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As young Jews move away from Israel, Jewish leaders are reluctant to change their approach
Widespread recognition of a generational split on Israel clashed with an unapologetic tone of support for the country at the Jewish Federations of North America conference
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For kosher families in need, a new community fridge offers food — and anonymity
‘Hersh’s Fridge’ stepped up to feed kosher households when SNAP benefits froze
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Beer is no longer automatically kosher, rabbis say. Will observant Jews skip the Dos Equis?
The decision from three major kosher certifiers upends centuries of tradition. Whiskey could be next.
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Antisemitism Decoded Some blame Qatar and unions for K-12 antisemitism. Experts say that’s the wrong focus
A lack of knowledge and resources is the biggest issue and addressing that requires building strong relationships, say those who work on the issue
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Who is Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYC police commissioner who will serve in Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration?
As Zohran Mamdani faces distrust from Jewish voters over his record on Israel and protests, keeping Jessica Tisch sends a message
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‘What is antisemitism?’ At Northwestern, a class on the subject resists simple answers
In Professor David Shyovitz’s class, students debate the topic that’s dominating the national conversation
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Mamdani’s victory is a watershed for Jewish progressives. For the mainstream, it’s wait-and-see.
The Jewish establishment searches for its footing as the balance of power shifts in New York
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Indiana University removed its Jewish studies director. His replacement has ignited a firestorm over Israel.
Günther Jikeli's supporters and detractors see him as an enforcer for what should count as Jewish studies
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Holy Ground As synagogues close, a grandson of Holocaust survivors is building a new one — in an Illinois cornfield
Amid the harvest, the descendants of Holocaust survivors paused their farmwork to pray in a tent beside the fields — marking the first step toward a new synagogue in the American heartland.
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Scott Wiener, Jewish Democrat and critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, vies for Nancy Pelosi’s seat
Pelosi’s would-be successor reflects a generational shift among Jewish Democrats, breaking with decades of party orthodoxy on Israel and the Gaza war
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Antisemitism Decoded Why Tucker Carlson actually sat down with Nick Fuentes
The former Fox News host is seeking the assistance of Fuentes in turning the conservative movement against Israel
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