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Killing of Israeli rabbi in UAE could strengthen ties between Israel and Arab neighbors, experts say
Ron Kampeas
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Forward
· 25 Nov 2024
The recent murder of Israeli Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates highlights the ongoing dangers for Jews internationally, yet experts suggest this may inadvertently strengthen the diplomatic ties formed under the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the UAE.
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Israeli ties with Arab neighbors could strengthen after killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE, experts say
Ron Kampeas
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JTA
· 25 Nov 2024
The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could paradoxically strengthen the relationship between Israel and its Arab partners, according to experts.
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, outspoken pro-Israel advocate, is dropping hints that he could run for NY governor
Jackie Hajdenberg
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Forward
· 22 Nov 2024
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman from the Bronx and a noted pro-Israel supporter, is considering a run for governor of New York in 2026.
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How a Jewish student at Columbia became an icon of a movement
Jodi Rudoren
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Forward
· 22 Nov 2024
Noa Fay, a 23-year-old graduate from Columbia's Barnard College, has become a prominent figure in the fight against campus antisemitism and in defense of Israel.
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Adam Serwer on American Cruelty
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The Beinart Notebook
· 21 Nov 2024
Adam Serwer, an influential writer for The Atlantic, known for his essay "The Cruelty is the Point" during the Trump presidency, will join Peter Beinart for a discussion on American cruelty.
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'We show up in places that some of the Jewish community has abandoned'
Haaretz Weekly
· 21 Nov 2024
Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the intersection of Jewish values and progressive American Judaism amid the political complexities of Israel's Gaza conflict and the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.
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To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together
Jackie Hajdenberg
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JTA
· 20 Nov 2024
We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope is a new comic book that features personal narratives highlighting diverse cultural intersections in Brooklyn, developed by nonprofit professionals participating in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate.
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Let the Good Times Roll
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 19 Nov 2024
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, he has swiftly announced appointments with a clear pro-Israel stance, including a team labeled Israel's "dream team."
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How Trump Proved Experts Wrong on Israel
Richard Hanania
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Future of Jewish
· 18 Nov 2024
The Abraham Accords, signed during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy by establishing normalization between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE and Bahrain, without resolving the Palestinian conflict.
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Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is
Robert Alter
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Forward
· 17 Nov 2024
Robert Alter examines the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate prayer in public schools, highlighting the dangers it poses to the principle of separation of church and state.
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Indie rocker Rafael Cohen grapples with his Latin American Jewish identity
Gabe Friedman
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· 15 Nov 2024
Rafael Cohen, an indie musician with origins in Mexico City, navigates his dual Jewish and Latin American identity through his music.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
JTA
· 14 Nov 2024
Pete Hegseth, a nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, is attracting attention due to his Christian nationalist tattoos and religious expressions.
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Trump's Return
Israel Policy Pod
· 14 Nov 2024
Natan Sachs and Neri Zilber discuss the potential impact of Donald Trump's anticipated return to the U.S. presidency on Middle Eastern geopolitics, particularly regarding Israel's policies.
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Obama Isn’t Going Anywhere
Lee Smith
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Tablet
· 12 Nov 2024
Lee Smith explores the enduring influence of Barack Obama in the current American political landscape, especially in relation to Donald Trump.
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The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 11 Nov 2024
The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics.
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Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s Jewish adviser and likely White House deputy chief of staff?
Benyamin Cohen
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Forward
· 11 Nov 2024
Stephen Miller, a long-time adviser to Donald Trump, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House.
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Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto
Jacob Gurvis
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· 11 Nov 2024
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.
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Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump
Andrew Lapin
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JTA
· 11 Nov 2024
Cornell University is embroiled in a contentious debate regarding a new course titled 'Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance' by Jewish professor Eric Cheyfitz, which critiques Israel as a settler colonial state.
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Why Trump Won — An American Jew's Perspective
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 11 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman explores the unexpected win of Donald Trump in the 2016 election from an American Jewish perspective by highlighting factors beyond Trump's controversial persona.
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You're Fired
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
· 8 Nov 2024
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the political turbulence surrounding former President Donald Trump's potential comeback and the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during a critical time.
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You're Fired
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
· 8 Nov 2024
Yonit and Jonathan explore significant geopolitical shifts, including Donald Trump's return to U.S. presidential politics and the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
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Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day
Andrew Lapin
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Forward
· 7 Nov 2024
On Election Day, Austin M. Olson was apprehended at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after being found with weapons, fuel, and a manifesto critical of the U.S. government's role in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 7 Nov 2024
The episode examines the Democratic Party's post-election quandaries following Kamala Harris's concession speech, highlighting intra-party conflicts and public perception issues.
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‘If Kamala had chosen Josh Shapiro’: Some Democrats wonder if it would have made a difference to have the Jewish governor of PA on the ticket
Lauren Markoe
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Forward
· 6 Nov 2024
In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris's electoral defeat to Donald Trump, some Democrats are speculating that choosing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate might have changed the outcome, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania.
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The Art of Israeli Apathy
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 2 Nov 2024
Israeli society is characterized by its fiercely opinionated nature, with citizens frequently engaging in spirited debates on everything from politics to daily life.
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