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1. Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity-law suit violates its First Amendment rights

   The Reform seminary has filed a motion to dismiss a suit it argues infringes on Jewish doctrine.

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2. After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online

   Commenters likened the incident to one involving Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn in 2024.

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3. Seinfeld declines to say ‘free Palestine’ after Knicks game: ‘It doesn’t exist’

   The exchange added to a number of dismissive comments by Seinfeld toward pro-Palestinian advocates in recent years.

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4. FBI charges 8 tied to U of Michigan pro-Palestinian movement with threatening officials, Jewish federation

   The protesters were trying to pressure the school to divest from Israel, prosecutors say.

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5. Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor

   The theory, which has gained prominence in recent years, is that Israel intentionally attacked a U.S. warship.

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