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Aaron Keyak, longtime Jewish political organizer, to head Biden’s Jewish outreach

New York City’s flagship JCC cuts 35% of jobs as pandemic layoffs continue

After digitizing the Talmud, Sefaria seeks to do the same to democracy

This French town is known for saving Jews during WWII. It just elected a far-right mayor who has been accused of anti-Semitism.

At virtual retreat, men embrace vulnerability and reckon with patriarchy

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What Hank Greenberg’s friendship with Jackie Robinson can teach us today

The right to asylum was recognized after the Holocaust. We could be witnessing its end.

Ilia Salita represented a historical victory. His memory should challenge all Jews to learn from each other.

JTA’s Weekly News Quiz: Seth Rogen, Brooklyn Jewish Women’s Lawsuit, Hamilton

‘Dirty Dancing’ is still the best Jewish summer romance of all time. It’s now on Hulu.

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