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Jews in the 20th century made their mark in the United States

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The rise of Jew-hatred in America is not only under the guise of anti-Zionism, but it also promulgates the false belief that Jews have exercised too much political power in America and that this...

The Blue Card distributes 100 turkeys to Holocaust survivors in New York

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The Blue Card, the nation’s leading nonprofit providing direct assistance to Holocaust survivors, has begun distributing 100 turkeys to survivor households across New York City after receiving a donation facilitated by Lincoln Center for...

Zamir Choral Foundation to present ‘Celebrating Hanukkah: Jewish Independence, Resilience and Hope’

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Zamir Choral Foundation to present ā€˜Celebrating Hanukkah: Jewish Independence, Resilience and Hope’ The program includes traditional and contemporary repertoire by Israeli and American composers that uplifts, consoles and inspires. Zamir Chorale and Zamir Noded in concert....

Dreyfus posthumously promoted, 130 years after being wrongly accused of treason in France

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Alfred Dreyfus, the French Jewish military officer who was falsely accused of treason in 1894 in France, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general, AFP reported on Tuesday. French President Emmanuel Macron...
Gal Gadot speaking at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Wonder Woman 1984" at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., July 21, 2018. Credit: Gage Skidmore via Creative Commons.

Gal Gadot receives 2026 ā€˜Jewish Nobel’

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Israeli actress Gal Gadot, best known for portraying Wonder Woman, was named on Tuesday as the winner of the 2026 Genesis Prize, often called the ā€œJewish Nobel.ā€ ā€œI am a proud Jew and a proud...
The 2025 Theodor Herzl Award presented by the World Jewish Congress. Credit: Shahar Azran/WJC.

World Jewish Congress presents Theodor Herzl Award to Fetterman, Stefanik

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The World Jewish Congress (WJC) presented its annualĀ Theodor Herzl AwardĀ on Nov. 10 in New York to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), recognizing both lawmakers for their steadfast support of Israel...
Carol Kaye. Credit: Getty Images, courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Jewish musicians, record exec inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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When David Letterman took the stage at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductionĀ ceremonyĀ on Nov. 8 in Los Angeles, he wasn’t just paying tribute to a friend and frequent guest on his late-night...

SDJW Volunteer of the Month: Elizabeth Leventhal

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The volunteer for November is Elizabeth Leventhal. Up until now, the volunteers I have featured were either people I knew or who had been recommended to me. In this case, I did not know...
Scarlett Johansson attends the Newport Beach Film Festival HONORS at the Balboa Bay Resort in Calif. on Oct. 19, 2025. Photo by Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach Film Festival.

Scarlett Johansson voices fear of antisemitic violence

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Jewish-American actress Scarlett Johansson called out the alarming rise in antisemitism in a recent interview with Israel’sĀ Channel 12 News, discussing concerns that it could lead toĀ physical violence. ā€œPeople are making antisemitic comments and just assuming...
Eli Schiff and Chari Pere with their children, (from left to right) Bailey, Serina and Jakey. Credit: Courtesy of the Schiff Family.

Jewish family works together on Christian-produced animated film about King David

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Voice actor Eli Schiff, 42, and his wife, cartoonist Chari Pere, 40, have spent years building their creative careers. Their latest project has turned their family into castmates. The couple and their children—Jakey, 13; Bailey,...