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New surveys show connection and contrasts between American and Israeli Jewish millennials
Less than 20% of American respondents believe there is no viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, whereas a majority of their Israeli counterparts hold this view.
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Brooklyn family with 8 kids loses home to fire on last night of Passover
Borough Park community raises funds for a family left “with nothing but the clothes on their backs.”
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Biden to visit Israel as Iran deal and Jerusalem tensions rise
Despite the points of disagreement, a White House statement after Sunday’s call between leaders emphasized how close and friendly relations are.
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Temple Mount closes to Jews after weeks of Jewish visits and police clashes
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Orrin Hatch wrote a Hanukkah song and wore a mezuzah around his neck for 4 decades
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Jewish leaders express relief at Le Pen’s defeat, warn of new battle ahead in France
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American University Muslim student group withdraws from interfaith seder with Hillel over its Israel support
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Gwyneth Paltrow funds historical signboard at her Jewish ancestors’ cemetery in Poland
The informational signboard will be unveiled on Tuesday at the Jewish cemetery of Nowogród in northeastern Poland.
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Ukrainian refugees to join March of Living at Auschwitz for first post-COVID commemoration
The refugees are among 2,500 people from 25 countries who have signed up for the mission.
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