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‘Uncommitted’ campaign opposing Biden’s support for Israel makes a mark in 5 more states
6 Mar 2024
A campaign opposing President Biden's support for Israel, particularly during the Gaza war, gained significant traction in five states including Minnesota, M...
6 Mar 2024
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UC Berkeley is under federal investigation over the recent disruption of an Israeli speaker
6 Mar 2024
The University of California, Berkeley is now facing a federal discrimination investigation following the disruption of an Israeli speaker's appearance on ca...
6 Mar 2024
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No, Judith Butler did not say they support Hamas
6 Mar 2024
Judith Butler, a prominent academic known for their work on gender, recently caused controversy for describing the October 7 uprising as an act of armed resi...
6 Mar 2024
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Your turn: Readers respond to Barnard’s dorm-door decoration ban
5 Mar 2024
Barnard College recently implemented a policy banning students from displaying anything on their dorm room doors, following a lawsuit related to protecting J...
5 Mar 2024
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Biden says there’s ‘got to be a ceasefire’ in Gaza and warns of fighting during Ramadan
5 Mar 2024
President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict before Ramadan, highlighting the potential dangers of continued fighting during t...
5 Mar 2024
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Columbia University antisemitism task force says Jews experiencing ‘isolation and pain’ on campus
5 Mar 2024
A task force at Columbia University has released a report highlighting the struggles faced by Jewish students on campus, particularly regarding isolation and...
5 Mar 2024
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A ceasefire is needed in Gaza. My college shouldn't call for one
5 Mar 2024
The author, Sascha Freudenheim, expresses his refusal to sign a petition at Hampshire College calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, despite his criticism of Israe...
5 Mar 2024
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Finally, a new hub for people who want to study the language and history of Ladino
5 Mar 2024
The American Ladino League has emerged as a new center for studying Ladino, the Romance language with roots in medieval Spain and significant influence from ...
5 Mar 2024
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The UN confirmed Israelis experienced sexual violence on Oct. 7. Why is it so hard for the world to believe?
5 Mar 2024
The UN recently confirmed that Israeli women experienced sexual violence on Oct. 7, despite ongoing skepticism and conspiracy theories surrounding these repo...
5 Mar 2024
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Can Jews sing ‘Dayenu’ while there are hostages? The Passover seder gets a post-Oct. 7 rethink.
5 Mar 2024
Rabbinical seminaries in Israel and the U.S. are creating haggadah supplements to address how Jewish communities can navigate trauma and crises, particularly...
5 Mar 2024
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By honoring Jared Kushner, ADL suggests Trump is now kosher — and betrays its founding values
5 Mar 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is facing criticism for honoring Jared Kushner at its annual conference, seen as a sign of acceptance towards former Preside...
5 Mar 2024
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Freed Israeli hostage Mia Schem invited to attend Biden’s State of the Union
5 Mar 2024
Recently freed Israeli hostage Mia Schem has been invited to attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., along with other fa...
5 Mar 2024
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Will the ‘uncommitted’ movement against Biden gain momentum on Super Tuesday?
5 Mar 2024
Activists critical of President Biden's stance on a permanent ceasefire are looking to harness their momentum from the Michigan primary, where over 100,000 D...
5 Mar 2024
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Why an artist famous for illustrating the Haggadah is more relevant than ever
5 Mar 2024
Arthur Szyk, a renowned Polish-American Jewish artist, gained fame for his dynamic illustrations of the Exodus story in his 1940 Haggadah and his fierce poli...
5 Mar 2024
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Is Adam Sandler's Kafkaesque Tarkovskyesque Kubrickesque Netflix sci-fi drama better than it sounds?
5 Mar 2024
In the Netflix sci-fi drama "Spaceman," Adam Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, a man on a solo mission to investigate a mysterious space cloud named Chopra. Dir...
5 Mar 2024
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It’s time to talk about the day after — but too soon to do anything about it
5 Mar 2024
The article discusses the concept of "the day after" in Israeli politics, focusing on the ongoing debate regarding the possibility of a two-state solution be...
