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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

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

The incident took place on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. -- The post Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Learn more

If looming bankruptcy, social unrest and violent crime are part of Mamdani’s prescription for a more progressive New York, people will leave. The post New York state ‘out’ of mind Learn more

A three-judge panel decided unanimously that the claim that Saudi Arabia was “grossly negligent” was enough to “survive the jurisdictional attack” and could proceed. The post US appeals court allows Learn more

The column “echoes” Austria in the 1930s, reaching toward a “moral crusade that will take Jews as some of its victims,” Rabbi Jason Rubenstein said. The post Harvard Hillel director Learn more

In his letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Dermer cites two extended terms and reflects on guiding Israel through crisis, thanking the premier for his leadership. The post Ron Learn more

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