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Trump’s counterterrorism director resigns over Iran, blasting ‘war manufactured by Israel’

Far-right figures praised Joe Kent’s resignation, but the White House and Jewish leaders largely criticized him. -- The post Trump’s counterterrorism director resigns over Iran, blasting ‘war manufactured by Israel’ Learn more

German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution

Andreas Büttner, of Brandenburg, was part of Die Linke for 11 years until this week. -- The post German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution appeared first on Learn more

Gaza looms over St. Patrick’s Day in NYC, as Mamdani praises Ireland’s pro-Palestinian president

Plus, Jewish teachers denounce a public school training led by a Muslim rights group that is strongly critical of Israel. -- The post Gaza looms over St. Patrick’s Day in Learn more

I’m tutoring my mom for her bat mitzvah. It’s a joy to learn and grow together.

A teen and his immigrant mother explore faith, heritage and the thrill of belonging. -- The post I’m tutoring my mom for her bat mitzvah. It’s a joy to learn Learn more

If Jewish peoplehood and nationhood are not seen as integral to Jewish life, then attacks on the legitimacy of Israel can appear as fair game. The post Legacy organizations skittish Learn more

“Justice must no longer be denied due to procedural technicalities and legislative sunset provisions,” Rep. Jerry Nadler said. The post Congress unanimously passes bill to permanently extend Holocaust art restitution Learn more

The Republican committee chair was accused of broaching antisemitism during a debate on election and campaign finance legislation. The post Kansas Dems walk out over mention of Soros during House Learn more

The warning Dearborn’s mayor just didn’t want to hear

He could have acknowledged the danger of rhetoric glorifying violence. He could have set an example of good governance for other Muslims to follow. Instead, he doubled down. The post Learn more

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