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Rob Reiner, iconic Jewish director and actor, found dead with wife Michele in their home

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 Dec

Hollywood is reeling from the shocking deaths of Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Jewish film director and actor, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, found dead in their home with multiple stab wounds.

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Police in Redlands, California, investigating shooting attack on Jewish family’s Hanukkah display

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Dec

In Redlands, California, a Jewish family's Hanukkah display was attacked in a drive-by shooting; assailants fired an airsoft gun while shouting antisemitic and anti-Palestinian sentiments.

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Police in Redlands, California, investigating shooting attack on Jewish family’s Hanukkah display

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Dec

In Redlands, California, a Jewish family's Hanukkah display was attacked in a drive-by shooting; assailants fired an airsoft gun while shouting antisemitic and anti-Palestinian sentiments.

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Brown University students light first Hanukkah candle in the shadow of mass shooting

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Dec

Brown University students gathered for a somber Hanukkah candle lighting that also served as a vigil following a devastating mass shooting in an economics class, where two were killed and nine injured.

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Brown University students light first Hanukkah candle in the shadow of mass shooting

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Dec

Brown University students gathered for a somber Hanukkah candle lighting that also served as a vigil following a devastating mass shooting in an economics class, where two were killed and nine injured.

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Brown University students light first Hanukkah candle in the shadow of mass shooting

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Dec

Brown University students gathered for a somber Hanukkah candle lighting that also served as a vigil following a devastating mass shooting in an economics class, where two were killed and nine injured.

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Brown University students light first Hanukkah candle in the shadow of mass shooting

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Dec

Brown University students gathered for a somber Hanukkah candle lighting that also served as a vigil following a devastating mass shooting in an economics class, where two were killed and nine injured.

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Actor-Director Rob Reiner dies at 78

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Dec

Rob Reiner, beloved actor-director known for film classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," tragically passed away at 78 alongside his wife in an apparent homicide.

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Actor-Director Rob Reiner dies at 78

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Dec

Rob Reiner, beloved actor-director known for film classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," tragically passed away at 78 alongside his wife in an apparent homicide.

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After Sydney attack, NY Jewish leaders at menorah lighting call for solidarity and pride

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Dec

Following a tragic attack at a Chabad Hanukkah party in Sydney, Australia, which claimed multiple lives, New York Jewish leaders and community members gathered for a public menorah lighting in Carl Schurz Park to demonstrate solidarity and resilience.

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Now Do You Believe Us?

Julie Szego in The Free Press · 15 Dec

Following a horrific massacre by gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, Julie Szego explores the complex feelings of sorrow and bitter vindication.

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Bondi Beach and the Long History of Anti-Zionist Violence

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press · 15 Dec

The horrific attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, which resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries, is the latest incident in an alarming trend of violence against Jewish communities that has been exacerbated since October 7.

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After Australia shooting, Jewish leaders say Mamdani’s refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ has consequences

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Dec

The tragic shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, which resulted in at least 15 deaths, has intensified criticism towards New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for his earlier reluctance to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."

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After Australia shooting, Jewish leaders say Mamdani’s refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ has consequences

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Dec

The tragic shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, which resulted in at least 15 deaths, has intensified criticism towards New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for his earlier reluctance to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."

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Forget 'Never Again'. We need Vigilant Judaism, and we need it now.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec

Joshua Hoffman argues for a shift towards 'Vigilant Judaism' in response to growing antisemitism, addressing the misconception that Jewish safety can be outsourced to external authorities.

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Bondi Beach attack transforms global Hanukkah celebrations into acts of defiance — with added security