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  • 6 Rabbi Solomon T. Greenberg dies at 87 
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American Israelite columnist wins TOP 10 psychologist award 

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Mayerson JCC welcomes new Program Director

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Pirkei Avot, ethics of our ancestors

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All of Jewish history in one night

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American Israelite columnist wins TOP 10 psychologist award 

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Mayerson JCC welcomes new Program Director

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Pirkei Avot, ethics of our ancestors

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All of Jewish history in one night

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Women’s Philanthropy, helping on chai

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The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition

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Rabbi Solomon T. Greenberg dies at 87 

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Lifeguard classes now in session

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National

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Trump calls for Jewish Americans to observe a ‘national Sabbath’

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Wikipedia banning two anti-Israel editors a ‘significant step,’ expert says

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Casey Putsch, candidate who asked Grok to praise Hitler, loses in Ohio GOP primary

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Maryland school district urged to adopt ‘zero-tolerance policy’ on antisemitism amid wave of incidents

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American Christian Zionist who founded ‘Daystar TV’ dies

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National Briefs: May 14

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U of Michigan apologizes after faculty chair praises pro-Palestinian students during commencement speech

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  • May 7, 2026
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‘Sesame Street’ post celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month draws support, backlash

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International

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Trump confirms Iran ceasefire holds despite naval skirmish

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Iran launches third missile attack on UAE this week

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Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass

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Man charged for two Toronto-area synagogue shootings

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Turkey unveils high-speed ballistic missile with 6,000-km range

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International Briefs: May 14

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Jewish man arrested for allegedly firing pellet gun at left-wing activists in Rome

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Venice Biennale jury resigns after clash over Israel, Russia

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Israel

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Herzog pays historic first presidential visit to Panama

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Israeli man indicted in attack on Catholic nun in Jerusalem’s Old City

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Israel High Court freezes media regulator shake-up over new appointments

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Georgetown Law graduation speaker backs out after students protest his ‘controversial, Zionist and harmful opinions’

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Israeli researchers detect industrial contaminants in Mediterranean sharks

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Israel Briefs: May 14

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US embassy in Beirut urges direct Lebanon-Israel talks, cites ‘historic opportunity’

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  • May 7, 2026
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Seismic shift in Israeli politics as opposition leaders Lapid and Bennett form joint party

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Columnists

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Dairy Dishes for a Festive Shavuot Table  

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Orange hits the Spot 

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  • Today in Israeli History

Today in Israeli History: May 15 – May 21

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  • Bad Joke of the Week

Bad Joke of the Week: The headstone

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Jews in the News: In the Grey, Magic Hour, Bette Midler, Kosher Govs

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  • From the Pages

From the Pages: May 14, 2026

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Not Just a Kids Story Anymore

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Self-exploration & getting to know you

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Judaism

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Parshat Bamidbar — Numbers 1:1–4:20

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Parshat Behar-Behukotai — Leviticus 25:1–27:34

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Parshat Emor — Leviticus 21:1–24:23

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Parshat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim — Leviticus 16:1–18:30

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Parshat Tazriya Metzora — Leviticus 12:1-15:33

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Parshat Shemini — Leviticus 9:1–11:47

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  • April 9, 2026
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Pesach

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Parshat Tzav-Shabbat Hagadol — Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36

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Obituaries

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Michael Tilson Thomas, famed conductor and scion of Yiddish theater, dies at 81

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The ‘godfather of denim’ was an Italian designer whose Jewish father was murdered at Auschwitz

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Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

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Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73

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Eliot Engel, longtime NY congressman whose defeat augured a swell of anti-Israel sentiment, dies at 79

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Remembering Sean Bartel

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Marshall Weinberg, 95: The JTA president who didn’t know what a blog was — but knew right from wrong

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  • April 2, 2026
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Elaine Grossinger Etess, third-generation owner of legendary Catskills resort, dies at 98

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At a Glance

HUC-JIR President Rehfeld updates community on status of temporary restraining order

HUC-JIR President Rehfeld updates community on status of temporary restraining order

  • June 27, 2024

By Melissa Hunter Assistant Editor In an effort to ease concerns raised by Attorney General […]

ArtWorks partners with community for new mural honoring Jewish culture

ArtWorks partners with community for new mural honoring Jewish culture

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of Artworks Cincinnati.“Let There Be Light” by Jessica Tamar Deutsch  Submitted by Artworks Cincinnati […]

The Chai Minded Meet Up Club meets Elvis for a ‘60s style beach bash

The Chai Minded Meet Up Club meets Elvis for a ‘60s style beach bash

  • June 27, 2024

Photo credit: monkeybusinessimages Submitted by the Chai Minded Meet Up Club  Surf’s Up! Elvis may […]

Hadassah leads 53 organizations to demand UN secretary general hold Hamas accountable for crimes against humanity

Hadassah leads 53 organizations to demand UN secretary general hold Hamas accountable for crimes against humanity

  • June 27, 2024

Submitted by Hadassah  As the world was preparing to observe the International Day for the […]

Hebrew Union College to admit and ordain rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, ending longstanding ban

Hebrew Union College to admit and ordain rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, ending longstanding ban

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesHebrew Union College-Jewish Institute […]

Missouri judge rejects suit by interfaith clergy, including rabbis, that challenged abortion ban

Missouri judge rejects suit by interfaith clergy, including rabbis, that challenged abortion ban

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Courtesy of Americans United for Separation of Church & StateFrom […]

‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of Sheryl Sandberg documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence

‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of Sheryl Sandberg documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks on […]

Netanyahu accuses Biden of withholding weapons. White House: We ‘do not know what he’s talking about.’

Netanyahu accuses Biden of withholding weapons. White House: We ‘do not know what he’s talking about.’

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Amos Ben-Gershom/Israel Government Press OfficeU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, […]

Terezin Memorial director’s connection to Holocaust is deeply personal

Terezin Memorial director’s connection to Holocaust is deeply personal

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of JNS. From left: Czech Ambassador to Israel Veronika Kuchyňová Šmigolová, Holocaust survivor Ester […]

Armenia recognizes Palestinian state

Armenia recognizes Palestinian state

  • June 27, 2024

Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Wikimedia CommonsA view of the Armenian capital city of Yerevan […]

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