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Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’

Jewish organizations are split along ideological and strategic lines over how to interact with the mayor-elect. -- The post Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’ Learn more

Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time

The Vatican’s upcoming cinema summit will include Jewish creatives like Judd Apatow. -- The post Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites Learn more

Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Israel’ as Gaza war divides Hollywood

The prize foundation cited the "Wonder Woman" star's "moral clarity" in her advocacy for Israeli hostages in Gaza. -- The post Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Learn more

Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Jews

Aliens continue to capture widespread imagination — including that of Harvard professor Avi Loeb. -- The post Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Learn more

The former Israeli prime minister had registered a new party on March 31 under the name “Bennett 2026.” The post ‘I’m running for prime minister right now,’ Bennett says at Learn more

The Monty Python comedian said that he is “hugely fond of Israeli audiences.” The post Cleese says Israeli performances postponed, not canceled appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

“I am a proud Jew and a proud Israeli,” the actress said. “I love my country and dedicate this award to the organizations who will help Israel heal.” The post Learn more

The data “lays bare the daily reality for Jewish students,” according to the Israel on Campus Coalition. The post US students almost 25% likelier to disapprove of Israeli gov than Learn more

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