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Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 21 Oct

This Simchat Torah, Jewish communities worldwide are balancing the traditional joy of the holiday with the somber memory of the attack that occurred on October 7, 2023.

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40-year-old indicted for burning Israeli flag at Columbia University protest

Luke Tress in Forward · 9 Sep

A 40-year-old Brooklyn resident named James Carlson has been indicted for burning an Israeli flag during an April protest at Columbia University.

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This on-trend colour combo is simply a summer breeze

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Jul

The article discusses the popularity of the blue and white color combination, referencing the Israeli and Greek flags and fashionable tourist destinations like Santorini and Mykonos.

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It is time for Jews and our supporters to stand firm

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Jun

In London, a peaceful protest of 40,000 people took place demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas, showcasing a sea of Israeli flags and a stark contrast to anti-Israel sentiment often seen in the city.

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NYC’s Israel parade this year will stress solidarity — and security — over celebration

Stewart Ain in JTA · 28 May

The Israel parade on Fifth Avenue this year will emphasize solidarity and security over celebration, with the theme of "Bring them home" calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

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Sing like no one is protesting — how Eden Golan triumphed on the world's biggest stage

Talya Zax in Forward · 10 May

Eden Golan of Israel triumphed by qualifying for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final amid protests against Israeli participation.

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'Shame!' On a prayer mission at the Israeli embassy, a Christian faces pro-Palestinian protesters

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 2 Apr

Israel Nehemiah Musonda, a Pentacostal Christian, made headlines for praying at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., amid pro-Palestinian protests.

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A grotesque cartoon and two views of contemporary antisemitism

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 28 Mar

A controversial cartoon by artist Jason Yungbluth depicting Jewish Federation officials in a negative light sparked a debate in Rochester, New York, over antisemitism and political criticism of Israel.

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Lewd cartoon depicting Jewish federation CEO as pro-Israel dominatrix reveals tensions in Rochester, New York

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Mar

Tensions in Rochester, New York arose when a lewd cartoon depicted the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester as a pro-Israel dominatrix, alongside the Jewish majority leader of the county legislature, in an antisemitic manner, in response to the flying of the Israeli flag following a Hamas terror attack.

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Chabad and the ADL have different approaches to Israel on campus. Will a new partnership change that?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 15 Mar

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has initiated a new partnership with Chabad on Campus to combat antisemitism.

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For the 3rd time, Matisyahu concert canceled amid threat of pro-Palestinian protests

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 8 Mar

Matisyahu, the American Jewish reggae musician, had his third concert canceled due to the threat of pro-Palestinian protests, following cancellations in Tucson and Santa Fe.

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Lawyer suing to display a photo of herself holding a gun in front of an Israeli flag

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 16 Feb

Attorney Debra Gassman is in a legal battle with the Cook County Public Defenders Office over her right to display a photo of herself holding a gun in front of an Israeli flag, taken during her time volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces.

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In the wake of anti-Israel vandalism, hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers turn out to support a Druze restaurant on the Upper West Side

Julia Gergely in JTA · 9 Feb

Gazala Halabi, the owner of Gazalass, a Druze restaurant on the Upper West Side of New York, has received overwhelming support from the Jewish and Israeli communities after her restaurant was vandalized and subjected to negative reviews and harassment.

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Judaica sales surge as community members seek ‘a little Jewish joy’ during a difficult time

Tori Bergel in Jewish Insider · 14 Dec 2023

Judaica sales have surged following the deadly attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh.

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UMass student arrested for punching Jewish student at Hillel vigil

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 6 Nov 2023

A student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was arrested after punching a Jewish student and spitting on an Israeli flag during a vigil for Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.

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The “In Flames” Edition

Promised Podcast · 2 Mar 2023

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the recent events at Huwara in Israel, which some have referred to as a pogrom, raising concerns about the persistence of such violence in 2023.

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'If they could kill him, they would': Jewish couple who stopped a hate crime in Montreal speak out

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 May 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily focuses on a hate crime witnessed by a Jewish couple in Montreal, where a Jewish man carrying an Israeli flag was attacked.

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Surrounding the Magen David with yellow stars? The secret history and complex legacy of Israel's flag

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Nov 2021

This podcast episode delves into the Israeli flag's historical origins and its current symbolic power, discussing how it has become both a source of pride and controversy.

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The Pro-Israel King of German Media Eyes Politico

James Kirchick in Tablet · 20 Aug 2021

Axel Springer, the German media conglomerate that launched a joint venture with Politico, has expressed support for Israel by flying the Israeli flag alongside those of Germany and the European Union at its headquarters.

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Madonna Displays Palestinian And Israeli Flags At Eurovision, Sparking Controversy

Forward · 20 May 2019

During her performance at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Madonna caused controversy by displaying the Palestinian and Israeli flags on the backs of two of her backup dancers, a move not approved by the event's organizers.

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