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Pittsburgh’s Jews, united by Tree of Life shooting, divided by election and Gaza war
In Pennsylvania’s second city, a tight-knit Jewish community grapples with traumas past and present
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‘Gaza solidarity’ sukkahs test new campus protest rules
Schools have been quick to shut down the protests, with many pointing to new regulations introduced after the tent encampments last spring
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Politics New York Democratic Socialists reject censure of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting antisemitism panel
It also defeated a measure that would have required more anti-Zionist credentials for those it endorses
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Politics Kamala Harris does not agree with protester who shouted ‘genocide,’ her campaign says
The anti-Israel protester had interrupted Harris’ campaign stop in Milwaukee
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Politics In Philadelphia’s suburbs, canvassers target Jewish voters
The path to the presidency runs through swing states like Pennsylvania — and its heavily Jewish suburbs
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Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel took place on the only Jewish holiday with 'joy' in its name
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Politics I tracked anti-Jewish extremism for 25 years. Reelecting Trump will make it worse
Trump fueled a 'tsunami' of antisemitism, and anti-Jewish hate in America will increase if he wins again
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Politics This election, the Jewish commitment to human rights is on the ballot
GOP policies are a threat to women and LGBTQ communities worldwide
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Politics I ran Israel’s largest company. Here’s why I support Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is better for Israel, healthcare and democracy
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Politics How sci-fi visionary Isaac Asimov foresaw the madness of our forthcoming election
In Asimov's short story 'Franchise,' a super-computer runs elections and only one man gets to vote
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Politics Doug Emhoff: Jewish support for Trump is ‘shocking’ and ‘vexing’
Speaking to Jewish voters in Michigan, Emhoff said Trump ‘foments antisemitism everywhere he goes. He does not care about us’
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