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Joe Mazzulla wants to take the Celtics to Israel. Will his MVP be willing to go?
18 Jun 2024
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had promised to take the team to Israel if they won the NBA championship, a pledge now fulfilled with their victory. H...
18 Jun 2024
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How everyone got the Brooklyn Museum story wrong
18 Jun 2024
The article discusses how initial reports of vandalism against Brooklyn Museum leaders, stating that all victims were Jewish, led to widespread condemnation ...
18 Jun 2024
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How everyone got the Brooklyn Museum story wrong
18 Jun 2024
The vandalism incident involving leaders of the Brooklyn Museum was initially interpreted as an antisemitic attack targeting prominent Jewish figures after h...
18 Jun 2024
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What the world has lost with the loss of Anouk Aimée
18 Jun 2024
Anouk Aimé, born Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus, passed away at 92 in Paris, leaving behind a rich legacy in French cinema. Surviving the Holocaust in her...
18 Jun 2024
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New film captures the talent and devotion of musicians choosing Yiddish
18 Jun 2024
"Welcome to Yiddishland" is a new documentary by Ros Horin that explores an international community of artists dedicated to Yiddish language and culture, sho...
18 Jun 2024
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Happy Birthday Paul McCartney: The Jewish Beatle
18 Jun 2024
Paul McCartney, the beloved musician and former Beatle, has strong Jewish connections through his first wife, Linda Eastman, who hailed from a prominent Jewi...
18 Jun 2024
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All New York district attorneys vow full prosecution of hate crimes amid rising antisemitism
18 Jun 2024
New York's district attorneys, along with the attorney general and county prosecutors, have collectively pledged to prosecute hate crimes fully in response t...
18 Jun 2024
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Investigation says many students at LA rabbinical school experienced sexism and homophobia but it was not ‘systematic’
18 Jun 2024
An investigation into complaints of sexism and harassment at the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies found that while most graduates reported no discriminat...
18 Jun 2024
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Should masks at demonstrations be banned? The issue is bigger than you think
17 Jun 2024
The article discusses the debate surrounding the banning of masks at demonstrations, particularly in the context of recent protests, like those related to th...
17 Jun 2024
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'I haven't really accepted he's dead' — scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale
17 Jun 2024
The article captures scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale, where attendees interact with and bid on items from the legendary composer's collection. V...
17 Jun 2024
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How an Orthodox Jewish woman became my soul sister
17 Jun 2024
Moishele Alfonso recounts the heartwarming tale of his unexpected bond with a Hasidic Jewish woman named Rivke in Miami. Despite their diverse backgrounds - ...
17 Jun 2024
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Why ‘Hava Nagila’ is TV’s new fight song
17 Jun 2024
Two streaming shows, "Knuckles" and "The Boys," have incorporated the Jewish folk song "Hava Nagila" into fight scenes. In "Knuckles," the character Knuckles...
17 Jun 2024
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The secret Jewish history of Dick Van Dyke
17 Jun 2024
At 98 years old, Dick Van Dyke recently won a Daytime Emmy, making him the oldest recipient, sparking reflections on his iconic career, notably his lead role...
17 Jun 2024
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NYC Council staffers union endorses ceasefire in Gaza, calls for divestment from Israel bonds
17 Jun 2024
New York City Council staffers, representing the city's legislative body, have endorsed two resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and urging divestment...
17 Jun 2024
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She longed to be a lover and an outlaw; she became a writer instead
17 Jun 2024
In "1974: A Personal History" by Francine Prose, the author reflects on her brief, intense relationship with antiwar activist Tony Russo in the 1970s, set ag...
17 Jun 2024
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Shaina Taub won two Tony Awards for 'Suffs' — and quoted the Talmud
17 Jun 2024
Shaina Taub, who won two Tony Awards for her work on the musical "Suffs," referenced the Talmud during her acceptance speech by quoting Ethics of the Fathers...
17 Jun 2024
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Israel can dig in — or declare victory and gain advantages
16 Jun 2024
The article discusses the current situation in Israel, highlighting the potential choices facing the Israeli government. The main point is that there is a di...
16 Jun 2024
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Etgar Keret: AI thinks I wrote a number of novels that don't exist. So I tried to
15 Jun 2024
Israeli writer Etgar Keret explores interactions with AI, where he discovers the AI believes he has written several non-existent books about strange and intr...
15 Jun 2024
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‘They’re not alone’: A pair of cousins in Israel and Long Island help outfit IDF soldiers
14 Jun 2024
Cousins Yael Levy in Israel and Terri Ackerman in Long Island have organized a team of 150 volunteers to supply IDF soldiers with gear like pocket knives, th...
14 Jun 2024
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How Jewish communities are celebrating Juneteenth this year
14 Jun 2024
Jewish communities across the United States are celebrating Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in America. This year, various Jewish organiza...
14 Jun 2024
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Threatening Jews is now acceptable — so long as you call them Zionists
14 Jun 2024
The article discusses how antisemitism is being masked under the guise of anti-Zionism, with Jewish individuals facing threats and harassment. Pro-Palestinia...
14 Jun 2024
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First they came for our abortions, now they’re coming for our embryos
14 Jun 2024
The article discusses the recent condemnation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by the Southern Baptist Convention and its implications for reproductive rights...
14 Jun 2024
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Welcoming ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a new documentary about a rabbi who breaks all boundaries
14 Jun 2024
"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary that follows the journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for his drag character Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, as he challenges...
14 Jun 2024
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‘We’re all scarred in different ways’: The next generation of Holocaust testimony
14 Jun 2024
Descendants of Holocaust survivors, part of a community called Generations Forward, are proactively engaging with their family trauma and sharing their stori...
14 Jun 2024
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24 hours on Israel’s northern front as clashes with Hezbollah intensify
14 Jun 2024
As clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the north, residents of Kiryat Shmona near the Lebanese border have endured ongoing rocket attacks, forc...
14 Jun 2024
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Mexican Jews love their country. But do they love the next president? It’s complicated
14 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum, a Jewish woman, recently won the Mexican presidential election based on her left-wing politics rather than her religious identity. Mexican...
14 Jun 2024
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For French Jews, a choice between two widely divergent parties, each with a history of antisemitism
14 Jun 2024
The recent European elections in France have posed a crucial question for the Jewish community regarding the impact on their future - as two notably differen...
14 Jun 2024
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Stating that Palestinians don't deserve peace due to Oct. 7 doesn't solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
14 Jun 2024
The article challenges the notion that Palestinians don't deserve peace because of past events, arguing that ignoring Palestinian history and suffering does ...
14 Jun 2024
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Exclusiva: ¿Sobrevivió la familia de Claudia Sheinbaum al Holocausto y lo mantuvo en secreto?
14 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum, la primera mujer presidenta de México, ha mantenido en secreto gran parte de su historia familiar judía. Investigaciones recientes sugiere...
14 Jun 2024
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Exclusiva: ¿Sobrevivió la familia de Claudia Sheinbaum al Holocausto y lo mantuvo en secreto?
14 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum's family history reveals a previously unknown migration trajectory during World War II. Despite her public narrative suggesting her family ...
14 Jun 2024
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Exclusive: Mexico's new Jewish president has not been telling the truth about her family's Holocaust story
14 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female and Jewish president, has been inaccurately portraying her family's Holocaust survival story. Although she claimed h...
14 Jun 2024
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Exclusive: Mexico's new Jewish president has not been telling the truth about her family's Holocaust story
14 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female and Jewish president, has been inaccurately portraying her family's Holocaust survival story, claiming her mother wa...
14 Jun 2024
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Vandals painted a red triangle on the home of a Jewish museum director. What does it mean?
13 Jun 2024
Vandals targeted the home of a Jewish museum director in Brooklyn, painting a red inverted triangle on her property, a symbol historically used by Hamas to m...
13 Jun 2024
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A Palestinian-American chef just won a James Beard Award. Here’s what it means
13 Jun 2024
Michael Rafidi, a Palestinian-American chef, won the Outstanding Chef award at the 2024 James Beard Awards, dedicating his win to Palestine. The event also h...
