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Iselin mother/son duo now active within Jewish National Fund-USA
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The Beyachad gamble: Inside the Bennett-Lapid bid to topple Netanyahu
On April 26, former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced the merger of the “Bennett 2026” and “Yesh Atid” factions.
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On April 26, former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced the merger of the “Bennett 2026” and “Yesh Atid” factions.
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The Beyachad gamble: Inside the Bennett-Lapid bid to topple Netanyahu
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No future for Jews of France:’ Scores of French Jewish doctors prepare to immigrate to Israel
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No future for Jews of France:’ Scores of French Jewish doctors prepare to immigrate to Israel
Raphael Mimoun and his wife, Eva Cohen, at a Paris event for medical professionals eyeing a move to Israel.
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No future for Jews of France:’ Scores of French Jewish doctors prepare to immigrate to Israel
Raphael Mimoun and his wife, Eva Cohen, at a Paris event for medical professionals eyeing a move to Israel.
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Israel, US decry reported plan to indict mohels in Belgium
Belgian prosecutors reportedly decided on Wednesday, May 6 to indict three Jewish circumcisers for unlawfully conducting the procedure, prompting…
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Israel, US decry reported plan to indict mohels in Belgium
Belgian prosecutors reportedly decided on Wednesday, May 6 to indict three Jewish circumcisers for unlawfully conducting the procedure, prompting…
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Israel, US decry reported plan to indict mohels in Belgium
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ADL report says 2025 one of most violent years for American Jews
Although incidents of Jew-hatred declined overall in the United States in 2025, last year was one of the most violent years for Jews in the country,…
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ADL report says 2025 one of most violent years for American Jews
Although incidents of Jew-hatred declined overall in the United States in 2025, last year was one of the most violent years for Jews in the country,…
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ADL report says 2025 one of most violent years for American Jews
Although incidents of Jew-hatred declined overall in the United States in 2025, last year was one of the most violent years for Jews in the country,…
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Ne’imah, Chorus concert May 31 to feature Cantor Shira Ginsburg
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Ne’imah, Chorus concert May 31 to feature Cantor Shira Ginsburg
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JFS recognizes volunteers at spring luncheon
Ethel Kramer answers: Why do you volunteer at JFS? Lisa Gally, JFS director of essential services and Garry Sanders, JFS board chairman Robert…
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JFS recognizes volunteers at spring luncheon
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JFS recognizes volunteers at spring luncheon
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Jewish Federation slates community Shabbat; Albany JCC to be site of services and dinner
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York has announced that its fourth annual community Shabbat, will be Friday, May 15, at the Albany Jewish…
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May 7, 2026
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Jewish Federation slates community Shabbat; Albany JCC to be site of services and dinner
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York has announced that its fourth annual community Shabbat, will be Friday, May 15, at the Albany Jewish…
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Jewish Federation slates community Shabbat; Albany JCC to be site of services and dinner
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York has announced that its fourth annual community Shabbat, will be Friday, May 15, at the Albany Jewish…
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Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Symons to lead 10-day Jewish heritage trip to Morocco
Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs has announced plans for a 10-day congregational trip to Morocco in early 2027, offering…
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May 4, 2026
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Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Symons to lead 10-day Jewish heritage trip to Morocco
Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs has announced plans for a 10-day congregational trip to Morocco in early 2027, offering…
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May 4, 2026
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Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Symons to lead 10-day Jewish heritage trip to Morocco
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Hillel Global Giving Week kicks off at UAlbany with matching campaign to support Jewish student life
A weeklong fundraising effort aimed at strengthening Jewish campus life is underway at the University at…
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May 4, 2026
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Hillel Global Giving Week kicks off at UAlbany with matching campaign to support Jewish student life
A weeklong fundraising effort aimed at strengthening Jewish campus life is underway at the University at…
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May 4, 2026
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Hillel Global Giving Week kicks off at UAlbany with matching campaign to support Jewish student life
A weeklong fundraising effort aimed at strengthening Jewish campus life is underway at the University at…
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May 4, 2026
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Will the Supreme Court protect Jewish prayer at home?
A little-noted Supreme Court order has generated significant support for consideration of a constitutional issue that should be resolved by a…
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Will the Supreme Court protect Jewish prayer at home?
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Will the Supreme Court protect Jewish prayer at home?
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