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He was Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman. What’s next for Brad Lander?

After being passed over for a top slot in Mamdani's City Hall, the comptroller is potentially gearing up to challenge a Jewish congressman. -- The post He was Zohran Mamdani’s Learn more

Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president.

The school had no directive on how to support Jewish students amid a DEI ban, Jim Ryan claims. -- The post Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to Learn more

Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal to bring matzah ball ramen to the masses

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest in Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel's product, with a condition. -- The post Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal Learn more

German universities never recovered after driving Jews out. American colleges must work to avert that fate.

The Jewish chancellor of UCLA comments on antisemitism in higher education. -- The post German universities never recovered after driving Jews out. American colleges must work to avert that fate. Learn more

The IDF confirmed the troops “responded with fire and eliminated the terrorist,” adding that no Israeli forces were injured. The post IDF kills terrorist who hurled explosive during Samaria operation Learn more

Unit 121—Hezbollah's internal assassination and surveillance arm—abducted the 70-year-old politician on Aug. 1, 2023, according to the Israeli military. The post Hezbollah behind 2023 killing of top Lebanese Christian politician, Learn more

"Israel's policy is clear: A Palestinian state will not be established," said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. The post Israeli defense minister rejects US-backed call for ‘pathway’ to Palestinian state Learn more

“Movember” is a global initiative that raises awareness for prostate and testicular cancer and men’s mental health. The post Israel joins Movember campaign for men’s health appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

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