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Supporters of President Donald Trump gather for a rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC on January 5, 2021. A string of extremists are expected at the rally. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Fears of violence simmer as Trump supporters, including anti-Semitic extremists, descend on DC

Anti-Semitism watchdogs say they don’t know of any specific threats against Jews or Jewish institutions, but any time extremists gather is concerning.

Louis Shenker protests outside of a town hall held by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018. (Michael Swensen/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The suspect in a NYC bomb hoax is a former Jewish youth group officer turned far-right extremist

Louis Shenker, 22, who once made headlines on conservative news sites for his campus activism, surrendered to police on Tuesday.

5 things to know about Israel’s attention-grabbing COVID-19 vaccination spree

The structure of Israel’s healthcare system has helped it have far and away the highest vaccination rate worldwide.

New York

The Pandemic Is Changing How Jewish Charities Give Money

Culture

Jewish philanthropists have increased their giving during the pandemic — but prioritizing causes has never been more difficult

Politics

Georgia’s Senate runoffs: All the Jewish drama from a charged campaign

Bonds of Life

Carlos Escude, 72, driven to Judaism by Argentine economic crisis

Politics

Republican Jewish Coalition and GOP Jews in Congress don’t take stand on Trump’s efforts to overturn election

New York

A 120-Year-Old Jewish Group Is Connecting with Today’s Student Activists

Sports

Israeli mixed martial arts fighter Natan Levy defied odds to enter the UFC. Now he wants to break stereotypes.

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