Grace Gilson
By Grace Gilson
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Fast Forward California ICE protests spark calls for ‘nonviolence’ from Jewish community leaders
“We will not answer violence with violence,” said Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR
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Fast Forward Arizona governor vetoes bill that would let parents sue teachers over antisemitism
“Unfortunately, this bill is not about antisemitism; it’s about attacking our teachers,” wrote Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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Fast Forward Another Irish band airs pro-Palestinian message at festival: ‘Israel is committing genocide’
Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. has shown support for Palestinians on multiple occasions
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Fast Forward Theo Von talks Israel, Gaza and Hamas with JD Vance: ‘I’ve called it a genocide’
Von hosts the third-biggest podcast on Spotify and frequently criticizes Israel to his 4 million YouTube followers
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Fast Forward Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for a ‘day of good deeds’ to mark 613th day of captivity
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also made a call Tuesday to hold a day of fasting and prayer for the hostages
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Fast Forward Brooklyn Pride interfaith service canceled, allegedly over synagogue’s ‘public alignment with pro-Israel positions’
Kane Street Synagogue’s rabbi wrote that she was “crushed/offended” by the “discriminatory decision” to cancel the event
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Fast Forward All San Diego Jewish organizations pull out of Pride festival over Kehlani performance, citing ‘serious safety concerns’
The announcement is the latest in a string of recent criticism and cancellations Kehlani has faced
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Fast Forward Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role
Shaul Magid said he believes his new appointment could play a “balancing role” at Harvard
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