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Israeli ambassador calls J Street a ‘cancer within Jewish community’
19 May
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, sharply criticized J Street, a liberal pro-Israel lobbying group, labeling it a divisive element within the J...
19 May
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Thomas Massie, leading anti-Israel Republican in Congress, faces tight Kentucky primary
19 May
Thomas Massie, a prominent Republican congressman known for his anti-Israel stance, is facing a tight primary challenge in Kentucky's 4th district against Ed...
19 May
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At Mamdani’s Shavuot gathering, Jewish allies make the case for engagement
19 May
At a vibrant pre-Shavuot celebration hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, over 100 attendees, including left-wing Jewish activists...
19 May
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Mamdani defends Nakba Day video as Jews debate whether to attend his Shavuot party
18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is at the center of a controversy involving a Nakba Day video released by his office, which profiles a Palestinian survivo...
18 May
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Spain defends soccer star Lamine Yamal over Israel’s criticism of Palestinian flag display
18 May
After soccer star Lamine Yamal celebrated FC Barcelona's La Liga title win by waving a Palestinian flag, Israel's defense minister criticized him for alleged...
18 May
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Rabbi affiliated with JVP activist reportedly chosen to serve as a ‘faith liaison’ to Mamdani
18 May
In a climate of heightened antisemitic threats, an Iraqi man has been charged with plotting attacks against multiple Jewish targets, including in Manhattan. ...
18 May
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Orthodox rabbi at ‘Redicate 250’ rally: ‘Antisemitism is un-American’
18 May
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, an Orthodox rabbi, was the sole non-Christian speaker at a Rededicate 250 rally on the National Mall, aiming to emphasize faith in th...
18 May
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NYC Jewish leaders condemn Mamdani’s official Nakba Day video as divisive and one-sided
18 May
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced significant backlash from Jewish leaders due to a video and message he posted commemorating Nakba Day, a day of reme...
18 May
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US charges Iraqi man with organizing synagogue attacks in Europe and NYC on behalf of Iran
18 May
An Iraqi man, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been charged in the U.S. with organizing attacks on Jewish communities, including a plot on a New York...
18 May
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Israel’s Noam Bettan takes 2nd at Eurovision, buoyed by scrutinized public vote
16 May
Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved a second consecutive second-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite protests and a contentious public voting...
16 May
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German court allows pro-Palestinian encampment in Hamburg park where Jews were deported by the Nazis
15 May
A German court has allowed a pro-Palestinian encampment organized by Bridges of Resistance in Hamburg's Moorweide park, which holds historical significance a...
15 May
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Pacific Palisades Jews, displaced by fire, reopen their synagogue as part of returning home
15 May
Congregants of Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades are returning to their synagogue 16 months after devastating fires displaced them. Despite significant sm...
15 May
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Israel can survive criticism. But can we survive silencing our moral responsibility in the face of moral inconsistency?
15 May
Rabbi Josh Weinberg discusses the false dichotomy of having to choose between supporting Israel and maintaining moral clarity. He critiques the binary view t...
15 May
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Talarico won’t campaign with Democratic House candidate who wants to open ‘a prison for American Zionists’
15 May
In the midst of a Democratic runoff in Texas, Maureen Galindo, a controversial housing activist and conspiracy theorist, is gaining attention for her antisem...
15 May
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Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district
15 May
Rep. Steve Cohen, the only Jewish Democratic representative from Tennessee, announced he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led redistrict...
15 May
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This Jewish lawyer is running against a rabbi to represent the Upper West Side in Albany
15 May
Eli Northrup, a Jewish lawyer and public defender, is running for New York State Assembly in Manhattan's Upper West Side, competing against Rabbi Stephanie R...
15 May
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Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party and a cafe
15 May
During the Eurovision contest in Vienna, Israeli participants faced protests and boycotts from several countries. However, Austria's youth Green party and a ...
15 May
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Cornell trustees back Jewish president after confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters
15 May
Cornell University's Jewish president, Michael Kotlikoff, was cleared by an internal investigation after an altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters on ca...
15 May
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‘The Wanderers’ tells the story of Poland’s Holocaust survivors who fled to the Soviet Union
15 May
Daniela Gerson's book, "The Wanderers," uncovers the largely overlooked narrative of Polish Jews who survived World War II by fleeing to the Soviet Union. He...
15 May
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Trump’s ‘Shabbat 250’ proclamation divides America’s Jews ahead of National Mall prayer rally
15 May
President Donald Trump's call for a national observance of Shabbat as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States has sparked controversy ...
15 May
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Netanyahu threatens to sue NY Times over Kristof column as Jews protest outside newspaper’s building
15 May
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened legal action against the New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof over a column alleging sexual...
15 May
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At Jewish Democrats summit, rising Senate candidate Graham Platner divides the room
14 May
The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) summit in Washington saw a division among attendees over Graham Platner, a rising star in the Democratic Part...
14 May
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Judge bars Kars4Kids from advertising in California, saying it misled donors about Orthodox Jewish mission
14 May
A California judge has ruled against the car-donation charity Kars4Kids, mandating that it cease its radio ads in the state unless they disclose the funds' e...
14 May
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‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march after Ben-Gvir displays Israeli flag on Temple Mount
14 May
Tensions flared in Jerusalem during the controversial annual Dance of the Flags march, which marks the anniversary of the city's reunification in 1967. The e...
