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What kids wrote in the Yiddish press about their summer vacations
27 Aug 2024
The article by Jennifer A. Stern explores the summer experiences of Jewish children during the early 20th century, as documented in letters to the editor pub...
27 Aug 2024
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A new book about American Jewry is causing controversy. Here’s what it actually says.
27 Aug 2024
Joshua Leifer's new book, "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," explores the shifting landscape of Americ...
27 Aug 2024
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Jill Stein says war in Gaza ‘makes any genocide pale by comparison’ — and then says she misspoke
27 Aug 2024
Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate, stirred controversy by describing the death toll in Gaza as a genocide more significant than any other, a sta...
27 Aug 2024
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Separating anti-Zionists from antisemites on campus
27 Aug 2024
A recent study by Brandeis University explored the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses, revealing that a significant porti...
27 Aug 2024
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For the 900th time, an antisemitic attack is an attack on all of France
27 Aug 2024
The article discusses the recent surge in antisemitic attacks in France, highlighting two incidents in Rouen and La Grande Motte, where synagogues were targe...
27 Aug 2024
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Why everyone should go see the Nova Exhibition in Los Angeles
27 Aug 2024
The Nova Exhibition in Los Angeles offers a deeply immersive experience, documenting the Hamas attack on a desert music festival on October 7th. With a mix o...
27 Aug 2024
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Sellout crowd, spike in sales for author whose talk was canceled over pro-Israel moderator
27 Aug 2024
Joshua Leifer's book launch, initially canceled due to a dispute over a pro-Israel moderator, witnessed a resurgence with a sellout crowd and increased book ...
27 Aug 2024
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Instead of piling on Joshua Leifer, listen to him
27 Aug 2024
The article discusses the cancellation of author Joshua Leifer's book launch due to his association with controversial Zionist Rabbi Andy Bachman, sparking b...
27 Aug 2024
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Why my great-grandfather, a strike leader, kept landing in prison
26 Aug 2024
This article explores the life of Chaim Ime Mendl Kaplan, an influential Jewish labor activist in early 20th-century America. Kaplan, who immigrated from Eas...
26 Aug 2024
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Kamala Harris wants Jews to donate to her campaign — in multiples of 18
26 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is appealing to Jewish donors by suggesting contributions in multiples of 18, linking the fundraising approach to the...
26 Aug 2024
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Is every war movie about Israel and Gaza now?
26 Aug 2024
In light of the Israel-Hamas conflict, audiences are increasingly interpreting war movies and series like 'Dune,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'The Hunger Games' th...
26 Aug 2024
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Harris mentioned war in Gaza 9 times at DNC. Trump mentioned it once at the RNC.
26 Aug 2024
The coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza during the Democratic and Republican national conventions reveals significant differences in how the two parties addr...
26 Aug 2024
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Meet the new antisemitism, same as the old antisemitism
26 Aug 2024
In this article, Robert Zaretsky discusses the resurgence of antisemitism in contemporary society, examining how Jews are increasingly finding their identity...
26 Aug 2024
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Preserving Mexican Syrian Jewish traditions in a world on the verge of collapse
26 Aug 2024
Clairette Atri Mizrahi, a Mexican Syrian Jewish playwright, captures the tension between modern and traditional identity in her work, particularly through he...
26 Aug 2024
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Trump planned to announce Jerusalem embassy move months earlier than he did, new book reveals
25 Aug 2024
A new book by former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster reveals that Donald Trump initially planned to announce the U.S. Embassy's move from Tel Aviv to...
25 Aug 2024
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Israel thwarts major Hezbollah attack, striking rocket launchers aimed at Tel Aviv
25 Aug 2024
In a significant escalation along the northern border, Israel launched a major preemptive military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to prevent...
25 Aug 2024
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An Oct. 7 survivor and other Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the Paris Paralympics
24 Aug 2024
The 2024 Paris Paralympics are about to unfold, showcasing over 4,000 athletes including a notable cohort of Jewish and Israeli competitors. Among the Israel...
