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'Does anybody question the NAACP?': The ADL head thinks Wikipedia is biased. Is he right?
25 Jun
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, expressed concerns about Wikipedia's bias after the site rated ADL's information on the Israeli-Pales...
25 Jun
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Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now
24 Jun
Families of hostages held by Hamas are pleading for support from American Jewish institutions to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure...
24 Jun
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What the LA synagogue pro-Palestinian protest was really about
24 Jun
Pro-Palestinian protesters organized a demonstration outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles, responding to an event promoting Israeli real estate to Ame...
24 Jun
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Analysis: Latimer expects to beat Bowman in this week's primary, but not because of Israel
24 Jun
In the upcoming Democratic primary in New York, Westchester County executive George Latimer is expected to potentially defeat Rep. Jamaal Bowman. However, de...
24 Jun
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The greatest (and also the worst) Marx Brothers movies ranked from 13-to-1
24 Jun
Dan Epstein ranks and reviews the Marx Brothers' 13 films, highlighting their unique comedic genius and impact on his childhood and pop culture. Notable poin...
24 Jun
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He photographed athletes and he photographed nudes — André Steiner contained multitudes
24 Jun
Andr (born Andras) Steiner, a Hungarian-born French Jewish photographer, is being celebrated at the City of Lights Museum of the Art and History of Judaism i...
24 Jun
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Josh Stein — who would be North Carolina's first Jewish governor — threads the needle on Gaza
24 Jun
Josh Stein, a candidate for governor of North Carolina and the state's first potential Jewish governor, has been navigating the complexities of issues surrou...
24 Jun
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‘The tree is still growing’: At the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, Tree of Life breaks ground on its future
23 Jun
Survivors and community members gather at the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. The groun...
23 Jun
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Duck Everlasting — The secret Jewish history of Donald Duck
23 Jun
The article explores the multifaceted relationship between Jewish figures and the iconic character of Donald Duck, examining how different individuals, from ...
23 Jun
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As ceasefire talks continue and protests rage, here are the five biggest questions facing Israel
22 Jun
Israel is facing significant challenges as ceasefire talks continue and protests erupt, with questions surrounding the willingness of Hamas to agree to a cea...
22 Jun
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The American Jewish future is interfaith. It's about time our rabbis were, too
22 Jun
Hebrew Union College's decision to admit and ordain students in interfaith relationships marks a significant shift in American Judaism, acknowledging the rea...
22 Jun
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She built the largest queer synagogue in the nation 'for Jews rejected from everywhere'
21 Jun
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the largest LGBTQ+ synagogue in the nation, for 32 years and has built it into a thriving inc...
21 Jun
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I’m a Louisiana Jew. The Ten Commandments get lost in translation in the new law
21 Jun
In a recent law passed in Louisiana, the requirement for public schools to display the Ten Commandments has sparked discussion among Jewish Louisianans due t...
21 Jun
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You are not obliged to finish this column
21 Jun
Shaina Taub, creator of the musical "Suffs," recently quoted Rabbi Tarfon's famous Talmudic wisdom "You are not obliged to finish the work, but neither are y...
21 Jun
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This Mexican diplomat helped Jews flee Hitler. Does that make him Mexico’s Schindler?
21 Jun
During World War II, Gilberto Bosques, as head of the Mexican Consulate in France, played a crucial role in helping leftists and Jews escape persecution by i...
21 Jun
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In the story of a Jewish teenager coming out and coming of age, a brilliantly understated film
21 Jun
"Unspoken" is a debut film by Jeremy Borison, depicting the journey of a young Modern Orthodox Jewish teenager, Noam, as he navigates his coming out and comi...
21 Jun
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Antisemitism isn't the only reason Hollywood Jews are upset about that Academy Museum exhibit
21 Jun
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," faced criticism for allegedly demonizing ...
21 Jun
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Killer of slain Jewish college student says victim threatened to out him
21 Jun
Samuel Woodward, on trial for the murder of Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein, testified that he killed Bernstein in a panic after thinking Bernstein wa...
21 Jun
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With never-before-seen security cam footage, movie brings viewers inside tense hostage crisis at Texas synagogue
20 Jun
The documentary "Colleyville" provides a gripping look into a tense hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue, featuring never-before-seen security camera footage ...
20 Jun
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His family survived the Holocaust. He survived long COVID. It's Josh Fox's 'survivor's obligation' to fight the oil industry
20 Jun
Josh Fox, a director whose family survived the Holocaust, shares his journey recovering from long COVID-19 through his new project "The Edge of Nature," a fi...
20 Jun
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We're in a psychological war with 'the greatest propaganda machine in history' — will we survive it?
20 Jun
In "Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind" by Annalee Newitz, the book explores how stories have been weaponized throughout histor...
