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She managed a university Holocaust center. Now she says incivility on Israel drove her to a Catholic school.
16 Apr 2024
Mary Jane Rein, who worked at Clark University's Holocaust center for 20 years, left her position due to feeling unsupported after facing incivility related ...
16 Apr 2024
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Guernica’s founder defends retracting Israeli coexistence essay that caused firestorm
16 Apr 2024
The founder of Guernica, a literary magazine, defended retracting an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen, stating it did not align with the journal's values ...
16 Apr 2024
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How does this war end? The day after is looking ‘dark’ for Israel and Gaza
16 Apr 2024
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas shows no imminent sign of resolution, with recent developments indicating a potential shift in Israel's military str...
16 Apr 2024
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ADL says antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, driven by surge after Oct. 7
16 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the past year, more than doubling from the previous year with a ...
16 Apr 2024
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House will vote on foreign aid package for Israel and other U.S. allies, ending delay
16 Apr 2024
The House is set to vote on approving approximately $14 billion in aid to Israel and other U.S. allies after a months-long delay, spurred by Iran's recent at...
16 Apr 2024
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Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78
16 Apr 2024
Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, passed away at the age of 78. Throughout his 15-season career in the 1960s and 1970s, Holtzman ac...
16 Apr 2024
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A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress
15 Apr 2024
A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Bid...
15 Apr 2024
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Israel weighs how to respond to Iran attack as Biden urges restraint
15 Apr 2024
Israel is currently grappling with how to respond to a recent direct Iranian attack on its territory, which was thwarted with minimal casualties. The United ...
15 Apr 2024
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For Israelis awaiting Iranian missile barrage, a night of terror punctuated by attempts at humor
14 Apr 2024
Israeli citizens experienced a night of fear and tension as Iranian missiles threatened the country, with alarms going off across Israel and citizens rushing...
14 Apr 2024
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Iran’s attack draws Israel and US closer together after weeks of growing tension
14 Apr 2024
Iran's attack on Israel drew the United States and Israel closer together after weeks of tension due to Israel's conflict with Hamas. President Joe Biden exp...
14 Apr 2024
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Iran attacks Israel: How we got here and what might happen next
14 Apr 2024
Iran launched a significant attack on Israel with more than 200 missiles and drones, marking a direct confrontation between the two historic adversaries and ...
14 Apr 2024
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Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel, marking unprecedented escalation of regional tensions
13 Apr 2024
Iran launched missiles and over 100 drones at Israel in an unprecedented attack, causing Israelis to seek shelter and resulting in injuries. Countries like t...
13 Apr 2024
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The ADL’s new ‘report card’ for campus antisemitism gets an F from Hillel and some Jewish students
12 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) unveiled a Campus Antisemitism Report Card grading 85 colleges and universities on their efforts to combat antisemitism, wit...
12 Apr 2024
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In landmark ruling, Argentine court says Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for 1994 Jewish center bombing
12 Apr 2024
An Argentine court has ruled that Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed ...
12 Apr 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish comedian makes his pitch for baseball history
12 Apr 2024
Jewish comedian Eitan Levine is aiming to set a new record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown in a baseball season, with a goal of reaching 50 pitc...
12 Apr 2024
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Theater charity Broadway Cares donates to Israeli groups after criticism over Gaza aid
12 Apr 2024
Broadway Cares, a well-known theater charity, faced criticism for its contributions to Gaza relief and has responded by donating $400,000 to four Israeli aid...
12 Apr 2024
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Where to find a Passover seder in New York City in 2024
12 Apr 2024
For Passover in New York City in 2024, there are various options beyond traditional family seders, including public and online seders. The New York Jewish We...
12 Apr 2024
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Israel signs agreement with South American soccer federation, paving way for elite international competition
12 Apr 2024
Israel's soccer association has signed a cooperation agreement with South America's soccer confederation, CONMEBOL, allowing Israel to potentially participat...
12 Apr 2024
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This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record
12 Apr 2024
Comedian Eitan Levine is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial opening pitches thrown in one baseball season, aiming to throw...
