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‘Whose seat is now empty’: Remembering Hersh Goldberg-Polin at his family’s Passover retreat
More than 200 gathered in the Georgia mountains to remember the Oct. 7 hostage killed by Hamas
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Harvard is defying the Trump administration — after its own crackdown on academic freedom
Before Harvard rejected Trump's demands, it instituted numerous changes in an attempt to counteract accusations of antisemitism
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Who is Alan Garber, the Jewish Harvard president who stood up to Trump over antisemitism?
Dr. Alan Garber’s Jewish identity — and moral clarity — are suddenly front and center
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Student protesters being deported are not ‘martyrs and heroes,’ says former antisemitism envoy
Former Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt supports parts of the Trump administration’s visa crackdown, but said it must be done 'thoughtfully' and with due process
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Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities
The shuttering of federal agencies that support museums and arts organizations could cause a ripple effect in lost funding, Jewish arts administers say
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Fast Forward Conservative movement softens support for two-state solution
The World Zionist Congress elections have put liberal denominations on the spot amid the simmering Israel-Hamas war
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How your matzah gets made: A peek inside the Streit’s factory
Born on the Lower East Side, the Jewish family-run business celebrates their 100th anniversary this year
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‘Qatargate’ and the web of huge scandals rocking Israel, explained
Yesterday, the banner headline on one of Israel’s most-read papers blared, simply, “National Vertigo"
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Who would protect New York Jews better? Cuomo and Lander trade attacks on the campaign trail
The mayoral candidates clashed over antisemitism plans and a commitment to Israel in the heated primary
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Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
A settlement appeared to create a place for queer students to be themselves at YU. Its rabbis aren't having it.
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Sports The Trail Blazers let Deni Avdija cook, and minted a franchise player in the process
The Israeli forward has established himself as Portland's best player in his fifth NBA season
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