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The national network Avrotos said the annual song competition "can no longer be considered neutral." -- The post Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision over Israel’s participation appeared first on Learn more
Hundreds of messages and calls arrived in minutes, disabling the WhatsApp account associated with the number. -- The post ‘Have a problem, call the PM,’ says Netanyahu as he gives Learn more
A divestment measure, backed by pro-Palestinian groups while not mentioning Israel, is up for a vote in November. -- The post Providence voters to put Israel boycott movement to major Learn more
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called herself "a proud Jew and a lifelong member of this congregation." -- The post NYPD chief pledges to protect Jews at Central Synagogue one week Learn more
An arbitrator ruled that the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting "ill-timed" comments about Kirk’s killing. Learn more
A mitzvah done through gritted teeth is technically a mitzvah, but it’s missing the soul of the thing. Learn more
“There is a documented correlation between conflict in the Middle East and increases in antisemitism,” B’nai Brith Canada wrote ahead of the scheduled vote. Learn more
“The legal system has sent a clear message. Illegal activity that compromises public safety is allowed in the Bay Area,” Tali Klima of Bay Area Jewish Coalition told JNS. Learn more
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