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The writer Sasha Vasilyuk interviews the translators behind "In The Shadow of the Holocaust." -- The post Long overlooked, Soviet Jewish stories written after the Holocaust emerge in new translation Learn more
South Africa’s culture minister called the selected artist’s work “highly divisive.” -- The post South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale — because its selected artist wanted to focus on Learn more
The Chicagoland congresswoman, who accepted a donation from AIPAC last year, has adopted harsher stances on Israel since announcing her run for Senate. -- The post Robin Kelly, running for Learn more
The Board of Deputies of British Jews said the vandalism reflected a “worrying trend.” -- The post Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jewish Learn more
Jerusalem continues its daily routine while preparing quietly for a possible confrontation with Iran. The post Israel’s courage between normal life and a looming war appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more
“A synagogue is a sacred space—a place of prayer, reflection and community,” a Jewish community leader lamented. The post Australia: Man rams vehicle into Brisbane synagogue appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more
“Gaza is ours forever. This is the only way to ensure victory and true security for the people of Israel,” lawmaker Limor Son Har-Melech said. The post MK, Israeli civilians Learn more
A doll whose head was marked with the Star of David was hung, shot and burned at a traditional festival in the small European state. The post J’lem decries mock Learn more
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