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- Kenneth Marcus, high-ranking US education official, returning to Jewish civil rights agency July 10, 2020During his two-year tenure at the department, Marcus sought to equate anti-Israel rhetoric with discrimination. The post Kenneth Marcus, high-ranking US education official, returning to Jewish civil rights agency appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- New York City’s flagship JCC cuts 35% of jobs as pandemic layoffs continue July 10, 2020A total of 32 staff members were laid off and 40 were furloughed at the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan. The post New York City’s flagship JCC cuts 35% of jobs as pandemic layoffs continue appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Hanau
- ‘Spanish Schindler,’ who reportedly saved over 5,000 Jews during WWII, given online tribute July 10, 2020Ángel Sanz Briz was able to get Spanish passports for Jews of Spanish origin. The post ‘Spanish Schindler,’ who reportedly saved over 5,000 Jews during WWII, given online tribute appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.JTA Staff
- The right to asylum was recognized after the Holocaust. We could be witnessing its end. July 10, 2020Proposed changes by the Trump administration intend to end asylum permanently. We can't let that happen, writes the president of HIAS. The post The right to asylum was recognized after the Holocaust. We could be witnessing its end. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Mark Hetfield
- Julian Edelman speaks with DeSean Jackson about educating each other in aftermath of anti-Semitic posts July 10, 2020Jackson met with an anti-Semitism educational group and was set to meet with 94-year-old Holocaust survivor. The post Julian Edelman speaks with DeSean Jackson about educating each other in aftermath of anti-Semitic posts appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales
- Netanyahu admits Israel’s economy reopened ‘too soon’ July 10, 2020Facing a surge in coronavirus cases and mounting public anger over the economic fallout, the prime minister took responsibility for the decision. The post Netanyahu admits Israel’s economy reopened ‘too soon’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Harris
- Ilia Salita represented a historical victory. His memory should challenge all Jews to learn from each other. July 10, 2020Ilia was one of those Russian Jews for whom millions marched. As CEO of the first major Jewish foundation launched by Russian Jews, he represents a success story for the Jewish people. The post Ilia Salita represented a historical victory. His memory should challenge all Jews to learn from each other. appeared first on Jewish […]Andrés Spokoiny
- At virtual retreat, men embrace vulnerability and reckon with patriarchy July 10, 2020"It’s so deeply healing for this society for us to just take a moment to notice these things," says organizer Ophir Haberer. The post At virtual retreat, men embrace vulnerability and reckon with patriarchy appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Esensten
- JTA’s Weekly News Quiz: Seth Rogen, Brooklyn Jewish Women’s Lawsuit, Hamilton July 10, 2020How much do you know about what’s going on in the Jewish world? Take this week’s JTA news quiz to find out. Get the first glimpse of the weekly questions and test your knowledge in a game show format by joining “You Call That News?!?” every Thursday night. Sign on to Zoom Thursdays at 7:30 […]JTA Staff
- ‘Dirty Dancing’ is still the best Jewish summer romance of all time. It’s now on Hulu. July 10, 2020Nobody puts a classic in a corner. The post ‘Dirty Dancing’ is still the best Jewish summer romance of all time. It’s now on Hulu. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Stephen Silver