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Philissa Cramer

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Hebrew Union College rabbinical school to admit students in interfaith relationships

Policy change brings seminary in line with norms across Reform movement, where intermarriage is common; students with children must pledge to raise...

21.06.2024 40

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Philissa Cramer

‘Suffs’ creator cites Jewish text Pirkei Avot in Tony Awards acceptance speech

Shaina Taub says Talmudic quote ‘You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it’ grounded her while...

17.06.2024 20

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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood rejects calls to cancel tour with Israeli singer

‘The silencing’ of artists ‘feels unprogressive to me,’ says English rocker, who is set to perform with Dudu Tassa in the...

05.06.2024 20

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Klezmer legend Frank London gears up to fight for his life. But first, one more show

A May 22 all-star recording session sought to make contemporary classics of seven new Jewish tunes as the acclaimed musician began grueling cancer...

30.05.2024 30

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After controversy over Israel-Hamas war, Harvard to stop issuing any such statements

University accepts recommendations of working group that institute should not weigh in on controversial issues, following firestorm of debate over...

29.05.2024 50

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‘Is your fav author a zionist?’: Viral list sparks antisemitism fears among authors

List posted online categorizes writers as ‘Pro-Israel/Zionist,’ ‘Pro-Palestinian/Anti-Zionist,’ various types of ‘It’s...

10.05.2024 100

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Meta reviewing whether ‘From the river to the sea’ is acceptable speech

Social media giant’s Oversight Board asks for more in-depth research on the phrase after three reported posts using it were not taken down

07.05.2024 50

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Brandeis extends transfer deadline to accommodate Jewish students who feel unsafe

Historically Jewish school cites ‘current atmosphere’ of anti-Israel campus protests as reason for measure, touts environment that allows...

26.04.2024 40

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Man removed from Warsaw Ghetto Uprising event in Poland for pro-Palestinian protest

Polish police escort demonstrator away after he unfurls large Palestinian flag while standing on stage with his head down during commemoration

20.04.2024 40

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Inside 10 new Haggadahs for 2024: US and Israel take their places at the Seder table

As Jews around the world celebrate the first Passover since Oct. 7, some of these Seder guides touch on politics, while others feature humor, history...

16.04.2024 20

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In Israel and beyond, Purim revelry tempered by trauma, thoughts of hostages

The usually festive Jewish holiday celebrates an ancient victory over a threatened genocide, but takes a different shape this year in the shadow of...

25.03.2024 30

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How Israeli hostages in Gaza wound up on display outside an Academy Awards afterparty

Video featuring Israelis held hostage by Hamas since October 7 screened on building adjacent to Vanity Fair event, one of the award show’s glitziest...

11.03.2024 70

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Two Matisyahu concerts canceled amid outcry from pro-Palestinian protesters

Jewish singer, who has been vocal in his support for Israel since beginning of war, criticizes venues for caving into ‘antisemitic’...

16.02.2024 40

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At Grammys, Montana Tucker highlights Hamas hostages with large yellow ribbon

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. commemorates the 360 people massacred at the Supernova music festival on October 7: ‘Music must be our...

05.02.2024 50

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Hundreds of US synagogues receive bomb threats as spree continues despite arrests

Security network tracks 199 threats this weekend, with nearly 100 in California, 62 in Arizona; synagogues in at least 17 states plus Washington...

18.12.2023 50

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Jewish Federations chair Julie Platt helms Penn’s board amid leadership transition

The Penn graduate says even the presence of a seasoned Jewish leader in a senior university board position is not sufficient to address antisemitism...

12.12.2023 40

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