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Marco Rubio warns that violence in the West Bank could threaten Gaza truce

Rubio's warning comes amid surging attacks by Israeli settlers on West Bank Palestinians. -- The post Marco Rubio warns that violence in the West Bank could threaten Gaza truce appeared Learn more

Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder

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

NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mayor Mamdani help them get there?

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

An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora

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

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A Jewish member of the New York City Council invited the Israeli prime minister to visit New York City on Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration day. The post No US duty or Learn more

"There would likely be insufficient evidence to take the case forward," Metropolitan Police said. The post London Police drop probe into Bobby Vylan over ‘Death to the IDF’ chant appeared 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

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