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Trump ally says he did not intend Nazi symbolism by selling pillows for $14.88
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From Hostages Square, High Holiday prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics
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Rare document that shows contributions of Jewish financier to American Revolution up for sale
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Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel — but aren’t giving protesters what they wanted
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Sitcom star encourages non-Jews like her to hang mezuzahs on their homes
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Politics Trump said he wants to deport immigrants by ‘serial numbers’
Some said the idea evokes tattoos and the Holocaust
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Report ordered by NY governor calls for ‘overhaul’ of CUNY antisemitism policies
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In final UN speech, amid expanding Mideast war, Biden says peace is still realistic
'I know many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair,' he said. 'But I do not; I won’t.'
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