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Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel
20 Nov
Progressive Jewish groups, led by J Street, are supporting Senate resolutions introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders that aim to block arms sales to Israel, refle...
20 Nov
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Sotheby’s to auction a Ten Commandments tablet with a disclaimer: Israel always wanted it to be put on public display
20 Nov
A 1,500-year-old inscribed stone tablet of the Ten Commandments is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's, but it carries a critical caveat. The artifact, which Is...
20 Nov
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Shadowy GOP firm is behind pressure campaign on Schumer over antisemitism bill
19 Nov
Television ads and mailers targeting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer painted him as opposing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which seeks to classify ant...
19 Nov
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VIDEO: The Lubavitcher Rebbe encourages women to learn Torah
19 Nov
The Lubavitcher Rebbe's progressive stance on women’s Torah learning is highlighted in this article. In a video from 1998, the Rebbe emphasizes the importanc...
19 Nov
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How a son of Holocaust survivors joined a commune and helped to free 'Hurricane' Carter
19 Nov
Sam Chaiton's memoir, "We Used to Dream of Freedom," weaves together the narratives of growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors and his role in the eff...
19 Nov
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The group behind Project 2025 has a plan to protect Jews. It will do the opposite.
19 Nov
Project 2025 and Project Esther, by the conservative Heritage Foundation, focus on addressing antisemitism by targeting pro-Palestinian groups and progressiv...
19 Nov
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Was a ravishing, fictional heroine inspired by a real-life Jewish philanthropist?
19 Nov
Alison Bass explores the possible connection between the character of Rebecca in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Ivanhoe" and the real-life Jewish philanthropist R...
19 Nov
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Biden administration sanctions Israeli settler group, in move that Trump could reverse
18 Nov
The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on Amana, an Israeli settler group involved in illegal West Bank outposts, as part of efforts to curb violence...
18 Nov
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Is RFK about to ban goyslop — and what on earth is that?
18 Nov
The article explores the antisemitic term "goyslop," which gained attention after a viral photo of RFK Jr. eating McDonald's food, contradicting his health a...
18 Nov
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Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.
18 Nov
Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeki...
18 Nov
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Who is Marc Rowan, the Jewish investor reportedly in the running for Trump’s Treasury secretary?
18 Nov
Marc Rowan, a prominent Jewish investor and philanthropist, has emerged as a key contender for the role of Treasury Secretary in President-elect Donald Trump...
18 Nov
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Streaming platform Twitch bans the word ‘Zionist’ as a proxy for spreading hate toward Jews and Israelis
18 Nov
Twitch, a leading livestreaming platform, has updated its hate speech policy to ban the use of the term 'Zionist' when employed as a slur against Jews or Isr...
18 Nov
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Just about every interpretation of Trump's narrow election victory is wrong
18 Nov
Jay Michaelson argues that post-2024 election analyses misinterpret Donald Trump's narrow victory by attributing it to ideological shifts rather than economi...
18 Nov
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National Book Awards defends award for Ta-Nehisi Coates' dad, a publisher who reissued antisemitic books
18 Nov
The National Book Awards faces criticism for awarding its Literarian Award to Paul Coates, head of Black Classic Press, due to his republication of Tony Mart...
18 Nov
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Will Scharf, co-founder of ‘Jews Against Soros,’ is Trump’s new White House staff secretary
18 Nov
Will Scharf, a Jewish attorney known for his involvement in Donald Trump's legal team, has been appointed as the White House staff secretary for Trump's seco...
18 Nov
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Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is
17 Nov
Robert Alter examines the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate prayer in public schools, highlighting the dangers it poses to...
17 Nov
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Will Trump's efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?
15 Nov
Emily Tamkin critiques Donald Trump's recent pledges to combat antisemitism, suggesting that his strategies may undermine democratic institutions such as fre...
15 Nov
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A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty'
15 Nov
Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a...
15 Nov
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor
15 Nov
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's...
15 Nov
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
15 Nov
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Cru...
15 Nov
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How a cup of coffee keeps one man feeling close to the hostages in Gaza
15 Nov
Josh Katz, a resident of Montclair, New Jersey, has found a unique way to feel connected to the Gaza hostages through an everyday ritual: coffee. Every day a...
15 Nov
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The Jewish Sport Report: Lindsay Gottlieb’s historic win and other Jewish sports highlights from this week
15 Nov
The Jewish Sport Report covers a series of notable achievements and incidents in Jewish sports, highlighting Lindsay Gottlieb's milestone 300th career win as...
15 Nov
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In the shadows of Nazi viciousness, an unlikely story of love and heroism blooms
15 Nov
The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri is a compelling historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany's notorious Lebensborn program, with...
15 Nov
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Senate moves to pass contentious antisemitism bill targeting anti-Israel activity on campuses
15 Nov
The U.S. Senate is on the verge of advancing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, a bipartisan but divisive bill addressing antisemitism in higher education. The ...
