Asaf Elia-Shalev
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
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Fast Forward Jewish schools — and their families — poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
A $1,700 federal tax credit established in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” realizes the dreams of Orthodox advocates
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News Friends of the IDF in crisis after internal report alleges financial abuse and toxic culture
The U.S.-based charity has raised hundreds of millions of dollars by promising to meet the emergency needs of Israeli soldiers during the war in Gaza
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Fast Forward In a first for Conservative Judaism, synagogue allows clergy to participate in interfaith weddings
The policy change at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, a large synagogue in suburban Minneapolis, goes against rules set by the Conservative movement
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Fast Forward Zohran Mamdani belongs to the Democratic Socialists of America, a leading critic of Israel. Here’s what to know
The presumptive Democratic mayoral candidate in New York is now the face of a progressive group that accuses Israel of genocide and backs BDS
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Fast Forward Once the poster child of the yeshiva reform movement, he now has regrets
Naftuli Moster considers the confrontational tactics he once embraced misguided and says he has developed a deep appreciation for the Orthodox way of life.
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Fast Forward Bay Area synagogue mobilizes for 2 Palestinian visitors detained at airport
The cousins, who arrived on valid visas and were to speak at Kehilla Community Synagogue, were detained for reasons that are unknown
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Fast Forward 5 countries, including UK and Canada, sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Israeli officials responded defiantly, likening the sanctions to British policies during the era of Mandatory Palestine
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Fast Forward World Zionist Congress election results: Surge in US turnout, Reform slate wins most support
The second-highest vote-getter was a new Orthodox slate focused on young adults.
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News Meet the Jewish senator emerging as Chuck Schumer’s heir apparent
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Culture The Kennedy Center canceled its ‘woke’ programming — so why is this Jewish musical OK?
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