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Hostage release timeline is delayed, extending an excruciating wait for their families

The first hostages will not be released until at least Friday, Israeli officials said late Wednesday.

Sen. Chuck Schumer makes his Broadway debut

The Jewish Senate Majority Leader made a cameo appearance in “Gutenberg! The Musical!”

Wounded IDF soldier Yonatan Pinto in New York City, November 20, 2023. (Luke Tress)

IDF soldiers wounded on Oct. 7, in New York for medical treatment, say support from other injured troops crucial for recovery

Three Israeli soldiers injured in combat on Oct. 7 came to the U.S. this week to receive further medical and psychological treatment in the New York area.

Actress Melissa Barrera wearing a green dress at a premiere screening

Culture

Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera among Hollywood figures facing blowback for stances on Israel and Jews

Stuart Seldowitz during an altercation with a food cart vendor in New York City. (Twitter/screenshot)

NYC officials condemn Islamophobic comments by Jewish ex-State Department staffer at Upper East Side halal cart

Politics

Lois Frankel, Jewish Florida Democrat, quits progressive caucus over Israel differences

Israel

Sheryl Sandberg joins Jewish women in calling out lack of concern about sexual assault of Israelis

United States

Illinois tax credit program for private schools set to end, upsetting Jewish advocates

Ideas

These are the 2 Jewish blessings I’ll say when the hostages are released

New York

Assailant sentenced to 7 years for antisemitic attack on Joseph Borgen in 2021

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