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As Biden announces reelection bid, Republican Jewish Coalition calls him complicit in rising antisemitism
Just as swiftly, other Jewish leaders called out the attack against the president as hypocritical
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How a wildflower became a symbol for Israel’s Memorial Day
In the decades since poet Haim Gouri alluded to it in 1948, the local flower known as Maccabees’ blood has become so associated with mourning the fallen that it is now cultivated to send to bereaved families
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As trial begins in Tree of Life massacre, Pittsburgh’s Jews struggle with what to reveal and what to conceal
Who narrates this story, the gunman or his victims? That struggle now looms as the accused shooter goes to trial
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Politics Netanyahu says ‘of course’ he will meet Florida’s DeSantis during Israel trip
Seemingly maintaining impartiality, Netanyahu says 'it's his job' to meet with Republican and Democratic governors. DeSantis is set to visit Israel this week ahead of a 2024 presidential announcement
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Even without Netanyahu, protesters find plenty of targets at American Jewish conference in Israel
The disruptions surrounding the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly hinted at a resurgence of liberal Zionism, while highlighting many setbacks
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Israeli ministers back out of Memorial Day ceremonies after outcry from bereaved families
Four coalition members agree to cancel their planned appearances at memorial ceremonies, but National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will still speak at one event
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This Jewish couple ended their three-country wedding tour with a colorful Oaxacan ceremony
Hallie Applebaum and Evan Raffel met online during the pandemic. Their first in-person date lasted two weeks
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Why are there so many Jewish sports halls of fame?
Across the U.S., local organizations honor Jewish athletes in order to combat antisemitism and encourage Jewish pride
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Long-delayed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial to kick off Monday, igniting pain, fear and hopes for closure
The trial is expected to take at least three months and starts Monday with jury selection
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Two late iconic Israeli singers have been resurrected via AI for a duet. Not everyone is happy about it.
The song features Ofra Haza, known as Israel’s Madonna, and Zohar Agrov, a popular Mizrahi singer who was also a convicted rapist
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Conference meant to celebrate Israel’s 75th may be overwhelmed by protests
The Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Israel comes as many top Jewish leaders and philanthropists have been unusually critical of the Israeli government
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