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The MLB has more Jewish players than ever — but none of them will face a Yom Kippur dilemma this year

The players who have faced the conflict in the past are scheduled to play just before or after the holy day.

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Life Stories, in brief: Our readers remember the loved ones they lost in 5783

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Claudia Sheinbaum is on track to become Mexico’s first Jewish and woman president

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Germany bans neo-Nazi group to send ‘signal against racism and antisemitism’

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Final investigation into prominent German Reform rabbi affirms abuse of power allegations

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7 Egon Schiele portraits to be returned to heirs of Jewish cabaret star murdered in the Holocaust

By Jackie Hajdenberg September 20, 2023 10:33 am

Food

Kosher Chinese restaurant in NJ named to New York Times’ 2023 list of 50 most exciting eateries in the US

By Philissa Cramer September 20, 2023 9:26 am

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This High Holiday pastry connects me to the relatives I loved and the ones I lost

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Why is the Ukraine war more Jewish than the Iranian uprising? A year after Mahsa Amini’s death, that should change.

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Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year

Stan Polovets, center, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, left, presenting the 2022 Genesis Prize to Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, right, one stage at award ceremony.

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Genesis Prize CEO Stan Polovets accused of drugging and sexually assaulting woman

By Asaf Elia-Shalev September 19, 2023 8:03 pm

New York

Gov. Hochul unveils new plan to combat antisemitism in New York

By Julia Gergely September 19, 2023 6:15 pm

United States

Texas teacher reportedly fired after reading from Anne Frank’s diary to students

By Andrew Lapin September 19, 2023 5:37 pm

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In New York, Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust

By Andrew Silow-Carroll September 19, 2023 12:39 pm

United States

Netanyahu and Elon Musk talk antisemitism, judicial reform during friendly chat streamed on X

By Andrew Lapin September 18, 2023 7:24 pm

New York

Where to order Yom Kippur break-fast meals in NYC in 2023

By Rachel Ringler September 18, 2023 4:22 pm

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The MLB has more Jewish players than ever — but none of them will face a Yom Kippur dilemma this year

Life Stories, in brief: Our readers remember the loved ones they lost in 5783

GLOBAL

Claudia Sheinbaum is on track to become Mexico’s first Jewish and woman president

Germany bans neo-Nazi group to send ‘signal against racism and antisemitism’

Final investigation into prominent German Reform rabbi affirms abuse of power allegations

7 Egon Schiele portraits to be returned to heirs of Jewish cabaret star murdered in the Holocaust

Kosher Chinese restaurant in NJ named to New York Times’ 2023 list of 50 most exciting eateries in the US

IDEAS

This High Holiday pastry connects me to the relatives I loved and the ones I lost

Why is the Ukraine war more Jewish than the Iranian uprising? A year after Mahsa Amini’s death, that should change.

Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year

Genesis Prize CEO Stan Polovets accused of drugging and sexually assaulting woman

Gov. Hochul unveils new plan to combat antisemitism in New York

Texas teacher reportedly fired after reading from Anne Frank’s diary to students

In New York, Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust

Netanyahu and Elon Musk talk antisemitism, judicial reform during friendly chat streamed on X

Where to order Yom Kippur break-fast meals in NYC in 2023

From the Archives

Medieval Dubrovnik Shul Reopens for Rosh Hashanah

1,500 Jews Reported Killed in Agadir Earthquake: J.D.C. Rushes Aid

Jewish Lawyer Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland

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