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The Threat to American Democracy

Recently there have been many ceremonies, large and small, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. There were numerous moving speeches recalling the tragedy of the Shoah, and even beautiful music that brought attendees to tears. Since then, there have been articles and public programs discussing what should have been done to save […]

Brooklyn Orthodox Community Gives Nearly $50,000 to Family of Slain Jersey City Cop

(JTA) — A crowdfunding campaign spearheaded by an Orthodox community in Brooklyn raised some $48,000 for the family of the police officer killed in the Jersey City attacks that also left three dead at a kosher market in the city. A check was presented Tuesday to the widow and five children of Det. Joseph Seals 40, at City Hall […]

Yeshiva University Student Council Heads Abstain From Voting On Whether To Approve LGBTQ Club

(JTA) — The presidents of Yeshiva University’s seven student councils have abstained from voting on whether or not to approve an LGBTQ club. The fate of the YU Alliance as an official campus organization will be left to the administration, The Commentator student newspaper reported. In a statement emailed to the student body, the presidents said that “our […]

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The Threat to American Democracy

Brooklyn Orthodox Community Gives Nearly $50,000 to Family of Slain Jersey City Cop

Yeshiva University Student Council Heads Abstain From Voting On Whether To Approve LGBTQ Club

Your Guide to Jewish-y Events in NYC This Week

In the Triangle, Trump Peace Plan Puts Arab Israelis in a Box

You Gotta Serve Somebody

An Art House With a Jewish Soul, NYC’s Film Forum Turns 50

Immigration Policy and the Cry of the Stranger

I’m Done Passing as a Matrilineal Jew

The American Journey Of Alexander Vindman

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