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How Jews are addressing the megillah’s bloodiest chapter during wartime this Purim
Some communities are choosing to address head-on the uncomfortable text of the Book of Esther’s ninth chapter at a time when the Jewish people are responding emotionally, spiritually and militarily to the deadliest attack on them since the Holocaust
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Jewish content creators say the campaign against TikTok is misguided
Despite antisemitism on the platform, some feel it’s a great way to educate Jews and non-Jews
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A synagogue leased its space to a mosque for Ramadan. It lasted a day.
Fury, resignations and an interfaith partnership shattered after decision to cover up hostage posters causes uproar
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Floyd Mayweather has a long record of domestic violence. Why are supporters of Israel embracing him?
The boxing champion — and recent 'Champion of Israel' award recipient — has never acknowledged wrongdoing in his cases. These Jewish groups don't seem to mind.
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Politics Schumer says Netanyahu ‘stuck in the past,’ calls for new Israeli elections
‘There needs to be a fresh debate about the future of Israel after Oct. 7’ Schumer said in a Senate floor speech
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Camps cancel summer trips to Israel because of war, low enrollment
For many American families, wartime is the wrong time for a teen trip, but others want to show support for Israel
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Marching in silence, UC Berkeley students and faculty demand safety for Jews
“I’m scared to walk around campus,” said a Jewish sophomore, one of about 250 who marched in silence Monday for Jewish safety
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Politics Biden faces his first test at the polls after calling for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza
Activists in Washington state and Georgia are urging voters to cast their primary ballots in protest of Biden's stance on Israel-Hamas war
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A forgotten front in the war: Israel’s farms at risk of failing for lack of low-wage labor
Volunteers poured in after Oct. 7, but they’re no replacement for migrant workers
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Politics ‘Reject AIPAC’ launches to counter pro-Israel spending in 2024
'Now is the time for the whole of the Democratic Party to Reject AIPAC once and for all,' reads the group’s statement
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Politics AIPAC to increase pressure on House Republicans to pass Israel aid bill
Congressional leaders are expected to address AIPAC’s national gathering in Washington this week
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