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They love Donald Trump — and hate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal he demanded

Some of those who praised Trump in both Israel and the United States are trashing the hostage deal he is championing as he reenters office.

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What an obituary writer learned by saying goodbye to hundreds of people

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Nearly half the globe has ‘elevated levels’ of antisemitic beliefs, ADL survey finds

By Asaf Elia-Shalev January 14, 2025 3:24 pm

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Javier Milei, Argentina’s pro-Israel president, is first non-Jew to win ‘Jewish Nobel’

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Is a ceasefire and hostage deal imminent? Israel, Hamas, Biden and Trump all signal yes.

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A rabbi and his son were arrested for vandalizing a swastika mural. Are they heroes or hooligans?

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Israel’s judicial overhaul is back. So are the protests.

One young man sitting on bench at school yard.

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Did our Jewish day school prepare us to discuss Israel with our peers in the real world? Yes, and no.

By Jonah Bryfman January 14, 2025 1:49 pm

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Jesse Cogan, ad exec who coined the slogan ‘Turn Friday Night into Shabbos,’ dies at 74

By Ari L. Goldman January 13, 2025 7:49 pm

Culture

Franz Kafka’s Hebrew writings are now on view in New York City

By Lisa Keys January 13, 2025 5:44 pm

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Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev January 13, 2025 5:30 pm

Global

British authorities chastise a Jewish charity for fundraising for an Israeli soldier

By Asaf Elia-Shalev January 13, 2025 10:00 am

Teen Fellowship United States

‘I can’t picture myself without going to the temple’: LA teens mourn their synagogue’s destruction

By Ella Bilu January 12, 2025 7:08 pm

Swastikas were graffitied onto a Sydney synagogue Friday, followed by similar graffiti on another synagogue in the city the following day. (Screenshot)

Global

2 synagogues in Sydney graffitied with swastikas

By Ben Sales January 12, 2025 4:30 pm

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

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They love Donald Trump — and hate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal he demanded

An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included

IDEAS

‘Just things’ — like what my LA neighbors have lost — are what makes houses into Jewish homes

Celebrating Shabbat in Los Angeles: Amid the fires, a still, small voice

What an obituary writer learned by saying goodbye to hundreds of people

Nearly half the globe has ‘elevated levels’ of antisemitic beliefs, ADL survey finds

Javier Milei, Argentina’s pro-Israel president, is first non-Jew to win ‘Jewish Nobel’

ISRAEL

Is a ceasefire and hostage deal imminent? Israel, Hamas, Biden and Trump all signal yes.

A rabbi and his son were arrested for vandalizing a swastika mural. Are they heroes or hooligans?

Israel’s judicial overhaul is back. So are the protests.

Did our Jewish day school prepare us to discuss Israel with our peers in the real world? Yes, and no.

Jesse Cogan, ad exec who coined the slogan ‘Turn Friday Night into Shabbos,’ dies at 74

Franz Kafka’s Hebrew writings are now on view in New York City

Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course.

British authorities chastise a Jewish charity for fundraising for an Israeli soldier

‘I can’t picture myself without going to the temple’: LA teens mourn their synagogue’s destruction

2 synagogues in Sydney graffitied with swastikas

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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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