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How a Jewish neighborhood in liberal Los Angeles became a stronghold for Trump
The political shift in Pico-Robertson, an Orthodox neighborhood in LA's Westside, reflects voters with a change of heart and changing demographics
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RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Israel has a decade of lessons to offer.
Since Israel’s health minister decided in 2013 to stop requiring fluoridation, pediatric dental health has worsened
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The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2024, from Jessica Fox’s Olympic dominance to Sam Salz’s historic college football debut
Jewish athletes made history in baseball, hockey, wrestling and soccer this year
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ADL plans to ramp up legal pressure on K-12 schools over antisemitism
The organization’s head of advocacy expressed concern about teachers ‘discussing anti-Zionism’ in class
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18 notable Jews who died in 2024
These Jewish icons have left outsized legacies on politics, the arts, sports and everything in between
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What is the Ohel, and why is it one of the most popular Jewish sites in the world?
Eric Adams and president-elect Donald Trump visited the Rebbe’s resting place earlier this year.
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Hanukkah’s arrival on Christmas Day renews ‘Chrismukkah’ deliberations for interfaith families
Some families decorate their Christmas trees with Hanukkah ornaments. Others avoid the holiday season altogether
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Meet the Jewish leader taking on Christian nationalism
Rachel Laser, the first non-Christian leader of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, redefines the group’s focus in a polarized era
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As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism
The guide, a collaboration between Jewish and Catholic leaders, lands as Pope Francis’ sharp criticism of Israel has drawn allegations of antisemitism
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Amid war and an election, the Jewish mainstream bends to the right
Jews feeling threatened by campus protests and the rise of antisemitism look to Jewish organizations and a new administration to crack down
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Politics Adam Schiff chose Mishneh Torah for swearing in to the US Senate
Schiff, whose father died earlier this year, said he was saddened his dad couldn’t witness the Senate ceremony
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Prominent DC synagogue cancels event with Yoav Gallant after members protest
The former Israeli Defense Minister was scheduled for an event at Adas Israel, a Washington, DC, synagogue popular with top political officials
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