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- As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help October 9, 2024The Category 5 storm comes close on the heels of Helene, which caused catastrophic damage in the region and beyond. -- The post As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jackie Hajdenberg
- Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris October 9, 2024A poll of Jewish voters in seven swing states is consistent with a recent national poll of Jewish voters. -- The post Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season October 8, 2024The NHL season begins with 13 Jewish players on opening day rosters. -- The post All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Gurvis
- Columbia pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’ October 8, 2024Student activists say "violence is the only path forward" and back "armed resistance." -- The post Columbia pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Luke Tress
- Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC have surged this year, according to police data October 8, 2024The NYPD says Jews have been targeted in at least 275 hate crimes this year. -- The post Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC have surged this year, according to police data appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Luke Tress
- In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents October 8, 2024The "Barefoot Contessa" writes about her painful childhood in Brooklyn and Connecticut. -- The post In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Rachel Ringler
- World leaders mourn Israeli victims and call for a ceasefire on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack October 8, 2024France’s Emmanuel Macron spoke of “the pain of the Israeli people” days after he called for a halt to arms supplies. -- The post World leaders mourn Israeli victims and call for a ceasefire on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- Twenty years in, this Jewish prize has turbocharged the work of a few remarkable humanitarians October 8, 2024The annual prize is awarded to a Jewish humanitarian under age 50 whose work has significantly benefitted humankind. -- The post Twenty years in, this Jewish prize has turbocharged the work of a few remarkable humanitarians appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Eric Berger
- Mark Vientos has become a Mets postseason icon. His Hebrew tattoo may have an encore. October 8, 2024The Mets third baseman has been on fire at the plate. Just don’t ask him for Hebrew lessons. -- The post Mark Vientos has become a Mets postseason icon. His Hebrew tattoo may have an encore. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Gurvis
- College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely without confrontation October 8, 2024Jewish students at Michigan, Columbia and beyond held somber memorials unencumbered by pro-Palestinian activists. -- The post College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely without confrontation appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin