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For Zionist LGBTQ group, Israel’s right-wing government has created an urgent crisis
A Wider Bridge has doubled its donations to Israeli LGBTQ groups this year, in the face of an Israeli government that includes anti-LGBTQ officials
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As companies raise alarm about court changes, a question: When is it OK to boycott Israel?
Israel advocacy organizations haven't treated new threats to disinvest as an Israel boycott, prompting claims of hypocrisy
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Sports Meet Team Israel’s one non-Jewish player
Alex Dickerson is eligible for Israel's World Baseball Classic squad because his wife is Jewish
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‘Time for the Shabbos goy’: Andrew Cuomo announces new pro-Israel Democratic group
The former New York governor said it’s up to non-Jewish elected officials to speak out ‘first and loudest’ in defense of Israel
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Sports Israel no-hit by Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
The 10-0 defeat allowed Israel only 24 outs
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Sports Meet the actual Israelis on Team Israel
The team's two Israelis get to rub shoulders with MLB talent on a top-notch diamond in front of roaring crowds. It's a welcome change
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Hundreds of Jews and Palestinians decry Israeli minister at parallel Washington protests
Two different protests denounced Bezalel Smotrich at an Israel Bonds conference
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Sports Team Israel rallies past Nicaragua in World Baseball Classic opener
Clutch hitting swings the outcome after stellar Kremer performance
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7 facts about Pope Francis and the Jews on the 10th anniversary of his papacy
Francis has occasionally angered Jews, but for the most part has enjoyed excellent relations with individual Jews and the community as a whole
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Why more American Jews aren’t protesting about Israel right now
The American Jewish crowds, compared to many past protests and rallies, have been relatively small
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Sports Your guide to all the Jewish baseball players in the MLB
In 2022, 17 Jews played on major league rosters: pitchers, sluggers, and World Series champions
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