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Nearly 4,000 Jews died at Jungfernhof, a Nazi camp in Latvia. This artist is fighting for a memorial to them.

The site on the outskirts of Riga is now a public park.

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LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins. A new exhibit on Jewish film pioneers fixes that.

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Pro-Palestine protesters face down police on a college campus

United States

U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters

Israel

5 Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza, adding to toll of accidental deaths

United States

In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal

United States

In a first, Jewish Biden administration staffer resigns over war in Gaza

By Ron Kampeas May 15, 2024 11:15 pm

United States

Toddler video superstar ‘Ms Rachel’ launches fundraiser for children in conflict zones including Gaza, dividing Jewish moms

By Jackie Hajdenberg May 15, 2024 5:54 pm

Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Columbia University, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

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CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests

By Luke Tress May 15, 2024 5:31 pm

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When Jewish holidays can seem like too much, and meaning-making too soon

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The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity — and Jewishness

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How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

United States

Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut

By Andrew Lapin May 15, 2024 2:51 pm

Obituaries

Jewish Life Stories: Bob Dylan’s house photographer, and the TV reporter who got under Mel Gibson’s skin

By Andrew Silow-Carroll May 15, 2024 2:26 pm

United States

Suspect in LA shootings of Jewish men in 2023 will plead guilty

By Jacob Gurvis May 15, 2024 12:54 pm

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In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats opponent who donated to AIPAC

By Ron Kampeas May 14, 2024 11:58 pm

Global

Turkey’s sudden ban on trade with Israel is already affecting Jews in both countries

By David I. Klein May 14, 2024 8:20 pm

New York

Martha Stewart collaborates with Breads Bakery on a brand-new babka

By Julia Gergely May 14, 2024 6:21 pm

Politics

This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman

By Ron Kampeas May 14, 2024 8:05 am

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Nearly 4,000 Jews died at Jungfernhof, a Nazi camp in Latvia. This artist is fighting for a memorial to them.

LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins. A new exhibit on Jewish film pioneers fixes that.

ISRAEL

U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters

5 Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza, adding to toll of accidental deaths

In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal

In a first, Jewish Biden administration staffer resigns over war in Gaza

Toddler video superstar ‘Ms Rachel’ launches fundraiser for children in conflict zones including Gaza, dividing Jewish moms

CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests

IDEAS

When Jewish holidays can seem like too much, and meaning-making too soon

The Drake-Kendrick Lamar ‘Great Rap War’ is a battlefield of race, identity — and Jewishness

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut

Jewish Life Stories: Bob Dylan’s house photographer, and the TV reporter who got under Mel Gibson’s skin

Suspect in LA shootings of Jewish men in 2023 will plead guilty

In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats opponent who donated to AIPAC

Turkey’s sudden ban on trade with Israel is already affecting Jews in both countries

Martha Stewart collaborates with Breads Bakery on a brand-new babka

This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman

From the Archives

Wyden Election Win in Oregon Means Return of Senate Minyan

Oswiecim Commander Boasts at Nuremberg Trial of Efficiency in Exterminating 3,000,000

Rabbis Say New Year’s Eve Parties Are a No No

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