Jackie Hajdenberg
By Jackie Hajdenberg
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Fast Forward In first Tisha B’Av after Oct. 7, Jewish writers, musicians, and lay leaders compose new liturgy and traditions to mourn a fresh tragedy
New liturgy and rituals connect the traditional meaning of Tisha B'Av — which begins Monday night at sundown — and current anguish
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Fast Forward A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021. Oct. 7 gives it new resonance.
‘Legend of Destruction’ is screening at multiple synagogues in the New York area for Tisha B’Av
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Politics Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight
The Jews who know Walz best say he’s kind and supportive, even when he disagrees
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Politics Will Josh Shapiro be Kamala Harris’ VP? Speculation mounts ahead of Philadelphia rally
Discussion of a Shapiro nomination has grown contentious among Democrats and campaign watchers
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Fast Forward Evan Gershkovich, American Jewish journalist jailed in Russia, is freed in prisoner exchange
Gershkovich was freed as part of a massive, 26-person prisoner exchange that included several prominent people jailed by Russia
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Fast Forward Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway
The rumored swap may also include Jewish dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza
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Fast Forward Following bankruptcy filing, Patis Bakery closes two locations, including in Times Square
The Times Square location’s shuttering marks the third closure for Patis since May
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Fast Forward Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre
In a statement, Hadid wrote, 'I had no knowledge of the historical connection to the atrocious events in 1972'
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