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With Mamdani, progressive Jews are now agreeing instead of protesting at mayor’s interfaith breakfast

Progressive groups at the event, ranging from liberal Zionist to anti-Zionist, are playing an increasingly central role in New York City politics. -- The post With Mamdani, progressive Jews are Learn more

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

The annual gathering of female Chabad emissaries provided a respite for women typically on the front lines of Jewish life in far-flung communities. -- The post From far corners of Learn more

Marshall Weinberg, 95: The JTA president who didn’t know what a blog was — but knew right from wrong

The stockbroker and philanthropist shared a mentor and decades-long friendship with Warren Buffett. -- The post Marshall Weinberg, 95: The JTA president who didn’t know what a blog was — Learn more

Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds

Investigator says Credit Suisse provided direct financial support to help Nazis flee to Argentina. -- The post Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, Learn more

The American military buildup “does not scare us,” the Iranian foreign minister said. The post Tehran vows to keep enriching uranium despite US war threat appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

The fine, which is the top penalty afforded by law, is subject to a hearing The post EL AL to be fined $39 million for price-gouging during war appeared first Learn more

Netanyahu said Epstein’s close ties to the former PM actually prove “the opposite” of claims that the convicted sex offender worked for Israel. The post Netanyahu: Epstein-Barak ties suggest two Learn more

Kan noted that the song will be in "a slightly different style" than Israel's Eurovision entries for the past two years. The post Israeli broadcaster selects Eurovision song, to be Learn more

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