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Holocaust museum celebrates Rebecca Rubin, the Jewish immigrant and American Girl doll

For “Rebecca Day” at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, young guests are invited to bring their dolls and dress in costume as they learn about Jewish immigration.

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

After an Arab American group complained, the mayor said the town was trying to avoid displaying overt religious symbols on public property.

Only remaining teen hostages and Mia Schem, seen in Hamas hostage video, among 8 Israelis freed from Gaza on Thursday

The release means that Kfir and Ariel Bibas are the only Israeli children still known to be in Gaza. Their fate remains uncertain.

Sports

An Argentine-Jewish soccer announcer talked about the hostages on air. His aunt was just released by Hamas.

Culture

These very Jewish, very New York items make perfect Hanukkah gifts

New York

Protesters brandish swastikas at pro-Palestinian rally outside Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting

Israel

Hamas claims Jerusalem shooting attack that kills 3 as Gaza truce is narrowly extended

United States

Elon Musk expresses regret for endorsing antisemitic post but swears at advertisers boycotting X over it

Israel

For the first time since Oct. 7, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges investigation into sexual violence by Hamas

Obituaries

Henry Kissinger, influential first Jewish secretary of state, dies at 100

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