14 May
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They posted about Jewish American Heritage Month. Then the antisemitic comments poured in.
14 May
During Jewish American Heritage Month, content creators faced an onslaught of antisemitic comments across social media platforms. Emily, known for her Instag...
14 May
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Neo-Nazi known as ‘Commander Butcher’ gets 15 years over plots targeting Jews in NYC
14 May
Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 22-year-old from Georgia and leader of a neo-Nazi group called the Maniac Murder Cult, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot...
14 May
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Gap year in Israel programs credit rebound to teens seeking Jewish connections
14 May
Participation in gap year programs in Israel is rebounding after a dip last year, with over 3,000 Jewish teens enrolling, equaling pre-Oct. 7 levels. Accordi...
14 May
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Flag with Star of David and two swastikas raised at NYU ahead of commencement
14 May
New York University recently saw the raising of a controversial flag featuring the Star of David alongside two swastikas, an act just before its commencement...
14 May
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Noam Bettan says he is tuning out ‘stop the genocide’ chants as he heads into Eurovision final
14 May
Israeli Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan faced protests chanting "stop the genocide" during his performance amid growing controversy over Israel's participa...
14 May
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Isaac Herzog cancels attendance at JTS commencement, which some students protested
14 May
Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, has canceled his planned appearance at the Jewish Theological Seminary's (JTS) commencement, where he was set to deliv...
14 May
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A former Lubavitcher became a scholar of ex-Orthodox Jews. Now he’s telling his own story.
14 May
Zalman Newfield's memoir "Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey Out of Hasidism" offers a nuanced account of leaving the Lubavitch Hasidic community, contrasting many...
14 May
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From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream
14 May
A controversial claim that Israeli authorities train dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners gained significant traction after appearing in a New York...
14 May
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DOJ suggests action against anti-Israel protesters in Brooklyn
13 May
Federal authorities are considering charges against protesters involved in a recent incident outside an Israeli real estate event in Brooklyn. The protest, w...
13 May
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Jewish students wanted to bring J Street to Sarah Lawrence. Why did the student senate say no?
13 May
Sarah Lawrence College's student government recently denied recognition to a proposed chapter of J Street U, a liberal pro-Israel group advocating for a two-...
13 May
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Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in Kentucky candidate’s anti-LGBTQ ad
13 May
In the political landscape of Kentucky's GOP congressional primary, a controversial ad has surfaced targeting Jewish billionaire Paul Singer, a prominent Rep...
13 May
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UJA-Federation of NY taps Jewish day school leader Michael Kay as its next CEO
12 May
Michael Kay, head of Westchester County's Leffell School, has been appointed CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York. He succeeds Eric Goldstein, leading one o...
12 May
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I won’t hide my Judaism to belong to the punk scene I love
12 May
In this personal narrative, Sara Lim explores the intersection between Judaism and punk rock culture, drawing on her experiences in the New Jersey punk scene...
12 May
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Leader of ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ who plotted to poison Jewish children to be sentenced
12 May
Tensions are rising in Brooklyn's Jewish community due to a contentious real estate event at Young Israel of Midwood synagogue, where hundreds of pro-Palesti...
12 May
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As protesters swarm Brooklyn Israeli real estate expo, attendees say support mattered more than sales
12 May
The Israeli real estate event held at Young Israel of Midwood in Brooklyn was marked by significant pro-Palestinian protests, illustrating the ongoing tensio...
12 May
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EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path
12 May
The European Union has moved forward with sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This decision, f...
12 May
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Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns
11 May
Israeli contestant Noam Bettan is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, amid controversy and scrutiny over Israel's participation. Fi...
11 May
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NYC community garden that barred Zionist members will now allow them, following legal settlement
11 May
A New York City community garden that faced controversy for excluding individuals with Zionist beliefs has settled a legal dispute and will now permit their ...
11 May
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Toronto man arrested after allegedly shooting at Orthodox Jews outside a synagogue
11 May
An 18-year-old Toronto man, Ruslan Novruzov, has been arrested for allegedly shooting at Orthodox Jews outside a synagogue on two occasions, a week apart, ca...
11 May
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Netanyahu on ‘60 Minutes’: Fight with Hezbollah should be seen as separate from Iran war
11 May
In a CBS 60 Minutes interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that the military engagement with Hezbollah in Lebanon should be considered s...
11 May
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Labour politician is booed as thousands rally against antisemitism in London
11 May
A significant rally in London called for stronger measures against antisemitism, drawing thousands of British Jews and politicians outside the prime minister...
11 May
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Abraham Foxman, transformative longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86
10 May
Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has passed away at the age of 86. Foxman, a Holocaust survivor, led the ADL for...
10 May
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Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’
8 May
The newly released Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," highlights the role of Jewish music executive Walter Yetnikoff in breaking MTV's racial barriers. The f...
8 May
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DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules
8 May
A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) 2025 cancellation of many federal humanities grants, including several focuse...
8 May
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As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
8 May
With the increase of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the United States following President Trump's second term, Jewish nonprofits Keshet and the Hebrew Free Lo...
8 May
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Yeshivas celebrate after Hochul says NY will opt into federal school choice tax credit
8 May
Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that New York will adopt a federal school choice tax credit has been celebrated by yeshivas across the state. This move ...
8 May