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Nassau County’s Jewish executive calls on Democratic leader to quit for invoking Nazis
4 Apr 2024
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is Jewish, has called for the resignation of Democratic leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton after she compared his plan ...
4 Apr 2024
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Poll shows Rep. Jamaal Bowman trailing by double digits in his reelection bid
4 Apr 2024
Rep. Jamaal Bowman is reportedly trailing by 17 points in his reelection bid against Westchester County Executive George Latimer, with Latimer gaining suppor...
4 Apr 2024
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Analysis: Does Biden have a Jewish voter problem?
4 Apr 2024
Some Democrats fear President Biden's critical stance on Israel's military actions in Gaza may alienate Jewish voters, a key constituency in elections, even ...
4 Apr 2024
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To combat rising hate crimes, NYC mayor suggests a PR campaign
3 Apr 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposed a PR campaign to address rising hate crimes, particularly targeting antisemitism and racism following a spike in incidents sinc...
3 Apr 2024
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Israel killed World Central Kitchen workers. I don't know if my own aid group can safely work in Gaza
3 Apr 2024
Seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen were tragically killed by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza despite taking safety precautions, ...
3 Apr 2024
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At 2 a.m., Israeli protesters share bottles of wine, grief about Oct. 7 and fury at their government
3 Apr 2024
Israeli protesters, including Lea Nachimov, have been camped outside Israel's Knesset since October 7, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignat...
3 Apr 2024
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Inmates sue prison for right to watch solar eclipse, claiming it’s a religious experience
3 Apr 2024
Inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York, including individuals of various religious beliefs, have filed a lawsuit against the state's correct...
3 Apr 2024
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A scandalous Jewish NBA rivalry is taking shape — in the owner's box
3 Apr 2024
The article discusses the rivalry between Jewish NBA owners Mat Ishbia of the Phoenix Suns and Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers, rooted in their mortga...
3 Apr 2024
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13 things about Israelis in wartime I’ve noticed by living among them
2 Apr 2024
In this article, the author reflects on living among Israelis during wartime, sharing observations like the minimal coverage of suffering in Gaza in Israeli ...
2 Apr 2024
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Banning Al Jazeera moves Israel one step closer to dictatorship
2 Apr 2024
Israel's decision to ban Al Jazeera from the country based on a law giving authorities the power to shut down foreign networks for security concerns has been...
2 Apr 2024
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You can't have a Germany soccer jersey that looks like a Nazi symbol
2 Apr 2024
Adidas faced criticism for a new German soccer jersey featuring a number 4 that resembled a Nazi SS symbol, prompting them to swap out the design and prohibi...
2 Apr 2024
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‘An earthquake in Israel’: An Israeli expert discusses the end of the Haredi draft exemption
2 Apr 2024
Shlomit Ravitsky Tur-Paz, an Israeli expert, discusses the recent Israeli court order ending the long-standing exemption of Haredi yeshiva students from mili...
2 Apr 2024
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'Shame!' On a prayer mission at the Israeli embassy, a Christian faces pro-Palestinian protesters
2 Apr 2024
Israel Nehemiah Musonda, a Pentacostal Christian, made headlines for praying at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., amid pro-Palestinian protests. Muson...
2 Apr 2024
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Why is Netflix's No. 1 new show a documentary about Moses?
2 Apr 2024
Netflix's No. 1 show, "Testament: The Story of Moses," a documentary series about Moses, stands out for its atypical focus on religious content in a landscap...
2 Apr 2024
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My family member is a hostage in Gaza. With Netanyahu in charge, I'm afraid he'll never make it home
2 Apr 2024
Families of hostages held in Gaza have been holding rallies in Israel, including one at Hostages Square, to bring attention to their loved ones' plight and u...
2 Apr 2024
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'It's my family play.' David Adjmi on Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and moving 'Stereophonic' to Broadway
2 Apr 2024
David Adjmi discusses his play "Stereophonic," inspired by 1970s bands like Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin, now moving to Broadway. The play, set in a record...
2 Apr 2024
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Amid budget cuts, Congress boosts funding for antisemitism envoy
2 Apr 2024
Congress recently increased funding for the State Department's special envoy to combat antisemitism, led by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, from $1.5 million to...
