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Large, joyful Israel parade in NYC after two years of marching for release of hostages
Over 50,000 marchers joined the Israel Day on Fifth parade amid heightened security tied to rising anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York City.
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Union Of Reform Judaism president speaks at Beth Emeth
Over 250 community members gathered at Albany’s Beth Emeth to hear URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs speak on the future of Israel.
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Jun 4, 2026
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Ohav Shalom to honor volunteers at annual Shomrei HaBayit program
Congregation Ohav Shalom in Albany will honor four volunteers at its annual Shomrei HaBayit recognition event on June 7.
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Jun 4, 2026
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Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?
A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.
Mitchell Bard
Jun 4, 2026

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Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?
A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.
Mitchell Bard
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Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?
A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.
Mitchell Bard
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Jews, others protest NYC mayor at Gracie Mansion
Hundreds gather near Gracie Mansion as a Jewish-led coalition presses Gov. Hochul to use a rarely invoked power against Mayor Mamdani.
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May 27, 2026

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Jews, others protest NYC mayor at Gracie Mansion
Hundreds gather near Gracie Mansion as a Jewish-led coalition presses Gov. Hochul to use a rarely invoked power against Mayor Mamdani.
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May 27, 2026

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Jews, others protest NYC mayor at Gracie Mansion
Hundreds gather near Gracie Mansion as a Jewish-led coalition presses Gov. Hochul to use a rarely invoked power against Mayor Mamdani.
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May 27, 2026

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Israeli election campaign heats up: Funny, you don’t look like a Bibi supporter!
A Likud campaign clip stages a son’s ‘coming out’ as a Bibi supporter, sparking the very indignation it cheerfully predicted.
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May 27, 2026

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Israeli election campaign heats up: Funny, you don’t look like a Bibi supporter!
A Likud campaign clip stages a son’s ‘coming out’ as a Bibi supporter, sparking the very indignation it cheerfully predicted.
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May 27, 2026

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Israeli election campaign heats up: Funny, you don’t look like a Bibi supporter!
A Likud campaign clip stages a son’s ‘coming out’ as a Bibi supporter, sparking the very indignation it cheerfully predicted.
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May 27, 2026

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Beth Emeth Sisterhood to host The Mamales at June 14 donor dinner
A Yiddish-music trio that formed at a Lower East Side deli headlines Beth Emeth Sisterhood’s June 14 Susan B. Shpeen Memorial Donor Dinner.
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May 21, 2026

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Beth Emeth Sisterhood to host The Mamales at June 14 donor dinner
A Yiddish-music trio that formed at a Lower East Side deli headlines Beth Emeth Sisterhood’s June 14 Susan B. Shpeen Memorial Donor Dinner.
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May 21, 2026

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Beth Emeth Sisterhood to host The Mamales at June 14 donor dinner
A Yiddish-music trio that formed at a Lower East Side deli headlines Beth Emeth Sisterhood’s June 14 Susan B. Shpeen Memorial Donor Dinner.
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May 21, 2026

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SJCA lists Zoom performances from The Braid
True stories of American Jewish life anchor The Braid’s June 4 and 7 Zoom premieres of “L’Chaim America!” for the nation’s 250th, hosted by SJCA.
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May 21, 2026

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SJCA lists Zoom performances from The Braid
True stories of American Jewish life anchor The Braid’s June 4 and 7 Zoom premieres of “L’Chaim America!” for the nation’s 250th, hosted by SJCA.
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May 21, 2026

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SJCA lists Zoom performances from The Braid
True stories of American Jewish life anchor The Braid’s June 4 and 7 Zoom premieres of “L’Chaim America!” for the nation’s 250th, hosted by SJCA.
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May 21, 2026

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Maimonides Hebrew Day School dinner to note contributions of Laber family, Zlatopolskys
Three generations of the Laber family are honored alongside the Zlatopolskys at the school’s May 28 “To Be Continued!” annual dinner.
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May 21, 2026

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Maimonides Hebrew Day School dinner to note contributions of Laber family, Zlatopolskys
Three generations of the Laber family are honored alongside the Zlatopolskys at the school’s May 28 “To Be Continued!” annual dinner.
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May 21, 2026

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Maimonides Hebrew Day School dinner to note contributions of Laber family, Zlatopolskys
Three generations of the Laber family are honored alongside the Zlatopolskys at the school’s May 28 “To Be Continued!” annual dinner.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026

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Shavuot: the gift that still shapes our lives
Yael Eckstein on the Book of Ruth, the choice to receive Torah anew, and the Sinai values that bind Israel and a soon-250-year-old America.
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May 21, 2026

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Shavuot: the gift that still shapes our lives
Yael Eckstein on the Book of Ruth, the choice to receive Torah anew, and the Sinai values that bind Israel and a soon-250-year-old America.
Yael Eckstein
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May 21, 2026

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Shavuot: the gift that still shapes our lives
Yael Eckstein on the Book of Ruth, the choice to receive Torah anew, and the Sinai values that bind Israel and a soon-250-year-old America.
Yael Eckstein
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May 21, 2026

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At NYC Jewish American Heritage Month reception, Mayor Mamdani pledges $26 million to fight hate crimes
Every major NYC Jewish group boycotted Mayor Mamdani’s Heritage Month reception. Rabbi Irwin Kula stayed to give the invocation.
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May 21, 2026

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At NYC Jewish American Heritage Month reception, Mayor Mamdani pledges $26 million to fight hate crimes
Every major NYC Jewish group boycotted Mayor Mamdani’s Heritage Month reception. Rabbi Irwin Kula stayed to give the invocation.
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May 21, 2026

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At NYC Jewish American Heritage Month reception, Mayor Mamdani pledges $26 million to fight hate crimes
Every major NYC Jewish group boycotted Mayor Mamdani’s Heritage Month reception. Rabbi Irwin Kula stayed to give the invocation.
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May 21, 2026

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‘Rapist dogs?’ Woke journalism’s anti-Semitic war on Israel crosses a line
Jonathan Tobin: Nicholas Kristof’s May 11 column accusing Israel of training dogs to rape Palestinians turned the Times into a blood-libel outlet.
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May 21, 2026

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‘Rapist dogs?’ Woke journalism’s anti-Semitic war on Israel crosses a line
Jonathan Tobin: Nicholas Kristof’s May 11 column accusing Israel of training dogs to rape Palestinians turned the Times into a blood-libel outlet.
Jonathan S. Tobin
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May 21, 2026

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‘Rapist dogs?’ Woke journalism’s anti-Semitic war on Israel crosses a line
Jonathan Tobin: Nicholas Kristof’s May 11 column accusing Israel of training dogs to rape Palestinians turned the Times into a blood-libel outlet.
Jonathan S. Tobin
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May 21, 2026

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Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results
A Tel Aviv University study finds all three groups lost weight on the same diet, but only the lifters kept their muscle and shrank their waists.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026

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Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results
A Tel Aviv University study finds all three groups lost weight on the same diet, but only the lifters kept their muscle and shrank their waists.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026

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Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results
A Tel Aviv University study finds all three groups lost weight on the same diet, but only the lifters kept their muscle and shrank their waists.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026
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