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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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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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  • 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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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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  • May 7, 2026
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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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  • May 14, 2026
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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

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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  • 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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  • April 9, 2026
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Pesach

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  • April 2, 2026
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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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  • May 14, 2026
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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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From the Pages: May 7, 2026

From the Pages: May 7, 2026

  • May 7, 2026

In the Beginning: 1855 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]

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

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

  • May 7, 2026

Efrat, Israel – “God spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai, telling him to speak to […]

Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema

Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema

  • May 7, 2026

By Jonathan S. Tobin (JNS) — We’ve been through this so many times that perhaps […]

Trump administration officials are quoting (and misquoting) the Bible. Is it good for the Jews?

Trump administration officials are quoting (and misquoting) the Bible. Is it good for the Jews?

  • May 7, 2026

By Stu Alpern (JTA) — The Bible is back in the news. In a Pentagon […]

You’re Invited: AJC Cincinnati to Host University President Dr. Ora Pescovitz

You’re Invited: AJC Cincinnati to Host University President Dr. Ora Pescovitz

  • April 30, 2026

Courtesy of AJC CincinnatiOra Hirsch Pescovitz, MD Submitted by American Jewish Committee American Jewish Committee’s […]

Adath Israel Sisterhood Honors Lisa Kadosh

Adath Israel Sisterhood Honors Lisa Kadosh

  • April 30, 2026

Courtesy of Adath Israel CongregatioLisa Kodosh Submitted by Adath Israel Congregation  On Sunday, May 3 […]

Own Your Voice: Empowerment & Self Defense for Families

Own Your Voice: Empowerment & Self Defense for Families

  • April 30, 2026

By David Woolpy  Assistant Editor  On Sunday, May 3, from 3 to 4 p.m., the […]

Food For Thought Book & Film Club

Food For Thought Book & Film Club

  • April 30, 2026

By David Woolpy  Assistant Editor  On Wednesday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., Congregation […]

Community Invited to Celebrate Hebrew Union College Ordination 

Community Invited to Celebrate Hebrew Union College Ordination 

  • April 30, 2026

Submitted by Wise Temple  In lieu of Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study, Wise Temple […]

‘A room that was just totally unified,’ Trump says after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner

‘A room that was just totally unified,’ Trump says after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner

  • April 30, 2026

Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: U.S. President Donald Trump/TruthSocialA photo, apparently of a suspected shooter […]

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