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Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up

A body tasked with administering an election in which only Jews are allowed to vote felt compelled this year to clarify what it means by ‘Jew.’

New York

The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

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Three new books capture an era when Jews were (literally) on the same page

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For American Jews like me, supporting Israel now means telling the truth about its government

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I’m an NYC schools consultant. Here’s what I tell parents worried about antisemitism.

New York

Flags at New York State buildings will be flown at half-staff Tuesday for Omer Neutra

By Jackie Hajdenberg December 2, 2024 3:38 pm

Israel

Viral statistics about Nova survivors’ suicides are unsubstantiated. But everyone agrees they’re in crisis.

By Deborah Danan December 2, 2024 10:04 am

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Israel

‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives

Israel

UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting

Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump visits The Great Commoner cafe on November 1, 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Politics

Trump promises ‘all hell to pay in the Middle East’ if hostages are not released by Inauguration Day

United States

After pardoning Jared Kushner’s father in his first term, Trump picks him as ambassador to France for his second

By Philissa Cramer December 2, 2024 9:24 am

Israel

Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7

By Ben Sales December 2, 2024 9:11 am

New York

A new program helps formerly haredi Orthodox New Yorkers find stable housing

By Luke Tress November 29, 2024 11:05 am

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Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

By Karen Propp and Lisa Rosenblatt November 29, 2024 10:30 am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden meet on July 25, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom/Israeli Government Press Office)

Politics

Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?

By Ron Kampeas November 27, 2024 5:20 pm

Politics

Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to helm EPA, says he received bomb threat with ‘pro-Palestinian themed message’

By Ron Kampeas November 27, 2024 4:00 pm

Politics

France says it won’t arrest Netanyahu, despite ICC warrant against him

By Ron Kampeas November 27, 2024 2:57 pm

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Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up

The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

IDEAS

Three new books capture an era when Jews were (literally) on the same page

For American Jews like me, supporting Israel now means telling the truth about its government

I’m an NYC schools consultant. Here’s what I tell parents worried about antisemitism.

Flags at New York State buildings will be flown at half-staff Tuesday for Omer Neutra

Viral statistics about Nova survivors’ suicides are unsubstantiated. But everyone agrees they’re in crisis.

ISRAEL

‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives

UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting

Trump promises ‘all hell to pay in the Middle East’ if hostages are not released by Inauguration Day

After pardoning Jared Kushner’s father in his first term, Trump picks him as ambassador to France for his second

Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7

A new program helps formerly haredi Orthodox New Yorkers find stable housing

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?

Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to helm EPA, says he received bomb threat with ‘pro-Palestinian themed message’

France says it won’t arrest Netanyahu, despite ICC warrant against him

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Gentiles in Synagogue

Actress Observing High Holy Days Fired from ‘Fiddler on Roof’ Cast

Rosh Hashana Synagogue Worshippers Asked to Bring Guns

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