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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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  • May 14, 2026
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Mayerson JCC welcomes new Program Director

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  • May 14, 2026
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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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  • May 14, 2026
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Women’s Philanthropy, helping on chai

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The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition

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  • May 7, 2026
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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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  • May 14, 2026
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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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  • May 7, 2026
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International

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Trump confirms Iran ceasefire holds despite naval skirmish

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  • May 14, 2026
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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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  • May 7, 2026
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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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  • May 14, 2026
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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: 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: 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

  • Sedra

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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  • April 23, 2026
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Parshat Tazriya Metzora — Leviticus 12:1-15:33

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  • April 16, 2026
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Parshat Shemini — Leviticus 9:1–11:47

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Pesach

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

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  • March 26, 2026
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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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  • May 7, 2026
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Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

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  • April 30, 2026
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Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73

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  • April 23, 2026
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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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  • April 16, 2026
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Remembering Sean Bartel

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  • April 9, 2026
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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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  • March 26, 2026
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At a Glance

Qatar ‘reevaluating’ position as mediator in hostage talks
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Qatar ‘reevaluating’ position as mediator in hostage talks

  • April 25, 2024

(JNS) — Qatari Prime Minister Muhammad Al Thani announced on Wednesday that Doha is “reevaluating” […]

Israel’s representative at Venice Biennale shuts down art exhibit, demanding ceasefire and hostage deal
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Gabriel Bouys/ AFP via Getty Images

Israel’s representative at Venice Biennale shuts down art exhibit, demanding ceasefire and hostage deal

  • April 25, 2024

(JTA) — The artist representing Israel at one of the world’s foremost contemporary art exhibitions […]

‘Norwegian think tank conducting UN probe of UNRWA is anti-Israel’
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‘Norwegian think tank conducting UN probe of UNRWA is anti-Israel’

  • April 25, 2024

(JNS) — A European research institution hired by the U.N. to carry out an “independent” […]

Israeli wounded in Hezbollah attack still in critical condition 
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Israeli wounded in Hezbollah attack still in critical condition 

  • April 25, 2024

(JNS) — One of the Israelis wounded during Hezbollah’s missile and drone attack on Arab […]

First WFP shipment enters Gaza through Ashdod Port
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Yossi Aloni/Flash90

First WFP shipment enters Gaza through Ashdod Port

  • April 25, 2024

(JNS) — Eight World Food Programme trucks carrying flour entered Gaza on Wednesday, marking the […]

Six months into war, Israeli soldiers still count on donations for basic supplies. Why?
Courtesy of JTA.

Six months into war, Israeli soldiers still count on donations for basic supplies. Why?

  • April 25, 2024

(JTA) — When Aaron Moshe Shalman was recalled for another round of reserve duty in […]

Israel shelved Iran strike plans due to US pressure—report
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Israel shelved Iran strike plans due to US pressure—report

  • April 25, 2024

(JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backtracked on a pre-approved military response to Iran’s […]

Israel Police establishes Judea and Samaria ‘anti-anarchist’ unit
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90

Israel Police establishes Judea and Samaria ‘anti-anarchist’ unit

  • April 25, 2024

(JNS) — The Israel Police has established a dedicated team to deal with the increasing […]

A Yiddish guide to your seder plate  

A Yiddish guide to your seder plate  

  • April 25, 2024

The Passover season is once again upon us. Spring is in the air, the dawn […]

United as a people, we will get through this

  • April 25, 2024

By Rabbi Steven Burg  (JNS) — The past six months have been unlike any in […]

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