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At The New School, an anti-Zionist campus rabbi is ‘not so radical,’ students say

The New School's Jewish religious leader identifies as anti-Zionist.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
10/05/2024

The Sweet Apple: Equal Exhibitions in New York

Planning to fly to the Big Apple in the coming months? Samdar Ron, a graduate in art and a flight attendant at El Al, provides you with some extremely valuable tips.

By WALLA!
08/05/2024

Anti-Israel activists deface WWI, Civil War memorials, burn US flag

Anti-Israel activists vandalized American war memorials during a New York protest, burning the flag. Mayor condemned vandalism, offering rewards for arrests.

New study into identical twins suggests a possible treatment for people with schizophrenia disorder

Research led by Prof. Shani Stern at the University of Haifa unveils genetic discrepancies in schizophrenia discordant monozygotic twins, offering insights for treatment.

‘Shut it down’: Pro-Palestinian protesters target Met Gala, NYPD make arrests

Several protesters were reportedly arrested, by the New York Police Department, while marching through Central Park.

Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement at 31, ranking 142

Diego Schwartzman, renowned Jewish tennis player, announced his retirement post-Argentina Open 2025. His career highlights, Jewish identity, and impact remembered fondly.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
07/05/2024

At least four New York City synagogues receive bomb threats

Bomb threats target New York City synagogues, including LGBTQ-oriented and Reform congregations. Mark Treyger denounces the timing on Holocaust Remembrance Day eve amid rising antisemitism.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
06/05/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024

NYPD clear schools and restore US flag, decry anti-US, pro-terror content

The NYPD clears campuses amid rising tensions: removal of Palestinian flag sparks controversy and arrests as protests escalate.

Over half of campus protesters arrested by NYPD unaffiliated with the schools

In the statement, Adams said it became "abundantly clear" that individuals unaffiliated with the schools had entered the campuses and, in some cases, trained students in unlawful protest tactics. 

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