Philissa Cramer
By Philissa Cramer
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Fast Forward Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84
Jackson’s use of an antisemitic slur, criticism of Israel and association with Louis Farrakhan created a chill that only partially thawed despite attempts at reconciliation
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Fast Forward Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs
'Anyone can say anything about us, but you know what? They can only say it because we’re here,' said the team’s A.J. Edelman
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Fast Forward US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and anti semitic’ investigation of mohels
The mohels came under scrutiny after an Antwerp rabbi filed a complaint about their practices
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Fast Forward Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring first Israeli player
Deni Avdija’s performance has swelled pride among Israelis
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Fast Forward French, German, Jewish leaders call for resignation of UN’s Francesca Albanese over ‘common enemy’ comments
Albanese is a prominent critic of Israel who has rejected allegations of antisemitism
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Fast Forward Map of Israeli targets goes up in Tehran as tensions simmer ahead of Netanyahu’s White House visit
Trump’s envoys met with Iran’s foreign minister on Friday; both sides praised the talks
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Fast Forward Steven Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks
Spielberg won for producing “Music by John Williams,” which won best music documentary
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Fast Forward Netanyahu alleges that Israeli soldiers died because Biden-era arms ‘embargo’ meant they ‘didn’t have enough ammunition’
Biden administration officials and the Israeli opposition pushed back against the claim
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