Tunisian president pledges security for Jews after synagogue shooting and controversial comments
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Austrian police charge 2 men after Hitler speech plays on public train’s loudspeakers
Vienna’s chief rabbi, who was on the train, said he was deeply disturbed
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London firefighters scold British synagogue for lighting holiday bonfire indoors
'Though we are keen to see communities enjoying the festival of Lag b’Omer, we don’t want to see anyone harmed as a result,' wrote the London Fire Brigade
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A congressman reportedly employs ‘neo-Nazis.’ Jewish House members want him censured
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Israel advances law imposing one-year jail term for public display of Palestinian flags
The bill sponsored by a far-right lawmaker passed the first of four legislative hurdles
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‘The Sims’ video game adds Jewish foods, a longtime request of Jewish players
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Codex Sassoon acquired by ANU Museum of the Jewish People for $38.1 million
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Can you tell what’s wrong with this photo taken at an Israeli pharmacy?
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An airplane encounter between Noa Kirel, Israel’s Eurovision finalist, and a top Orthodox rabbi has gone viral
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NY lawmakers criticize bill that would penalize charities that support Israeli settlements
The legislation was introduced by members of the Democratic Socialists of America
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Elon Musk takes aim at the Anti-Defamation League after CEO says his tweets ‘will embolden extremists’
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