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• Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’ December 6, 2022
  “I will fight for my people in the octagon, or wherever need be, and I will not stand for antisemitism,” Levy said. -- The post Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Jacob Gurvis
• German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation, German officials reveal December 6, 2022
  A possible Iranian connection was also made in investigations into bullet holes found in two synagogues in the city of Essen last month. -- The post German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation, German officials reveal appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Toby Axelrod
• Bipartisan slate of 125 lawmakers call for ‘whole of government’ approach to combating antisemitism December 6, 2022
  A letter from lawmakers calls for "an interagency task force led by an official at the Assistant Secretary rank or higher." -- The post Bipartisan slate of 125 lawmakers call for ‘whole of government’ approach to combating antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• In long-isolated Australia, festivals bring out Jewish celebrants in Sydney and Melbourne December 6, 2022
  When things finally began returning to normal in Australia after nearly three years under one of the world’s strictest Covid protocols, Australian Jews didn’t hesitate to celebrate. In November, Jews with the roots in the former Soviet Union who live in Australia heralded their heritage with a pair of long-awaited festivals in the country’s two […]
  Larry Luxner
• Doug Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism December 5, 2022
  Biden has made combating antisemitism and other bigotries a centerpiece of his agenda. -- The post Doug Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• Steven Salen, a tailor who survived the Holocaust and dressed presidents, dies at 103 December 5, 2022
  A Holocaust survivor and a black marketeer became a "bespoke tailor" to the powerful and late in life, opened up to his daughter about his wartime experience. -- The post Steven Salen, a tailor who survived the Holocaust and dressed presidents, dies at 103 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• Blinken: US will judge Israeli government on its policies, not its politicians December 5, 2022
  The theme of J Street's conference this year was battling anti-democratic forces in Israel and in the United States. -- The post Blinken: US will judge Israeli government on its policies, not its politicians appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• Michigan man charged with ‘ethnic intimidation’ after harassing synagogue-goers over Israel December 5, 2022
  Local police were criticized for their handling of the incident on Friday, two days before Hassan Chokr was arrested. -- The post Michigan man charged with ‘ethnic intimidation’ after harassing synagogue-goers over Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Philissa Cramer
• 7 Jewish highlights from the new Museum of Broadway December 4, 2022
  From "Showboat" to Sondheim, the Theater District gets a celebration of an industry with an indelible Jewish pedigree. -- The post 7 Jewish highlights from the new Museum of Broadway appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Andrew Silow-Carroll
• Report: Iranian regime has plotted to kill Jews overseas, including philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy December 4, 2022
  The Iranian regime dramatically intensified its targeting of overseas figures after the United States assassinated a top general, Qassem Soleimani, in 2020. -- The post Report: Iranian regime has plotted to kill Jews overseas, including philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas