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When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance
1 Nov
A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holida...
1 Nov
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I was a Bernie supporter. This year, I'm voting Trump. Here's why liberal Jews like me made the switch
1 Nov
Shabbos Kestenbaum, once a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders and left-wing politics, explains his shift to voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential...
1 Nov
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This is not an endorsement for Kamala Harris — or Donald Trump
1 Nov
Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washin...
1 Nov
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Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him
1 Nov
Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endo...
1 Nov
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For Europe's Jews, owning grand homes symbolized not just wealth, but equality
1 Nov
Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just...
1 Nov
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A Holocaust exhibit — and Jewish staffer — are involved in a controversy over the National Archives
1 Nov
Ellis Brachman, a senior advisor at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, is at the center of a controversy regarding the downplaying of dif...
1 Nov
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Harris and Trump court Jews and Arabs in the campaign’s homestretch
1 Nov
As the U.S. presidential campaign enters its final phase, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are keen on winning the votes o...
1 Nov
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Chicago school board president resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts
1 Nov
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, recently appointed president of the Chicago public school board, resigned after backlash over antisemitic social media posts. H...
1 Nov
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Did the spirit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe swing the World Series for the Dodgers?
1 Nov
As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched an unexpected World Series victory over the Yankees, a unique narrative emerged linking the win to a visit by Reuven Kast...
1 Nov
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‘They need the patience’: Texts show tension between sympathetic university officials and students protesting Gaza war
31 Oct
Amid protests against the Gaza war, campus leaders at institutions like Northwestern University have struggled to balance student activism and concerns about...
31 Oct
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What would Judaism have to say about ‘The Substance?’
31 Oct
The article explores Jewish perspectives on the implications of a fictional substance allowing temporary rejuvenation, as depicted in the film "The Substance...
31 Oct
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Do Jews believe in the afterlife?
31 Oct
Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, emphasizing that the soul is immortal as taught by Jewish mysticism, particularly the Zoh...
31 Oct
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As spending by Jewish PACs soar, two billionaires give GOP group major fundraising advantage
31 Oct
Jewish political action committees are experiencing significant increases in fundraising as the 2024 election nears, with the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJ...
31 Oct
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A new McCarthyism is attacking Israeli artists — and risks making all of us dumber
31 Oct
Sharon Rosen Leib critiques the burgeoning boycott of Israeli cultural institutions by a group of notable writers and artists in response to the Gaza conflic...
31 Oct
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I'm a Pennsylvania Jewish voter. My tiny demographic group could decide the election
31 Oct
Jewish voters in Pennsylvania, despite representing a small demographic, could play a decisive role in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This battlegr...
31 Oct
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Hymie’s Deli featured in new Kamala Harris ad, after blowback over Trump ad filmed there
31 Oct
A political ad filmed at Hymies Deli, near Philadelphia, featuring Donald Trump sparked controversy for its portrayal of Jewish stereotypes, leading the deli...
31 Oct
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Is Elissa Slotkin’s Senate bid in trouble?
30 Oct
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin's bid for the U.S. Senate is encountering unexpected challenges as the race against Republican Mike Rogers tightens, with ...
30 Oct
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Chicago Jews deride mayor’s statement on shooting of Orthodox man
30 Oct
Following the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson's response sparked criticism for omitting the victim's ...
30 Oct
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Two new statues in D.C. honor white nationalists — well, sort of
30 Oct
Two provocative bronze statues have appeared temporarily near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., offering a satirical commentary on white nationalism and...
30 Oct
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I have a loved one among the Gaza hostages. Kamala Harris is the candidate I trust to save them
30 Oct
Alana Zeitchik shares her personal ordeal with family members held hostage by Hamas and emphasizes her support for Kamala Harris as the U.S. presidential can...
30 Oct
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Vote 'as a mensch': New campaign to get out the Jewish vote
30 Oct
In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a new social media campaign spearheaded by the Jewish Future Alliance is mobilizing Jewish community members to vote under the sl...
30 Oct
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Jason Alexander lives out a lifelong dream, playing Tevye in 'Fiddler on the Roof'
30 Oct
Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on "Seinfeld," is set to fulfill a lifelong dream by playing Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" at La...
30 Oct
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ZOOM conversation with Oct. 7 survivor Freda Golan, in Yiddish
30 Oct
Freda Golan, a survivor of the October 7 attacks in Israel, participated in a Zoom conversation conducted in Yiddish to share her experiences. During the dis...
30 Oct
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How Robert Caro gets it done
30 Oct
Robert Caro, the acclaimed biographer of Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson, continues to dedicate himself to exploring the mechanics of power, both on a loc...
30 Oct
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How do I get this pushy synagogue board member to leave me alone?
30 Oct
A reader seeks advice on dealing with a pushy synagogue board member who expects them to befriend his socially anxious daughter. Balancing personal struggles...
30 Oct
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Devices tagged ‘Free Gaza’ found at ballot drop box fires in Oregon, Washington state
30 Oct
Authorities in Oregon and Washington are investigating attempted arson incidents at ballot boxes where incendiary devices labeled with slogans like 'Free Gaz...
30 Oct
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ADL takes flak for failing to tie bigotry at Madison Square Garden rally to Trump
29 Oct
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) faces criticism for its response to a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, which was marked by bigotry and racist remarks a...