5 Mar 2024
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Jewish fertility group is helping Alabama clients undergo IVF elsewhere after state’s explosive ‘fetal personhood’ ruling
5 Mar 2024
The Jewish Fertility Foundation is assisting clients from Alabama in obtaining in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments out of state after a recent ruling by ...
5 Mar 2024
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17 relatives of Americans taken hostage by Hamas will attend Biden’s State of the Union address
5 Mar 2024
Seventeen relatives of Americans who were taken hostage or killed by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 are set to attend President Biden...
5 Mar 2024
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Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who stood up to neo-Nazis in Skokie, dies at 102
5 Mar 2024
Ben Stern, a Holocaust survivor who faced unimaginable horrors in his youth, passed away at 102 in Berkeley, California. Known for his courageous stand again...
5 Mar 2024
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UN report validates ‘clear and convincing’ allegations of Hamas sexual violence
5 Mar 2024
A United Nations report released in response to sexual violence during Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7 validated Israeli claims of rape and assault, wit...
5 Mar 2024
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Georgia congressman says he was misunderstood after appearing to endorse antisemitic social media post
4 Mar 2024
Georgia congressman Mike Collins, a GOP candidate, faced criticism for seeming to endorse an antisemitic social media post identifying a journalist as Jewish...
4 Mar 2024
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American Jewish World Service to lay off 10% of staff and exit 6 countries where it has provided aid
4 Mar 2024
The American Jewish World Service (AJWS), a prominent Jewish international aid organization, is planning to lay off 10% of its staff and exit 6 countries due...
4 Mar 2024
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Latest accessory in Crown Heights: A shovel lapel pin to signal support for the 770 tunnel
4 Mar 2024
In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a new accessory gaining popularity is a shovel lapel pin sold at Chabad headquarters to show support for an illegally dug tunnel ...
4 Mar 2024
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A rally for Jews who reject the war but not Israel
4 Mar 2024
Israeli and American Jews have come together in New York's Union Square to advocate for a bilateral ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian aid for ...
4 Mar 2024
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The left must stop apologizing for Hamas
4 Mar 2024
The author, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, stresses that pro-Palestine activism should not equate to support for Hamas, emphasizing that many activists condemn Hamas'...
4 Mar 2024
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The left must stop apologizing for Hamas
4 Mar 2024
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a U.S. citizen and political analyst from Gaza, emphasizes the need for the left to stop apologizing for Hamas as part of pro-Palestine...
4 Mar 2024
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'Dune 2' is set thousands of years in the future — so why does it feel like a parable about Gaza?
4 Mar 2024
The article examines the parallels between the futuristic world of 'Dune 2' and the contemporary realities in Gaza, drawing comparisons between the fictional...
4 Mar 2024
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Missile strike from Lebanon into Israel kills 1 Thai worker and injures 7 as fears of wider war escalate
4 Mar 2024
A recent missile strike from Lebanon into Israel resulted in the death of 1 Thai worker and injured 7 others, increasing concerns of a broader conflict. Thai...
4 Mar 2024
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Anti-Israel figure George Galloway sworn into Parliament as Israel-Hamas war roils British politics
4 Mar 2024
George Galloway, a long-time anti-Zionist figure, was recently elected to the U.K. parliament, representing the far-left Workers Party after a campaign focus...
4 Mar 2024
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How to make your grandma’s brisket — and make it vegan
4 Mar 2024
Micah Siva, a dietitian and recipe writer, has created a plant-forward approach to traditional Jewish cuisine in her book "Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebr...
4 Mar 2024
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Calls mount to investigate antisemitism in killing of San Diego Jewish dentist Benjamin Harouni
4 Mar 2024
Benjamin Harouni, a Jewish dentist in San Diego, was tragically killed, and his brother believes it was a hate crime fueled by antisemitism. While the police...
4 Mar 2024
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Vice President Harris cheered for calling for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
4 Mar 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris, in a shift from the Biden administration's previous stance, called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza to address the extensive suf...
4 Mar 2024
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100 Gazans were killed trying to get food. Jews should be outraged
3 Mar 2024
Rabbi Marc Katz reflects on the recent events in Gaza where over 100 Palestinians were killed trying to obtain food from an aid convoy. He emphasizes the nee...