12 Apr 2024
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From Alvin Ailey to Elie Wiesel, 14 standout moments from 150 years of the 92nd Street Y
11 Apr 2024
The 92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural institution in New York, was founded in 1874 as the Young Mens Hebrew Association and has since become a prominent venue...
11 Apr 2024
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An Indiana court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion. Here’s why that matters.
11 Apr 2024
An Indiana state appellate court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion under the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, potentially ...
11 Apr 2024
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As Israel braces for potential Iranian attack, US warns Americans in the country to exercise caution
11 Apr 2024
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following an alleged Israeli strike in Syria, the US has issued warnings to American citizens in Israel to e...
11 Apr 2024
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Former Cornell student who threatened to shoot up kosher dining hall pleads guilty
11 Apr 2024
Former Cornell student, Patrick Dai, pleaded guilty to threatening Jewish students by posting messages about violence towards them, including plans to shoot ...
11 Apr 2024
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13 rabbinical students charged for fracas over Chabad synagogue tunnel
11 Apr 2024
Thirteen rabbinical students were arraigned for their involvement in a dispute over an illegal excavation at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn, r...
11 Apr 2024
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Speaking at Miami synagogue, Argentina’s Javier Milei reveals he has Jewish heritage
11 Apr 2024
Argentinian politician Javier Milei, known for his support of Israel, revealed his Jewish heritage at a Miami synagogue event where he was honored as an Inte...
11 Apr 2024
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Leading Democratic congressman says he wants ‘assurances’ before approving sale of fighter jets to Israel
11 Apr 2024
Representative Gregory Meeks, a key Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has stated that he will not approve the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Isr...
11 Apr 2024
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A Queens-based Holocaust survivor remembers her real-life rescuer played by Anthony Hopkins in ‘One Life’
10 Apr 2024
Hanna Slome, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor in Queens, reveals her life-changing experience of being rescued by Sir Nicholas Winton during the Holocaust, d...
10 Apr 2024
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Jewish groups signal new interest in Gaza aid following Israel’s strike on World Central Kitchen workers
10 Apr 2024
Following an Israeli military strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza that drew international criticism, a range of Jewish groups are now showing inc...
10 Apr 2024
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Jewish Life Stories: A tech couple killed in a private plane crash, a Holocaust survivor who arrested a top Nazi
10 Apr 2024
The article features the life stories of individuals from the Jewish community, including Liron and Naomi Petrushka, a tech couple who died in a private plan...
10 Apr 2024
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The exodus story you know ‘All Too Well’ gets retold in new Taylor Swift haggadah
10 Apr 2024
Author Naama Ben-David has created the Unofficial Taylor Swift Haggadah, inspired by her daughter's admiration for the pop icon. The haggadah, illustrated by...
10 Apr 2024
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Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry
10 Apr 2024
The Union for Reform Judaism, representing the largest American Jewish denomination, has committed to divesting from the fossil fuel industry to address the ...
10 Apr 2024
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Synagogue in Oldenburg, Germany, is targeted with Molotov cocktail; hundreds rally in solidarity with Jewish community
10 Apr 2024
The Jewish community in Oldenburg, Germany, faced an attempted arson attack on its synagogue with a Molotov cocktail. This incident prompted hundreds of loca...
10 Apr 2024
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Princeton joins list of Ivy Leagues under Title VI antisemitism investigation, against the wishes of its Jewish leaders
10 Apr 2024
Princeton University is now under investigation for allegations of antisemitism following complaints about pro-Palestinian protests on campus. This investiga...
10 Apr 2024
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To mark our brokenness this Passover, let’s scale back the matzah on our seder tables
10 Apr 2024
In light of recent tragedies affecting both Israelis and Palestinians, the author suggests a symbolic change for the Passover seder by using only two matzot ...
10 Apr 2024
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Israeli academics face backlash after signing letter accusing Israel of ‘plausible genocide’ in Gaza
10 Apr 2024
Israeli academics, including Regev Nathansohn from Sapir College, are facing backlash after signing a petition accusing Israel of possible genocide in Gaza a...