24 Aug 2024
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How Kamala's first-name campaign could change our understanding of leadership
23 Aug 2024
This article examines Vice President Kamala Harris's symbolic use of her first name during the Democratic National Convention, where her great-nieces charmin...
23 Aug 2024
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Kamala Harris wants to support Israel, and Palestinians. It will be even harder than it seems
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the presidency, signaled her intention to uphold U.S. support for Israel while addressing the plight...
23 Aug 2024
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Claims of ‘ego-driven jihad’ as feud escalates at Zionist Organization of America
23 Aug 2024
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is facing internal turmoil as two board members, Brian Grodman and Paul Tartell, have filed a lawsuit to remove Mor...
23 Aug 2024
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Before ‘The Warriors’ was a cult movie — or a Lin-Manuel Miranda album — it had radical Jewish roots
23 Aug 2024
Sol Yurick's 1965 novel, "The Warriors," which inspired a cult classic film and a Lin-Manuel Miranda concept album, draws from his experience as a social wor...
23 Aug 2024
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In one of the most specifically Jewish movies ever made, love triumphs over loneliness
23 Aug 2024
"Between the Temples," directed by Nathan Silver, is an evocative, comedic indie film exploring the intersection of Jewish ritual, personal grief, and unconv...
23 Aug 2024
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Kamala Harris did the impossible, and said exactly the right thing about Israel and Gaza
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention with a speech emphasizing pragmatic solutions for international crises, including t...
23 Aug 2024
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Harris makes a forceful case for Israel’s security — and Palestinian self-determination — in DNC address
23 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing a dual commitment to Israel's right to security and Palestinian self-d...
23 Aug 2024
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For the first time in two decades, a sports video game gets a Jewish cover athlete. Or three.
23 Aug 2024
In a historic first, the Hughes brothers—Jack, Quinn, and Luke—will be featured on the cover of EA Sports' NHL 25 video game, marking the first time a Jewish...
23 Aug 2024
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Not just about defeating Trump: Why Kamala Harris is the next president that Jews need
22 Aug 2024
The article discusses the potential presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris and why the author believes she would be beneficial for the Jewish community. Har...
22 Aug 2024
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Emotional Doug Emhoff shows up for Jewish Democrats at DNC
22 Aug 2024
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff made an emotional appearance at a gathering for Jewish Democrats, where he rec...
22 Aug 2024
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What Jewish Democrats hope Harris will say in her DNC acceptance speech
22 Aug 2024
Jewish Democrats are anticipating Vice President Kamala Harris's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, hopeful that while she might not de...
22 Aug 2024
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Why the DNC should add a Palestinian speaker to tonight’s roster
22 Aug 2024
The article discusses a sit-in organized by uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention demanding the inclusion of a Palestinian-American spe...
22 Aug 2024
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Why Doug Emhoff took the bus to Hebrew school — and more about his childhood synagogue
22 Aug 2024
The article highlights Doug Emhoff's Jewish upbringing and connection to Temple Shalom in Aberdeen, New Jersey, where he attended Hebrew school and had his b...
22 Aug 2024
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What Jews and Bill Clinton talk about when they talk about 'class'
22 Aug 2024
The article explores how discussions at the Democratic National Convention around the term "class" resonate differently within American Jewish communities. W...
22 Aug 2024
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Tim Walz’s surprise visit to Minnesota delegation breakfast encourages Dems, Jewish members
22 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a surprise appearance at the Minnesota Delegation breakfast during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, shortly af...
22 Aug 2024
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At a singles event celebrating the Jewish day of love, compatibility means agreeing on Israel and religious practice
22 Aug 2024
The Tu B'Av White Party, a popular singles event hosted by Bangitout.com, returned to Riverside Park for the first time post-pandemic, drawing nearly a thous...
