Death penalty a possibility in cases of ‘ultimate evil’ says Pittsburgh federation rabbi
As the Tree of Life gunman awaits sentencing, a federation rabbi holds a press conference on Judaism and capital punishment
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James Crown, one of Chicago’s leading Jewish philanthropists, dies in racetrack crash
He was the scion of the Crown family, who are known as prominent backers of various Chicago charities, Jewish institutions and Democratic politics
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NY lawmaker intensifies campaign targeting Israeli settlements
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is spearheading a day of action at Eid al-Adha prayer gatherings across NYC on his bill to limit certain donations that support activities in settlements
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Roseanne Barr, in strange tirade, says ‘nobody died in the Holocaust’ but ‘they should have’
Barr, who is Jewish, spouted antisemitic rhetoric and conspiracy theories on a recent podcast. Her son says she was being sarcastic.
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Reuben Baron, Jewish co-author of the most widely cited paper in the history of psychology, dies at 86
The Baron-Kenny method sought to bring statistical rigor in establishing cause and effect
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Netanyahu announces China visit, stresses that US is still Israel’s ‘most vital ally’
The announcement comes at a sensitive time in both U.S.-China and U.S.-Israel relations
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Gal Gadot to become first Israeli actor to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The 'Wonder Woman' star says the award gives her 'fuel' to 'continue and doing what I love doing' as Israeli President Isaac Herzog tells her 'You were always a star'
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Pittsburgh gunman’s lawyer in opening death penalty phase outlines mental health defense
The defense wants jurors to know about the events and disabilities they say shaped the defendant’s life before he killed 11 Jews at prayer on Oct. 27, 2018
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Last 2 days of Passover will now be days off at NYC public schools next year
The changes, according to an education department spokesperson, 'were made based on community feedback'
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Germany’s far-right AfD party scores first district victory, alarming Jewish leaders
The victory marks the first time the party will have administrative control of an area
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Second season of ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ will hit Netflix July 14
The historical drama focuses on three generations of a Sephardic Ladino-speaking family
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