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Her body has been unidentified for decades. Her Ashkenazi DNA may explain why

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 5 May

Authorities in Arizona are grappling with the challenges of solving a cold case from 1989 involving an unidentified woman, whose Ashkenazi Jewish DNA presents unique issues.

0 Communities Culture

This Week in Jewish News

The Cholent in The Cholent · 13 Feb

The weekly Jewish newsletter recounts several positive developments and some controversies within the Seattle Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

When Journalists Are Terrorists

The Cholent in The Cholent · 15 Aug 2025

The article examines the contentious issue of journalists being accused of engaging in terrorism, sparked by the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif by the IDF, who alleged his links to Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Washington's New PAC

The Cholent in The Cholent · 16 May 2025

Washingtonians for a Brighter Future is a new political action committee (PAC) created by Jewish community leaders in response to the rise of anti-Israel and antisemitic behavior post-October 7th.

0 History Antisemitism

A Jewish-American Lynching

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Apr 2025

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913.

0 Communities Israel

Which Divides Are Worth Bridging?

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 21 Feb 2025

The recent Greater Seattle Limmud conference centered its discussions on confronting and bridging divides within the Jewish community, particularly those related to Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Lobby Day Faces New Challenges

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Feb 2025

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Seattle faced significant challenges during their annual Lobby Day, primarily due to a constrained state budget and the loss of veteran legislative allies.

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Strong resolve, weakened means: Jews try to keep focus on immigration and refugees under Trump 2.0

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 6 Feb 2025

Rabbi Dan Kaiman and his congregation in Tulsa face a daunting challenge under President Trump's renewed immigration policies, which have frozen refugee resettlement grants.

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Jews have long been strong advocates for immigrants. Is that changing under Trump 2.0?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Feb 2025

This piece examines the evolving role of Jewish advocacy groups concerning immigration, particularly in response to the intensified crackdowns under President Trump's administration.

0 Culture History

The season of the Jewitch: Meet the occultists who blend witchcraft and Jewish folklore

Rachel Román in Forward · 27 Oct 2021

Exploring the intersection of Jewish folklore and modern witchcraft, the article delves into the world of "Jewitches," individuals blending Jewish traditions with occult practices.