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A 2005 documentary showed me that the history of Barbie and the history of American Jews are weirdly connected
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Opinion I fought for Israel as a lone soldier. Now I fight for it as a protestor
The same Zionist values inspired me to move to Israel, and to resist Netanyahu's immoral judicial overhaul
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His father was fatally shot by Memphis police 20 years ago
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The spy who opened Lee Harvey Oswald’s mail had a thing for his own biblical counterparts
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Fast Forward Palestinian gunman shoots 5 at Maaleh Adumim restaurant before being shot dead
One man was seriously injured and four had moderate wounds in the terrorist attack
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Opinion Can the Israeli economy survive the judicial overhaul?
While only one of Netanyahu's proposed reforms has passed, the Israeli economy is already in crisis
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Theater In stories told through puppets, haunting tales of generational trauma
With 'Paper Cut,' Israeli artist Yael Rasooly has found a way to heal herself — and her audiences
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Fast Forward Jury in Pittsburgh shooter case asks to see gunman’s weapons
The request was a signal that the jury is proceeding apace to its final verdict in the trial, which has lasted for two months
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Culture The secret Jewish history of the Grateful Dead
The group, led by Jerry Garcia, inspired 'Jews for Jerry' and 'Blues for Challah.'
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Culture Finally, her quest for restitution from Germany succeeded — but at what psychological cost?
In 'Summons to Berlin,' Joanne Intrator recounts a grueling journey to receive compensation
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