15 Nov
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I studied in Amsterdam — the antisemitic violence there doesn't surprise me
15 Nov
Mia Faye Kreindler reflects on her experiences with antisemitism while studying at the University of Amsterdam, connecting them to recent antisemitic violenc...
15 Nov
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An Israeli woman in playing Mary in a Netflix movie — and the outcry is getting weird
15 Nov
The casting of Israeli actress Noa Cohen as Mary in a new Netflix movie has sparked controversy across various religious and political lines. Some Christians...
15 Nov
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Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace
15 Nov
The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East. Huckabe...
15 Nov
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Like our patriarch Abraham, American Jews face 10 post-election tests of our values
15 Nov
Rabbi Julie Roth draws parallels between the biblical trials faced by Abraham and contemporary challenges facing American Jews post-election. In a sermon giv...
15 Nov
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Trump taps RFK Jr., whose anti-vaccine activism has included antisemitic comments, to lead Dept. of Health and Human Services
15 Nov
Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine advocate known for antisemitic comments, as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy...
15 Nov
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A Ben & Jerry’s battle over Israel, long frozen, thaws anew amid Gaza war
15 Nov
The longstanding legal conflict between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company Unilever has resurfaced as tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza...
15 Nov
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What a Trump second presidency will mean for school prayer, campus antisemitism and other education issues Jews care — and worry — about
14 Nov
Following Donald Trump's reelection, concerns are rising among Jewish communities regarding education policies that could intensify religious elements in pub...
14 Nov
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Has Mark Zuckerberg become the anti-Elon Musk?
14 Nov
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, two of the world's most high-profile billionaires, have been turning into contrasting figures in the public eye. While Zuckerb...
14 Nov
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Why is the latest Jesus movie about, uh, mixed martial arts?
14 Nov
The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes. Set in Nazareth, it fol...
14 Nov
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John Garfield and Paul Newman could have been contenders in ‘On the Waterfront’
14 Nov
The iconic film 'On the Waterfront' could have featured either John Garfield or Paul Newman instead of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy. Garfield, originally co...
14 Nov
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Tidbits: Hasidic singer Mendel Roth says he’s joining the IDF
14 Nov
Hasidic singer Mendel Roth has announced his intention to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a decision that stands out given the diverse perspectives wit...
14 Nov
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Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits?
14 Nov
Leading Jewish groups, including the ADL and AIPAC, are backing a controversial U.S. bill that could enable the Treasury Department to strip nonprofits of ta...
14 Nov
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New Los Angeles Yiddish scene continues a long tradition
14 Nov
Los Angeles is experiencing a resurgence in Yiddish culture, spearheaded by activists like Rabbi Zach Golden, Caroline Luce, Aaron Castillo-White, and Miri K...
14 Nov
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Israel’s proposed wartime budget would slash benefits for new immigrants
13 Nov
Israel's proposed wartime budget for 2025 includes significant cuts to financial stipends for new immigrants, limiting eligibility based on personal wealth w...
13 Nov
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‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel
13 Nov
The University of Rochester campus has seen a disturbing escalation in protest tactics, with "Wanted" posters targeting Jewish and non-Jewish university pers...
13 Nov
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Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes
13 Nov
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco will temporarily close for a year starting December 15 due to financial challenges and a decline in att...
13 Nov
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Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments
13 Nov
The nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy due to Gaetz's history of antisemit...
13 Nov
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As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump's plans for the Middle East
13 Nov
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel could challenge Trump's goals of expanding the Ab...
13 Nov
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Your complete guide to Trump's Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet
13 Nov
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his cabinet for a potential second term, key appointments signify a continuation of strong pro-Israel policies. Not...
13 Nov
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US takes no action as deadline passes for Israel to meet Gaza’s humanitarian needs
13 Nov
The Biden administration is evaluating Israel's compliance with a U.S. directive to enhance humanitarian aid to Gaza. Following an October letter demanding i...
13 Nov
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After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning
13 Nov
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to finally face corruption charges in court after years of delaying tactics that have undermined Israel's ju...
13 Nov
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As Israel faces off against France, the true battle will be taking place off the field
13 Nov
As tensions flare between France and Israel ahead of a Nations League soccer match, the game underscores the deep political and ideological divides spilling ...
13 Nov
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Trump's first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote
13 Nov
In a column by Rob Eshman, the author reflects on President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key positions related to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestine, expr...
13 Nov
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The Talmud replacing the Constitution? An antisemite tweets, and Jews get in on the joke
13 Nov
In a recent online phenomenon, Jewish Twitter humorously engaged with a bizarre antisemitic tweet by Holocaust denier Stew Peters, who claimed that the U.S. ...
13 Nov
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments
12 Nov
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstituti...
12 Nov
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They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening
12 Nov
"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting t...
12 Nov