The Jewish Telegraphic Agency and our partner sites at 70 Faces Media have answered the question many times over the years, a testament to its persistence in political life and its significance to American Jews: What do Jews say about abortion?
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PHILISSA CRAMER
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5/6/22
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(JTA) – The number of antisemitic incidents recorded by the Anti-Defamation League in the United States in 2021 reached an all-time high, according to a new report by the group.
The 2,717 …
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ASAF SHALEV
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5/6/22
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(JTA) – Bupkis – meaning nothing, absolutely zilch – is one of those few Yiddish words that have become part of the American lexicon. It’s also the name of Pete …
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5/6/22
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Despite the importance of such holidays as Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot, which hearkened Jews to the Temple, we seem reluctant to use the term “pilgrimage.” The word has probably acquired …
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GEORGE M. GOODWIN
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5/6/22
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Want to honor Fido or Fluffy for unending devotion during the pandemic? Still at home with time on your hands? Take a picture of your faithful friend, and send it to us. It's that time of year. In the …
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4/20/22
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The first program of Touro Synagogue Foundation’s 2022 Judah Touro Program Series, will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. Professor Carla Pestana will present a lecture …
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Jewish Rhode Island Staff
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4/20/22
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(JTA) – Wine from a West Bank settlement was on the menu at this year’s White House Passover seder on Friday hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug …
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Shira Hanau
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4/19/22
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May’s Israeli Culture Series program will feature Sigal Kanotopsky, a member of the Center for Ethiopian Jewry Heritage, discussing the challenges faced by Ethiopian Jews and the …
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LARRY KATZ
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4/19/22
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Arts Emanu-El will present the film “Into the Darkness,” which centers on the dilemmas of the Danish population during World War II, on Eventive from April 28 through May 2.
In the …
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PAMELA HANZEL
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4/1/22
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With Passover just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the seder menu, from matzah ball soup to macaroons. But this year, you might also want to plan for higher prices for groceries …
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SETH CHITWOOD
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4/1/22
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