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In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail
29 Mar 2024
In the town of Len in Spain during Holy Week, locals celebrate with a traditional cocktail called limonada, jokingly referred to as "Kill Jews," a phrase roo...
29 Mar 2024
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Al Gore, hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral
29 Mar 2024
Former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral in Stamford, Connecticut, drew a diverse crowd of mourners who remembered him as a model of decency and bipartisan coo...
29 Mar 2024
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House Democratic leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman, days after Jewish Dems’ group backs his challenger
29 Mar 2024
House Democratic leaders have recently endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel, amidst a primary challenge by Westchester County Executive Geor...
29 Mar 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: 2024 is officially the year of Zach Hyman and Domantas Sabonis
29 Mar 2024
The Jewish Sport Report highlights the historic achievements of Zach Hyman in the NHL and Domantas Sabonis in the NBA during 2024. Hyman, a Jewish player for...
29 Mar 2024
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Some Jewish summer camps are facing pressure to rethink — or even fully scrap — their Israel activities
29 Mar 2024
Some Jewish summer camps are under pressure to reconsider their Israel programming, with families at a New York camp urging the exclusion of Israel Day celeb...
29 Mar 2024
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Legendary comedy club Stand Up NY leaves Upper West Side and opens a Times Square outpost
29 Mar 2024
Stand Up NY, a renowned comedy club on the Upper West Side for 38 years, has relocated to Times Square inside the Italian restaurant Bond 45 to adapt to chan...
29 Mar 2024
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Jewish comedian Lena Dunham discovers her family’s Holocaust story on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’
29 Mar 2024
Jewish comedian Lena Dunham recently discovered her family's Holocaust history on the PBS show Finding Your Roots. The episode revealed that her great-great-...
29 Mar 2024
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On the first anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest, Biden says his detention will ‘cost’ Russia
29 Mar 2024
Joe Biden marked the first anniversary of American journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia, promising to continue imposing costs on Russia...
29 Mar 2024
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Pioneering Israeli Chef Efi Naon opens a new restaurant, Frena, where his acclaimed Taboon once stood
29 Mar 2024
Israeli chef Efi Naon has opened a new upscale restaurant named Frena in Manhattan, taking the place of his previous acclaimed establishment Taboon, which cl...
29 Mar 2024
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Amsterdam, atoning for role in delivering Jews to the Nazis, pledges donation and memorials at tram stops
29 Mar 2024
Amsterdam's public tram company, GVB, announces the placement of memorials at key locations where it transported Dutch Jews to the Nazis during the Holocaust...
29 Mar 2024
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Final 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case convicted of kidnapping 2 children in 2018
28 Mar 2024
Three members of the Lev Tahor religious cult have been convicted of child exploitation and kidnapping for abducting a 14-year-old girl and her 12-year-old b...
28 Mar 2024
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In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels
28 Mar 2024
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Jewish Federation of Lane County in Oregon, representing about 60,000 Jews, are the first Jewish federation...
28 Mar 2024
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A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson
28 Mar 2024
Composer Alex Weiser draws inspiration from his Jewish grandmother's memories of 1930s Coney Island to create his new Yiddish and English album, "in a dark b...
28 Mar 2024
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Slither.io, my favorite online video game, is letting antisemitism spoil the fun
28 Mar 2024
The popular online video game Slither.io has become a platform for hate speech, including antisemitic slurs, leading to concerns about the impact on players,...
28 Mar 2024
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Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger
28 Mar 2024
The Jewish Democratic Council of America, a prominent Jewish organization affiliated with the Democratic Party, has endorsed George Latimer to challenge New ...
28 Mar 2024
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Major U.S. Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts
27 Mar 2024
Several major U.S. Jewish organizations are expressing concern over the $30.5 million cut in federal security grants, originally funded at $305 million, whic...
27 Mar 2024
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Joseph Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies at 82
27 Mar 2024
Joseph Lieberman, a centrist senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket in 2000 as Al Gore's running mate, has passe...
