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I believed diverse coalitions would benefit Jewish women. Now I fear we were all alone.

"I can’t continue to work with those who don’t see me in the same light, as someone deserving of love and respect," writes the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox…
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2023-11-28 00:11

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After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel

Word quickly spread among Jewish women activists and Israelis, reigniting their criticism of UN Women as holding a double standard when it comes to gender-based violence against Israeli women. -- The post…
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2023-11-28 00:08
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Multiple US synagogues hit with anti-Israel, antisemitic graffiti 7 weeks into Israel-Hamas war

“You know better," read graffiti spray-painted at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in suburban Seattle. -- The post Multiple US synagogues hit with anti-Israel, antisemitic graffiti 7 weeks into Israel-Hamas war appeared first…
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2023-11-27 23:42

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Shelley Akabas, Columbia U social work pioneer who transformed the world of work, dies at 92

The labor economist trained social workers in helping people with disabilities and other challenges thrive on the job. -- The post Shelley Akabas, Columbia U social work pioneer who transformed the…
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2023-11-27 23:41

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2 women charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting passerby after tearing down hostage posters

The suspects allegedly physically assaulted the woman, ripping a Star of David necklace off her neck and knocking her phone onto the ground, damaging the device. -- The post 2 women charged…
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2023-11-27 23:39

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Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei, visits Lubavitcher rabbi’s grave to offer thanks for his surprise victory

Milei also sought blessings from a rabbi in Buenos Aires after his election Nov. 19. -- The post Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei, visits Lubavitcher rabbi’s grave to offer thanks for his surprise…
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2023-11-27 23:20

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As antisemitism spikes across Europe, more fingers are pointing at Russia

"Russia uses these pre-existing fissures in society to drive further polarization," said one expert. -- The post As antisemitism spikes across Europe, more fingers are pointing at Russia appeared first on Jewish…
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2023-11-27 23:02

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Hamas releases 11 more Israeli hostages, mostly children, as truce set to extend

Hamas offered to release women and children first, with no agreement yet on when men would be released. -- The post Hamas releases 11 more Israeli hostages, mostly children, as truce set…
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2023-11-27 22:32

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Herbert Gold, novelist who mined his own Jewish upbringing, dies at 99

He never enjoyed the commercial success or name recognition of other post-war Jewish writers, but he was widely admired for books that explored Jewish-American identity. -- The post Herbert Gold, novelist who…
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2023-11-27 20:20

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Israel summons Spain and Belgium ambassadors after they denounce Israel before hostage release

After Spain's ambassador was summoned for a reprimand, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares summoned Israel's ambassador to Spain. -- The post Israel summons Spain and Belgium ambassadors after they denounce Israel…
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2023-11-27 20:19

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Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students in potential hate crime

Rabbis and university Hillels were among the Jewish voices denouncing hate. -- The post Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students in potential hate crime appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic…
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2023-11-27 19:47

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With Israel still reeling from Oct. 7, Jewish educational group steps up its support at star-studded evening in NY

All nine public schools in Sderot are under the aegis of the AMIT organization. In the wake of Hamas’s attacks, about 4,300 students at those schools were evacuated to elsewhere…
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2023-11-27 19:38

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Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

The announcement of the truce comes as Israel is prepared to receive a group of 11 hostages freed by Hamas. -- The post Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days,…
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2023-11-27 19:06

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In London, tens of thousands march in largest rally against antisemitism since WWII

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said Jews "will not be intimidated" by the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7. -- The post In London, tens of thousands march in largest rally against…
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2023-11-27 16:52

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Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel and tours ravaged kibbutz with Benjamin Netanyahu

Musk's visit comes as he faces criticism for letting antisemitism and Oct. 7 misinformation spread on X, his social media platform. -- The post Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X,…
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2023-11-27 15:16

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Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher’s support for Israel

Mayor Eric Adams called the incident at Hillcrest High School "a vile show of antisemitism." -- The post Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher’s support for…
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2023-11-27 15:06
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17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel

In total, the terror group has now released 40 Israeli hostages — nearly all of them women and children — to Israel as part of an agreement that includes a…
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2023-11-26 17:30

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After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli and 4 foreign hostages

Hamas scheduled the release for the afternoon and then delayed it. International intervention salvaged the deal. -- The post After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli and 4 foreign hostages appeared…
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2023-11-26 00:19

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The Jewish Sport Report: An unauthorized moment of silence for Israel

Plus the latest MLB offseason buzz. -- The post The Jewish Sport Report: An unauthorized moment of silence for Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.…
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2023-11-24 20:57

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Ahead of historic UK rally against antisemitism, BBC journalists complain that they are barred from marching

They told their supervisors that “racism is racism” and that if the BBC disapproves of racism, its employees should be allowed to demonstrate against it. -- The post Ahead of historic UK…
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2023-11-24 20:39

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Police detain dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators for disrupting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The activists then gathered New York Public Library’s main branch, targeted because it is named for Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of the Blackstone Group, which pledged $7 million to Israel. -- The…
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2023-11-24 20:02

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Jewish groups ask Pope Francis to clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments

"This is not war. This is terrorism," he said of the Israel-Hamas conflict. -- The post Jewish groups ask Pope Francis to clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.…
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2023-11-24 18:53

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A Jewish family owned the Monticello estate longer than Thomas Jefferson did. A documentary tells their story.

The award-winning "The Levys of Monticello" heads to streaming and on-demand platforms. -- The post A Jewish family owned the Monticello estate longer than Thomas Jefferson did. A documentary tells their story.…
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2023-11-24 18:51

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Hugs, slinkies and trauma care: How the Israeli health system will treat the released hostages

“We had to write these guidelines without any theoretical or practical knowledge in the world of a situation where children are being held captive by a terrorist organization,” said one…
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2023-11-24 17:44

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Sponsoring Israeli missiles doesn’t fly for everyone in a Facebook group for ‘Kosher Restaurant Foodies’

Writing messages on rockets is a tradition that dates back at least to World War II. -- The post Sponsoring Israeli missiles doesn’t fly for everyone in a Facebook group for ‘Kosher…
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2023-11-24 17:00

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13 Israeli hostages are freed from Gaza as ceasefire holds; more expected in coming days

Hamas also released 10 Thai national and one Filipino in a surprise additional deal that Egyptian officials said they had brokered. -- The post 13 Israeli hostages are freed from Gaza as…
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2023-11-24 16:24

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For American teens in Israel, the war brings lessons in resilience and caring

Gap-year programs are pivoting to meet a need for volunteers and their students' need to connect. -- The post For American teens in Israel, the war brings lessons in resilience and…
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2023-11-24 16:01

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An Orthodox congregation in Manhattan launches a matchmaking initiative as a response to the Oct. 7 attack in Israel

At the Altneu Synagogue on the Upper East Side, one way to protect the Jewish future is to help make Jewish families. -- The post An Orthodox congregation in Manhattan launches a…
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2023-11-23 16:00

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