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Jews in Revolt


REVIEW: ‘Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire’ by Barry Strauss By: Joseph Epstein Jews are said to be noted for their resilience, resilience defined as the ability to successfully react to stress and maintain calm in the face of adversity. In the prologue to his Jews vs. Rome, Barry […]

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The Laws of Rosh Hashanah


By: Yehuda Shurpin This article is a guide to the laws that are specific to Rosh Hashanah. Most of us think of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, as a very serious day—the day on which we proclaim G‑d as King of the universe as He sits in judgment of the world and its inhabitants. […]

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Sunny Days and Possible Showers in Weather Outlook for New York’s Five Boroughs



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Nearly half of NYC stores are violating A/C laws, study finds


Just 54% of 322 stores followed rules to shut doors and post signage, according to a City Council study.

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Third leader toppled in 14 months tests Macron and the French Republic itself


Prime Minister François Bayrou is resigning after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament. He is expected to step down Tuesday.

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Congress Lowers the Boom: New Spending Bill Threatens to Choke Off Federal Lifeline to Universities That Tolerate Antisemitism


By: Fern Sidman In a move that calls attention to the growing urgency with which Washington is addressing campus antisemitism, the U. S. House Appropriations Committee this week unveiled a sweeping education funding bill that would condition federal support for colleges and universities on their willingness to adopt and enforce explicit prohibitions against antisemitic conduct. […]

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US tech companies enabled the surveillance and detention of hundreds of thousands in China


US firms sold billions in technology to Chinese police and government agencies despite warnings of how they were being used.

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Amanda Wight: The Woman Behind the US Open’s Celebrity Machine


By: Andrew Carlson Every September, the US Open transforms New York City into a global spectacle, a two-week tennis carnival where the sport’s fiercest competitors share the stage with Hollywood royalty, music icons, and the glitterati of fashion and media. For the public, the presence of celebrities adds sparkle to the Grand Slam. For the […]

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Justice Sotomayor To Hawk Book on Liberal Bastions ‘The View’ and ‘Colbert’ as Justice Barrett Embraces the Conservative Circuit


The two justices are, along with Justice Jackson, hitting the road to burnish their reputations — and their bank accounts.

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Career college coaches soured by effects of the transfer portal and NIL are seeking NFL jobs


Recent changes in college football are prompting some long-time college coaches to more eagerly pursue NFL opportunities.