27 Mar 2024
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Rutgers joins growing list of schools under GOP House investigation for antisemitism
27 Mar 2024
The Republican-led House Education and Workforce Committee, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx, is investigating Rutgers University for antisemitism, following si...
27 Mar 2024
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White House: Biden and Netanyahu are rescheduling DC talks on Rafah
27 Mar 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a Washington visit by Israeli officials following a disagreement with President Joe Biden over Israels pla...
27 Mar 2024
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White House: Biden and Netanyahu are rescheduling DC talks on Rafah
27 Mar 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cancellation of a Washington visit led to rescheduling talks on Israels planned invasion of Rafah with President ...
27 Mar 2024
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Israeli-American Nobelist Daniel Kahneman, who reframed economic decision-making, dies at 90
27 Mar 2024
Israeli-American Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, known for revolutionizing economic decision-making, passed away at 90. He, along with Amos Tversky, reshaped...
27 Mar 2024
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Columbia investigating ‘Resistance 101’ student event where speakers praised Hamas
27 Mar 2024
Columbia University is investigating an event where speakers expressed support for Palestinian terror groups and encouraged armed resistance against Israel. ...
27 Mar 2024
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Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ uncovers a Jewish family’s buried past under the Nazis
27 Mar 2024
"Georgia Hunter's novel 'We Were the Lucky Ones' delves into her own Jewish family's hidden Holocaust history, following their survival across continents dur...
27 Mar 2024
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Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes importance of US-Israel ties as Netanyahu criticizes Biden administration
27 Mar 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stressed the vital U.S.-Israeli alliance during his visit to Washington, contrasting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
27 Mar 2024
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Williamsburg Israeli restaurant Mesiba lives up to its name, which means ‘party’ in Hebrew
27 Mar 2024
Mesiba, an Israeli restaurant in Williamsburg, owned by Miami-based Bar Lab, offers a vibrant dining experience with music, large communal tables, and a vari...
27 Mar 2024
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Jewish Life Stories: Harry Belafonte’s Jewish wife, and the man who repaired Holocaust violins
27 Mar 2024
The article discusses the lives and achievements of several individuals in the Jewish community. It highlights Amnon Weinstein, an Israeli luthier who starte...
27 Mar 2024
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Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement
27 Mar 2024
Howard Kohr, the CEO of the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) since 1996, has announced his retirement by the end of the year. Dur...
27 Mar 2024
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New York Jets star Sauce Gardner says his ‘intentions were positive’ when he said that Jews ‘run the world’
27 Mar 2024
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner unintentionally echoed an antisemitic trope during a livestream with Jewish influencer Adin Ross by saying Jews run th...
27 Mar 2024
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UC Santa Barbara, where Jewish student president was accused of supporting ‘genocide,’ is subject of new Title VI investigation
26 Mar 2024
The U.S. Department of Education is launching a discrimination investigation into UC Santa Barbara following an incident where the Jewish student body presid...
26 Mar 2024
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Modi, a comedian popular with Orthodox crowds, has a new special. He wants non-Jews to watch, too.
26 Mar 2024
Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known for entertaining Orthodox Jewish audiences, released a new comedy special aiming to attract non-Jewish viewers as well. Titled...
26 Mar 2024
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What’s behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘firm’ support for Hamas?
26 Mar 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strong support for Hamas manifests in public rhetoric and diplomatic spats with Israel, but scholars suggest a more ...
26 Mar 2024
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UK authorities investigating alleged mistreatment of Israeli Oct. 7 survivors by airport security
26 Mar 2024
British authorities are investigating an incident at Manchester airport where two Israeli survivors of an Oct. 7 attack were reportedly held and harassed by ...
26 Mar 2024
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Ben Shapiro’s split with Candace Owens reflects how Israel and antisemitism are also dividing the right
26 Mar 2024
The split between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens highlights how Israel and antisemitism are causing divisions within the right-wing political landscape. The r...
