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Fast Forward Will Scharf, co-founder of ‘Jews Against Soros,’ is Trump’s new White House staff secretary
Scharf faced antisemitic attacks during his failed run for Missouri attorney general
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How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war
The Jewish Agency for Israel is running training sessions for prospective Israeli counselors — and the American summer camps that will welcome them — to help both sides prepare for a summer in the shadow of Oct. 7
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Ritchie Torres’ pro-Israel activism sparks controversy in DC — and within his own family. In Israel, he’s a star.
Ritchie Torres says he suffers near constant opprobrium stateside for his support for Israel and sometimes the tension strikes close to home
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Analysis: Are we on the cusp of a ceasefire and hostage deal?
Signs point to a deal within the coming days that would release less than half of the hostages still believed to be alive
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Jewish tradition sees eclipses as bad omens. Many American Jews are seeking totality anyway.
Some synagogues and JCCs are hosting eclipse viewing parties, and rabbis have issued opinions on the right blessings to say (or not say)
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‘Everyday feels like forever’: Israelis observe 6-month anniversary with sadness and frustration
Outdated hostage posters, frayed flags and an embattled prime minister’s call for unity mark somber Sunday in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
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6 months into Israel’s war, American rabbis are grappling with anxiety over the battle’s aims and mounting toll
“I certainly never could have imagined six months,” one rabbi said
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Why the high-profile killing of a famous aid group’s volunteers could be a turning point for how Israel treats Gaza relief
Israel’s expressions of regret have included changes in policy
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Analysis: Does Biden have a Jewish voter problem?
Jews have long favored Democrats, but some warn Biden may lose Jewish votes as he addresses anger over the war in Gaza
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How these 29 last names became a cheat code for researchers surveying American Jews
Can you guess which names make the list of distinctive Jewish last names used by researchers?
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At 2 a.m., Israeli protesters share bottles of wine, grief about Oct. 7 and fury at their government
Inside the tent city where a handful of hardcore activists have been living for months
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Reporter’s Notebook 13 things about Israelis in wartime I’ve noticed by living among them
Where it’s easy to get weed or a MAGA yarmulke, but you won’t see many images of suffering in Gaza
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