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Opinion On a roots journey from NYC to Poland, I packed my great-grandfather’s tallis
The family of a Bronx baker donates a ritual heirloom to a Warsaw museum as a gesture of remembrance and healing.
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Fast Forward New children’s books for Hanukkah channel 2024’s unusual Christmas convergence
Also out this year: a picture book about a unique menorah used at the White House.
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Fast Forward Charges dismissed against Reuven Kahane, NY rabbi and developer accused of hitting Columbia protesters with his car
Prosecutors drop charges in incident that drew widespread attention as university protests rocked Columbia campus.
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Fast Forward Melbourne, Australia, synagogue set ablaze in suspected arson attack
The alleged attack occurred as the Australian Jewish community reported a fourfold increase in antisemitic incidents
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Fast Forward A very Jewish, very New York gift guide for Hanukkah 2024
From a bagel-and-lox hair clip to a Statue of Liberty menorah, these 12 items are sure to bring NYC-style holiday happiness to everyone on your list.
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Fast Forward Israel’s military is acknowledging that soldiers’ helmets and body armor may be unsafe
A new website quietly launched by the Israeli military lets soldiers anonymously check whether their safety equipment complies with official standards.
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Politics Almost one month after Election Day, here’s what we know about how Jews voted
Donald Trump won a higher percentage of Jews than in 2020, but not by the margins he predicted.
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Fast Forward In American first, Manhattan jury indicts Donald Trump, who promptly invokes Soros
Trump has called for protests in case he is arrested, which could come as soon as next week
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