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I love the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. This year, it left me heartbroken
18 Mar
Dina Fuchs-Beresin expresses her disappointment with the controversies surrounding the 25th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), particularly the Israeli Con...
18 Mar
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German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution
18 Mar
Andreas Böttner, the antisemitism commissioner for the German state of Brandenburg, resigned from the far-left Die Linke party after the party's youth delega...
18 Mar
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Israelis and Americans deserve to know why they are still at war
17 Mar
As conflict with Iran escalates, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have failed to articulate clear objectives fo...
17 Mar
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A government takeover could save a struggling Brooklyn hospital — while unsettling the Orthodox Jewish community it serves
17 Mar
The future of Maimonides Medical Center, a vital healthcare institution for Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community, hangs in the balance as the city steps in t...
17 Mar
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Joe Kent, Trump official with white supremacist ties, resigns over Iran war and blames Israel
17 Mar
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned amid controversy over his claims that Israel had manipulated President Trump into th...
17 Mar
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Dueling letters from Jewish groups dispute prevalence of antisemitism at UCLA
17 Mar
A contentious debate has erupted at UCLA regarding claims of antisemitism, with over 100 Jewish faculty members disputing a lawsuit by the Trump administrati...
17 Mar
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An astonishing history of wartime Berlin that reads like a thriller
17 Mar
Ian Buruma's book, "Stay Alive: Berlin, 1939-1945," delivers a gripping cultural and social history of Berlin during WWII, highlighting the moral complexitie...
17 Mar
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Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary on the manosphere takes a detour into antisemitism
17 Mar
In a new Netflix documentary, Louis Theroux delves into the misogynistic "manosphere," where extremist online personalities promote traditional gender roles ...
17 Mar
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Is Netanyahu dead? Has Tel Aviv been flattened? AI videos are dominating the Iran war.
17 Mar
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes have proliferated, causing confusion and fueling conspiracy theo...
17 Mar
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Illinois primary pits Jewish candidate with deep Israel ties against AIPAC spending
16 Mar
Daniel Biss, the Jewish mayor of Evanston, Illinois, and a congressional candidate, finds himself embroiled in a contentious primary, facing nearly $6 millio...
16 Mar
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Democratic voter support for Israel plummets to historic low
16 Mar
Support for Israel among Democratic voters has significantly declined, with only 13% currently expressing a positive view, according to a new NBC News poll. ...
16 Mar
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Forverts podcast: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
16 Mar
The Forverts podcast episode commemorates the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, where 146 young Jewish and Italian women tragically died due to locked doors ...
16 Mar
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US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case
16 Mar
The United States has officially defended Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against genocide charges related to Israel’s military actions in...
16 Mar
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Jewish-American woman deported from Israel after witnessing child struck by car in West Bank
16 Mar
A Jewish-American woman was deported by Israel, reflecting ongoing tensions around left-wing activism in the West Bank. She witnessed a Palestinian child hit...
16 Mar
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This rabbi reshaped and revitalized Judaism in the 20th century — how have we forgotten him?
16 Mar
Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan was a pivotal 20th-century figure who sought to rejuvenate American Judaism by emphasizing post-denominationalism and Jewish identity a...
16 Mar
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This initiative is helping Israeli war survivors heal through art — and is making therapy cool
16 Mar
Tomer Peretz, an LA-based Israeli artist, founded the 8 Project to help Israeli war survivors heal through art. The program, based in Los Angeles, offers a t...
16 Mar
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Antisemitism is exploding on the right but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left
16 Mar
The article critiques the current focus of American antisemitism watchdogs, asserting that they are negligently concentrating on leftist anti-Zionists while ...
16 Mar
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Everything Jewish that happened at the Oscars: A 'Marty Supreme' shutout, an onstage 'free Palestine' and more
15 Mar
The 2026 Academy Awards featured a strong presence of Jewish stories and figures, including films like "Marty Supreme" and "Blue Moon." The ceremony highligh...
15 Mar
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After attacks, Jewish security watchdogs warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history
15 Mar
Following a series of attacks on synagogues in North America and Europe, Jewish security organizations have raised concerns about a highly intensified threat...
15 Mar
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4 teens arrested in Rotterdam synagogue arson
15 Mar
A fire set at a synagogue in Rotterdam marks the latest incident in a troubling series of attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe and North America. Four te...
15 Mar
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His family was forced to sell their precious Pissarro painting before fleeing Nazi Germany; will he finally see justice?
15 Mar
David Cassirer's pursuit to recover a looted painting by Camille Pissarro, "Rue Saint-Honoré, Apres Midi, Effet de Pluie," symbolizes a family's struggle for...
15 Mar
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Amid antisemitic attacks, Trump has forced an impossible choice on American synagogues
15 Mar
Amid a surge in antisemitic violence, the Trump administration has imposed stringent conditions on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, challenging synagogu...
15 Mar
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What we get wrong about how Germany has reckoned with its Nazi past
14 Mar
Terrence Petty examines the complexities of Germany's postwar reckoning with its Nazi past, dispelling the overly simplistic narrative of swift acknowledgmen...
14 Mar
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Temple Israel was my home — and what I learned there can help us get through this difficult moment
13 Mar
Olivia Brodsky reflects on the pivotal role Temple Israel and the broader Detroit Jewish community have played in her life, especially in shaping her career ...
