 Aug 2024
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West Bank, the next feared flashpoint, was there all along
28 Aug 2024
The article discusses the increasing tensions in the West Bank amid ongoing Israeli military actions and geopolitical dynamics following the outbreak of conf...
28 Aug 2024
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The Jewish guide to Kamala Harris’ CNN interview
28 Aug 2024
In a notable political move, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to participate in her first sit-down interview since securing the Democratic presidential no...
28 Aug 2024
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How universities have changed their policies on protest because of the war in Gaza
28 Aug 2024
In response to recent protests related to the war in Gaza, universities across the United States are implementing new policies to manage campus activism. Col...
28 Aug 2024
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JD Vance attacks influential Jewish head of teachers union for not having biological kids
28 Aug 2024
Senator JD Vance's recent attack on Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, highlights the ongoing rhetoric regarding family ...
28 Aug 2024
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Why pro-Palestinian students at U of Michigan are trying to stop funding for Frisbee and dance teams
28 Aug 2024
At the University of Michigan, the newly elected student government, led by the Shut It Down Party, is attempting to leverage its control over a $1.3 million...
28 Aug 2024
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US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism
28 Aug 2024
The U.S. government has allocated a record $454.5 million to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in response to rising antisemitism, notably since the recen...
28 Aug 2024