3 Mar 2024
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Swiss police are investigating after Jewish man is stabbed in Zurich in possible hate crime
3 Mar 2024
In Zurich, Switzerland, a 50-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in a potential hate crime. A 15-year-ol...
3 Mar 2024
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Wartime wildflowers draw few visitors: ‘Now all their red makes me think of is blood’
2 Mar 2024
Amidst the scarlet wildflowers that bloom annually near Gaza, the Darom Adom festival has seen decreased attendance due to the ongoing war. While typically d...
2 Mar 2024
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Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches
2 Mar 2024
Eden Golan's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Israel is in jeopardy due to a dispute over the songs she wants to perform. The Europe...
2 Mar 2024
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Hunter College Hillel decries ‘hateful slogans’ after protesters demand Jews on campus ‘pick a side’
2 Mar 2024
Hunter College Hillel spoke out against the targeting of Jewish students by protesters demanding that Jews choose a side at a recent rally on campus. The pro...
2 Mar 2024
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A professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years
2 Mar 2024
Nutico Hacoaj, representing a Jewish community center in Tigre, Argentina, is the first Jewish soccer team to compete in a national tournament in 57 years. T...
2 Mar 2024
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Should Jews start asking if it's safe to stay in the United States?
2 Mar 2024
Increasing antisemitic incidents in the United States, particularly in New York City, have raised concerns among Jews about their safety. The recent surge in...
2 Mar 2024
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'Astonishing' volume of investigations tests legal protections for Jewish students
1 Mar 2024
A surge in federal investigations and lawsuits related to antisemitism on college campuses, occurring almost every other day since Oct. 7, has been fueled by...
1 Mar 2024
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Barnard's draconian dorm-door policy threatens our democracy
1 Mar 2024
Barnard College's recent policy banning dormitory door decorations has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it suppresses free speech and diminishes the...
1 Mar 2024
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Did this pro-immigrant linguist inspire Donald Trump’s latest anti-immigrant rant?
1 Mar 2024
"Language City" by Ross Perlin delves into the world of endangered languages in New York, exploring the challenges faced by speakers of languages like Yiddis...
1 Mar 2024
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Postcard depicting Anne Frank with ‘Gas the Jews’ sent to Israeli-owned bakery
1 Mar 2024
A threatening postcard depicting Anne Frank with a message referencing gas chambers and offering a discount code "GAS THE JEWS" was sent to an Israeli-owned ...
1 Mar 2024
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Video: Top chefs praise goose as an authentic Ashkenazi delicacy
1 Mar 2024
A recent Zoom discussion hosted by the Forward and moderated by Yiddish editor Rukhl Schaechter featured four Jewish chefs and cookbook writers exploring tra...
1 Mar 2024
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US blocks UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for dozens of deaths during humanitarian aid delivery
1 Mar 2024
The United States blocked a UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for deaths during a humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza. The incident occurred as Isr...
1 Mar 2024
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Israeli speaker whose Berkeley event was canceled amid violence draws protest at LA Holocaust Museum speech
1 Mar 2024
Israeli reservist and advocate Ran Bar-Yoshafat's speech at University of California, Berkeley was canceled due to violent protests, leading to a clash betwe...
1 Mar 2024
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Was the Leopold and Loeb case really the 'Jewish crime of the century?'
1 Mar 2024
The Leopold and Loeb case, involving the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks in 1924 by two wealthy, Jewish University of Chicago students, sparked signifi...
1 Mar 2024
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U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus after Jewish groups sound alarm
1 Mar 2024
The student government leaders at the University of British Columbia rejected a proposal to remove Hillel from campus after facing backlash from Vancouver Je...
1 Mar 2024
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Society agrees suicide is a tragedy. Why would anyone praise the immolation that took an airman's life?
1 Mar 2024
The article discusses the contrasting reactions to two recent acts of suicide: a 16-year-old girl's tragic death by stepping in front of a train in Palo Alto...
1 Mar 2024
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Blacks and Jews are at odds over the war. Focusing on Israel will hurt both communities
1 Mar 2024
The deteriorating relationship between Blacks and Jews in the United States following the conflict in Gaza is causing concerns, with both communities feeling...
1 Mar 2024