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In a viral video interview, Libs of TikTok founder endorses an antisemitic conspiracy theory
Libs of TikTok founder Chaya Raichik talked for nearly an hour to Taylor Lorenz about the Great Replacement Theory and other right-wing bugaboos
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The press dismissed her as a ‘national trinket.’ Now this much-loved, sometimes mocked Jewish actress is telling her own story
One memoir wasn't enough for Miriam Margolyes, known for roles in Harry Potter (and about 150 other films and shows). Her latest is a mix of thoughtful reflection and scatalogical storytelling — with a bit of score-settling on the side
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Books New books try to make sense of the growing opposition to Zionism among young activists
It seems everybody's talking about anti-Zionism
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Baby hippos look like potatoes — which is why this one is named Latke
The pygmy hippo calf was born during Hanukkah
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Art Undeterred by protests over the war in Gaza, Christie’s is hosting a show of Israeli art
Exhibition of 70 artworks never before shown outside of Israel on view for a week at New York auction house
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Film & TV A comedy about a vanishing Jewish community doesn’t seem so funny right now
In 'The Last of the Jews,' an ailing mother and her hapless son hide disturbing truths from each other
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Books In this vision of a dystopian future, a Jewish student on the run learns that artists make the best fascists
In Zachary C. Solomon's debut novel, a young man joins a utopian society hoping to prove himself as an architect — but soon learns he's the subject of a sinister experiment
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A primary influence on Jewish jokes? The ancient Purim spiel
Purim spiels, like a roast, were always written in good fun and not with the intent to harm or demean
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In the story of two Jewish Bunds, a stark generational divide over Israel
A new Bund is trying to reclaim a storied history. Members of the old Bund say they're ignoring important context.
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Books Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘frivolous challenges’ won’t deter him
'To just show up and object to every single book under the sun, that is not an appropriate situation,' Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week about abuses of his signature initiative
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In new documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism
Reiner is famous for his comedies, but he’s getting serious with his new project
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