Nazareth, Northern District, Israel

Standing Together founders launch Arab-Jewish party, prompting fears of a fractured Israeli left

JTA · 16 Jun

Amidst Israel's polarized political climate, the founders of the coexistence group Standing Together have initiated a new Arab-Jewish party named A Place for Us All.

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New Jewish-Arab political party debuts in Israel, aiming to topple Netanyahu

Rachel Fink in Forward · 16 Jun

Makom Lekulanu, a new Jewish-Arab political party in Israel, has been launched by leaders of the coexistence movement Standing Together to challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition in the upcoming elections.

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Jewish group files cease and desist order against Park Slope Food Coop

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 29 May

A legal dispute has emerged over the Park Slope Food Coop's decision to boycott Israeli products, initiated by pro-Israel activists who filed a cease-and-desist order claiming the vote for the boycott was illegal.

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Jewish group files cease and desist order against Park Slope Food Coop for its Israel boycott

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 28 May

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has been legally challenged by the National Jewish Advocacy Center for its recent decision to boycott Israeli products, a move reportedly influenced by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

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Rep. Dan Goldman urges ‘no’ vote on proposed Brooklyn Israel boycott, warning of antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 21 May

Rep. Dan Goldman of New York is addressing a proposed boycott of Israeli products at Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Coop, calling for members to vote against the resolution, which he deems antisemitic.

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The Park Slope Food Coop is fighting over another BDS resolution — and this time it may finally pass

Mira Fox in Forward · 20 May

The Park Slope Food Coop, a community-led grocery in Brooklyn, faces internal upheaval over a proposed resolution to engage in a boycott of Israeli products as part of the BDS movement.

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A Palestinian and an Israeli bereaved in violence make the case for peace

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 16 Apr

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, both deeply affected by personal losses in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocate for peace as detailed in their book, "The Future Is Peace."

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The crime epidemic in Palestinian communities like mine is a crisis for Jews who care about Israel, too

Fida Nara Tabony in JTA · 13 Feb

In this powerful piece, Fida Nara Tabony sheds light on the alarming rise in crime rates in Palestinian communities within Israel, such as her hometown of Nazareth.

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'Jesus is a Palestinian,' claims a Times Square billboard. Um, not quite

Jeffrey K. Salkin in Forward · 26 Dec 2025

A Times Square billboard claiming "Jesus is Palestinian" has sparked controversy and misinterpretation, as explained by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin.

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This is how Jews celebrate Christmas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec 2025

Jews worldwide navigate Christmas with a blend of humor, cultural adaptation, and introspection, transforming it from a religious celebration into a secular tradition marked by Chinese food outings and humor.

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Sesame and Miso Peach Crumble

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 9 Jul 2025

Leah Koenig introduces a conversation with Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill and author of "Sesame: Global Recipes & Stories of an Ancient Seed."

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Docaviv 2025: Tel Aviv Film Festival Navigates Bans and Boycotts

Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 19 Jun 2025

In the context of an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the 2025 Tel Aviv film festival Docaviv has become a battleground of cultural and political tensions.

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After Oct. 7, a hub of Jewish-Arab shared society faces its toughest test

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider · 13 May 2025

Givat Haviva, Israel's largest organization dedicated to fostering Jewish-Arab shared society, faced an unprecedented challenge following the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas.

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They chose Israel over the Arab world. Israel chose them back.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 May 2025

The Israeli Air Force's recent humanitarian aid mission to support the Druze community in Syria underscores the unique and enduring relationship between Israel and the Druze.

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Who killed Jesus? It wasn’t the Jews, writes a scholar of Roman law.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 18 Apr 2025

The perpetuation of the antisemitic notion that Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus is confronted in a new book by historian Nathanael Andrade.

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Stef Wertheimer, one of Israel’s richest men, dies at 98

Grace Gilson in Forward · 27 Mar 2025

Stef Wertheimer, a pioneering figure in Israel's industrial and political landscape, passed away at the age of 98.

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The Etgar Quiz no 288

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Jan 2025

The Etgar Quiz no 288 challenges readers with a variety of Jewish-themed trivia questions, extending from geography to Torah knowledge and Jewish history.

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