Is interrupting the conversation a Jewish thing? – The Forward
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A reader is called out by a friend for repeatedly interrupting conversations. Is it unspeakably rude — or is it just a Jewish thing? Bintel weighs in.
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The Beggars of Lakewood - The New York Times
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The Hamas Propaganda War
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Young, Canadian and Jewish: The shift from religious to cultural identity
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Street fights over prayer offer liberal Israelis a chance to define a Judaism they can believe in
After stalling in 2023, a bill to define antisemitism in state law is advancing in Georgia
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At US House antisemitism hearing, anti-Israel protester interrupts Jewish student
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Tuberville considers dropping some military holds 'soon, but not today' - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Are American Jews Turning Against AIPAC?
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On Not Humiliating, Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation