British Jewish comedian pushes back against calls to boycott his new film 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' over cultural appropriation concerns, says character is ideal vehicle for exposing insidious explosion of bigotry
Indian national reportedly detained by immigration authorities after alleged fraud; case against accused gunman in Bondi Beach terror attack adjourned until February
Holocaust survivor exchanged Crisco, coffee and cigarettes for Torah sash and ark cover looted on Kristallnacht, brought them to US where they eventually went on display in Phoenix
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Yehuda Kurtzer and historian James Loeffler explore why antisemitism has remained a persistent feature of American life, even during periods when Jews appeared secure and accepted.
Reform rabbi says he is proud of camp's links to Israel as it faces concerns by parents, including over promotional material for visit to youth military program in Israel
Board of Deputies of British Jews passes motion 118-1, and will now consider any party cooperating with the Greens as failing to take antisemitism seriously
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Barbara Hines explored eastern religions before learning that her German-born parents had hidden their Jewish heritage. Her new Jerusalem exhibition reflects her rediscovered people
ToI's movie maven and deputy editor agree to disagree -- again -- about the 1979 film starring Alan Arkin and Peter Falk that was immensely foundational to Hoffman's childhood
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British Jewish actor and comic says he's 'not surprised prominent Jews are being targeted' amid calls to boycott his movie over iconic character's appropriation of Black culture