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I’m probably going to be on the government’s list of Jews at UPenn
12 Apr
Olivia Haynie reflects on the changes she observed at the University of Pennsylvania regarding activism and tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza. As a gradua...
12 Apr
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Iran’s regime is obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein
12 Apr
Amid escalating tensions with the U.S., the Iranian regime has latched onto the figure of Jeffrey Epstein in its anti-Western propaganda, merging his notorio...
12 Apr
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Viktor Orbán may fall. Netanyahu should be next
11 Apr
This analysis draws parallels between Hungary's political climate under Viktor Orbán and Israel's under Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting how Orban's potentia...
11 Apr
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Hungary is poised to topple an authoritarian leader. American Jews have something to learn
10 Apr
As Hungary's Viktor Orbán faces a possibility of electoral defeat, Emily Tamkin explores the lessons American Jews can learn from his authoritarian rule, whi...
10 Apr
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Temple Israel rabbi criticizes Michigan Senate candidate for 'offensive' remarks about attack
10 Apr
Rabbi Jen Lader of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, criticized U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for his comments regarding a violent attack on...
10 Apr
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The Pentagon fears the Vatican’s authority in a battle over Christianity’s power
10 Apr
In a surprising geopolitical development, tensions have arisen between the U.S. Pentagon and the Vatican, highlighting the ongoing clash between military aut...
10 Apr
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I'm a Jewish candidate for New York comptroller. Our state must divest from Israel bonds
10 Apr
Drew Warshaw, a candidate for New York state comptroller, argues for the divestment of New York's retirement fund from Israel bonds, which currently amount t...
10 Apr
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Brad Lander joins call to end U.S. aid to Israel, in quest to replace Rep. Dan Goldman
10 Apr
Brad Lander, a Jewish Democrat and former New York City comptroller, is running against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary in New York, where...
10 Apr
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Atlanta movie exec who complained of 'nasty Jews' is running for Congress
9 Apr
Ryan Millsap, an Atlanta film executive embroiled in controversy over antisemitic and racist remarks, is now vying for a congressional seat in Georgia. His 2...
9 Apr
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A new book explores the vibrancy of pre-war Warsaw
9 Apr
Judy Batalion's debut novel, "The Last Woman of Warsaw," set in pre-World War II Warsaw, delves into the friendship between two Jewish women amidst a vibrant...
9 Apr
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Mahmoud Khalil's anti-Zionist case to Jews shows the case for skepticism
9 Apr
Nadav Ziv critically examines Mahmoud Khalil's promises of a peaceful Palestinian state that includes a secure future for Jews, highlighting the disconnect b...
9 Apr
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Mahmoud Khalil's reassurances are bad for Jews but even worse for Palestinians
9 Apr
Zach Iscol critiques Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's stance as counterproductive for both Jewish and Palestinian communities. While Khalil positions hi...
9 Apr
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Jonah Hill’s cancel culture dramedy makes an antisemitism exception — all about Kanye
9 Apr
Jonah Hill's latest film, "Outcome," a drama exploring cancel culture, features a provocative depiction of Kanye West's antisemitism. Despite West's attempts...
9 Apr
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My family and friends questioned why I wanted to visit Israel. That's why I wanted to go.
9 Apr
Philissa Cramer, a non-Jewish journalism student, reflects on her journey to Poland rather than Israel due to geopolitical tensions, as part of a program aim...
9 Apr
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How two advice columnists with the same name counseled, comforted and inspired millions of women
9 Apr
Les Deux Marcelles, Marcelle Auclair and Marcelle Sgal, are celebrated pioneer advice columnists whose work in postwar France inspired countless women to cha...
9 Apr
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Ceasefire and political pressure test U.S.-Israel Iran war pact
8 Apr
Amid a shaky ceasefire and political tensions, President Trump recently announced a temporary pause in hostilities with Iran, framed by disputes over Israel'...
8 Apr
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Why I interviewed Mahmoud Khalil
8 Apr
Arno Rosenfeld's interview with Mahmoud Khalil provides insight into the evolving dynamics of protest movements concerning Israel and Palestine, specifically...
8 Apr
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The Iran war looks like a failure. Now comes the Trump-Netanyahu spin game
8 Apr
Dan Perry's article examines the aftermath of a U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, questioning the strategic gains following a fragile ceasefir...
8 Apr
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US and Iran agree to ‘fragile’ 2-week ceasefire; Israel says deal does not extend to Lebanon
8 Apr
The article discusses a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran amidst a tense conflict that also involves Hezbollah in Lebano...
8 Apr
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An 82-year-old Jewish recording legend on his film directing debut: 'I could have been good at this'
8 Apr
Kenny Vance, an 82-year-old Jewish music legend, has made his film directing debut with 'Heart & Soul: a Love Story,' a documentary celebrating the pivotal b...
8 Apr
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National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis
7 Apr
18Doors, a nonprofit that supports interfaith Jewish families, has reduced its workforce significantly due to unexpected budgetary issues, retaining only fou...
7 Apr
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Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran
7 Apr
President Donald Trump faced intense backlash from Jewish groups for his declaration on social media threatening the destruction of an entire civilization if...
7 Apr
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Trump is backed into a corner on Iran. Get ready for him to start blaming Jews
7 Apr
The article explores the potential for Donald Trump to deflect blame onto Israel and, by extension, Jewish Americans if his confrontational approach to Iran ...
