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Cornell’s new Jewish president says he is ‘very comfortable with where Cornell is currently’
28 Mar
Mike Kotlikoff, newly appointed president of Cornell University, addresses the current climate around student protests and Jewish life on campus amidst press...
28 Mar
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Digital breadcrumbs lead to the team behind Jewish Onliner, the AI-powered website that got a Yale scholar suspended
28 Mar
Jewish Onliner, an AI-driven website focused on exposing antisemitism and anti-Israel movements, has drawn attention after a report on the site led to the su...
28 Mar
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House approves bill requiring campuses to report more foreign funding
28 Mar
In a development impacting the intersection of education and politics, the House passed the DETERRENT Act by a vote of 241-169, requiring U.S. universities t...
28 Mar
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Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights
28 Mar
With El Al launching direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tirana, Albania is positioning itself as a prime destination for Israeli tourists, drawn by its rich his...
28 Mar
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Where to find a Passover seder in NYC in 2025
28 Mar
For those in New York City seeking a place to celebrate Passover in 2025, numerous options are available catering to different interests and communities. Fro...
28 Mar
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Maya Rudolph, James Schamus among filmmakers calling to protect ‘No Other Land’ team after director’s arrest
27 Mar
Jewish filmmakers, including Maya Rudolph and James Schamus, have shown solidarity with Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning docum...
27 Mar
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In UK and Australia, lawmakers are trying to curb protests outside of synagogues
27 Mar
Lawmakers in the UK and Australia are advancing measures to limit protests outside synagogues, aiming to balance the right to protest with the right to worsh...
27 Mar
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Child marriage banned in Washington, D.C., after push by Jewish advocates
27 Mar
Washington, D.C. has enacted a new law banning child marriage, setting the minimum marriage age at 18 without exceptions. This legislative change was driven ...
27 Mar
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Here’s why hospitals ask you your religion — and why Jews shouldn’t be afraid to answer
27 Mar
Reflecting on an emergency room visit for acute abdominal pain, the author reveals his discomfort when asked his religion by hospital staff, highlighting bot...
27 Mar
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French far-right leader decries antisemitism and Islamism at contentious Israeli government conference
27 Mar
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, addressed an Israeli government conference on combating antisemitism, garnering mixed rea...
27 Mar
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How the Yiddish writer Chaim Grade’s last novel was rescued from the archives, and wrestled into print
27 Mar
The long-awaited publication of Chaim Grade's last novel, "Sons and Daughters," marks a significant moment in Yiddish literature. The novel, which explores t...
27 Mar
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After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school
27 Mar
Yeshiva University's recent announcement to recognize a new LGBTQ group called Hareni has sparked controversy and debate within the Modern Orthodox community...
27 Mar
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Israelis flock to Keith Siegel’s Pancake House for the former hostage’s signature hotcakes
27 Mar
In an act of communal solidarity and celebration, Keith Siegel's Pancake House pop-up has opened in Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, drawing crowds eager to support...
27 Mar
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Central Park’s Wollman Rink, which the Trump Organization hopes to run again, was named for this Jewish family
26 Mar
Central Park's Wollman Rink, named after a philanthropic Jewish family, is the focus of a new bidding war for operational rights. The Trump Organization, whi...
26 Mar
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Israeli government increases politicians’ role in selecting judges, passing key piece of judicial overhaul
26 Mar
Amidst an ongoing conflict in Gaza and domestic protests, the Israeli government has advanced a controversial judicial overhaul, increasing the role of polit...
26 Mar
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B&H Photo, iconic Hasidic-owned electronics store in Midtown, is getting even bigger
26 Mar
B&H Photo, a prominent Hasidic-owned electronics store in New York City, is expanding after purchasing a 10-story building at 333 West 34th Street for $150 m...
26 Mar
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Tufts international grad student detained by ICE in latest action targeting pro-Palestinian activist
26 Mar
Rumeysa Ozturk, an international graduate student from Tufts University and a pro-Palestinian activist, has been detained by ICE, sparking criticism tied to ...
26 Mar
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Simcha Felder beats Heshy Tischler in lopsided NY City Council election
26 Mar
Simcha Felder, a longstanding political figure in Brooklyn's Orthodox community, decisively won a City Council seat in Borough Park, capturing 80% of the vot...
26 Mar
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Nearly a quarter of Americans raised Jewish have left the religion, survey says
26 Mar
A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly 25% of Americans raised Jewish no longer identify as religiously Jewish, with 17% describing themselve...
26 Mar
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Nearly a quarter of Americans raised Jewish have left the religion, survey says
26 Mar
A Pew Research Center survey reveals that nearly 24% of U.S. adults raised Jewish no longer identify as religiously Jewish, with 17% being religiously unaffi...
26 Mar
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Judge blocks Trump bid to suspend refugee funding, in legal victory for Jewish group HIAS
26 Mar
A Seattle federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to suspend funding for refugee admissions, following a lawsuit filed by several refuge...
26 Mar
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Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet
26 Mar
Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress renowned for her role in "Wonder Woman," found herself at the center of controversy after her co-star, Rachel Zegler, tweeted ...
26 Mar
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Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet
26 Mar
Rachel Zegler's tweet supporting 'Free Palestine' caused significant controversy for Disney, especially impacting her Israeli co-star Gal Gadot, who reported...
26 Mar
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Anti-Hamas protesters march in Gaza, in rare and risky show of dissent
26 Mar
In a bold and perilous move, hundreds of men took to the streets of Gaza this week to protest against Hamas, the entity governing the territory since 2006. T...
