Orthodox leaders: Supreme Court ruling will boost religious schools far beyond Maine
They call it a 'watershed' ruling that will support push for public funding of religious schools in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere
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After a threat, Israel evacuated citizens out of Istanbul. Life for local Turkish Jews hasn’t changed.
A travel warning linked to an Iranian plot hasn’t disturbed life Turkish Jews, who have enjoyed the warming of Israel-Turkey relations.
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Jozef Walaszczyk, Poland’s oldest rescuer of Jews, dies at 102
His story of rescuing up to 50 people is relatively unknown in Poland.
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Which European countries are best for Jews? A new study offers unexpected answers.
Italy and Hungary, where the prevalence of antisemitism is relatively high, top the chart of new study on the quality of life for Jews in 12 democracies.
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Bennett, Lapid agree on dissolving Knesset; Israel heads for fifth election in three years
If the vote passes, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will become prime minister until elections are held in the fall. Sources close to Bennett say he is weighing retiring from politics altogether
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Belgian lawmakers scrap bill to ban kosher, halal slaughter in Brussels
Brussels is the only region of the country where kosher and halal slaughter remain legal.
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Progressive rabbis demonstrated for workers’ rights — and a Hasidic-owned company listened
It’s rare for both sides to sit down for a meeting right away, said an organizer.
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Michigan pension fund sues Ben & Jerry’s owner over ice cream maker’s Israel policy
The suit alleges that the policy was improperly disclosed to shareholders, and is the latest in a new round of Israel-related developments for the ice cream maker.
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Andrée Geulen, Belgian woman who rescued hundreds of Jewish children, dies at 100
“I loved you then so much,” Andree Geulen told the children she rescued, decades later. “I still love you as much today.”
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Meet the rabbi who performs Drake’s wedding in new music video
The gig 'was a little bit for the fun and a little bit for the paycheck'
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Texas rabbi who founded underwear nonprofit named CNN Hero
Rabbi Amy Weiss collects underwear for people in need, and went viral with the help of Brené Brown
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