The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’

Walter Yetnikoff, played by Mike Myers, appears in a pivotal scene in "Michael." -- The post Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’ Learn more

DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules

District Judge Colleen McMahon also warned of “the specter of antisemitism.” -- The post DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states

Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society have disbursed more than $270,000 in loans for LGBTQ people fleeing hostile political climates. -- The post As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish Learn more

Yeshivas celebrate after Hochul says NY will opt into federal school choice tax credit

Plus, Mike Bloomberg gives to Alex Bores in NY-12. But not that one. -- The post Yeshivas celebrate after Hochul says NY will opt into federal school choice tax credit Learn more

"At commencement this year, we want to support and uplift Palestinian students, faculty and the broader community," per the order form. "Students nationwide have been suspended, expelled, arrested and now Learn more

Ali Abdollahi, head of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned the U.S. and Israel against making "errors." Learn more

Jerusalem is also advancing efforts to join the Mediterranean Fisheries Commission. Learn more

The explosive devices had been concealed inside fire extinguishers and gas canisters. Learn more

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