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Yiddish World What happened the first time I wore a yarmulke on the subway
I’m not religious, but since Oct. 7, I feel that the best way to combat Jew hatred is to act ‘more Jewish'
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Fast Forward Orthodox leaders: Supreme Court ruling will boost religious schools far beyond Maine
They call it a 'watershed' ruling that will support push for public funding of religious schools in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere
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Fast Forward Kippah-Wearing Orthodox Jew Wins Obstacle Course TV Show
Michael Neuman’s yarmulk stayed perfectly in place as he went on to win his episode of the CBS show “Million Dollar Mile.” Neuman outran pro athlete Veejay Jones for more than a half a mile and through three obstacles, winning $25,000, the Jewish Journal reported. He proudly wore his yarmulke, a traditional Jewish head covering….
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Fast Forward Orthodox Obstacle Course Champion Sports Kippah On Lebron James’ New TV Show
An Orthodox Jew wore a yarmulke as he ran through an obstacle course on CBS’s new competition series on a quest to win $1 million. Michael Neuman recently competed on Million Dollar Mile, produced by Lebron James and hosted by Tim Tebow, and his episode will air July 13 at 8 p.m. The 25-year-old told…
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Fast Forward Frank Sinatra’s Kippah Sells For Almost $10K
(JTA) — A hand-crocheted yarmulke that once belonged to Frank Sinatra sold at auction for nearly $10,000. The black kippah, with musical notes and “Frank” decorating its border, was auctioned off by Sotheby’s on Dec. 6 in New York as part its sale of items belonging to the estate of the singer’s late wife, Barbara….
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Fast Forward Hijabs And Kippahs Are Banned In Congress. Ilhan Omar’s Trying To Change That.
The U.S. House has banned hats of any kind for 183 years. Now Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress this year, is set to help change that year. Omar (D-Minn.) and Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) are partnering on proposing legislation to allow lawmakers to wear religious headwear in Congress, Roll…
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Fast Forward Money-Grubbing Jew Photos For Sale On Stock Image Website
The well-known stock image website Shutterstock had photos of a Jewish man in a yarmulka excitedly leaning over a pile of money. A Twitter user took a screenshot of the image and posted it, saying several versions were for sale. The image, which perpetuates the age-old stereotype that Jews are greedy and money-hungry, has since…
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