A week after Boulder attack, attendance at Run for Their Lives spikes from dozens to hundreds
Events to raise awareness for the hostages continue, with increased security
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Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role
Shaul Magid said he believes his new appointment could play a “balancing role” at Harvard
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How many American Jews are there? A global study of world religions offers a new estimate
As always, how exactly to count the number of Jews is up for debate
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Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me
Mamdani has previously expressed support for the BDS movement, barring him from entry under Israeli law.
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After IDF intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla, crew posts videos calling themselves ‘kidnapped’
Israel’s defense minister said he had instructed the army to show the group footage from Oct. 7.
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Israel recovers remains of Thai farmworker abducted on Oct. 7 from Gaza
Nattapong Pinta had not previously been declared dead
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NYC Mayor Adams pushes controversial antisemitism definition as issue dominates mayoral election
With rivals battling for Jewish votes, Adams takes action on antisemitism that builds on their campaign pledges
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Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla could reach Israeli waters over the weekend: What you need to know
Thunberg and 11 other activists are on board a ship headed to Gaza with aid supplies, but the IDF has said it does not intend to allow the ship to dock
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French police detain Palestinian man who allegedly struck rabbi with a chair
Rabbi Elie Lemmel said he had never been assaulted before. Now it’s happened twice.
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FBI, DHS issue warning of ‘elevated threat’ to Jewish and Israeli communities
The FBI and DHS have released several similar announcements in recent years warning of potential attacks motivated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Culture Pittsburgh Transit has a new pickle-themed ‘rider etiquette’ campaign. Is it Jewish?
An anthropomorphic pickle reminds riders to ‘keep it kosher’
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