2 Apr 2024
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Zach Zucker wants to be a modern-day court jester
2 Apr 2024
Zach Zucker, performing as his alter ego Jack Tucker, has gained attention for his unique and physically demanding comedic act, with a distinctive lack of sh...
2 Apr 2024
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Protesters want Netanyahu out. Israel's increasingly dysfunctional government makes that almost impossible
1 Apr 2024
Protests calling for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his handling of the government and the ongoing conflict have drawn t...
1 Apr 2024
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Marvelous day for a moon dance? Eclipse parties, talks and trips at JCCs, synagogues
1 Apr 2024
Synagogues and Jewish Community Centers across the country are planning various activities to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse. Events include a silent-d...
1 Apr 2024
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The secret Jewish history of Tax Day
1 Apr 2024
The concept of taxation has deep roots in Jewish history, stemming from the biblical practice of tithing, wherein individuals gave a portion of their income ...
1 Apr 2024
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‘Willing to pay that price’: A Netanyahu spokesperson says clash with US may be unavoidable to vanquish Hamas
1 Apr 2024
Mark Regev, a close adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed that the current tension between Israel and the U.S. is justifiable to de...
1 Apr 2024
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Israel’s antisemitism envoy lambasts US Sen. Jeff Merkley for linking Easter and Israel criticism
1 Apr 2024
Israel's antisemitism envoy and various Jewish and pro-Israel figures criticized U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley for linking Easter to his condemnation of Israel's...
1 Apr 2024
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How sitting shiva helped me decide to convert to Judaism
31 Mar 2024
Attending a Jewish funeral and sitting shiva for a friend's mother led the author to reevaluate her relationship with religion, ultimately inspiring her deci...
31 Mar 2024
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Israeli women who spoke out about sex abuse in Gaza are being mocked online. This denial hurts survivors everywhere
30 Mar 2024
Two Israeli women who spoke out about experiencing sexual abuse while held captive by Hamas in Gaza faced online mockery and dismissal of their claims, highl...
30 Mar 2024
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The Jewish soup that keeps people warm at the 'end of the universe'
29 Mar 2024
Jonathan Richler, a Jewish chef in St. Johns, Canada, combines Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish flavors with Newfoundland cuisine in his dishes, merging tradit...
29 Mar 2024
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A daughter of a Jewish father and a German mother in search of her own identity
29 Mar 2024
Mia Faye Kreindler, a daughter of a Jewish father and a German mother, shares her journey of grappling with her identity, particularly in relation to her mix...
29 Mar 2024
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Photo of body of woman killed by Hamas wins prize and sparks controversy
29 Mar 2024
A photo of Hamas militants transporting the body of a German-Israeli woman, Shani Louk, into Gaza has won an award, sparking controversy over its portrayal o...
29 Mar 2024
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The Jewish Sport Report: Enviable seasons for a Jewish NHL star and an almost-Jewish NBA star
29 Mar 2024
Jewish NHL star Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers is having a standout season, scoring a career-best 51 goals. In the NBA, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento...
29 Mar 2024
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'The most moral army in the world' is posing with Palestinian women's underwear in Gaza
29 Mar 2024
The article discusses incidents of Israeli soldiers engaging in sexual humiliation by posing with and wearing Palestinian women's lingerie, sharing these ima...
29 Mar 2024
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'I'm OK now': How journalism helped one Gaza woman escape the war
29 Mar 2024
Yasmine Ayyoub, a psychologist from Gaza, managed to escape the war-torn region with her husband to Cairo, thanks to donations from readers and a company fac...
29 Mar 2024
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Matisyahu tackles antisemitism in new music video filmed in Israel at massacre sites
29 Mar 2024
Matisyahu released a new music video for his song "Ascent," filmed in Israel at sites of tragic events like the Nova music festival massacre. The lyrics touc...
29 Mar 2024
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'Not fully of this world:' Joe Lieberman's rabbi delivers his eulogy
29 Mar 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen delivered a moving eulogy for Senator Joe Lieberman, highlighting his integrity, faith, and kindness both in his public and personal life....
