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Jewish institutions in the US are on guard following Hamas' attack on Israel
The Jewish Federations of North America said it has not seen any "credible threat" but is urging Je…
Charles R. Davis
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The Jewish holiday Purim starts on March 16. Here's what Purim is and how to celebrate it.
A group of Orthodox Jewish boys dance and sing during the Jewish holiday of Purim on March 5, 2015.…
Gabbi Shaw
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Hallmark's new Hanukkah time-loop movie features Louis Litt from 'Suits,' a Jewish queer couple, and a magic dreidel
Hallmark's newest Hanukkah movie, "Round and Round," premieres December 10 at 8 p.m. ET on the Hall…
Talia Lakritz
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Israeli city unveils Indian-Jewish Cultural Square on India's 77th Independence Day
Celebrating India's 77th Independence Day, an Indian-Jewish Cultural Square was inaugurated in Eila…
PTI
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The White House held a virtual Passover celebration that was full of firsts
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who's Jewish, was joined by Kamala Harris and the Bidens for the Whit…
Darcy Schild
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13 reasons everyone should be sad they don't celebrate Hanukkah
The story goes that while the Jews were living under the Greek empire around 166 BC, King Antiochus…
Talia Lakritz
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Wild transcripts show Rudy Giuliani made lewd comments to his rape accuser, insulted Jewish men's genitals, and accused Matt Damon of being gay
Rudy Giuliani admitted to an affair, used an anti-gay slur, and claimed Jews have small penises, ac…
Jacob Shamsian
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Moving from secrecy to sermons, a rabbi says ending her pregnancy was a blessing: 'My abortion was deeply Jewish.'
Rabbi Rachael Pass told Insider that her study of Jewish texts helped her see her abortion as honor…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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At this New York deli, Christmas is celebrated with a Jewish twist on a Chinese feast
For decades, Chinese restaurants have welcome the Jewish community for Christmas. Mile End Deli cel…
Yoonji Han
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Trump slammed his hand on his desk and questioned why he 'only got 25% of the Jewish vote' when presented with antique Israeli artifacts, Republican donor says
Trump agreed to return a collection of Israeli ceramic oil lamps that have been in the US for years…
Erin Snodgrass
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A chef reveals 4 mistakes people make while cooking for the High Holidays, and how to avoid them
Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of September 15. Chef Mark Strausman says the key to a perfect …
Talia Lakritz
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An Orthodox Jewish rabbi disguised himself as Santa Claus to surprise his foster children who celebrate Christmas
The rabbi noticed the kids' love of Christmas - singing "Jingle Bells," talking about Santa Claus -…
Talia Lakritz
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US Jewish groups urge those celebrating Purim not to wear offensive blackface or costumes that might stereotype minority groups
Following an incident in New Jersey last year, six US Jewish groups have urged those celebrating Pu…
Joshua Zitser
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Cuomo complained about a Jewish holiday ritual and used an anti-trans slur with an aide, report says
A Cuomo spokesman denied that the embattled governor, currently under investigation over reports of…
Grace Panetta
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A new lawsuit alleges a Tucker Carlson producer mocked a Jewish Fox News employee for going to a 'Jew bakery' to 'see his people'
A Fox News producer accuses the right-wing media company of fostering an anti-Semitic work environm…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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Rudy Giuliani said Jewish people need to 'get over the Passover' because it was 'like 3,000 years ago,' adding 'the red sea parted, big deal,' lawsuit says
A former staffer accused Giuliani of rape in a new civil lawsuit that details the alleged hostile w…
Erin Snodgrass
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There's finally a good Hanukkah movie to watch this holiday season
Hallmark's Hanukkah rom-com "Hanukkah On Rye" doesn't feel like a Christmas movie, and that's what …
Talia Lakritz
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I’m Jewish and my birthday is on Christmas Eve. It’s always made it hard to celebrate, but my twin brother and I have made our own family traditions.
Growing up, being Jewish and having a birthday on Christmas Eve was annoying at times, but my twin …
Ariel Kurtz
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The holiday season can put the squeeze on jurors to come to a verdict: 'People want to go home'
Trials for Harvey Weinstein, Trump Org, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard all featu…
Jacob Shamsian
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17 Palestinians were injured after Israeli police entered Al-Aqsa mosque to clear way for Jewish worshippers, reports say
The clashes come as Muslims celebrate Ramadan and Jews celebrate Passover. Al-Aqsa is a holy site f…