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0 Politics Israel

‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Dec

The Neutra family, having recently learned of the death of their son Omer Neutra in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, continues to advocate for the release of hostages still held in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It is now illegal in New York to forcibly remove someone’s kippah

Luke Tress in JTA · 26 Nov

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has signed legislation making it illegal to forcibly remove or threaten to remove someone else's religious clothing, such as kippahs and hijabs.

0 Communities Jewish Law

‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing

Luke Tress in JTA · 25 Nov

The Chabad-Lubavitch community is mourning the loss of emissary Zvi Kogan, murdered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but remains determined to continue its global outreach work.

0 Politics Communities

Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump transition team leader is a billionaire supporter of Jewish causes and Israel

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 7 Nov

Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is a prominent figure in both the business world and Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

After Trump victory, Democrats debate what comes next

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 7 Nov

In the wake of Trump's second presidential victory over Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party is engaged in a deep internal debate on its future direction.

0 Politics Communities

How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews

Luke Tress in JTA · 6 Nov

The recent congressional elections in New York's swing districts showcased significant Jewish and pro-Israel influences on the outcomes, with candidates from both parties striving to secure Jewish community support.

0 Music Culture

Quincy Jones Created Jewish Legends

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Nov

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer who passed away at 91, significantly influenced American music and had deep connections to the Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Marjorie Taylor Greene has a new spin on the Jewish space lasers remark

Forward · 18 Mar 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a controversial Republican representative, expressed her hurt over allegations of antisemitism in a recent interview with an Orthodox Jewish magazine.