13 Jun 2024
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Honesty about the flaws of Hollywood's Jewish founders isn't the same as antisemitism
13 Jun 2024
The article discusses the importance of acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of Jewish history without whitewashing or sugarcoating, emphasiz...
13 Jun 2024
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The war comes to the Park Slope Food Coop — could it also provide the blueprint for peace?
13 Jun 2024
The Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, known for its community engagement and strict membership work requirements, is facing internal discord over whether to...
13 Jun 2024
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Is it antisemitic to protest Hillel?
12 Jun 2024
The article discusses the question of whether it is antisemitic to protest against Hillel, specifically focusing on a recent demonstration outside the Hillel...
12 Jun 2024
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This Auschwitz book trend has got to stop — the sooner the better
12 Jun 2024
The author expresses frustration with the trend of publishing books with titles like "The [Blank] of Auschwitz," which she finds commodifies the Holocaust an...
12 Jun 2024
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‘I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe people could choose peace’: A Nova survivor on protests of Manhattan exhibit
12 Jun 2024
Survivor Eilat Tibi reflects on the protests by anti-Israel activists at an exhibition honoring the victims of the Nova festival massacre, expressing her dis...
12 Jun 2024
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‘Abhorrent’: NY officials deplore attacks on homes of Jewish Brooklyn Museum leaders
12 Jun 2024
Vandals targeted the homes of five Jewish board members of the Brooklyn Museum, including director Anne Pasternak, with anti-Zionist graffiti and symbols, le...
12 Jun 2024
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Why a museum on prewar Jewish life in Europe was envisioned for New York, but never built
12 Jun 2024
In the 1940s, amid World War II, the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in New York planned a Museum of the Homes of the Past to depict prewar Jewish life i...
12 Jun 2024
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Hamas played ceasefire talks perfectly. Israel's next move is crucial
12 Jun 2024
As ceasefire talks in Gaza progress, Israel faces a crucial moment to demonstrate its commitment to negotiating sincerely. The United Nations Security Counci...
12 Jun 2024
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Is the 'hot rodent men' trend uh, good for the Jews?
11 Jun 2024
The article discusses the emerging trend of "hot rodent men" in beauty standards, where certain male celebrities are being compared to rodents as a new form ...
11 Jun 2024
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Will NYC become the largest city in America calling for a ceasefire?
11 Jun 2024
The New York City Council is considering a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to promote peace and safety for all. The resolution, supported by some ...
11 Jun 2024
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‘Go back to Poland’: Masked UCLA protesters harass Chabad rabbi, threaten his life
11 Jun 2024
During a pro-Palestinian protest at UCLA, Rabbi Dovid Gurevich of Chabad was harassed and threatened by masked demonstrators who demanded he leave, calling h...
11 Jun 2024
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California man pleads not guilty in November death of pro-Israel protester
11 Jun 2024
Loay Alnaji, a California man, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler following an altercation at dueling pr...
11 Jun 2024
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Why Lena Dunham and Jesse Eisenberg made Holocaust tourism movies
11 Jun 2024
"Treasure" and "A Real Pain" are two films that explore the theme of Holocaust tourism and its impact on Jewish identity. In "Treasure," directed by Julia vo...
11 Jun 2024
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Melissa Cohen Biden: What to know about Hunter Biden's Jewish wife
11 Jun 2024
Hunter Biden's memoir "Beautiful Things" serves as a tribute to his late brother Beau Biden and delves into his struggles with addiction, family dynamics, an...
11 Jun 2024
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How can I get my non-Jewish friends to acknowledge my holidays?
11 Jun 2024
The letter writer expresses hurt that their non-Jewish friends do not acknowledge Jewish holidays while they go out of their way to recognize Christmas and E...
11 Jun 2024
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Palestinian terror should not be rewarded with a state
11 Jun 2024
The article argues against rewarding Palestinian terror with a state, highlighting how recent events have eroded support for a two-state solution in Israel. ...
11 Jun 2024