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On the northwest side of Chicago, my old Jewish neighborhood may soon live on in infamy
Albany Park was home to Rosenblum's Bookstore, Weinberg's Clothing — and also alleged DC shooter Elias Rodriguez
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Film & TV On ‘Love is Blind,’ Alexa Alfia found antisemitism — but also a husband
Early support for Alexa and Brennon turned when Alexa's Judaism and her Israeli family took center stage
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Film & TV In Peacock’s very Jewish detective series, the biggest mystery is the main character
‘The Calling’ by David E. Kelley follows an NYPD policeman with a hazy Jewish backstory
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Music Inspired by Elijah, Jeremiah, Bob Dylan and himself, Bono embraces the Jewish roots of his Christian faith
In his new memoir, the U2 frontman chronicles his rise from the Shalom Fellowship to the world stage
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How Doug Mastriano is embracing Messianic Judaism to deflect accusations of antisemitism
Blowing shofars at rallies and including blessings from Messianic rabbis, Christians are trying to define what it means to be a Jew
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Books Do ‘bad Jews’ really exist? A new book says no
In 'Bad Jews,' Emily Tamkin recounts decades of Jewish infighting
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Film & TV Israel’s ‘best comedy’ arrives in America — with honesty, nihilism and subtitles
In 'Significant Other,' two neighbors find a balm for loneliness in each other
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Film & TV Meet the Talmud-quoting, hotdog-whispering detective from Peacock’s latest show
Jeff Wilbusch from 'Unorthodox' brings his past to bear on a new character in 'The Calling'
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A true crime documentary about an arcane religious practice feels oddly familiar
'Razzouk Tattoo' follows a family of Coptic Christians in Jerusalem that tattoos pilgrims — and the intrigue and murder that follows
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Five ways antisemites avoid apologizing for their antisemitism
We're starting to notice a pattern in all the non-apologies
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Film & TV An ancient community of 850 on biblical soil — with Jewish roots
In a new documentary, Samaritans look to their heritage from the 12 tribes of Israel while also facing the threat of extinction
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Bintel Brief COVID destroyed their friendship. Is it worth making amends?
Our health isn't the only thing at stake in the pandemic. Relationships have been damaged, too
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