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Arab-Israeli wins second place at ‘Miss Trans,’ says she ‘found peace’

For Talleen Abu Hanna, the possibility to compete in the beauty pageant already felt like a win.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce: 5 reasons it’s Jewish news

Neither of the Hollywood megastars are Jewish, but they've made their way into plenty of Jewish stories throughout their relationship.

This Ancient Jewish Martial Art From Jamaica or Yemen or Ethiopia or Something

The Ancient Jewish Martial Art From Jamaica or Yemen or Ethiopia or Something

Depending on your penchant for skepticism, Abir Qesheth is either an ancient Jewish martial art passed down from Yemenite warriors or a brand new martial art created by a former rapper named Yehoshua Sofer. Sofer, who says he’s from Jamaica and/or Yemen, allegedly received the secret tradition from his father, who was the grand master. And now […]