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Fast Forward NJ school district retracts email encouraging staff to teach about Ramadan in context of Israeli ‘genocide’ of Palestinians
The interim superintendent said he was ‘angered’ by the email
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Every time Donald Trump has accused American Jews of disloyalty
Are we sensing a theme?
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To evade pro-Palestinian protests, some Jewish and Israeli events are keeping their locations low-profile
Much of New York City’s robust Jewish life is still publicized
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The billion-dollar donor’s mother was a philanthropist, too: She helped Jews fleeing Hitler
Ruth Gottesman, whose $1 billion gift eliminates tuition at a medical school, grew up in a family known for altruism
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Many Ukrainian Jews have left over 2 years of war. Many others are still invested in their local communities
Even as Russian attacks continue, most Ukrainian Jews are focused primarily on building — or rebuilding — their lives and communities
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Team Israel is launching an American organization to support baseball’s growth in Israel
Israel Baseball Americas will offer baseball programs for American Jewish youth in an effort to strengthen Israel’s national team
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Since Oct. 7, Stars of David and Israeli flags have been flying off the shelves
Jews are buying jewelry and other items that reflect their Jewish identity and connection to Israel
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How Israel’s Black Panthers radicalized its Mizrahi Jews, and changed the country
A new history of the 1970s protest movement aims to plug a hole in Israel’s public record
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How Jews are addressing the megillah’s bloodiest chapter during wartime this Purim
Some communities are choosing to address head-on the uncomfortable text of the Book of Esther’s ninth chapter at a time when the Jewish people are responding emotionally, spiritually and militarily to the deadliest attack on them since the Holocaust
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Jewish content creators say the campaign against TikTok is misguided
Despite antisemitism on the platform, some feel it’s a great way to educate Jews and non-Jews
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A synagogue leased its space to a mosque for Ramadan. It lasted a day.
Fury, resignations and an interfaith partnership shattered after decision to cover up hostage posters causes uproar
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Floyd Mayweather has a long record of domestic violence. Why are supporters of Israel embracing him?
The boxing champion — and recent 'Champion of Israel' award recipient — has never acknowledged wrongdoing in his cases. These Jewish groups don't seem to mind.
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