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New York Times hires opinion editor from The Intercept, a news site that’s harshly critical of Israel

The site’s political reporting team, led by Ryan Grim, has posted multiple stories about Democratic candidates who receive funds from pro-Israel groups.

Woman, 70, gets naked and takes shower during the Zoom bat mitzvah of Gilbert Gottfried’s daughter

“That’s how I roll,” the woman said.

Pro-Israel think tank with influence on Trump administration supports Jordan Valley annexation

The JINSA paper comes as the administration is set to meet to consider whether it will back Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank.

NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins wishes a ‘mazel tov’ and cites Torah in message to Jewish students

8,000 Florida State students call for ouster of their Senate president over comments on Israel and Jews

Joel Schumacher, director of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ and 2 ‘Batman’ films, dies at 80

Chelsea Handler apologizes for posting Louis Farrakhan video clip

NYC’s Museum of Jewish Heritage laying off 40% of staff due to financial crisis caused by coronavirus

4 Jewish takeaways from the John Bolton book Donald Trump doesn’t want you to read

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