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The antisemitic propaganda group Goyim TV has relocated to Florida, an emerging hotspot for extremists
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Ugly Hanukkah sweaters brought this Washington power couple together
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In first speech since dinner with West and Fuentes, Trump calls himself ‘the best ally’ for Jewish people
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Battle lines deepen in bruising fight for control of Germany’s liberal Jewish institutions
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Trump to address conference of Orthodox Jews in wake of West-Fuentes controversy
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Unilever ‘resolves’ legal battle with Ben & Jerry’s board over Israel sales
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NY appeals court agrees Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club
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US officials blast UN rapporteur on Palestinian rights over past ‘Jewish lobby’ and other comments
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