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

Footsteps, a NY-based nonprofit helping formerly ultra-Orthodox Jews succeed in secular society, considers housing a “key cornerstone” in helping its members gain independence.

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In a post Oct. 7 world, what are Jewish high school seniors looking for in a college?

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

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How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

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Allergic to ‘God-talk’? The former head of a rabbinical seminary wants a word.

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Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’

By Ron Kampeas November 26, 2024 11:44 am

Chabad Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Jan. 9, 2024. (Luke Tress)

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‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing

By Luke Tress November 25, 2024 6:58 pm

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

Israel

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after more than a year of fighting

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Israeli ties with Arab neighbors could strengthen after killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE, experts say

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Far-right politician who praised Nazi collaborators shocks with top finish in Romanian presidential election

By Philissa Cramer November 25, 2024 2:59 pm

Israel

For Israelis still displaced from their homes, reclaiming the kitchen can be an act of hope

By Deborah Danan November 25, 2024 12:42 pm

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Montreal on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (Screenshot)

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Justin Trudeau condemns antisemitism after Montreal pro-Palestinian protest where Netanyahu is burned in effigy

By Ben Sales November 24, 2024 10:12 pm

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Chabad rabbi killed in United Arab Emirates; Israel denounces ‘despicable antisemitic act’

By Philissa Cramer November 24, 2024 12:59 am

"Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down)," by painter Jean-Léon Gérôme. (Public domain)

Culture

There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?

By Luke Tress November 23, 2024 10:45 pm

Global

Ursula Haverbeck, infamous German Holocaust denier known as ‘Nazi grandma,’ dies at 96

By Andrew Lapin November 22, 2024 4:51 pm

Sports

The Jewish Sport Report: Orthodox college football player Sam Salz is on a mission to inspire

By Jacob Gurvis November 22, 2024 4:00 pm

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

In a post Oct. 7 world, what are Jewish high school seniors looking for in a college?

IDEAS

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

How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

Allergic to ‘God-talk’? The former head of a rabbinical seminary wants a word.

Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’

‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing

ISRAEL

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

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after more than a year of fighting

Israeli ties with Arab neighbors could strengthen after killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE, experts say

Far-right politician who praised Nazi collaborators shocks with top finish in Romanian presidential election

For Israelis still displaced from their homes, reclaiming the kitchen can be an act of hope

Justin Trudeau condemns antisemitism after Montreal pro-Palestinian protest where Netanyahu is burned in effigy

Chabad rabbi killed in United Arab Emirates; Israel denounces ‘despicable antisemitic act’

There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?

Ursula Haverbeck, infamous German Holocaust denier known as ‘Nazi grandma,’ dies at 96

The Jewish Sport Report: Orthodox college football player Sam Salz is on a mission to inspire

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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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