20 Jun
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Jewish seniors nonprofit Dorot rocked by budget cuts
20 Jun
Dorot, a Jewish nonprofit in NYC, known for alleviating loneliness among seniors, faced financial challenges post-COVID despite a temporary revenue spike in ...
20 Jun
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She came to New York hoping to escape Israeli politics. Instead, she founded a protest movement
20 Jun
Shany Granot-Lubaton and her husband Omer Lubaton-Granot moved to New York City to escape Israeli politics, but seeing her mother protest in Tel Aviv prompte...
20 Jun
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Google is answering search queries with AI now. What does that mean for Holocaust history?
20 Jun
A recent UNESCO report, "AI and the Holocaust: Rewriting History?" highlights concerns about the use of AI, such as Google's generative search function, in p...
20 Jun
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I don’t like my friend’s boyfriend. Do I have to invite him to my wedding?
20 Jun
In this Bintel Brief article, a bride-to-be seeks advice on whether she is obligated to invite her friend's boyfriend, whom she dislikes, to her wedding. The...
20 Jun
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Affirming the Miracle of Creation
20 Jun
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal reflects on the Jewish value of equity and the miracle of creation, emphasizing that although humans are made in the same image, we ar...
20 Jun
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The Jewish Case for Inclusion, Equity, and Justice — By Whatever Name
20 Jun
The text discusses the Jewish perspective on inclusion, equity, and justice, particularly in the context of recent debates within the community. It reflects ...
20 Jun
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Opening Our Eyes: Embracing Complexity in the Jewish Community
20 Jun
Rabbis Sandra Lawson and Deborah Waxman discuss the importance of embracing complexity and diversity within the Jewish community, highlighting the marginaliz...
20 Jun
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Equity and Justice Values from a Jewish Perspective: The Jewish value of ongoing practice to make change in ourselves and our communities
20 Jun
In a sponsored post on Jewish values by Rabbi David Jaffe and Yehudah Webster, the ongoing practice of justice and equity is highlighted as fundamental in Ju...
20 Jun
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Wikipedia called the ADL ‘unreliable.’ It's a wake-up call the civil rights organization badly needs
19 Jun
In response to Wikipedia labeling the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as generally unreliable regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict and antisemitism, there ...
19 Jun
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Why I (finally) took down my 'We Stand With Israel' sign
19 Jun
In this personal reflection, Josh Katz shares his decision to take down his "We Stand With Israel" lawn sign due to increasing concerns about tribalism and t...
19 Jun
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Online conference seeks role for Yiddish in the future of Holocaust studies
19 Jun
An upcoming online conference titled "Yiddish and the Holocaust: New Approaches" seeks to emphasize the importance of incorporating Yiddish language and cult...
19 Jun
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To save Israel, give Netanyahu a plea deal
19 Jun
Israeli prosecutors are urged to offer Benjamin Netanyahu a plea deal to resolve the corruption charges against him and prevent his far-right coalition partn...
19 Jun
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‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family
19 Jun
Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendsh...
19 Jun
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Analysis: Jewish moderators will grill Trump and Biden at CNN’s debate. What should they ask about Israel?
18 Jun
CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, both Jewish, will moderate the upcoming 2024 presidential debate raising anticipation over questions about Israel. ...
18 Jun
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Who is the Jewish attorney general taking on one of the state’s most powerful Democrats?
18 Jun
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has unsealed a racketeering indictment against George E. Norcross III, a prominent Democratic figure, accusing hi...
18 Jun
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A subway mask ban won't fight antisemitism, but it will punish immunocompromised Jews like me
18 Jun
The author discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to ban masking in the subway, claiming it endangers Jews, but the author, an immunocompromised...
18 Jun
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Joe Mazzulla wants to take the Celtics to Israel. Will his MVP be willing to go?
18 Jun
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
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How everyone got the Brooklyn Museum story wrong
18 Jun
The article discusses how initial reports of vandalism against Brooklyn Museum leaders, stating that all victims were Jewish, led to widespread condemnation ...
18 Jun
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What the world has lost with the loss of Anouk Aimée
18 Jun
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
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New film captures the talent and devotion of musicians choosing Yiddish
18 Jun
"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
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Happy Birthday Paul McCartney: The Jewish Beatle
18 Jun
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
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All New York district attorneys vow full prosecution of hate crimes amid rising antisemitism
18 Jun
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
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Investigation says many students at LA rabbinical school experienced sexism and homophobia but it was not ‘systematic’
18 Jun
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
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Should masks at demonstrations be banned? The issue is bigger than you think
17 Jun
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
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'I haven't really accepted he's dead' — scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale
17 Jun
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
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How an Orthodox Jewish woman became my soul sister
17 Jun
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
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Why ‘Hava Nagila’ is TV’s new fight song
17 Jun
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
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The secret Jewish history of Dick Van Dyke
17 Jun
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
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NYC Council staffers union endorses ceasefire in Gaza, calls for divestment from Israel bonds
17 Jun
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