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Netanyahu says Israel is ‘leveling entire streets used by terrorists’ in West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv
Red Cross reportedly receives body that, Hamas says, is Shiri Bibas
California school district halts ethnic studies courses following lawsuit over alleged antisemitism
Chorus of Michigan politicians condemns state Democratic chair candidate for saying ‘This is not the Jewish party’
IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri
In Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, Israelis mourn — and vow to keep fighting for the captives who remain
‘Beyond comprehension’: Leaders in Israel, US and worldwide mourn Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz
Israel grieves as bodies said to be of hostages Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, Oded Lifshitz return from Gaza

Shiri Bibas’ body returned to Israel; 6 hostages released, last to come home alive under ceasefire’s 1st phase

Israel delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, demanding confirmation of the next hostage release and an end to Hamas’ ceremonies.

Global

German Jews express alarm after J.D. Vance’s comments boost far-right AfD ahead of election

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Trump says he’s ‘not forcing’ his plan to depopulate and take over Gaza after pushback

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After rebuke from far-right French leader, Steve Bannon denies that his straight-armed gesture at CPAC was a Nazi salute

United States

Since Oct. 7, this university has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students leaving uncomfortable campuses

IDEAS

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A Jewish atheist calls out evangelicals for undermining democracy — and Christianity

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We couldn’t save the Bibas boys, but we can still choose life

Ideas

The Bibas family embodied our hope and despair. Where do we turn when hope is dashed?

Politics

Eric Adams stands by comparing calls for his resignation to ‘Mein Kampf’

By Ben Sales February 19, 2025 11:37 pm

Connecting refugees to jobs is a win-win for employers and refugees. This Jewish humanitarian is making it happen.

By Larry Luxner February 20, 2025 2:54 pm

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DeSantis appointee to Florida university board under fire for comments about Jews, women

By Andrew Lapin February 19, 2025 6:13 pm

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ISRAEL

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Netanyahu says Israel is ‘leveling entire streets used by terrorists’ in West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv

Israel

Red Cross reportedly receives body that, Hamas says, is Shiri Bibas

Israel

IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri

Obituaries

Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor and co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish museum, dies at 98

By Andrew Silow-Carroll February 19, 2025 4:45 pm

Obituaries

Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, redheaded symbols of Israel’s anguish, were killed while held hostage in Gaza, Israel confirms

By Philissa Cramer February 19, 2025 2:02 pm

United States

2 NYC yeshivas are not meeting standards and must effectively close, state rules

By Asaf Elia-Shalev February 19, 2025 11:18 am

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United States

Brawls break out surrounding pro-Palestinian protest in heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park

By Ben Sales February 19, 2025 9:38 am

Israel

At a Jaffa community center and beyond, tragic news of Bibas family’s fate sparks confusion, mourning and rage

By Deborah Danan February 18, 2025 6:56 pm

Politics

More than 50 NY rabbis implore Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul to oppose mass deportations

By Ben Sales February 18, 2025 3:56 pm

Israel

Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday

By Ben Sales February 18, 2025 9:52 am

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Shiri Bibas’ body returned to Israel; 6 hostages released, last to come home alive under ceasefire’s 1st phase

Since Oct. 7, this university has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students leaving uncomfortable campuses

IDEAS

A Jewish atheist calls out evangelicals for undermining democracy — and Christianity

We couldn’t save the Bibas boys, but we can still choose life

The Bibas family embodied our hope and despair. Where do we turn when hope is dashed?

Eric Adams stands by comparing calls for his resignation to ‘Mein Kampf’

Connecting refugees to jobs is a win-win for employers and refugees. This Jewish humanitarian is making it happen.

DeSantis appointee to Florida university board under fire for comments about Jews, women

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ISRAEL

Netanyahu says Israel is ‘leveling entire streets used by terrorists’ in West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv

Red Cross reportedly receives body that, Hamas says, is Shiri Bibas

IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri

Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor and co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish museum, dies at 98

Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, redheaded symbols of Israel’s anguish, were killed while held hostage in Gaza, Israel confirms

2 NYC yeshivas are not meeting standards and must effectively close, state rules

Brawls break out surrounding pro-Palestinian protest in heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park

At a Jaffa community center and beyond, tragic news of Bibas family’s fate sparks confusion, mourning and rage

More than 50 NY rabbis implore Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul to oppose mass deportations

Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday

From the Archives

Gentiles in Synagogue

Actress Observing High Holy Days Fired from ‘Fiddler on Roof’ Cast

Rosh Hashana Synagogue Worshippers Asked to Bring Guns