Closed-door espionage trial of American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich begins in Russia
Jewish groups have lobbied on behalf of Gershkovich, who was arrested more than a year ago
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Texas school district agrees to remove ‘Anne Frank’s Diary,’ ‘Maus’ and 670 other books after right-wing group’s complaint
The district in the Rio Grande Valley immediately agreed with activists who said the books were “filthy and evil"
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Politics George Latimer defeats Jamaal Bowman in bitter NY primary fought over Israel
For pro-Israel Democrats, Bowman’s loss marked a significant victory in a year of widespread protest against Israel on the left
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Politics Pennsylvania Jewish Dems accuse GOP Senate nominee of profiting from ‘antisemitic’ online platform
Casey and Jewish Democratic elected officials are decrying Dave McCormick’s investment in Rumble, a video streaming site
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Wikipedia’s operator rejects Jewish groups’ call to override editors on ADL trustworthiness
More than 40 Jewish groups told the Wikimedia Foundation that the decision to label the Anti-Defamation League “unreliable” makes the Jewish community less safe
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Haredim warn of ‘religious war’ after Israel Supreme Court orders yeshiva draft
‘Our people aren’t going to stand for it,’ said one Torah scholar. ‘Just watch.’
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In landmark ruling, Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
The ruling could be a major jolt to Israel’s governing coalition.
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Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
The families say the state is privileging Christian doctrine over that of other religious traditions
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Politics Not just Bowman and Congress: Israel and Gaza are also an issue in NYC local races
Progressives in down-ballot races have also made criticism of Israel central to their campaigns
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Netanyahu recommits to Biden’s proposed hostage deal after families release grim video
Netanyahu had come under fire for saying he was ready for a partial deal but planned to press ahead with the war
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Victims of Oct. 7 attack sue UNRWA for allegedly laundering money for Hamas
The lawsuit is the latest in a string that victims have launched in U.S. courts since Oct. 7.
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