West Hollywood, California, United States

Hasan Piker favors Hamas, is pushing Dems to be anti-Israel — and wants Jews not to worry about him

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 27 Apr

Hasan Piker, a prominent Twitch personality known for his left-wing views and significant influence within progressive Democratic circles, has become a controversial figure due to his outspoken anti-Zionist stance and inflammatory comments about Israel.

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What You Need to Know About Hillel Slovak of the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Mar

Hillel Slovak, born in Israel to Holocaust survivors, was a talented Israeli-American musician who significantly influenced the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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13 notable Jewish New Yorkers we lost in 2025

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 29 Dec 2025

As 2025 ends, the New York Jewish Week honors 13 influential Jewish New Yorkers who passed away, each leaving a significant legacy.

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Inside one man’s quixotic quest to preserve 200,000 Israeli tchotchkes

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Aug 2025

Boris Gorbis, a 74-year-old retired lawyer and passionate collector, has gathered the world's largest known assembly of 20th-century Zionist souvenirs, including menorahs and seder plates, that were once popular among American Jews but are now largely forgotten.

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The Power We Harness in Hadassah

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah · 6 Aug 2025

Hadassah Greater Detroit has been transforming the lives of Israeli children through handmade dolls used to comfort young patients at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

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A Turning Point for Antisemitism?

Pamela S. Nadell in Hadassah · 11 Jun 2025

Recent acts of antisemitic violence in the U.S., including the murders in Washington, D.C. and an attack in Boulder, Colorado, highlight the persistent threat against Jewish communities, which has intensified following Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel.

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Haunted by history, Persian Jews wary of Trump’s Iran approach

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 9 May 2025

The article discusses the concerns and perspectives of Persian Jews in the U.S. regarding Donald Trump's approach to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

0 Politics Culture

The Handsome Face of Terror Apologia

Josh Code in The Free Press · 29 Apr 2025

Josh Code critiques a New York Times profile of Hasan Piker, a popular Twitch influencer known for promoting socialist ideas to Gen Z. Code argues that the article glosses over the more concerning aspects of Piker's appeal, focusing instead on his physical and charismatic presence.

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Michelle Trachtenberg’s Jewish family reportedly declines autopsy for religious reasons

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 1 Mar 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, a Jewish actress, passed away at 39, with her family choosing to forgo an autopsy for religious reasons.

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When fire spread to West Hollywood, a rabbi's mom chose to grab candlesticks

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 10 Jan 2025

Amidst the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Mushka Lightstone chose to save her family's Shabbat candlesticks, symbolizing the deep spiritual significance they hold.

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Hunter S. Thompson Was a Weird Visionary Before Drugs and Politics Ate His Brain

Jeff Weiss in Tablet · 23 Oct 2024

Hunter S. Thompson, celebrated for 'Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72', was more than the iconic, drug-addled persona he later became known for.

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Paul Reubens, son of a founding Israeli Air Force pilot and father of Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70

PJ Grisar in Forward · 31 Jul 2023

Paul Reubens, beloved for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, passed away at age 70 after a private struggle with cancer.

0 Politics Israel

Us and Them

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 25 May 2021

Liel Leibovitz argues that the May 2021 escalation in Israeli-Palestinian tensions marked a significant shift in discourse, creating a binary divide between Zionists and anti-Zionists.

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In L.A.’s Persian Jewish community, not everyone’s for Trump

Forward · 31 Oct 2020

The article explores the political dynamics within Los Angeles' Persian Jewish community during the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.

0 Television/Film Culture

Darren Aronofsky Builds Noah's Ark

Forward · 17 Oct 2012

Notable filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has constructed a large-scale recreation of Noah's Ark for his upcoming epic titled "Noah," set for release in 2014.

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