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Fast Forward Arrests at Chabad’s iconic headquarters after students thwart attempt to fill secret tunnel
The tunnel’s purpose is unclear, as is the reason some Lubavitchers defied attempts to plug it
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Fast Forward A messy morning commute in NYC as pro-Palestinian protests shut down East River bridges and Holland Tunnel
The closures drew ire from commuters and some government officials
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News Long-awaited kosher and halal options to become available in New York state prison
A new bill guarantees religiously appropriate foods in commissaries and visiting area vending machines
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Yiddish World Jewish advocacy groups working with private high schools on antisemitism
Since the war, education about Jew-hate is in high demand. But some say it does not fit neatly into existing diversity programs
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News In Central Park, runners race against time for Israeli hostages
Run For TheIr Lives of Manhattan strives to 'Bring Them Home Now' in a marathon of hope
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Culture Finally, an event to honor the only American Girl doll who eats challah and owns a samovar
The Museum of Jewish Heritage held a meet-up for owners of Rebecca Rubin, an American Girl doll with a Jewish immigrant story — and accessories to match
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Fast Forward Shots fired fired at Albany synagogue with preschool, suspect in custody
“The safety of Jewish New Yorkers is non-negotiable,” the governor said in a briefing approximately two hours after the incident, in which no injuries were reported
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Fast Forward NYC education officials defend Queens high school where student protest targeted pro-Israel teacher
“The notion that this place is radical, these kids are radicalized and antisemitic, is the height of irresponsibility,” said Chancellor David Banks
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