26 Mar 2024
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The Borscht Belt is burning: In the Catskills, abandoned resorts keep catching fire
26 Mar 2024
Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concer...
26 Mar 2024
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Steven Spielberg decries ‘machinery of extremism’ on campus and laments Israel-Hamas war deaths at USC ceremony honoring Holocaust survivors
26 Mar 2024
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg, honored at a ceremony at the University of Southern California for his Holocaust remembrance work, warned about rising a...
26 Mar 2024
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Jews have always been prolific writers. Has AI wound up with too much of their work?
25 Mar 2024
Heila Precel, a Jewish researcher, published a paper highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) training using texts without authors' permission, such as ...
25 Mar 2024
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Siete, the latest NYC eatery from trailblazing Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, promises ‘a vibrant journey through Mexico’
25 Mar 2024
Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, known for his successful vegan restaurants in NYC, including Beyond Sushi, has opened Siete, a new vegan eatery in the Flatiro...
25 Mar 2024
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US allows Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN to pass, prompting anger from Netanyahu
25 Mar 2024
The United States abstained from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, allowing it to pass. This marked the ...
25 Mar 2024
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From raucous street parties in Brooklyn to a somber, costumed rally in Central Park, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim
25 Mar 2024
New Yorkers celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in various ways, from lively street parties in Brooklyn to a solemn rally in Central Park. At the rally, a...
25 Mar 2024
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In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages
25 Mar 2024
Purim celebrations in Israel and worldwide were influenced by ongoing war and the captivity of Israeli soldiers in Gaza. Some adjustments were made to the ho...
25 Mar 2024
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Why Rabbi Shai Held says love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice
24 Mar 2024
Rabbi Shai Held asserts in his book "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" that love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice, ...
24 Mar 2024
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Lewd cartoon depicting Jewish federation CEO as pro-Israel dominatrix reveals tensions in Rochester, New York
22 Mar 2024
Tensions in Rochester, New York arose when a lewd cartoon depicted the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester as a pro-Israel dominatrix, alongsid...
22 Mar 2024
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Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration
22 Mar 2024
Queens College Hillel has condemned recent pro-Hitler graffiti targeting Jews on campus as a threat to student safety, demanding action from the administrati...
22 Mar 2024
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‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ documentary salutes a Jewish comedy legend
22 Mar 2024
"Remembering Gene Wilder" is a documentary honoring the Jewish comedy legend Gene Wilder, known for his iconic roles in films like "The Producers," "Blazing ...
22 Mar 2024
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IDF is investigating after troops kill Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather, who rescued Jews
22 Mar 2024
The Israeli military is investigating after reservist soldiers shot and killed David Ben Avraham, a Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfa...
22 Mar 2024
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Russia and China veto US-led resolution calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire as part of deal
22 Mar 2024
Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-led UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire in Gaza because they felt it wasn't strong enough and didn't ex...
22 Mar 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the 2024 MLB season
22 Mar 2024
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024 MLB season from a Jewish perspective, highlighting Jewish players in the league, including Alex Bre...
22 Mar 2024
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Out of all the Israeli hostages in Gaza, the one I think about most is Keith Siegel
22 Mar 2024
Aviva Siegel shares the story of her husband Keith Siegel, an Israeli hostage in Gaza, who was taken captive along with their neighbors in October. Aviva was...
22 Mar 2024
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Is Louis Vuitton selling pro-Palestinian T-shirts for $800? Social media and fashion industry norms are divided.
22 Mar 2024
Louis Vuitton faced backlash over an $820 T-shirt with a logo in colors resembling the Palestinian flag, sparking debates on social media about whether the b...
22 Mar 2024
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Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved
22 Mar 2024
Israel studies professor Ron Hassner has concluded his two-week sit-in at UC Berkeley's office, satisfied with the commitments made by the university to addr...
22 Mar 2024