7 Apr
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Ben Lerner’s tale of three hotels is a lyrical novel of loss and human potential
7 Apr
Ben Lerner's latest novel, "Transcription," explores themes of loss, identity, and memory through a narrative about a writer returning to his alma mater, Bro...
7 Apr
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In her inspired and inspiring history of the Jewish Bund, Molly Crabapple has found her anti-Zionist heroes for our time
7 Apr
Molly Crabapple's book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revives the Jewish Labor Bund's story, an anti-Zionist socialist group from prewar Eastern Europe....
7 Apr
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Mahmoud Khalil wants to reassure you
7 Apr
Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent figure in campus protests against Israel at Columbia University, finds himself caught in controversy over accusations of antisemi...
7 Apr
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Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash
6 Apr
A decision by the Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt not to participate in the city's Jewish Film Days has led to accusations of antisemitism. The Jewish Communi...
6 Apr
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Israeli, Serbian leaders denounce antisemitic statements at Belgrade protest
6 Apr
Recent protests in Serbia have drawn international condemnation after a protester made antisemitic remarks targeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and l...
6 Apr
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Palestinian-French lawmaker arrested after praising 1972 bomber of Ben Gurion Airport
6 Apr
French Member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, has been detained and faces charges for allegedly advocating terrorism following her social media post...
6 Apr
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Israel antiwar protests spur intensifying government crackdown
6 Apr
Amidst ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel is seeing a surge in anti-war protests that the government attempts to suppress under the guise of wartime safety r...
6 Apr
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This Christian conversion comedy should have left Jews out of it
6 Apr
"Premarital," a new comedy starring Jim O'Heir, grapples with themes of religious humor and cultural identity as it depicts the comedic tension of a pastor's...
6 Apr
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The original anti-Zionists have been all but forgotten. Molly Crabapple wants to change that.
6 Apr
Molly Crabapple's new book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revisits the largely forgotten legacy of the Bund, a socialist revolutionary group that once r...
6 Apr
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Two women race to save Persian Jewish music before it fades
5 Apr
Galeet Dardashti and Jacqueline Rafii are on a mission to preserve Persian Jewish music, a heritage at risk of fading. They both draw inspiration from their ...
5 Apr
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Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew
5 Apr
Michael S. Roth explores the parallel themes of memory and liberty in Passover and American Independence. At a campus Seder, he reflects on how Passover's ri...
5 Apr
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70 years ago, this Jewish choreographer predicted our epidemic of loneliness and isolation
4 Apr
Anna Sokolow's 1955 dance piece "Rooms" continues to resonate deeply in today's world marked by isolation and digital disconnection. This timeless work, whic...
4 Apr
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Gene Shalit, a mensch with a personality as big as his mustache, turns 100
3 Apr
Gene Shalit, the iconic television critic known for his eccentric personality and distinctive Jew-fro and mustache, celebrated his 100th birthday on March 25...
3 Apr
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How a song about the food chain became a Seder mainstay
3 Apr
Chad Gadya, a peculiar yet integral part of the Passover Seder, offers a unique blend of folk tradition and religious symbolism. This cumulative song feature...
3 Apr
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Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
3 Apr
Fairfield College Preparatory School in Connecticut disciplined students for antisemitic content aimed at their sports rivals, the New Canaan Rams, after a M...
3 Apr
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Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities
3 Apr
German authorities canceled a pro-Palestinian rally at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial due to outcry over its timing and location coinciding with ...
3 Apr
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Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization
3 Apr
Argentina has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, following decades of investigation into the tragic bombings ...
3 Apr
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This isn't Barbra Streisand's 'Yentl' — it isn't I.B. Singer's either
3 Apr
The Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new stage adaptation of "Yentl," running at London's Marylebone Theatre, offers a fresh and complex take on Isaac Bashevis Sing...
3 Apr
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Oct. 7 changed Howard Jacobson. But his new novel is as defiant as ever.
2 Apr
Howard Jacobson, often referred to as the 'British Philip Roth,' presents his latest novel, "Howl," as a deeply personal and satirical exploration of the cha...
2 Apr
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In 1989, Harold Pinter and Jerry Schatzberg made the perfect Holocaust movie for 2026
2 Apr
Reunion, a re-released 1989 film by Jerry Schatzberg with a screenplay by Harold Pinter, explores the complex dynamics of friendship in pre-Holocaust Germany...
2 Apr
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Stitched in faith, woven in memory, these precious artifacts bind Jews to their history
2 Apr
The exhibition "Binders of the Covenant" at Fordham University introduces 25 Torah binders from London's Memorial Scrolls Trust to an American audience. Thes...
2 Apr
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Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran
1 Apr
Amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Israeli citizens are experiencing the Passover holiday under difficult and dangerous circumstances, including...
1 Apr
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Israel closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and set off a Holy Week firestorm
1 Apr
The closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Israeli authorities during Holy Week, ostensibly due to safety concerns amidst the war in Iran, sparked si...
1 Apr
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The stories of Passover and Pittsburgh share a common humanity
1 Apr
Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, draws parallels between the Passover story and the aftermath of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. She reflect...
1 Apr
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Seder subway stunt rolls Passover out in public — but watch that matzo ball soup
1 Apr
The third annual Subway Seder took place in New York City, a unique event organized by rapper Kosha Dillz to celebrate Passover in a subway car, blending pub...
1 Apr
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Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right
31 Mar
In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's ...
31 Mar
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Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world
31 Mar
Passover, celebrated by Jews globally, offers a tapestry of diverse customs shaped by unique cultural settings. Indian Jews mark doorposts with animal blood ...
31 Mar