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New Independent Jewish Student Network Seeks ‘Judaism On Our Own Terms’
More Jewish students are looking to start their own clubs outside of Hillel, which bans partnerships with pro-BDS groups.
‘Law & Order’ Episode Asks: What If A Muslim Woman Politician Was Raped In A Synagogue?
A recent ‘SVU’ featured an Ilhan Omar-like character’s rape.
Most Democrats Like Israel But Not Netanyahu: Poll
Most of the 800 respondents agreed with the statement that “someone can be critical of Israeli government policies and still be pro-Israel.
This Week In Good Jewish News: Octogenarians Had Bat Mitzvahs And Seinfeld Saw ‘Fiddler On The Roof’
Hallelujah, it’s Friday!
Remembering Herman Wouk’s Bestselling Confidence And Modesty
Herman Wouk, who has died at 103, was unafraid to be classed as anti-intellectual.
Why My Father Wouldn’t Let Me Read Marjorie Morningstar
“Only then did I realize how uncomfortably close to home the novel was for my father, who also came of age in the 1930s and ’40s.”
Remembering Herman Wouk: “Why I Had To Go To Germany”
In this excerpt from the late Herman Wouk’s book “Sailor and Fiddler,” the author explains the inspiration for some of his greatest novels.
Gene Simmons Gives Pentagon Briefing: ‘America Is The Promised Land For Everybody’
“Take my word for it. America is the Promised Land for everybody.”
Police Probe Second Suspicious Fire At Boston-Area Chabad
Two fires this month put the Jewish community on high alert.
Christian Couple Posed As Orthodox Jews To Convert Neighbors
“He doesn’t deny any of it, on the contrary, he insists that he is correct in his way, and has no regrets.”
Trump’s ‘Peace’ Team Have No Clue What Justice Is
I want nothing more than to experience an Iftar with my friends — many of whom are Jewish — that celebrates equality.
German Parliament Says BDS Is Anti-Semitic, Compares It To Nazi-Era Boycotts
The motion going up for a vote in the Bundestag likens BDS to Nazi policies against doing business with Jews.
April Was First Month With No Israeli Terror Casualties Since 2017
In May, however, 4 Israelis died as a result of heavy rocket fire from Gaza aimed at civilians.
Williams College Bypasses Student Council’s Refusal To Register Pro-Israel Club
Administrators at the liberal arts college “had a legal obligation to offer that process,” a spokesperson said.
Welcome To The Age Of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform
To be sure, mass incarceration is far from the only problem in our society today. But its effects exacerbate inequities across the country.
For Adrienne Rich, On Her 90th Birthday
At some point in your life, you will likely hear the maxim that the personal is political.
Jewish Federations Hire Hillel President Eric Fingerhut As New CEO
The former congressman succeeds Jerry Silverman, the umbrella group’s leader since 2009.
This Rabbi Leads Hasidic Opposition To Vaccines - And Many Are Listening
“He appears to be a gun for hire in the ultra-Orthodox community.”
The ‘Candid’ Chuck Lorre Stays Silent On Years Of Misconduct At CBS
In ‘candid’ interview, Chuck Lorre was silent on decades of alleged sexual misconduct at his network.
Teen Reporter Scoops De Blasio’s Presidential Candidacy Announcement
Gabe Fleisher, who writes a political newsletter, tweeted the announcement after a small item in an Iowa blog caught his eye.