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Jewish Democrats cautiously cheer a potential Josh Shapiro ticket

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 19 Jul

Jewish Democrats are cautiously optimistic about the potential of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro being considered as a running mate for Kamala Harris or even as a presidential candidate amid pressure for President Joe Biden to step aside.

0 Antisemitism Culture

From one Jewish mum called Victoria to another… advice for our new First Lady

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Jul

In a heartfelt letter from one Jewish mother named Victoria to another, the author offers advice to the new First Lady Victoria on navigating her family's new life in the spotlight following her husband's election victory.

0 Antisemitism Politics

After 48 hours, protesters at Columbia dismantle encampment — but promise more ‘attacks’ on the university

Rebecca Massel in Forward · 3 Jun

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University dismantled their encampment after 48 hours but vowed to continue targeting the university until it agrees to divest from Israeli companies, boycott Israeli universities, and sever ties with the New York City Police Department.

0 Antisemitism Communities

FBI arrests Indiana man over threats to ‘kill every Jew’ — but didn’t tell Jewish community about him

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Feb

The FBI has arrested an Indiana man named Jeffrey Stevens who had threatened to kill every Jew in Fort Wayne.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger’s leading successor running as pro-Israel moderate

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 14 Feb

Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, a pro-Israel Democrat from Maryland, is preparing to retire, and his likely successor, Johnny Olszewski Jr., is vowing to continue supporting Israel in Congress.

0 Antisemitism Politics

They're Still Coming After Us

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Jan

The episode examines the increase in antisemitic violence, exemplified by an attack on a Chabad rabbi, and connects it to broader societal issues such as immigration policy and political dynamics.

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What Is Shmura Matzo?

Forward · 4 Apr 2017

Shmura matzo is a type of matzo that is closely supervised from the time the wheat is harvested to ensure it does not come into contact with water before baking, making it suitable for the Passover holiday.