A call to discussion from the heads of the Shalom Hartman Institute and A More Perfect Union.--The post Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy — and why we absolutely must appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/03/12/ideas/why-its-hard-for-american-jews-to-talk-about-democracy-and-why-we-absolutely-must

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Fuentes, who sits at the center of the Republican Party's antisemitism rift, wrote a court-ordered apology to Marla Rose, a progressive activist who came to his front door.--The post Nick Fuentes apologized for assaulting a Jewish woman. This is her story. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/03/09/united-states/nick-fuentes-apologized-for-assaulting-a-jewish-woman-this-is-her-story

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One of the group's founders appeared on a Chinese talent TV show. Another plays Yiddish and Chinese folk songs on the accordion.--The post For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/03/11/united-states/for-chinese-speaking-jews-in-new-york-mazel-tofu-offers-a-new-kind-of-community

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Meanwhile, an immigration judge ended deportation proceedings against Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts student who criticized Israel.

https://www.jta.org/2026/02/10/ny/mamdani-calls-for-release-of-leqaa-kordia-the-last-palestinian-columbia-protester-still-detained-by-ice

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Investigator says Credit Suisse provided direct financial support to help Nazis flee to Argentina.--The post Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/02/06/united-states/credit-suisse-had-many-more-bank-accounts-with-nazi-ties-than-previously-known-investigation-finds

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Plus, a Holocaust survivor rebuffed from speaking at a Brooklyn middle school ultimately gives his talk.--The post Hochul picks Adrienne Adams, first NYC Council speaker not to visit Israel, as running mate appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/02/06/ny/hochul-picks-adrienne-adams-first-nyc-council-speaker-not-to-visit-israel-as-running-mate

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The progressive politicians drew criticism from pro-Palestinian activists over their statements.--The post Mamdani, AOC denounce pro-Hamas chants outside Queens synagogue, with mayor using ‘terrorist’ label for first time appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/01/12/ny/mamdani-aoc-denounce-pro-hamas-chants-outside-queens-synagogue-with-mayor-using-terrorist-label-for-first-time

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“Zionists have always been at the core of LGBTQ progress,” said J on social media.--The post Trans screenwriter Our Lady J condemns anti-Zionism in LGBTQ spaces: ‘Zionism is not a dirty word’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/01/08/united-states/trans-screenwriter-our-lady-j-condemns-anti-zionism-in-lgbtq-spaces-zionism-is-not-a-dirty-word

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Plus, Tisch and Mamdani define their relationship.--The post Hochul backs centrist Dan Goldman over progressive Brad Lander in congressional race with Israel as a fault line appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/01/06/ny/hochul-backs-centrist-dan-goldman-over-progressive-brad-lander-in-congressional-race-with-israel-as-a-fault-line

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The sentencing of Salem Seleiman, 30, brought the number of assailants sentenced for the assault to six.--The post Final assailant charged in 2021 antisemitic assault of Joey Borgen sentenced to 2 years in prison appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/12/08/united-states/final-assailant-charged-in-2021-antisemitic-assault-of-joey-borgen-sentenced-to-2-years-in-prison

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The Jewish food company has opened up a search for the "best Jewish college athletes in America," who will grace Manischewitz matzah boxes in 2026.--The post Manischewitz is taking suggestions for its next matzah-box cover athlete appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/12/03/sports/manischewitz-is-taking-suggestions-for-its-next-matzah-box-cover-athlete

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What the failed bill said, and what was said about it, as Mamdani seeks to become New York City's mayor.--The post What to know about ‘Not On Our Dime,’ Zohran Mamdani’s bill targeting donations to Israeli settlements appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/11/03/politics/what-to-know-about-not-on-our-dime-zohran-mamdanis-bill-targeting-donations-to-israeli-settlements

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A rabbi chronicles his congregation's response — which mirrors the Jewish people's.--The post My congregant was stabbed for being Jewish. What happened the next Shabbat was incredible. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/09/12/ideas/my-congregant-was-stabbed-for-being-jewish-what-happened-the-next-shabbat-was-incredible

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“We alone can't stop the Israeli offensive, but that doesn't mean we won't stop trying,” Pedro Sánchez said as he enacted sanctions on Israel.--The post Spain’s prime minister draws criticism after saying lack of nuclear weapons limits role in stoppingGaza war appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/09/11/global/spains-prime-minister-draws-criticism-after-saying-lack-of-nuclear-weapons-limits-role-in-stoppinggaza-war

