Loved ones gather to memorialize American-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra
by Jackie Hajdenberg (New York Jewish Week) — Omer Neutra was killed more than one year ago, more than 5,000 miles away. But at his…
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If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out
by Larry Yudelson (JTA) — Even before the results were known in this most divisive of campaigns, the push was on for the Jewish community…
Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — Prior to Election Day, Rabbi Abe Friedman shared that he has two rules for discussing politics from the pulpit: The…
For the third time ever, an MLB game featured a Jewish pitcher, catcher and batter at the same moment
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — Regardless of who stood in the batter’s box, Jewish pitcher Max Lazar’s first career strikeout would have been a big…
All the Jewish medalists at the 2024 Paris Olympics
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — The 2024 Paris Olympics conclude on Sunday, and at least 21 Jewish athletes from the United States, Australia and Israel…