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Citing risk to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ judge blocks key parts of Iowa book ban law

by Andrew Lapin January 3, 2024
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Posted inSports

Argentine police arrest 3 over suspected terror attack during Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg January 3, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks
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In unprecedented move, Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down law limiting its power

Ben Sales by Ben Sales January 2, 2024
Urban Dictionary has dozens of definitions for “Israeled” — all of which were contributed after Oct. 7. (Screenshot/urbandictionary.com
Posted inCulture

‘Israeled,’ a new Urban Dictionary word, becomes proxy battleground in Middle East conflict

Louis Keene by Louis Keene January 2, 2024
two people hug outdoors at night
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‘This is our tribe’: In a makeshift tent, survivors of the Nova Music Festival massacre strive for healing

by Lipaz Avigal January 2, 2024January 2, 2024
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The top 10 Bay Area Jewish news stories of 2023

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Historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few last Jews and the government

by David I. Klein December 29, 2023December 29, 2023
The best-selling pastrami at Mendl's Delicatessen is cured for two weeks before going into their rooftop smoker. (Photo/JTA-Rachael Narins)
Posted inWorld

Is North America’s best New York-style Jewish deli in Mexico City?

by Rachael Narins December 29, 2023
Several swastikas were found at Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School in Los Altos before winter break. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
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Two Bay Area middle schools respond to Nazi salutes, graffiti 

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss December 28, 2023
Detail of the cover of "Am Yisrael Chai: Essays, Poems, and Prayers"
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Post-Oct. 7 anthology edited by ex-Berkeley rabbi testifies to Jewish resilience

Lane Igoudin by Lane Igoudin December 28, 2023May 2, 2024

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