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NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0
Andrew Silow-Carroll
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JTA
· 19 Mar 2025
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a prominent New York Jewish leader, is spearheading resistance efforts against the policies of Trump's second term.
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The world’s oldest Jewish book is on display in New York City
Lisa Keys
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JTA
· 19 Mar 2025
A medieval manuscript known as the Afghan Liturgical Quire, believed to be the oldest Jewish book dating back to around 700 CE, is now on display at the Jewish Theological Seminary Library in New York City.
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The Israeli Hostages Who Forged Connections With Their Captors
Ori Nir
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Moment
· 18 Mar 2025
The harrowing yet remarkable experiences of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas on October 7 reveal unexpected instances of human connection amid conflict.
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Targeted by Trump for oblivion, the Voice of America once nurtured the dreams of Jews worldwide
Benjamin Ivry
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Forward
· 18 Mar 2025
The Voice of America (VOA), a broadcasting service that once symbolized resistance against tyranny and was beloved by Jews worldwide, has been recently defunded under the current U.S. administration, echoing past threats to its existence.
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These NY Jews on the left and right agree: They’re fed up with Chuck Schumer
Jackie Hajdenberg
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JTA
· 18 Mar 2025
Senator Chuck Schumer's book launch events, intended to promote his work "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," have been canceled following criticism from Jewish communities across the political spectrum.
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Trump's economic assault on Europe is terrible news for Israel
Dan Perry
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Forward
· 15 Mar 2025
Dan Perry critiques President Donald Trump’s economic policies towards Europe, which undermine longstanding U.S.-European alliances, posing challenges for Israel.
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The ‘Realists’ Try and Fail—for Now—to Steal MAGA’s Skinsuit
Lee Smith
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Tablet
· 14 Mar 2025
The appointment of Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis as Deputy Director for Mission Integration within Trump's administration was swiftly revoked due to concerns about his stark opposition to Trump's foreign policies and his lack of intelligence experience.
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Jewish groups targeted Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil — then ICE arrested him
Arno Rosenfeld
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Forward
· 10 Mar 2025
The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University and a permanent U.S. resident, by ICE has fueled debates on the intersection of immigration policy, free speech, and antisemitism.
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At least one world leader understands the existential threat Putin poses to Europe and to Jews
Robert Zaretsky
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Forward
· 10 Mar 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning about the existential threats facing Europe, linking the aggressive expansionism of Russia under Vladimir Putin to weakening support from the United States under Donald Trump.
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Fewer than half of Americans sympathize with Israelis over Palestinians, poll shows
Ben Sales
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JTA
· 7 Mar 2025
Sympathy towards Israel among Americans has reached its lowest point since 2001, according to a recent Gallup poll.
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Why Do They Hate Us?
Emes Ve-Emunah
· 7 Mar 2025
The article explores the persistence of antisemitism through the ages, often linked to the biblical concept of "Esav sonei leYaakov" (Esau hates Jacob), as interpreted by medieval commentator Rashi.
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In Trump's assault on the media, disturbing flashbacks to the Third Reich
Terrence Petty
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Forward
· 7 Mar 2025
Terrence Petty draws unsettling parallels between President Trump's actions to control media narratives and the Nazi regime's suppression of press freedom.
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U.S. direct talks with Hamas prove Israel must grow up.
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 7 Mar 2025
The article discusses the implications of recent U.S. negotiations with Hamas, which occurred without Israel's prior knowledge.
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A Pentagon official spewed antisemitism. Her words about child victims of Oct. 7 are even more hateful
Carly Pildis
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Forward
· 6 Mar 2025
Carly Pildis criticizes Kingsley Wilson, the deputy Pentagon press secretary, for her harmful comments regarding the victims of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.
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Trump posts ‘Shalom Hamas’ and says Gazans will be ‘DEAD’ if they keep holding hostages
Ben Sales
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JTA
· 5 Mar 2025
Former President Donald Trump issued a provocative message on Truth Social directed at Hamas, using the Hebrew word "Shalom" to urge the group to release nearly 60 hostages, threatening their destruction if compliance is not met.
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Thank god Trump didn't talk about antisemitism in his speech to Congress
Emily Tamkin
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Forward
· 5 Mar 2025
Emily Tamkin expresses relief that former President Donald Trump did not mention antisemitism in his recent speech to Congress.
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Not the Wrong Message
Emes Ve-Emunah
· 5 Mar 2025
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Conservative rabbi, was criticized for an op-ed he wrote in JTA, which was perceived as mocking Jewish values.
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Why I’m choosing to teach genocide law at Columbia despite antisemitism on campus
Menachem Z. Rosensaft
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JTA
· 5 Mar 2025
Menachem Z. Rosensaft articulates his decision to continue teaching genocide law at Columbia University despite concerns of antisemitism, contrasting with Deborah Lipstadt's decision to decline a teaching opportunity there for similar reasons.
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Reversing Kissinger
Lee Smith
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Tablet
· 5 Mar 2025
Lee Smith explores Donald Trump's perceived foreign policy strategy, which some commentators label as 'reverse Kissinger.'
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Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.
JTA
· 4 Mar 2025
The article discusses the appropriation of Queen Esther by conservative Christian groups in the United States to advance their political agendas, notably those opposing civil rights and pro-Palestinian movements.
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Who Got Set Up and Who Got Upset?
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 4 Mar 2025
The article explores the intricate diplomatic encounter between former U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office.
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Why Does Trump Want to Raise Prices?
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 4 Mar 2025
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's tariff policies on Mexico, Canada, and China, examining their potential economic impact on American consumers.
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New Passover children’s books include a mystery, Obama’s White House seder and a graphic novel from writer Dara Horn
Penny Schwartz
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JTA
· 4 Mar 2025
A new collection of children's books celebrating Passover includes an entertaining mix of stories that blend cultural depth with humor and adventure.
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#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future
Two Nice Jewish Boys
· 4 Mar 2025
Dr. Eli David offers a provocative analysis of Israel's current situation with Gaza, discussing the feasibility of Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's residents and addressing the complexities surrounding a stalled hostage deal.
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In their Zelenskyy meeting, Trump and Vance laid waste to a cherished Yiddish value
Robert Zaretsky
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Forward
· 1 Mar 2025
The meeting between Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy starkly contrasts cherished Yiddish values of common sense and decency, long embodied by figures like the author's Uncle Abe.
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