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Enrico Macias, beloved in Turkey for decades, was barred amid rising anti-Israel sentiment.

https://www.jta.org/2025/09/05/global/turkish-authorities-cancel-french-algerian-jewish-singers-concert-over-his-support-for-israel

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Nadler also said he would join his Democratic colleagues in voting to block offensive arms sales to Israel.--The post Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/09/02/politics/jerry-nadler-congress-most-senior-jewish-member-says-he-will-not-seek-reelection

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In his statement, Bono wrote that the Israeli government "deserves a categorical and unequivocal condemnation."--The post Bono, citing Rabbi Sharon Brous and Mandy Patinkin, condemns Israel over war in Gaza appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/08/11/default/bono-citing-rabbi-sharon-brous-and-mandy-patinkin-condemns-israel-over-war-in-gaza

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Plus, rabbis join Adams for a religious endorsement mega-ceremony--The post The Countdown: Cuomo criticizes Israel — or does he? appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/08/06/politics/the-countdown-cuomo-criticizes-israel-or-does-he

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State Assembly member Harvey Epstein celebrated his City Council primary victory by giving away free vegan hot dogs in the East Village. --The post Meet the Jewish candidate who thwarted Anthony Weiner’s political comeback appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/07/02/ny/meet-the-jewish-candidate-who-thwarted-anthony-weiners-political-comeback

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"I think this year there is one question and one question only, which is: Why are they still there?" said Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was murdered in captivity since last Passover.--The post For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/04/11/israel/for-a-second-straight-passover-jews-mark-festival-of-freedom-while-hostages-remain-in-gaza

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The announcement of a governing coalition formalizes what appeared destined to happen after February's election.--The post German parties form government that excludes AfD, far-right party that worries many Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/04/09/global/german-parties-form-government-that-excludes-afd-far-right-party-that-worries-many-jews

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The Auschwitz Jewish Center is now selling packaged kosher food, in a move both practical and symbolic.--The post 80 years after Auschwitz, kosher food will be sold in its town of Oświęcim appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/04/04/global/80-years-after-auschwitz-kosher-food-will-be-sold-in-its-town-of-oswiecim

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Horn has launched a nonprofit, Mosaic Persuasion, to advance her vision. --The post Dara Horn’s gonzo, time-traveling children’s Passover book wants people to love living Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/04/03/religion/dara-horns-gonzo-time-traveling-childrens-passover-book-wants-people-to-love-living-jews

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Where one side sees a violation of the Constitution, the other sees welcome action to battle campus antisemitism.--The post ‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/03/17/ideas/resounding-no-to-strongly-support-jta-readers-weigh-in-on-trumps-bid-to-deport-mahmoud-khalil

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Pickle martinis, members-only events, Fashion Week mashups — every Friday night is special at these new-school Shabbat dinners.--The post Swanky, secular Shabbat parties keep popping up in NYC appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/02/07/ny/swanky-secular-shabbat-parties-keep-popping-up-in-nyc

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A champion of Middle East peace whose career was tarnished by a morals charge involving a minor.--The post Peter Yarrow, Jewish musician and activist of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/01/07/obituaries/peter-yarrow-jewish-musician-and-activist-of-peter-paul-and-mary-fame-dies-at-86

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Slotkin, who eked out a victory in November, is one of 34 Jewish members of Congress this session.--The post Elissa Slotkin sworn into Senate on Reform movement women’s Torah commentary appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/01/05/united-states/elissa-slotkin-sworn-into-senate-on-reform-movement-womens-torah-commentary

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The "ER" star plays Ephron in "Left on Tenth," a Broadway adaptation of the writer's memoir of surviving cancer and getting a second chance at love. --The post A chance meeting between Delia Ephron and Julianna Marguiles begat a subtly Jewish Broadway play appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2025/01/03/ny/a-chance-meeting-between-delia-ephron-and-julianna-marguiles-begat-a-subtly-jewish-broadway-play

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Day school students and youth group members gather at a memorial and shiva to remember the student-athlete who died defending the border from Hamas.--The post Long Island teens remember fallen Israeli soldier Omer Neutra as a friend and role model appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/12/06/united-states/long-island-teens-remember-fallen-israeli-soldier-omer-neutra-as-a-friend-and-role-model

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