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2 incarcerated men wanted to convert to Judaism. This rabbi helped them do it.
Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp’s unusual efforts to achieve a behind-bars conversion is documented in the podcast “Tales of the Unbound"
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Politics Parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra lead Republican convention in ‘Bring Them Home’ chant
Many speakers on Wednesday characterized Donald Trump as having super strength that would protect Israel
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Politics Republicans cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard grad who is suing school over post-Oct. 7 antisemitism
As he prepared to take the stage at the Republican convention, Kestenbaum said he felt lonely in the party
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Politics Analysis: Why GOP Jews are more jazzed about Trump this election
Jews vote overwhelmingly for Democrats. But among GOP Jews, the enthusiasm for Trump at the Republican National Convention feels particularly strong.
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Politics Democratic Party platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war
The language should allay concerns among some pro-Israel groups alarmed at the increase in calls among some Democrats to suspend aid to Israel, but it will likely not put the matter to rest
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Politics Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 presidential race
One of California’s most prominent Democrats, Schiff cited "serious concerns" about Biden's ability to beat Trump
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Politics In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as Republicans vow to make American Jews safe again
“President Trump will bring back law and order so that American Jews can once again wear a kippah and walk the streets without fear,” Brooks said in his speech
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Human Rights Watch, harsh critic of Israel, details Oct. 7 atrocities
The group's pedigree as a staunch defender of Palestinian human rights may make its findings hard for those on the left to ignore
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A Jewish day school hired a former ceasefire activist. Then came the backlash.
The head of Mirowitz Jewish Community School said 'feedback from many community members' led to decision
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Hostage families to Netanyahu: Don’t come to Washington without a hostage deal
Many families are criticizing Israeli prime minister’s plan to address Congress July 24
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Antisemitism Decoded Will the Senate quietly approve a controversial antisemitism definition?
After it stalled earlier this year, Sen. Bob Casey hopes to include the Antisemitism Awareness Act in a defense spending bill
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