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0 Politics Israel

Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 21 Apr

Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and counterterrorism to stand out in the crowded primary race.

0 Music Culture

All her life, she sang other people’s songs. Now Sheila Dardashti is releasing her own music for the first time.

Lisa Keys in JTA · 1 Apr

Sheila Dardashti, a 78-year-old musician from Queens, is releasing her first album, "Build Me a Home," which features songs she personally wrote inspired by her family.

0 Culture Politics

Birthright participants say visiting Israel in the post-Oct. 7 era is a transformative experience

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Mar

Birthright Israel trips in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack have become more significant for participants, as they experience Israel through a lens of resilience and support, amid ongoing global antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Trump Cards: Jewish Landscaping

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov 2024

The 2024 election cycle has revealed a significant shift in the political landscape regarding Jewish voters, traditionally seen as reliably Democratic.

0 Culture Education

Jeanie Milbauer’s Oneg looks to bring Shabbat to the masses

Tori Bergel in Jewish Insider · 21 Mar 2023

Jeanie Milbauer's venture, Oneg, seeks to make Shabbat observance accessible and meaningful through curated Judaica items and materials.