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Amid their return to kibbutzes ravaged by Hamas, 400 Israelis head to NYC for a brief respite

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 14 Nov

In a powerful gesture of solidarity and respite, 400 Israelis from kibbutzes and agricultural communities near the Gaza border, previously attacked by Hamas, were hosted by New York families for a week.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

Luke Tress in JTA · 30 May

A man was arrested and charged with hate crimes after he aimed his car at Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, with witnesses reporting that antisemitic slurs were shouted during the attack.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

The missing ingredient in the 2023 UJA-Federation of New York population survey

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 May

The UJA-Federation of New York's recent Jewish population survey lacked questions about Chabad's involvement among Metro NYC Jews, despite Chabad's considerable growth and impact.

0 Israel Holocaust

Is it too soon for an exhibit about the massacre at the Nova Music Festival, or is it just the right time?

Odeya Rosenband in Forward · 22 May

The Nova Music Festival Exhibition serves as a poignant commemoration of the tragic massacre that occurred during the festival in Israel.

0 Ethics Communities

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.

0 Education Communities

US campuses are roiled by unrest. How have Israeli colleges filled with Arabs and Jews managed to stay calm?

Zev Stub in JTA · 13 May

Israeli colleges, with a mix of Jewish and Arab students, have managed to remain calm despite the conflict in Gaza, contrasting with the unrest on US campuses.

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After Yale protest, prominent rabbi reiterates demand that anti-Israel activists not sing his song

JTA Staff in JTA · 29 Apr

Rabbi Menachem Creditor reiterated his request for his song, Olam Chesed Yibaneh, not to be sung by anti-Israel activists, expressing distress after the song was used by a group at Yale University.

0 Politics Israel

Ritchie Torres’ pro-Israel activism sparks controversy in DC — and within his own family. In Israel, he’s a star.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Apr

Ritchie Torres, a congressman from the Bronx, has sparked controversy for his staunch pro-Israel stance amidst growing criticism of Israel's actions.

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The real philanthropy success story

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Dec 2023

Philanthropy played a crucial role in the response to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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At pre-High Holidays roundtable, Eric Adams compares Israeli protesters and Netanyahu to family members in a ‘squabble’

Julia Gergely in JTA · 6 Sep 2023

At a pre-High Holidays roundtable, New York City Mayor Eric Adams compared Israeli antigovernment protesters and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to quarreling family members, emphasizing their love for Israel and the Jewish people.

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Visiting Israel, Eric Adams meets with antigovernment protesters

BCohen in Forward · 23 Aug 2023

During his visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with representatives of the Israeli protest movement against the government's judicial overhaul.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams is heading to Israel next week

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 17 Aug 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be visiting Israel next week, his first trip to the country since taking office.

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Jewish leaders ask federations network to clarify position on Israeli settlements

ARosenfeld in Forward · 21 Jun 2023

A group of current and former officials at local federations and community relations councils are calling on the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to clarify its position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after the organization sponsored a conference promoting Israeli settlements.

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The Cost of Jewish Education [Jewish Education 4/4]

18forty · 28 Feb 2023

The high cost of Jewish education is a pressing issue explored in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.

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The Cost of Jewish Education [Jewish Education 4/4]

18forty · 28 Feb 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the high cost of Jewish education is discussed.

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Behind the TV ads against antisemitism: a fortune assembled under apartheid

ARosenfeld in Forward · 22 Feb 2023

Shine A Light is a new campaign against rising antisemitism in the United States, backed by major foundations and led by the Kirsh family.

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How the Jewish establishment helps fund Hasidic yeshivas

ARosenfeld in Forward · 15 Sep 2022

The Jewish establishment, including the UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Education Project, funds and supports Jewish schools in the region, including Hasidic yeshivas in Brooklyn.

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Steven M. Cohen, shunned by academy after harassment allegations, makes stealthy comeback — and provokes uproar

Forward · 23 Mar 2021

Steven M. Cohen, a prominent Jewish sociologist who was forced out of his tenured position in 2018 due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, has recently been involved in off-the-record conversations about American Jewish life, sparking controversy and outrage among his accusers and their supporters.

0 Communities Music

The “Federation Delegation Visitation Conversation” Edition

Promised Podcast · 8 Feb 2018

In a live discussion featuring Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman, topics of significance are explored, such as the concept of the "New Poor" in Israel as identified by Professor Amia Leiblich, the potential for American Jewish donors to leverage their contributions to influence societal changes in Israel, and personal reflections on critiquing Israel while choosing to reside there.

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