Category: Jewish
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New book on cartoons related to Britain, Israel and Palestine tells us much about our own history
Sometimes the great political cartoonists can sum up, in one pithy drawing and caption, the smartest commentary on the issue of the day. Often such cartoons are funny — just as often they are savage — getting to the essence of a… Continue Reading
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Hezbollah strikes kill 7 in northern Israel as ceasefire talks advance
Hezbollah rocket attacks killed seven people in northern Israel on Thursday, in one of the deadliest days for the country since the start of its multi-front war last year. The strikes took place as Israeli, Lebanese and U.S…. Continue Reading
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Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference
Conspiracy theories. Bomb threats. Anti-Israel protests. Street violence. Jews have been the targets of all these things this year, as reports of antisemitism have spiked during the Israel-Hamas war. Now, less than a week… Continue Reading
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Kyiv Jewish school damaged in Russian drone strike
A Jewish school in the Ukrainian capital suffered “significant structural damage” after being hit by a Russian drone early on Wednesday, according to the Kyiv Jewish community operating the centre. The Israeli ambassador in Ukraine,… Continue Reading
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Israeli government suspends ties with Haaretz after the newspaper’s conference at JW3
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry has dramatically announced it has suspended all cooperation and advertising with the left-leaning Haaretz newspaper citing claims that publisher Amos Schocken referred to the government’s “apartheid… Continue Reading
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Oakland man kicked out of café for wearing a Star of David hat
An Oakland man reported being asked to leave a café because he was wearing a hat emblazoned with a Star of David. Oakland police confirmed they are investigating the incident. Jonathan Hirsch recounted the event on Saturday, saying that the owner… Continue Reading
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Sexual abuse charity Migdal Emunah announces name change
The only UK Jewish charity supporting children, and women, and men who have experienced sexual abuse has announced a name change. Migdal Emunah will now be known as JSAS: Jewish Sexual Abuse Support. Organisation chief executive… Continue Reading
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Why I wrote a prayer to be said on the Shabbat before Election Day
This article initially appeared in My Jewish Learning’s Shabbat newsletter Recharge. To sign up to receive Recharge each week in your inbox, click here. This Shabbat, like every Shabbat, synagogues around the world will pray… Continue Reading
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Prominent NYC synagogue reveals sexual assault allegation against its renowned late rabbi
A vibrant New York City synagogue is removing the name of its former rabbi from a prestigious rabbinic training program after determining that a sexual assault allegation against him was credible. Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer led… Continue Reading
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Trump says ‘I’m not Hitler’ as campaign enters final days
Donald Trump has continued to push back on accusations that he is a fascist, telling a crowd at a recent rally, “I’m not Hitler.” The assertion at an event in North Carolina on Wednesday came two days after he told a crowd… Continue Reading