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Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:41:44 +0000The other Sarajevo Haggadah — a Ladino communist musical Passover parody
Written in 1944 by Shalom Altarac, the often humorous 'Partisan Haggadah' is rooted in the bloody resistance against the Axis powers and joins a long tradition of haggadah parody
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:30:02 +0000
At least 2 dead, 8 injured in mutiple shootings in Virginia
Possible shooter among dead as police respond to at least two scenes along Virginia Beach oceanfront
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:30:42 +0000
Plan to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal using tide takes shape
After dislodge efforts fail, attempt will be made to refloat vessel by taking advantage of tidal movements; at least 20 ships carrying livestock held up
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:39:21 +0000
Ancient charm is revived in Beersheba’s new Old City
Artistic, cultural and commercial renewal sprout from longstanding Ottoman institutions, making biblical Abraham's one-time hometown an oasis of tourism in the Negev Desert
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:59:15 +0000
US Republican effort to tighten voting rules sparks outcry, racism accusations
GOP limits voting activities in Georgia, including banning giving water to voters in line, after Democratic successes in the state helped greatly by African-American electorate
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:29:11 +0000
Virtual celebrity Passover event to auction off matzah-themed NFT artwork
Clubhouse app to host holiday event with Mayim Bialik, Jeff Garlin, Michael Rappaport that will sell digital piece of art for charity
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:05:02 +0000
Over 200 scholars say backing Israel boycotts is not anti-Semitic
International group of researchers in Jewish-related fields releases new definition of anti-Semtism in pushback against moves to define BDS campaigns as anti-Jewish
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:40:54 +0000
Voting machine company sues Fox News for $1.6 billion over 2020 election claims
Dominion Voting Systems files defamation lawsuit arguing cable news company falsely claimed it rigged the 2020 election to boost ratings
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 01:43:47 +0000
US official: It doesn’t matter ‘who goes first’ in return to Iran nuclear deal
Statement suggests Washington softening its stance in stalemate with Tehran, after both sides had demanded the other make the first move toward compliance
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:55:47 +0000
Brooklyn Hasidic rabbi said under investigation over alleged child marriages
Report says NYPD looking into allegations Rabbi Yoel Roth arranged marriages for minors as young as 15
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:05:53 +0000
Taiwan’s small Jewish community gears up for big Passover party — sans masks
As the small island off China remains blessedly untouched by COVID, its diverse group of Jews prepare to welcome this holiday like all others
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:04:23 +0000
Another attempt to refloat megaship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal fails
Dislodging vessel delaying billions in trade could take weeks; at least 20 ships carrying livestock held up, raising fears for animals' safety; expert doubts wind caused accident
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 23:05:44 +0000
Boris Johnson wishes British Jews a happy Passover in Yiddish-flecked message
UK prime minister welcomes holiday, but acknowledges coronavirus restrictions keeping family members apart for 2nd straight year
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:25:36 +0000
UK Labour leader says he’s pleased with party’s progress against anti-Semtism
Keir Starmer releases Passover statement, acknowledges 'more work to be done' to mend ties with Jewish community after widespread allegations of anti-Semitism in party under Corbyn
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:04:54 +0000
Bidens issue Passover statement likening Exodus to emergence from pandemic
US president amends traditional holiday refrain: 'Not only next year in Jerusalem, but next year in person'