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She built the largest queer synagogue in the nation ‘for Jews rejected from everywhere’
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is set to retire from Congregation Beit Simchat Torah after 32 years as its spiritual leader
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Politics The Latimer-Bowman showdown in New York is a bellwether of Israel’s role in Democratic politics
A high-stakes election could have lasting influence on where the Democratic Party is headed, particularly on Israel policy
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Sports The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years
Ryan Warsofsky’s promotion by the San Jose Sharks adds onto the growing Jewish presence in the league
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Politics Ahead of Bowman-Latimer primary, Jewish get-out-the-vote effort says ‘Antisemitism is on the ballot’
A Democratic race is seen as a bellwether for the clash between centrists who support Israel, like Latimer, and progressives like Bowman who are among its most outspoken critics
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Jewish seniors nonprofit Dorot rocked by budget cuts
The organization has increased expenses in recent years even as revenue has been uneven
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She came to New York hoping to escape Israeli politics. Instead, she founded a protest movement
After gaining prominence in New York City by advocating for Israeli democracy — and then fighting for the release of hostages held by Hamas — activist Shany Granot-Lubaton and her husband, Omer Lubaton-Granot, are returning to Israel
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What is Within Our Lifetime, the anti-Israel activist group behind the protests at the Nova exhibit and Brooklyn Museum?
The hardline pro-Palestinian group has spent years building up its following with street rallies in New York, and sparking controversies along the way
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Politics Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story featured in Trump’s first impeachment trial, wins primary in Virginia
Elsewhere, prominent Jewish Democrats failed on Tuesday to secure a win in a seat covering the increasingly Democratic DC suburbs and exurbs and another race of Jewish interest was too close to call
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Sports ‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family
Mays, who died Tuesday at 93, counted Jacob Shemano as a friend and financial advisor — and golf coach
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Politics A Jewish guide to CNN’s presidential debate
Jewish journalists are moderating the first 2024 presidential debate. Here’s what to expect.
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Sports Joe Mazzulla wants to go to Israel. Which Celtics would go with him?
Jaylen Brown wore a ‘Free Gaza’ bracelet earlier this season
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