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President Milei's surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond

President Javier Milei of Argentina, who owns four clones of his dead dog Conan, has never been the most conventional occupant of Argentina’s highest office

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UT-Austin open rift among Jewish students

Some Jewish students see the protests as inherently antisemitic. Others say Jewish history and values make them empathize with Palestinians.

The Texas Tribune

Crosby-Schøyen Codex: ancient Coptic manuscript reveals sermon that spurred violence against Jews

The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, an important early Christian book containing five distinct texts all copied by the same scribe, is going up for auction in June at Christie’s in London. If you have a spare £2-£3 million, don’t miss this opportunity to own a key example of the birth of Christian…

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For many American Jews protesting for Palestinians, activism is a journey rooted in their Jewish values

In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel. Affiliated with Rabbis for Ceasefire, the group joined Jewish Israeli activists attempting to deliver food to Gazans.

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"A Message from Jewish Students at Columbia University"

"Contrary to what many have tried to sell you – no, Judaism cannot be separated from Israel. Zionism is, simply put, the manifestation of that belief."

Reason

‘Diaspora Jews think Judaism is more important than Zionism’: UK filmmaker

British filmmaker Gillian Mosely says it is time to question Israel’s ‘propaganda’ as the war in Gaza rages.

Al Jazeera

I hope Naomi Klein’s words spur calls for a Gaza ceasefire and justice for Palestinians

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We need an exodus from Zionism

This Passover, we don’t need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name

The Guardian - US

‘Not like other Passovers’: hundreds of Jewish demonstrators arrested after New York protest seder

About 300 people were detained near Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer’s Brooklyn home

The Guardian - US

German university rescinds Jewish American’s job offer over pro-Palestinian letter

Nancy Fraser, professor of philosophy at the New School, condemned killings in Gaza carried out by the Israeli military

The Guardian - US

OPINION - The one thing everyone forgets when talking about Amy Winehouse

When Amy Winehouse died, her family sat shiva. For seven days following the burial, Amy's parents and older brother observed the traditional mourning period in Judaism, as friends and community members visited the home to pay their respects.

Evening Standard

Israeli Supreme Court Orders Halt To Funding Religious Schools

Israeli Supreme Court ruling challenges government funding for religious schools over military service evasion, impacting Netanyahu's coalition and sparkin...

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US Holocaust survivors’ foundation calls Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech ‘morally indefensible’

Director of The Zone of Interest, winner of best international film, has received both criticism and support for his Academy Awards acceptance speech

The Guardian - UK

The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’

A small community in northeast India is trying to move to Israel, where they say their roots lie.

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The Lotus Sutra − an ancient Buddhist scripture from the 3rd century − continues to have relevance today

State legislatures across the United States have introduced over 400 bills to limit transgender Americans’ rights. Many of these bills’ sponsors, such as the Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom, cite Christian values as well as the values of the other Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Islam – to justify their…

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NASA astronaut will celebrate Hanukkah in space with felt menorah

NASA International Space Station astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli will pin candles on a felt menorah to honor Hanukkah, the Jewish festival that begins Dec. 7.

Latin Times

Argentina's President-Elect, Set to Convert to Judaism, Appoints Man With Neo-Nazi Past as Solicitor General

Rodolfo Barra resigned as Justice Minister almost 30 years ago amid an outcry over revelations about his past

Evening Standard

OPINION - Havering council's attempt to cancel Hanukkah sent a truly chilling message

The sky was rarely darker than on a moonless night in Theresienstadt. Of the 140,000 Czech Jews imprisoned in the concentration camp-ghetto in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, a quarter died of disease or starvation. The rest were carted away, murdered in Auschwitz-Birkenau and other death camps in the East. Yet even in…

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The Independent UK

What to know about Hannukah and how it's celebrated around the world

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.”

WEKU

For some Jewish peace activists, demands for a cease-fire come at a personal cost

Jewish Americans critical of how Israel and the U.S. are responding to Hamas' attack say they're ostracized by the mainstream U.S. Jewish community. They worry there's no room for dissenting voices.

The Guardian - UK

‘We cannot lose our humanity’: Madonna addresses Israel-Hamas war on stage in London

Singer laments the deaths of children during war, as well as the Palestinian-American child to alleged hate crime in Chicago

Zenger

Historic Torah Scroll Displayed At Riyadh Book Fair In Israel-Saudi Détente

Rare 16th-century manuscript highlights growing ecumenicalism between former adversaries.

Zenger

Israeli Chief Rabbi’s Inflammatory Remarks Risk Deepening Secular-Religious Tensions

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's comments on non-kosher eating and envy of ultra-Orthodox draw criticism

Zenger

Rabbi Daniel Lapin: Challenging The Perceptions Of Judaism And Conservative Thinking

Rabbi Daniel Lapin challenges the portrayal of Judaism as childish and explores the roots of conservative ideas.

The Conversation

On Sukkot, the Jewish ‘Festival of booths,’ each sukkah is as unique as the person who builds it

Sukkot is a Jewish festival that follows right on the heels of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Judaism’s High Holy Days. The harvest holiday, which begins on Sept. 29, 2023, lasts for seven days when celebrated in Israel and eight days when celebrated elsewhere.

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