Julia Gergely is a former National Desk Intern at The Forward. She now reports for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Julia Gergely
By Julia Gergely
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One survivor said the Hamas attack on Israel — and the subsequent explosion of antisemitism since — remind her of her childhood “perfectly"
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Fast Forward New York State adopts ban on corporal punishment proposed in wake of yeshiva probe
Hasidic leaders denied the New York Times’ findings that the practice was widespread in their schools
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Fast Forward The Yiddish Philharmonic Chorus celebrates its 100th anniversary with a rare Yiddish rendition of ‘Hatikvah’
A concert featuring songs of defiance becomes sadly relevant as Israel enters into a war with Hamas
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Fast Forward An Upper West Sider is trying to start a communal ‘Hatikvah’ tradition
The hope is for New Yorkers to sing from their balconies on Friday evening at 6 p.m.
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Fast Forward Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns Pro-Palestine rally in Times Square
The rally was promoted by the Democratic Socialists of America, whose New York chapter once called AOC their 'foremost socialist superstar'
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Fast Forward On a grim Shabbat, Manhattan Jews gather in solidarity with an Israel under attack
At JCC Manhattan, a space for Jews to come together and sit with their emotions as they processed incoming news of war and carnage
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Fast Forward A Kanye West impersonator wore a ‘Jewish Lives Matter’ shirt at NY Fashion Week. Why?
'People hire me to do bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, corporate events, meet and greets,' he said
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Edelman talked about his solo show 'Just for Us' with residents of Inspir Senior Living — who first needed to know about his background
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