29 Mar 2024
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I translated the complete Hebrew Bible. Trump's 'USA Bible' betrays its greatest asset
29 Mar 2024
Robert Alter criticizes Donald Trump's "USA Bible," a version of the Bible being sold for $59.99, which includes patriotic elements like the pledge of allegi...
29 Mar 2024
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Philly Federation furious over Haverford's 'COVID in times of genocide' campus event
29 Mar 2024
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia expressed anger over an event at Haverford College titled "COVID in Times of Genocide," which they viewed as pe...
29 Mar 2024
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Israel's future depends on a Haredi draft. Can it survive implementing one?
29 Mar 2024
Israel is facing a contentious battle over military draft exemptions for its Haredi population, with the High Court nearing the end of a policy excusing most...
29 Mar 2024
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The Jewish artist bringing abortion history to America’s museums
28 Mar 2024
Carmen Winant, a Jewish artist and photographer, has created an installation at the Whitney Biennial titled "The Last Safe Abortion," consisting of 2,500 pho...
28 Mar 2024
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The internet wants to know why Stephen Breyer's interview backdrop is so weird
28 Mar 2024
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's new book, "Reading the Constitution," is praised as a provocative analysis of his approach to interpreting the...
28 Mar 2024
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Imam who led prayers at Ramadan event co-sponsored by the Israeli embassy says he regrets it
28 Mar 2024
Imam Faizul R. Khan expressed regret for leading prayers at an interfaith Ramadan event at a Maryland synagogue that he later discovered was co-sponsored by ...
28 Mar 2024
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Israeli High Court brings Haredi draft exemption to a legal end — with unclear consequences
28 Mar 2024
The Israeli High Court of Justice has ruled to end the longstanding exemption of Haredi men from the mandatory military draft, sparking uncertainty about the...
28 Mar 2024
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In recent years, the settler movement has discovering a winning strategy: Attack the Israeli military
28 Mar 2024
In a recent article, the settler movement in Israel has been noted for its strategy of confronting the Israeli military as a means to advance its objectives....
28 Mar 2024
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A grotesque cartoon and two views of contemporary antisemitism
28 Mar 2024
A controversial cartoon by artist Jason Yungbluth depicting Jewish Federation officials in a negative light sparked a debate in Rochester, New York, over ant...
28 Mar 2024
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That time when Joe Lieberman brought a Jewish surprise to breakfast
28 Mar 2024
Former Senator Joe Lieberman passed away, leaving a legacy as a prominent Jewish public servant. A touching story was shared by Ted Deutch, head of the Ameri...
28 Mar 2024
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Joe Lieberman's rabbi on the senator who was 'one of us'
28 Mar 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, reflects on his congregant, the late Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who passed away at 82...
28 Mar 2024
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‘Until a ceasefire’: Nonstop protest rocks the Israeli Embassy — and the neighborhood beyond
28 Mar 2024
Protesters have been stationed outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., for a month, demonstrating against the ongoing conflict and calling for a cea...
28 Mar 2024
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How Richard Serra found infinity within the void
27 Mar 2024
Renowned artist Richard Serra, known for his monumental sculptures, passed away at 85. His works, like the massive steel coil "Joe," create a sense of weight...
27 Mar 2024
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Can you discuss a Jewish NHL player's 50-goal season without noting his 'insanely rich' family?
27 Mar 2024
Zach Hyman, a Jewish NHL player for the Edmonton Oilers, recently achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 50th goal of the season, becoming the first...
27 Mar 2024
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I spent months praying for a single Israeli hostage. Yesterday, I found out he's dead.
27 Mar 2024
The author reflects on the emotional journey of praying for an Israeli hostage, Uriel Baruch, only to find out he was killed rather than kidnapped, adding a ...
27 Mar 2024
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In Trump’s USA Bible, a reminder of his biggest moments with his ‘favorite book’
27 Mar 2024
Donald Trump is now endorsing the God Bless The USA Bible, selling for $60, which includes the King James version and the Constitution to "keep Americans pro...
27 Mar 2024
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Asian descendants of hidden Jews maintain their languages
27 Mar 2024
Descendants of hidden Jews in Asia, particularly the Macanese in Macau, China, and the Kristang people in Singapore and Malaysia, are mixed-heritage creole c...
27 Mar 2024