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Researchers say Japan has exaggerated the story of Chiune Sugihara, the ‘Japanese Schindler’

Japan is also trying to elevate another World War II figure to hero status, but researchers don’t buy the story.

Why Jews are flocking to Loop, a new dating app where users do the matchmaking

Referring to the time-honored Jewish tradition of matchmaking, “Loop is bringing traditional Jewish wisdom to the world at large,” said one of the app’s three Jewish founders.

In speech to Congress, Herzog praises US-Israel relationship and laments growing divides

In his remarks to Congress and to the press, Israel’s president addressed signs of mutual alienation in both countries.

A view of Rabat, Morocco's capital city. (Getty Images)

Global

In a first, Israel’s prime minister will visit Morocco

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Noah Schnapp attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Culture

Jewish ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp visits Israel

Global

Rabbinical court rules Berlin rabbi accused of sexual misconduct should not hold positions of authority

New York

A visit to the Lower East Side’s Tenement Museum inspires a new picture book

Politics

Herzog: Israel should take Biden’s concerns about judicial overhaul into consideration

Culture

SAG strike puts its brash Jewish president, Fran Drescher, squarely in the spotlight

United States

Neo-Nazis picket Jewish center outside Toledo after first protesting LGBTQ event

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