29 Oct
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For 'Ragtime' star Brandon Uranowitz, to be Jewish is to be hopeful
29 Oct
Brandon Uranowitz's portrayal of Tateh in the Encores! revival of Ragtime at the New York City Center offers a deeply Jewish lens on themes of hope and cultu...
29 Oct
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The logic behind Doug Emhoff's warning about Trump
29 Oct
Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, addressed Jewish voters in Pittsburgh to advocate for Vice President Kamala Harris as a safer electoral choice compared to...
29 Oct
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'The Shirt' (a Yiddish poem based on a true story)
29 Oct
Asaf Kirshner's Yiddish poem 'The Shirt' takes inspiration from a true story and encapsulates themes of resilience and cultural identity. Set for publication...
29 Oct
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Is it really so wrong to be into Nazi kink?
29 Oct
Mira Fox explores the controversial realm of Nazi kink through discussing Leora Fridman's book "Bound Up: On Kink, Power and Belonging." Fridman delves into ...
29 Oct
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Is Seth Meyers Jewish? His wife, kids and jokes are.
29 Oct
Seth Meyers delves into his connection to Judaism in his new comedy special, 'Dad Man Walking,' aired on Max. Although not Jewish by faith, Meyers discovered...
29 Oct
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One co-founder of the Uncommitted movement will vote for Harris — the other will not
29 Oct
The article discusses the voting dilemma facing the Uncommitted movement, a pro-Palestinian group that protested the Democratic primaries over dissatisfactio...
29 Oct
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He directed a film about the 1939 fascist MSG rally — here’s what he saw at Donald Trump’s
29 Oct
Marshall Curry, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary on the 1939 pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended Donald Trump's rally at the same ve...
29 Oct
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How do you solve a conundrum like Menachem Mendel Schneerson?
29 Oct
Ezra Glinter's biography of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, presents a complex portrait of a man whose public persona was vastly infl...
29 Oct
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How the humorless cruelty of Trump supporters betrays a Jewish tradition of insult comedy
29 Oct
Benjamin Ivry critiques the misguided attempts of certain right-wing comedians to emulate the art of Jewish insult comedy, famously practiced by Don Rickles ...
29 Oct
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Bernie Sanders: Vote Harris because Gaza is ‘not the only issue’
29 Oct
Senator Bernie Sanders advocates for voters critical of the Biden administration's stance on Gaza to support Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming...
29 Oct
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Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting Orthodox Jew on his way to Chicago synagogue
28 Oct
The recent shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man on his way to synagogue in Chicago has led to charges of attempted murder against Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi. The i...
28 Oct
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Exhibit highlights impact of ’The Dybbuk’ for the past 100 years
28 Oct
The Dybbuk: Phantom of a Lost World is a captivating exhibition at the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism in Paris, celebrating the enduring impact of ...
28 Oct
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Our grandparents made America great, but Trump would have trashed them, too
28 Oct
David Margolick reflects on America’s immigrant history through a series of posters dedicated to his immigrant grandparents, juxtaposing their contributions ...
28 Oct
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Rabbis for Ceasefire urge followers to vote for liberal candidates despite ‘impossible position’
28 Oct
In a nuanced political climate, Rabbis for Ceasefire, an activist group advocating for peace in Gaza, is encouraging its followers to vote for liberal candid...
28 Oct
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Could ceasefire talks really work this time? Qatar holds the key
28 Oct
The opinion piece by Dan Perry discusses the potential role Qatar could play in breaking the current impasse between Israel and Hamas by leveraging its finan...
28 Oct
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In Trump's appalling new threats to democracy, a troubling warning to Jews
28 Oct
Emily Tamkin highlights the significant threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions, emphasizing that preserving democracy is a critical...
28 Oct
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What American Jews need to know about Germany’s growing far-right antisemitism
28 Oct
The article explores the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, its implications for antisemitism, and the broader impact on German socie...
28 Oct
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Tangled up in Boo? Bob Dylan wants this South African horror press to look at his short stories
28 Oct
Bob Dylan, the iconic singer-songwriter, recently hinted at a new literary venture by expressing interest in the horror genre. While on tour in Frankfurt, Dy...
28 Oct
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'America is for Americans and Americans only’: How Trump 2.0 evokes the Nazis
28 Oct
Rob Eshman critiques Stephen Miller's recent speech at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, spotlighting Miller's troubling anti-immigration rhetoric and ...
28 Oct
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'There is a fire in this country’: In major speech, Emhoff warns of Trump’s threat to Jewish Americans
28 Oct
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff delivered a powerful speech in Pittsburgh addressing former President Donald Trump's use of antisemitic tropes and his threats t...
28 Oct
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Trump's NYC rally was a morally disgusting glimpse of the MAGA future
28 Oct
Jay Michaelson's article discusses the troubling moral tone of a pro-Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the extreme rhetoric and bigotry from...
28 Oct
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Harris and Trump find common ground after Israel retaliates against Iran
27 Oct
Following a coordinated Israeli military strike on Iranian sites, both major U.S. presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, expressed support,...
27 Oct
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How a brilliant Jewish philosopher anticipated the cult of Donald Trump
27 Oct
Drawing from Walter Benjamin's influential essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," the article explores how Benjamin's notions about ...
27 Oct