13 Mar
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What I learned at a Holocaust survivors' Purim party
13 Mar
Journalist Alyssa Katz reflects on her experience attending a Purim party organized by the National Association of Jewish Child Holocaust Survivors (NAHOS). ...
13 Mar
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How my love for oysters parallels my Judaism
13 Mar
Mira Fox explores the whimsical debate on whether oysters can be considered kosher, tracing historical and halachic arguments that surfaced in the American J...
13 Mar
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Synagogues size up security after Michigan attack amid intensifying risks
13 Mar
Following the recent attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, Jewish security experts are urging synagogues to enhance their security measures amidst increasing ...
13 Mar
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Amid revolt against ‘Israel lobby,’ J Street seeks elusive middle ground in primaries
13 Mar
J Street, a progressive pro-Israel organization, faces challenges in balancing support for Israel while advocating for changes in its government amidst growi...
13 Mar
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A gunman attacked a Michigan synagogue. Here's what happens to the community next
13 Mar
The article discusses a recent attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, where a gunman drove into the building but was quickly stopped, injuring only a...
13 Mar
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Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues
13 Mar
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significant implications for Jewish institutions seeking security grants amidst increasing anti...
13 Mar
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A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.
12 Mar
The recent attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, underscores the critical importance of security preparedness for Jewish instit...
12 Mar
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Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta
12 Mar
Yeshiva University's men's basketball team, the Maccabees, is making history by advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in this year's NCAA Division III tournament. T...
12 Mar
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How a Jewish-owned yarn store knitted the symbol of the anti-ICE movement
12 Mar
The Needle & Skein yarn shop in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, became a hub of activism when Paul Neary, a designer at the shop, created the "Melt the ICE" hat p...
12 Mar
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I'm going to miss the 'Marty Supreme' press tour
12 Mar
Timothee Chalamet's unconventional press tour for "Marty Supreme" captivated audiences with its mix of absurd and humorous moments, including playing ping-po...
12 Mar
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Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say
12 Mar
A tragic incident occurred at Temple Israel, a major Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, when a man drove his truck into the building and was kill...
12 Mar
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How my first trip to Israel led to a Yiddish show in Egypt
12 Mar
Riki Rose, an artist with a strong online presence in Israel, shares the transformative journey of her first trip to the Jewish state. Despite her fears of f...
12 Mar
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I had a shot and rock ’n’ roll fame — I chose a lifetime of Shabbat instead
12 Mar
Peter Himmelman reflects on his life-changing decision to prioritize Shabbat observance over potential rock and roll fame in 1986. As an up-and-coming musici...
12 Mar
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Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade
12 Mar
Spain's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Israel marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations and highlights Spain's v...
12 Mar
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The one crucial domain in which Iran outwitted Israel
12 Mar
The article explores how Iran, led by figures such as Ayatollah Khomeini and Khamenei, has effectively spread an ideology that merges anti-Zionism, antisemit...
12 Mar
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‘This isn’t the Gov. Newsom that we know’: One week after apartheid remark, calls to reconsider remain unheeded
12 Mar
California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments linking Israel to an apartheid state have stirred controversy among Jewish leaders in the state. These rem...
12 Mar
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As Milei celebrates ties with Jews in NY, Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking his Israel support
11 Mar
Argentine President Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Israel and admirer of Jewish culture, was celebrated in New York during Argentina Week, where he ...
11 Mar
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ADL’s campus antisemitism report card rewards some – but not all – colleges that worked with Trump
11 Mar
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its third annual campus antisemitism report card, showing improved grades for universities that settled with the Tr...
11 Mar
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1,100+ rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’
11 Mar
Over 1,100 Jewish clergy members from across the United States have endorsed a letter supporting immigrant rights, emphasizing the Jewish tradition of advoca...
11 Mar
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Amid an incoherent war with Iran, antisemitism fills the vacuum
11 Mar
In the midst of the U.S. and Israel's undeclared and poorly explained war with Iran, journalist Arno Rosenfeld explores the rise of antisemitic conspiracy th...
11 Mar
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I was sexually abused at my synagogue as a child. Here's how our community can protect others from that horror
11 Mar
Alex S. Kaufman details their personal journey of seeking justice after being sexually abused at a New Jersey synagogue in the 1990s, leading to a recent set...
11 Mar
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This Jewish philosopher knows our politics are absurd — and why that's a good thing
11 Mar
The exploration of the absurdity in politics, particularly under Donald Trump's administration, can be enriched by the philosophical perspectives of Thomas N...
11 Mar
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In the work of 21 artists, 49 different ways to be Jewish
11 Mar
The exhibition "Envisioning the Sacred" at the Derfner Judaica Museum showcases 49 diverse art pieces by 21 artists, exploring the intersection of modernist ...
11 Mar
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Forverts podcast, episode 9: Israeli voices
11 Mar
Episode 9 of the Forverts podcast, titled "Israeli Voices," explores diverse perspectives on Israeli life and culture, offering insights into contemporary is...
11 Mar
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Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes
11 Mar
As Israel grapples with wartime conditions, parents face the dual challenges of returning to work while managing their children's remote learning due to scho...
11 Mar
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Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson
11 Mar
At a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition and National Review, Senator Ted Cruz expressed skepticism about the GOP's success in combating anti...
11 Mar