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Fast Forward Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman
The outgoing NYC Comptroller, who is Jewish, differentiated himself from Goldman saying he would not be “doing AIPAC’s bidding” if elected
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Culture What happens when you’re the only Jewish family in Oklahoma?
'Oklahoma Samovar,’ from Alice Eve Cohen, follows a Jewish family over generations as they try to find their place in America
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Fast Forward Meet the rabbi running for State Assembly on the Upper West Side
If she wins in 2026, Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi to hold elected state office in American history
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Fast Forward Final assailant charged in 2021 antisemitic assault of Joey Borgen sentenced to 2 years in prison
The sentencing of Salem Seleiman, 30, brought the number of assailants sentenced for the assault to six
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Film & TV ‘Marty Supreme’ is an outstanding celebration — and indictment — of chutzpah
Josh Safdie's period epic sees Timothée Chalamet vying for ping-pong supremacy
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Opinion What does Mamdani’s response to synagogue protests mean for Jews? No one will like the answer.
The mayor-elect was unsatisfying — but revealed an important truth about Jewish life today
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Fast Forward Mamdani’s response to synagogue protest: Condemn the language but criticize the Israel event
The mayor-elect was responding to a pro-Palestinian protest outside an event hosted by the nonprofit Nefesh B’Nefesh
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Fast Forward On final visit to Israel as mayor, Adams makes a closing argument against Mamdani
Adams’ multi-day tour included meetings with ex-hostages, security briefings, and repeated attacks on Zohran Mamdani
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