Biden signs law that could lead to US Jewish history museum joining the Smithsonian
A new law may help ensure the survival of an institution that not so long ago faced bankruptcy
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Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel
Three Jewish athletes who recently made aliyah told JTA the experience has been life-changing — despite the ongoing war and a steep athletic and linguistic learning curve
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As Anthony Weiner eyes a political comeback, can he count on Jewish voters?
The former Jewish congressman is considering a run for a New York City Council seat in Manhattan
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Jewish ace Max Fried signs record-breaking contract with the New York Yankees
Fried’s eight-year, $218 million deal is the largest contract in baseball history both for a Jewish player and for a left-handed pitcher
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Vandals graffiti San Francisco Hillel with slogan evoking ancient battle between Muslims and Jews
The building was spray-painting with the word, “Khaybar,” which refers to battles between Muhammed and local Jewish tribes on the Arabian Peninsula at the dawn of Islam.
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Massad Boulos, Trump’s new Middle East adviser, touts roadmap to Palestinian state
A top Trump adviser and family member stakes out a position on Palestinian statehood that appears to be at odds with Benjamin Netanyahu
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Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial
Netanyahu has consistently denied any wrongdoing in the cases, which revolve around allegations of bribery and attempting to illicitly shape media coverage
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Jewish U of Michigan official targeted with pro-Palestinian vandalism at home
It was the third time Jordan Acker has been targeted with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
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Bucking Israel’s far right, several large American Jewish groups say they oppose resettling Gaza
The statements by some of the largest Jewish organizations in the country come as a number of Israeli government ministers call for resettling the Palestinian enclave.
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Politics Adam Schiff chose Mishneh Torah for swearing in to the US Senate
Schiff, whose father died earlier this year, said he was saddened his dad couldn’t witness the Senate ceremony
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Israeli troops occupy Syrian side of border buffer zone after Bashar Assad’s ouster
The incursion is not an attempt to influence the outcome of the uprising, the Israeli military said
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