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(JTA) — A New Jersey church says it is “committed to engaging in dialogue, and teaching others about our heritage” after putting on a Christmas pageant that drew criticism for reflecting antisemitic stereotypes. St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s pageant, known as a vertep, featured an antagonist named Moshko who danced with the devil while... The post NJ church deletes video of pageant featuring antisemitic character but says critics took it ‘out of context’ appeared first on The Forward.

(JTA) — I’ve never read a Holocaust chronicle quite like Lore Segal’s autobiographical 1964 novel, “Other People’s Houses.” Mordant, unsentimental and sometimes painfully honest, it’s the story of an Austrian girl sent to England on the Kindertransport, as well as a portrait of the artist as a young refugee. More than one of her legions... The post A new exhibit honors writer Lore Segal, a child survivor and lifelong skeptic of easy truths appeared first on The Forward.

The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth".

An anti-ICE agitator in Minneapolis picked up a flashbang and instantly regretted it. The post Anti-ICE Agitator Picks Up Flashbang, Instantly Regrets It (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarized immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.

Emotional, unique and unexpected. That's how the creators of "Wonder Man" describe the new series from Marvel. All episodes stream Tuesday on Disney+.

When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same medals -- but in the buildup to the Games, many of them trained under the same roof.

Anti-ICE protesters clash with federal officers

France’s Emmanuel Macron is a ‘leader’ in the quest for a cause. The post Failing French President Macron Wants To Ban Under-15 Kids From Social Media – And He Wants It Done Fast (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

An outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread attention and public concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday when millions will travel. While the virus has infected at least five people in West Bengal, including one in critical condition, Chinese health experts say it is difficult to transmit and less likely to cause an outbreak in China. With a fatality rate of up to 75 per cent and no effective treatment or vaccines...

Hong Kong has struck a deal with the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) to deepen cross-border connectivity in bullion trading, as the city steps up efforts to build a broader gold ecosystem spanning trading, clearing and storage. The agreement comes as gold prices hit a record high of US$5,110 per ounce on Tuesday morning, buoyed by geopolitical tensions and growing expectations of lower US interest rates, which have revived demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. A government official...

KARE 11's Jana Shortal sits down with Yasmin Vossoughian on the latest episode of Here's the Scoop and shares their experience of being pepper-sprayed while reporting on the shooting of Alex Pretti.