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Jonathan Safran Foer’s online flirtation with Natalie Portman inspires a new play

“The Wanderers” follows two Jewish couples — one secular, one Hasidic — and explores a writer’s infatuation with a famous actress.

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The real Jewish history in Mel Brooks’ and Hulu’s ‘History of the World, Part II’

From the Council of Nicaea to the Oslo Accords, here is your complete guide to the Jewish stuff in the spoof sequel series.

NY lawmakers move to ban corporal punishment in private schools following abuse allegations at yeshivas

Legislation, spurred by a New York Times investigation, inspires a social media melee among politicians and everyday folks.

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Sarajevo Jews celebrate a second Purim. For centuries, they weren’t alone.

New York

The Jewish holiday of Purim has gone to the dogs

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New York

Pro-Palestinian activist sentenced to 18 months for attacks on Jews in New York City

Religion

In Orthodox communities where women don’t read Torah, Purim offers a rare opportunity

United States

‘Stop Cop City’ activists infuse Jewish rituals into their protest against Atlanta’s planned police training center

Politics

Reports: US considering denying entry to far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich

Politics

Mike Bloomberg: Israel’s judicial reforms could make Brexit’s economic effects look like ‘bubkes’

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