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Joel Rubin, who worked in Jewish outreach for Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, launches bid for U.S. House seat
The former Obama official and J Street director will run in a crowded primary for Maryland’s 6th District
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‘A time of emergency’: What you need to know about the fight over Israel’s court system
Both sides of the debate have made clear that what is at stake is no longer just a piece of legislation but rather Israel’s military, governmental system and, perhaps, the future of the country itself
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Alex Edelman is making a Christmas movie ?
On That Jewish News Show, the comedian shares his views on Judaism and his big plans after 'Just for Us' wraps on Broadway
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Sports These Jewish lawyers’ son was drafted by the A’s. Then the Dodgers picked his brother.
A whirlwind week saw Jake Gelof drafted and signed by the Dodgers and Zack Gelof's first career hit with the A's
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‘Are you a Jew?’ To serve on a synagogue board, increasingly the answer can be ‘no’
As more non-Jews join synagogue boards, more congregations are asking whether they should be considered for other leadership roles
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Researchers say Japan has exaggerated the story of Chiune Sugihara, the ‘Japanese Schindler’
Japan is also trying to elevate another World War II figure to hero status, but researchers don’t buy the story
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Why are Israel supporters so worried about a tiny boycott of Israeli president’s speech to Congress?
Many more lawmakers refused to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech in 2015. But Isaac Herzog is no Netanyahu
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How Albert Einstein inspired Mandy Patinkin to rescue refugees
‘In my life,’ said Patinkin, ‘what he’s known for is not the theory of relativity, but the theory of relatives’
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Alex Soros, just named as father George’s successor, is a longtime donor to liberal Jewish causes
Here’s how Judaism has shaped George Soros’ heir, and how he hopes to shape the Jewish community
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Sports Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic comment
The Reds legend made the off-hand remark about late Jewish baseball executive Gabe Paul
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At the heart of the film ‘Oppenheimer’ is a clash between real-life Jews
Jack Schlachter, a rabbi and physicist, explores the antagonism between J. Robert Oppenheimer and his chief inquisitor.
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