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Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg decries ‘machinery of extremism’ on campus and laments Israel-Hamas war deaths at USC ceremony honoring Holocaust survivors

“We can rage against the heinous acts committed by the terrorists of Oct. 7, and also decry the killing of innocent women and children in Gaza,” Spielberg said.

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Jews have always been prolific writers. Has AI wound up with too much of their work?

“What we are seeing is going to be bad for everyone. It just might be especially bad for Jews,” said the author of a new paper examining Jewish contributions to AI data sets.

Siete

Siete, the latest NYC eatery from trailblazing Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, promises ‘a vibrant journey through Mexico’

Like all of Vaknin’s restaurants, including Beyond Sushi, Siete is certified kosher.

Politics

US allows Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN to pass, prompting anger from Netanyahu

A Purim rally demanding the release of Hamas hostages in Central Park, March 24, 2024. (Luke Tress)

New York

From raucous street parties in Brooklyn to a somber, costumed rally in Central Park, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim

Israel

In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages

United States

Lewd cartoon depicting Jewish federation CEO as pro-Israel dominatrix reveals tensions in Rochester, New York

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a rally in Times Square, Oct. 13, 2023. (Luke Tress)

New York

Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration

A scene from "The Frisco Kid" with Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford

Culture

‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ documentary salutes a Jewish comedy legend

Israel

IDF is investigating after troops kill Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather, who rescued Jews

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