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‘Where are all the Jews at?’ A year after mass rally for Israel, turnout at its followup is sparse

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 11 Nov

The follow-up to last year's massive pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents, saw a surprisingly low turnout with only about 2,000 attendees compared to the previous turnout of nearly 300,000.

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The Hate Goes On...As Does Jewish Strength

Jewdicious · 10 Nov

Amidst escalating antisemitic violence worldwide, including recent harrowing attacks in Amsterdam reminiscent of historical pogroms, Jewish communities continue to display resilience and strength.

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A survivor kept the key from a German synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht. 86 years later, the relic is returning home.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 10 Nov

In a powerful gesture of remembrance and historical continuity, the key to a synagogue in Bielefeld, Germany, destroyed during Kristallnacht in 1938, has been returned to its original community 86 years later.

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‘Trump doesn’t want to inherit the Middle East mess that Netanyahu made with Biden’

Haaretz Weekly · 10 Nov

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Washington correspondent Ben Samuels discuss the implications of Trump's return to the White House on Middle Eastern policy and American Jews.

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‘Trump doesn’t want to inherit the Middle East mess that Netanyahu made with Biden’

Haaretz Weekly · 10 Nov

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Washington correspondent Ben Samuels discuss the implications of Trump's return to the White House on Middle Eastern policy and American Jews.

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We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 10 Nov

Jewish organizations in the U.S. are preparing for potentially significant shifts in policy priorities with Donald Trump's return to the presidency.

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How bad is antisemitism in Europe? Amsterdam 'pogrom' follows rising hostility

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 8 Nov

Rising antisemitism in Europe has reached alarming levels, with recent violent events in Amsterdam being described as a modern-day pogrom.

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Bibi Fires Defense Minister on Eve of Trump Comeback

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 8 Nov

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has stirred significant controversy in Israel, leading to widespread protests.

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Amsterdammerung

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Nov

This episode discusses a violent, organized anti-Semitic attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, likening it to a modern-day pogrom reminiscent of Kristallnacht.

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How Oct. 7 gave me the toughness I’ll need under a second Trump presidency

Evie Blum in JTA · 8 Nov

Reflecting on the events since October 7, 2023, and the implications of a second Trump presidency, Evie Blum shares personal insights into the resilience she has developed amidst global and political chaos.

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Mark Dubowitz on the Dangers of a Lame-Duck President

Tikvah · 8 Nov

Mark Dubowitz discusses the potential implications of a lame-duck Biden administration on Israel, particularly concerning executive actions and sanctions.

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Mark Dubowitz on the Dangers of a Lame-Duck President

Tikvah · 8 Nov

Mark Dubowitz discusses the potential implications of a lame-duck Biden administration on Israel, particularly concerning executive actions and sanctions.

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‘Deja vu all over again’: HIAS stares down 4 more years under Trump, a president hostile to the immigrants it aids

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 8 Nov

HIAS, a Jewish immigration aid organization, is bracing for challenges as Donald Trump returns to the presidency, having previously opposed immigrant-friendly policies.

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You're Fired

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Nov

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 in Forward · 7 Nov

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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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.

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Announcing Hadassah Magazine’s 2024 Teen Essay Contest

Editor in Hadassah · 7 Nov

In response to recent events impacting the Jewish community, Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine are launching their fifth annual teen essay contest encouraging self-identifying Jewish girls, young women, and nonbinary teens to reflect on how these events have influenced their Jewish identity and outlook.

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Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 7 Nov

Donald Trump's potential return to the presidency raises questions about his influence on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the fate of hostages held by Hamas.

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Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

The panel discusses the Democratic Party's blame game following Kamala Harris's concession speech and the implications of Donald Trump's election victory in 2024.

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Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

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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House report finds that universities made ‘shocking concessions’ to hate

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Nov

A report from the House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce reveals concerning findings about antisemitism on college campuses, following an investigation spurred by incidents after October 7.

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What Donald Trump’s second term means for American Jews—and for Canada

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Nov

Donald Trump clinches a second presidential term, raising critical discussions around his impact on American Jews, Israel, and Canada.

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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 in Forward · 6 Nov

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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Donald Trump thanked a ‘historic coalition’ for his election. He didn’t include Jews.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 6 Nov

In his election victory speech, Donald Trump acknowledged diverse demographic groups contributing to his win, but notably omitted mentioning Jewish voters, a group that has traditionally supported Democrats.

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Gaza didn't cost Harris the election. But her approach pointed to a broader problem

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Nov

Vice President Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election exposed broader issues within the Democratic Party, particularly the challenge of balancing support for Israel with the demands of its progressive base.

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