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Passover at Rikers Island: How the notorious jail complex holds a seder for Jewish inmates

While Rikers Island has been criticized for its harsh conditions, the jail will hold two Passover seders this year for Jews behind bars.

Funds for Tel Aviv apartment given to Putin’s former teacher came from Roman Abramovich, records reveal

The records undermine denials by Abramovich, a Russian Jewish oligarch, of a financial relationship with Vladimir Putin.

How a Kentucky lawmaker’s friendship with a Jewish woman helped inspire her viral speech decrying anti-trans legislation

Friday morning conversations between an Orthodox woman and a Baptist minister who is a state representative focus on faith, friendship and confronting hatred.

Global

A new symbol at some Passover seders: an empty seat for Evan Gershkovich, Jewish journalist jailed in Russia

Seymour Stein with David Byrne and Madonna

Obituaries

Seymour Stein, Jewish music mogul who discovered Madonna and The Ramones, dies at 80

New York

This kosher-for-Passover apple vodka lets New Yorkers drink local this holiday

Global

Malka Leifer, Australian girls’ school principal who fled to Israel, convicted of abusing students

Israel

Israel advances plan for 2,000-member national guard demanded by far-right minister

Israel

A conveniently timed conference offers Israel educators a safe space to explore complex feelings

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