U.S. Naval Academy removed books about the Holocaust, antisemitism and Jewish Americans ahead of Hegseth visit
The removals came as the academy also briefly pulled down a display honoring Jewish female graduates
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Play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards
Jewish actor Elliot Levey won best actor in a supporting role
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14-year-old Palestinian-American killed by Israeli fire in West Bank, officials say
It is unclear who shot Omar Mohammad Rabea, formerly from northern New Jersey, on Sunday in the village of Turmus Ayya, which has a large population of American citizens
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Just 1 Jewish coach still in NCAA title contention as Todd Golden’s Florida faces Houston in men’s basketball final
But Houston features an Israeli-born guard, Emanuel Sharp, who played for Israel’s under-16 national team
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Breakthrough Prize winner Dennis Gaitsgory is planning to attend a protest in Israel
The Israeli-American mathematician spoke with JTA about his experience since Oct. 7, 2023, how it feels to win the prize and what message he would send to Israelis today
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Netanyahu in Washington again to meet with Trump to discuss tariffs, Gaza
The last time the two men met, Trump pledged to “take over” the Gaza Strip
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He called a Nazi sympathizer ‘extraordinary.’ Now he’s a nominee for U.S. attorney.
Top Democrats are seeking testimony from Ed Martin, who also invoked the biblical story of Jews in Egypt to defend slavery
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Texas bakery reportedly becomes first bagel shop to be named James Beard Award finalist
Jewish-founded Starship Bagel also won “Best Bagel” at the 2023 New York Bagelfest
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‘That’s Simchas Torah’: The Jewish Val Kilmer moment you might have missed
The late actor referenced a relatively obscure Jewish holiday during his first film debut
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From ‘October 8’ to ‘The Encampments,’ these new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience
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Jews at Tufts are furious over ICE seizing a pro-Palestinian grad student. But they’re wary of joining protests for her.
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