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Trump's warning to Jewish voters is now a flashpoint in tight House race

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Sep

In the heated race for New York's Hudson Valley congressional district, former Rep. Mondaire Jones is targeting Rep. Mike Lawler over his defense of Donald Trump's recent controversial comments regarding Jewish voters.

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Republican senator refuses to condemn Trump's remark that election loss would be Jews' fault

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 Sep

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas refused to criticize former President Donald Trump's controversial statement that blamed a potential electoral loss on Jewish voters, a remark condemned by prominent Jewish organizations.

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One year later, why can’t the UN lay blame for Oct. 7 where it belongs?

Ted Deutch in Forward · 20 Sep

As the U.N. General Assembly convenes, Ted Deutch criticizes the international body's failure to condemn Hamas for the atrocities committed on October 7th, which marked the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.

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How ‘uptown’ Jews fought to clean up the criminal underworld of the Lower East Side

Jon Kalish in JTA · 5 Sep

In his new book, "The Incorruptibles: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld," author Dan Slater explores the efforts of wealthy uptown Jews to combat crime in the Lower East Side of New York during the early 20th century.

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Major Jewish groups want 'Zionist' to be a protected class on campus

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Aug

Major Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League, have jointly released guidelines advocating for the protection of Zionist students on college campuses to combat perceived antisemitism.

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As Netanyahu vows to ‘bring them home,’ six hostage family members are arrested for protesting his speech

Louis Keene in Forward · 25 Jul

During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, he acknowledged the families of hostages and their suffering but was interrupted by six relatives wearing yellow T-shirts and calling for action to bring the hostages home.

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Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 24 Jul

Donald Trump expressed surprise at American Jews voting for Democrats, claiming many do not support Israel, a sentiment that has angered Jewish groups in the past.

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Will Josh Shapiro’s Jewishness hurt or help a Harris ticket?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 22 Jul

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a prominent figure in Democratic circles, is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris following President Biden's withdrawal from the race.

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Antisemitism is constantly evolving — social media companies need to as well

Ted Deutch in Forward · 18 Jul

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has implemented new rules to combat antisemitism by prohibiting users from using terms like "Zionist" as a substitute for "Jew" or "Israeli" to spread hate speech.

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A partnership for the future of world Jewry

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jul

The relationship between American Jews and Israel is crucial for both communities, as highlighted by the recent Israel-Hamas war.

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Hostage posters ripped off the wall outside Brad Schneider’s office a week after his house is picketed after midnight

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 5 Jul

Vandals tore down Israeli hostage posters from outside the office of Rep. Brad Schneider, a Jewish Democrat from Illinois, a week after pro-Palestinian activists protested outside his home at 2:30 a.m.

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When Captain Marvel fought antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Jul

In the 1940s, amidst rising antisemitism in the US, a group of top cartoonists, including Captain Marvel artist Mac Raboy and MAD cartoonist Dave Berg, collaborated to create a series of six one-panel cartoons aimed at fighting bigotry.

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More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, poll finds

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 Jul

A recent Gallup poll revealed that over 10% of American Jewish adults reported frequent mistreatment or harassment due to their religion in the past year, with an additional 25% experiencing occasional mistreatment.

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Polls show a small slip of Jewish voter from Biden to Trump. Could it impact the election?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Jun

Recent polls indicate a slight shift among Jewish American voters from President Joe Biden to former President Donald Trump, potentially influenced by Biden's approach to Israel and the conflict in Gaza.

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Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now

Einav Zangauker in Forward · 24 Jun

Families of hostages held by Hamas are pleading for support from American Jewish institutions to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a deal for their release.

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How Kyrie Irving's antisemitism scandal vanished

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 24 May

Kyrie Irving's brief foray into promoting a documentary with antisemitic content, including Holocaust denial, sparked controversy but has largely faded from public attention amid his basketball success.

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60 Jewish groups, from left to right, back bill creating national coordinator to fight antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May

Over 60 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum have united to support the Countering Antisemitism Act, which aims to establish a national coordinator to combat rising antisemitism in the U.S.

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Ivan Boesky, financier whose downfall led to a Jewish communal reckoning, dies at 82

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 20 May

Ivan Boesky, a prominent Jewish financier involved in illegal insider trading in the 1980s, passed away at 87.

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Threading a needle on free speech, Jewish leaders demand Columbia rein in pro-Palestinian protests

Luke Tress in JTA · 26 Apr

Jewish leaders gathered at Columbia University to defend free speech while urging action to control pro-Palestinian protests causing unrest on campus.

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Why the ADL is struggling to find its campus footing

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 18 Apr

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced criticism from Hillel for their approach in combating antisemitism on college campuses, particularly with the release of report cards grading colleges and universities.

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Jewish groups signal new interest in Gaza aid following Israel’s strike on World Central Kitchen workers

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Apr

Following an Israeli military strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza that drew international criticism, a range of Jewish groups are now showing increased interest in aiding Gaza.

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Amid budget cuts, Congress boosts funding for antisemitism envoy

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 Apr

Congress recently increased funding for the State Department's special envoy to combat antisemitism, led by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, from $1.5 million to $1.75 million, despite overall budget cuts in the department.

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That time when Joe Lieberman brought a Jewish surprise to breakfast

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 28 Mar

Former Senator Joe Lieberman passed away, leaving a legacy as a prominent Jewish public servant.

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'Jews are getting too comfortable.'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Mar

The text discusses the notion that "Jews are getting too comfortable" and promotes a newsletter called Future of Jewish geared towards those passionate about Judaism and Israel.

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Jews for Palestine, The First Generation

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Mar

Dr. Geoffrey Levin explores early American Jewish perspectives on Palestine and their distinct pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist stances from 1948 to 1978, challenging the idea that significant Jewish criticism of Israel began only after 1967.

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