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Hundreds of rabbis say Biden’s plan to fight antisemitism should embrace a disputed definition
by Ron Kampeas on May 19, 2023 at 7:05 pm
The IHRA’s working definition of antisemitism, the rabbis wrote, “is critically important for helping to educate and protect our congregants in the face of this rising hate,” — The post Hundreds of rabbis say Biden’s plan to fight antisemitism should embrace a disputed definition appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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An Asian-Jewish superhero fights the 1970s Chinese mob in comic book debut
by Julian Voloj on May 19, 2023 at 6:31 pm
“The Last Jewish Daughter of Kaifeng” is the latest from FairSquare Comics, which aims to promote diversity in the genre. — The post An Asian-Jewish superhero fights the 1970s Chinese mob in comic book debut appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Park East Synagogue is still searching for its next leader as another assistant rabbi exits
by Jacob Henry on May 19, 2023 at 6:17 pm
Rabbi Arthur Schneier is 93. His congregation can’t seem to replace him. — The post Park East Synagogue is still searching for its next leader as another assistant rabbi exits appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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The Jewish Sport Report: Israel shoots for World Cup history in Argentina
by Jacob Gurvis on May 19, 2023 at 4:50 pm
In this week’s Jewish Sport Report, Israel heads to Argentina for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. And it’s PGA Championship weekend in New York. — The post The Jewish Sport Report: Israel shoots for World Cup history in Argentina appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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At a live event with Netflix’s ‘Jewish Matchmaking,’ fans of the show find their people
by Julia Gergely on May 19, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Aleeza Ben Shalom and the cast of the reality dating show doled out advice to a roomful of avid viewers on the Upper East Side. — The post At a live event with Netflix’s ‘Jewish Matchmaking,’ fans of the show find their people appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.