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Trump’s Germany ambassador pick under fire from Jewish groups for statements on immigrants and Nazi history

Douglas Macgregor had derided Germany for its efforts to atone for its Nazi past.

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A view of the Maghen David Synagogue in Beirut, Lebanon in 2010. (Joseph Eid/AFP via Getty Images)

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Beirut synagogue appears to suffer only minor damage from bombing

The Ashkenazi Synagogue of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. (Courtesy of L'Chaim)

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Construction firm withdraws lawsuit to evict synagogue in Uzbekistan

Polish-language newspaper in Toronto blames Jews for the pandemic

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Israel may not top progressive agendas now, but tensions with the pro-Israel community will persist

By Ron Kampeas August 6, 2020 5:12 pm

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Russia has a full-time surgeon whose only job is circumcising Jewish men

By Cnaan Liphshiz August 6, 2020 10:18 am

OPINION

Opinion

Powerful Jewish women face vicious tropes — they’re being used against Biden’s VP choice, too

Opinion

Rochester’s Jews want to help end racial segregation. First we need to acknowledge how we’ve contributed to it.

Opinion

We run Jewish day schools in NY. To reopen safely, we need our community’s support.

Nylssa Portillo Moreno, a Jewish immigrant detained by ICE, was released following an activist campaign that included national Jewish organizations. (Photo illustration)

United States

Jewish woman released from ICE custody following national advocacy campaign

By Ben Sales August 5, 2020 7:21 pm

Food

Icelandic Jewish cookies: A dessert with a fascinating story to tell

By Rachel Ringler August 5, 2020 4:00 pm

from The Nosher

Culture

8 incredible Israeli shows you may not have heard of

By Brandon Schuster August 5, 2020 2:30 pm

from Kveller

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Trump’s Germany ambassador pick under fire from Jewish groups for statements on immigrants and Nazi history

A Jewish guide to Joe Biden’s VP short list

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Beirut synagogue appears to suffer only minor damage from bombing

Construction firm withdraws lawsuit to evict synagogue in Uzbekistan

Polish-language newspaper in Toronto blames Jews for the pandemic

Israel may not top progressive agendas now, but tensions with the pro-Israel community will persist

Russia has a full-time surgeon whose only job is circumcising Jewish men

OPINION

Powerful Jewish women face vicious tropes — they’re being used against Biden’s VP choice, too

Rochester’s Jews want to help end racial segregation. First we need to acknowledge how we’ve contributed to it.

We run Jewish day schools in NY. To reopen safely, we need our community’s support.

Jewish woman released from ICE custody following national advocacy campaign

Icelandic Jewish cookies: A dessert with a fascinating story to tell

8 incredible Israeli shows you may not have heard of

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