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Marco Rubio warns that violence in the West Bank could threaten Gaza truce

Rubio's warning comes amid surging attacks by Israeli settlers on West Bank Palestinians. -- The post Marco Rubio warns that violence in the West Bank could threaten Gaza truce appeared Learn more

Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder

Hitler had Kallmann syndrome, a sexual disorder, researchers found. -- The post Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder appeared first on Jewish Learn more

NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mayor Mamdani help them get there?

A critical lack of secular education in Orthodox yeshivas affects tens of thousands of Jewish children, writes the executive director of YAFFED. -- The post NYC’s yeshivas can offer a Learn more

An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora

Created by a team of Broadway vets, “StoryCourse: Diaspora” details in story and food how four diverse Jewish families made their way to NYC. -- The post An immersive dinner Learn more

The $315,000 settlement “will give strength to Jewish union members across the country to stand up for themselves,” the center said. The post Settlement will ‘impose some adult supervision’ on Learn more

An informatics professor in New Jersey told JNS that the trip gave her an “even greater conviction and deep appreciation for the absolute miracle of Israel.” The post American professors Learn more

“We urge mayor-elect Wilson to commit to ensuring the safety of Seattle’s Jewish community,” the American Jewish Committee told JNS. The post Anti-Israeli socialist appears to beat incumbent in Seattle Learn more

“Shapiro has distinguished himself as a steadfast advocate for truth and liberty in an era when both are increasingly under attack,” per the Manhattan Institute. The post ‘City Journal’ to Learn more

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