10 Apr 2024
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Yonkers City Council tables a ceasefire resolution that both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups opposed
9 Apr 2024
The Yonkers City Council recently tabled a Gaza ceasefire resolution after facing opposition from both pro-Palestinian groups, including an anti-Zionist Jewi...
9 Apr 2024
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Jewish and African-American folk music traditions to entwine at the Brooklyn Fiddle Summit
9 Apr 2024
The Brooklyn Fiddle Summit will bring together the klezmer virtuosity of violinist Zo Aqua and the African-American folk music of the Ebony Hillbillies for a...
9 Apr 2024
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Meet Argentina’s Axel Wahnish, the first rabbi ever to be appointed as an ambassador to Israel
9 Apr 2024
Argentina is on the cusp of confirming Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish as its ambassador to Israel, a historic appointment as the first rabbi ever to serve in this...
9 Apr 2024
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Court orders Philadelphia theater to screen Israeli film that it had cancelled in the face of protests
9 Apr 2024
A Philadelphia-area movie theater was ordered by a court to screen an Israeli film, "The Child Within Me," after its Jewish director initially tried to cance...
9 Apr 2024
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Germany to give Holocaust survivors in Israel an extra $238 each because of the war
9 Apr 2024
Germany has decided to provide a one-time payment of 25 million Euros through the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to approximately 120,0...
9 Apr 2024
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How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war
9 Apr 2024
Israeli emissaries, fresh from experiencing war and loss due to recent events in Israel, are preparing to work at Jewish camps in North America this summer. ...
9 Apr 2024
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Ritchie Torres’ pro-Israel activism sparks controversy in DC — and within his own family. In Israel, he’s a star.
9 Apr 2024
Ritchie Torres, a congressman from the Bronx, has sparked controversy for his staunch pro-Israel stance amidst growing criticism of Israel's actions. Torres,...
9 Apr 2024
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Series finale of HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ reunites Larry David-Jerry Seinfeld Jewish comedy duo
9 Apr 2024
The series finale of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" reunited Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, creating a conclusion reminiscent of the Seinfeld finale 26 years ...
9 Apr 2024
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Joan Nathan, pioneering Jewish food maven, dishes all in her new autobiography
8 Apr 2024
Joan Nathan, a revered figure in Jewish food writing, has recently published her autobiography "My Life in Recipes," reflecting on her career and the importa...
8 Apr 2024
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Amy Ettinger, who inspired readers with her life-affirming essays on dying, succumbs to cancer at 49
8 Apr 2024
Amy Ettinger, a writer and creative writing instructor, passed away at 49 after battling cancer. She penned poignant essays for the Washington Post, reflecti...
8 Apr 2024
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7 Anti-Zionist Jewish artists pull out of California Jewish museum’s exhibit to protest Israel
8 Apr 2024
Seven Jewish anti-Zionist artists have withdrawn their works from the California Jewish Open exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco in pr...
8 Apr 2024
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Donations to Israel since Oct. 7 top $1.4 billion, Israeli government report concludes
8 Apr 2024
Donations totaling over $1.4 billion have been contributed worldwide to support Israel's recovery since the October 7th attack, as reported by Israel's Minis...
8 Apr 2024
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Jewish tradition sees eclipses as bad omens. Many American Jews are seeking totality anyway.
8 Apr 2024
While Jewish tradition historically viewed eclipses as bad omens, some contemporary American Jews are embracing the opportunity to witness the upcoming total...
8 Apr 2024
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Guernica editor who published Israeli writer’s coexistence essay resigns, saying she disagreed with retraction
7 Apr 2024
Jina Moore, the editor-in-chief of Guernica, a literary magazine, has resigned after a disagreement over the retraction of an essay by Israeli writer Joanna ...
7 Apr 2024
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6 months into Israel’s war, American rabbis are grappling with anxiety over the battle’s aims and mounting toll
7 Apr 2024
American rabbis are experiencing anxiety and grappling with the ongoing conflict in Israel six months after it began. Some rabbis are endorsing calls for a c...
7 Apr 2024