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Hitler had Kallmann syndrome, a sexual disorder, researchers found. -- The post Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder appeared first on Jewish Learn more
A critical lack of secular education in Orthodox yeshivas affects tens of thousands of Jewish children, writes the executive director of YAFFED. -- The post NYC’s yeshivas can offer a Learn more
Created by a team of Broadway vets, “StoryCourse: Diaspora” details in story and food how four diverse Jewish families made their way to NYC. -- The post An immersive dinner Learn more
Schlossberg endorsed Zohran Mamdani in NYC's mayoral race over his cousin by marriage, Andrew Cuomo. -- The post Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s ‘100% half Jewish’ grandson, is running for Jerry Nadler’s Learn more
At the close of 2025, Iran stands at a crossroads—facing drought both literal and metaphorical. The country’s physical desiccation mirrors its ideological stagnation. The post Iran is drying up and Learn more
Israel's handling of trapped Rafah terrorists will signal to regional powers whether it remains committed to dismantling terror infrastructure or accepts cosmetic fixes. The post Israel’s Rafah test could show Learn more
Security forces arrested more than 50 operatives and seized weapons used to plan attacks on civilians. The post Israel foils large Hamas terror network in Bethlehem appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more
The two terror groups claimed the body was "found today" in the Khan Yunis area of the southern Gaza Strip. The post Hamas, Islamic Jihad to return hostage remains to Learn more
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