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Israel has been an LGBTQ haven in the Middle East. Its new government could change that.

Israel’s election today and its high stakes for democracy, explained

What’s in the new Iran deal, and what’s holding it up?

What you need to know about Highland Park, the very Jewish Chicago suburb rattled by July 4 shooting

What Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter could mean for Jewish users — and antisemitism — on the platform

Who are Ukraine’s Jews, and how is Russia’s invasion affecting them? We explain.

Are Jews white? Is Whoopi Goldberg Jewish? ‘The View’ Holocaust controversy, explained

What’s going on with French Jews right now? What to know about the Sarah Halimi case and why it matters.

New rivals, same storyline: What to know about Israel’s 4th election in 2 years

The controversy over California’s ethnic studies curriculum, explained

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