New York City Mayor Eric Adams came under fire from Jewish groups and others after sitting for an interview on the porch of the mayoral mansion Saturday with Sneako, an influential antisemitic streamer. Adams is seeking to run for reelection on the ballot line “EndAntiSemitism.” He has also signed an executive order to recognize the […]
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The Borscht Belt Fest is back for its third year of nostalgia-filled fun in the Catskills. Taking place July 26-27 in Ellenville, New York, this year’s festival will highlight the comedy, culture and food of the iconic upstate resorts and bungalow colonies that made summers special for scores of American Jews in the mid-20th century. […]
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World-famous mime Marcel Marceau entertained global audiences on stage and screen for more than 60 years. But a lesser-known fact about Marceau, who was Jewish, is that he rescued more than 70 Jewish children during the Holocaust as a member of the French resistance. And now, a new play that focuses on this remarkable chapter […]
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With 371 years of Jewish history under its belt, New York City is chock full of iconic Jewish landmarks, which range from sites of national significance like Ellis Island to classic Jewish delis like Katz’s. But New York’s Jewish history dovetails with that of other marginalized groups — including, of course, the LGBTQ community. Over the […]
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Nobody puts Brooklyn in a corner. The heyday of the Jewish Catskills may have come and gone, but this summer, New Yorkers have the chance to party Borscht Belt-style — without time-traveling or enduring a long, traffic-y drive on Route 17. On Tuesday, June 17, The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life, is bringing […]
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The Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. projected the all-caps message “Israel is committing genocide” on stage at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona Saturday night. The display, which also included a large image of a Palestinian flag as well as the message “use your voice,” was met with resounding applause and cheers from the […]
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When Vice President JD Vance rebuffed the idea that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza over the weekend, he wasn’t speaking to other world leaders or to representative of the Israeli or Palestinian people. Instead, Vance was speaking to Theo Von, a comedian who has emerged as one of the most influential podcasters in the […]
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When thousands of hungry Jews descend on Governor Island later this month for what organizers are calling “The Great Nosh,” they won’t just be filling their bellies with innovative dishes by buzzy chefs. They’ll also be joining a new trend in bigger-is-better Jewish events that is sweeping New York City. The Great Nosh — designed […]
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All of the participating Jewish organizations in San Diego’s Pride festival this year have pulled out of the celebration over anti-Israel R&B singer Kehlani’s headline performance, citing “serious safety concerns.” On Friday, eight local Jewish groups and synagogues, including the Jewish Federation of San Diego and Anti-Defamation League of San Diego, announced that they would […]
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When the Jewish Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discovered one of his bar patrons had made a sign reading “F— the Jews” in a viral video last month, he took to social media in a vocal standoff. He was celebrated in some corners for shining a spotlight on antisemitism. But upon reflection, Portnoy isn’t so […]
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