Jacob Gurvis
By Jacob Gurvis
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Politics How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel
“When they talk about undecided voters, they’re talking about my congregation,” said one rabbi in Las Vegas
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Sports The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck
Plus: More than 150 participants in Sunday’s New York City Marathon will run in support of the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza
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Fast Forward Chicago Jews deride mayor’s statement on shooting of Orthodox man
Jewish officials chided Brandon Johnson for not mentioning the victim’s identity, in contrast to condemnations from the state’s governor and senior senator
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Fast Forward TikToker arrested for ripping down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli
Amber Matthews accosted the staff of Efi’s Gyro back in March, but was only caught after posting the video this month
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Fast Forward Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting Orthodox Jew on his way to Chicago synagogue
Local authorities and Jewish groups urged caution in drawing conclusions about the motivation for the attack
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Fast Forward 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at U of Minnesota for occupying and damaging administration building
UMN had announced a new policy of 'neutrality' in August, rejecting calls to divest from Israel
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Fast Forward 2 pro-Israel activists arrested for violence at UCLA encampment last spring
The two rioters had been previously identified online.
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News Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel took place on the only Jewish holiday with 'joy' in its name
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