22 Aug 2024
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Carol Kane, Robert Smigel and Nathan Silver on how ‘Between the Temples’ is an ode to Jewish questioning and lifelong learning
22 Aug 2024
"Between the Temples" is a new film by director Nathan Silver, inspired by his mother's participation in a bnai mitzvah class. The film tells the unconventio...
22 Aug 2024
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My Black Jewish 7-year-old loves Kamala Harris — and I love her interfaith, blended family
22 Aug 2024
This article by Carly Pildis discusses the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy on her Black Jewish daughter. For Pildis' daughter, Harris...
22 Aug 2024
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‘Uncommitted’ delegates start sit-in at DNC to demand Palestinian speak from the main stage
22 Aug 2024
Uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention held a sit-in demanding a Palestinian-American speaker on the main stage in response to the minim...
22 Aug 2024
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Who is Cole Emhoff?
22 Aug 2024
Cole Emhoff, the 29-year-old son of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and producer Kerstin Emhoff, recently gained attention for narrating a video tribute to his ...
22 Aug 2024
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Josh Shapiro, Jewish governor not tapped for VP, addresses DNC
22 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, seen as a potential first Jewish president, gave a compelling speech at the Democratic National Convention. Drawing paral...
22 Aug 2024
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Watch: How Israeli-American hostage family Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin brought the DNC to tears
22 Aug 2024
Rachel and Jon Polin shared the heartbreaking story of their son Hersh, who is among the 109 hostages held by Hamas, including 8 American citizens, after a t...
22 Aug 2024
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This Chicago deli is a second office for DNC veterans like Obama, Axelrod and now AOC
21 Aug 2024
In Chicago, Manny's delicatessen serves as a popular gathering spot for political figures, journalists, and activists, attracting prominent names like Obama,...
21 Aug 2024
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Brooklyn bookstore event canceled over pro-Israel rabbi serving as moderator
21 Aug 2024
A Jewish book event at a Brooklyn bookstore was abruptly canceled due to an employee's objection to having a Zionist rabbi moderate the event. The employee r...
21 Aug 2024
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American Jews have never been more divided. At the DNC, unity is back on the table
21 Aug 2024
The text discusses the deep divisions among American Jews, particularly highlighted by debates on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel. However, at the ...
21 Aug 2024
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Some far-left groups at DNC who protest US aid to Israel also defend dictators
21 Aug 2024
Some leftist groups protesting US aid to Israel at the DNC have been criticized for their defense of dictators and spreading misinformation. Groups like ANSW...
21 Aug 2024
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Is Tim Walz Jewish? No, but his Lutheran values are
21 Aug 2024
Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran, shares a close friendship with Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman of Temple Israel in Minneapolis, based on the alignment of their faiths'...
21 Aug 2024
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It's impossible to moderate artificial intelligence. Maybe we should stop trying
21 Aug 2024
The article explores the challenges of moderating artificial intelligence (AI) on social media platforms like X and Instagram. X's AI assistant, Grok, genera...
21 Aug 2024
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‘Bring them home!‘: DNC gives strong standing ovation to parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
21 Aug 2024
At the Democratic National Convention, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza, received a ...
21 Aug 2024
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If Israel cannot curb the horrific abuse of Palestinian detainees in its prisons, international tribunals will
21 Aug 2024
Shocking evidence has emerged of widespread abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons and military facilities, including torture, amputations, starva...
21 Aug 2024
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As fall semester begins, University of California system takes a tougher tack on student protesters
21 Aug 2024
Amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that led to arrests and significant damage in the spring, the University of California system recently implemented stri...
21 Aug 2024
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Doug Emhoff doesn't say 'Israel' — and barely references antisemitism — at the DNC Tuesday night
21 Aug 2024
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, avoided mentioning Israel and only briefly touched on combating a...
21 Aug 2024
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'First Mensch' Doug Emhoff thrills Jews at DNC
21 Aug 2024
Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, excited Jews at the DNC as he took the stage, with Jewish delegates waving Fir...
21 Aug 2024