26 Mar
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These Modern Orthodox and observant Jews want to change their community’s conversation around the Gaza war
25 Mar
Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a group of Modern Orthodox and observant Jews are seeking to broaden the discourse within their community by organizing a ser...
25 Mar
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200,000 tourists a month are visiting the Nova massacre site in southern Israel
25 Mar
The site of the Nova music festival massacre, where over 350 people were killed on October 7, 2023, has rapidly become a major tourist destination in Israel,...
25 Mar
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Leonard Bernstein faces his longtime rival in a new off-Broadway play
25 Mar
Last Call, a new off-Broadway play by Peter Danish, dramatizes the storied rivalry between legendary classical conductors Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von K...
25 Mar
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Mike Huckabee, in confirmation hearing to be ambassador to Israel, says he won’t run US policy there
25 Mar
During his confirmation hearing as the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee emphasized that despite his personal support for Israel annexing ...
25 Mar
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In New York City, 2 former allies divided by Trumpian style are vying to represent their Orthodox neighborhood
25 Mar
Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler, two prominent figures from Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community, are contesting for a City Council seat in New York's 4...
25 Mar
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Kitty Dukakis, dead at 88, was the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate
25 Mar
Kitty Dukakis, who passed away at 88, was a significant figure in American politics as the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. presidential candidate when her husb...
25 Mar
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For the first time, an undergraduate pro-Palestinian protester is facing deportation
25 Mar
Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University undergraduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration chall...
25 Mar
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What Jewish groups are saying ahead of Mike Huckabee’s confirmation hearing to be Israel ambassador
25 Mar
Jewish groups present a range of opinions regarding Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee, an evangelical Christian Zionist and f...
25 Mar
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Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, compassionate voice in the Orthodox world, dies in road accident at 43
24 Mar
Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, a respected and compassionate figure in the Orthodox Jewish community, has tragically passed away at the age of 43 in a car accident. Kno...
24 Mar
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Palestinian ‘No Other Land’ director reportedly beaten by settlers and arrested by Israeli military
24 Mar
Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," has allegedly been assaulted by settlers in the South Hebron Hil...
24 Mar
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Jeffrey Klein, 77, Mother Jones co-founder, saw ‘through line’ between investigative journalism and fighting antisemitism
24 Mar
Jeffrey Klein, co-founder of the progressive magazine Mother Jones, is remembered for his contribution to investigative journalism and his commitment to Jewi...
24 Mar
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Manischewitz launches a food truck in New York City
24 Mar
Manischewitz, the renowned kosher food brand, has introduced a food truck named the "Manischewitz Deli on Wheels" in New York City, aligning its launch with ...
24 Mar
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From the far left to the haredi right, these Jews are questioning the ethics of voting for the World Zionist Congress
24 Mar
The upcoming World Zionist Congress elections are stirring complex ethical and ideological debates among diverse Jewish groups, from progressive critics to H...
24 Mar
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Max Frankel, Jewish New York Times executive editor who fled the Nazis, dies at 94
24 Mar
Max Frankel, who passed away at 94, was a German-born Jewish executive editor of The New York Times during a transformative era for journalism. A Holocaust s...
24 Mar
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These Chicago teens joined a Jewish community response to the mental health crisis
24 Mar
In response to the rising mental health crisis among teens, exacerbated by factors such as social media, academic pressure, and antisemitism, Jewish teens in...
24 Mar
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Israeli man, 85, killed in terror attack at bus stop
24 Mar
An 85-year-old Israeli man, Moshe Horan, a beloved member of Kibbutz Hazorea, was tragically killed in a terror attack near Haifa. The incident occurred when...
24 Mar
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As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him
24 Mar
Amid escalating tensions in Israel, significant numbers of right-wing Israelis have joined mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These dem...
24 Mar
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Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’
24 Mar
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl used a significant NCAA postgame press conference to bring attention to Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage held ...
24 Mar
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Columbia bans face masks in protests and acquiesces to other Trump administration demands
21 Mar
Columbia University has yielded to several demands from the Trump administration to regain $400 million in federal grants, following the administration's con...
21 Mar
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Pro-Israel watchdog takes credit after Cornell pro-Palestinian activist is told to surrender to ICE
21 Mar
Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist at Cornell University, is facing deportation under the Trump administration's targeting of activists. Taal, a Gambia...
21 Mar
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Israel’s own antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted ahead of the government’s controversial antisemitism conference
21 Mar
The article highlights a controversy surrounding a conference on antisemitism organized by Israel's Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, without co...
21 Mar
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They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?
21 Mar
In 2017, Tal Zlotnitsky and his family became symbols of Jewish support for Muslim refugees, protesting against Trump's Muslim ban. As an Israeli-American an...
21 Mar
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They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?
21 Mar
Tal Zlotnitsky, once a prominent Jewish voice opposing Donald Trump's policies in 2017, finds himself politically displaced as societal and geopolitical dyna...
21 Mar
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Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
21 Mar
In a landmark decision, Yeshiva University has approved Hareni, a new club dedicated to supporting LGBTQ students, ending a contentious legal battle that had...
21 Mar
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7 Jewish historical treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York
20 Mar
In a display of both historical preservation and resistance, a group of Jewish intellectuals from the Vilna ghetto, including notable figures like Abraham Su...
20 Mar
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Arielle Zuckerberg’s firm raises $181,818,181.80 to back ‘magically weird’ tech founders
20 Mar
Arielle Zuckerberg, along with partners Lee Jacobs and Cyan Banister, has launched a new $181.8 million venture capital fund through their firm, Long Journey...
20 Mar