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In Israel, teenagers can now get the COVID-19 vaccine

In all, Israel has vaccinated about 2.5 million out of its approximately 9 million citizens.

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All the Jews Joe Biden has tapped for top roles in his administration

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Walter Bernstein, respected blacklisted screenwriter, dies at 101

Culture

Bernie Sanders had his most viral week ever

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Hawaiian-Jewish surfer Makua Rothman may have ridden the largest wave of all time

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Global

For centuries, Jews thrived in Khujand, Tajikistan. Now the city’s last Jew has died.

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 22, 2021 2:51 pm

Police officers carry a protester away during raid on a Jerusalem yeshiva that remained open in violation of COVID-19 restrictions on January 19, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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7 Israeli police officers injured in clashes with Orthodox protesters over COVID-19 restrictions

By Sam Sokol January 22, 2021 1:04 pm

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In Israel, a Holocaust survivor has made falafel a symbol of Jewish resilience

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 22, 2021 12:23 pm

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What spending my summers with sick children taught me about healing together despite our differences

Opinion

Roberta Kaplan is crushing white supremacists in court — and she wants America to start taking them more seriously

Opinion

Secular Israelis are obsessed with traditional Judaism. Micah Goodman helps explain why.

Politics

Hasidic boys’ choir sings tribute to Donald Trump

By Shira Hanau January 22, 2021 11:18 am

Abdelkader Benali gives an interview in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on May 14, 2011. (Wikimedia Commons)

Global

Author who railed against Jews quits as speaker for Dutch Holocaust commemoration following storm of criticism

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 22, 2021 11:06 am

Politics

Chuck Schumer is now the highest-ranking elected Jewish official ever. He wants to make more history.

By Gabe Friedman January 21, 2021 4:20 pm

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In Israel, teenagers can now get the COVID-19 vaccine

All the Jews Joe Biden has tapped for top roles in his administration

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Walter Bernstein, respected blacklisted screenwriter, dies at 101

Bernie Sanders had his most viral week ever

Hawaiian-Jewish surfer Makua Rothman may have ridden the largest wave of all time

For centuries, Jews thrived in Khujand, Tajikistan. Now the city’s last Jew has died.

7 Israeli police officers injured in clashes with Orthodox protesters over COVID-19 restrictions

In Israel, a Holocaust survivor has made falafel a symbol of Jewish resilience

OPINION

What spending my summers with sick children taught me about healing together despite our differences

Roberta Kaplan is crushing white supremacists in court — and she wants America to start taking them more seriously

Secular Israelis are obsessed with traditional Judaism. Micah Goodman helps explain why.

Hasidic boys’ choir sings tribute to Donald Trump

Author who railed against Jews quits as speaker for Dutch Holocaust commemoration following storm of criticism

Chuck Schumer is now the highest-ranking elected Jewish official ever. He wants to make more history.

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U.S. Urges Travelers to Israel to Get Vaccinated Against Polio

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