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What Does ‘Jew Down’ Mean, and Why Is It Offensive?
American View
News + Politics
What Does ‘Jew Down’ Mean, and Why Is It Offensive?
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Marcy Oster | JTA
The term to “Jew down” was born out of stereotypes formed during medieval times about Jews being cheap or prone to hoard money.
Arts
Television
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Star Recalls Grandmother at Emmys
by
Marcy Oster | JTA
Borstein dedicated her Emmy Award to her grandmother and mother, both survivors and immigrants to the United States.
American View
News + Politics
Women’s March Board Member Billoo Removed After Two Days
by
Marcy Oster | JTA
The board of the Women's March announced on Twitter on Wednesday that it found some of her "public statements incompatible with the values and mission of the organization."
Israeli Scene
News + Politics
What’s Next? Israel’s Mixed Election Results
by
Marcy Oster | JTA
According to the latest vote count, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trailing his rival, Benny Gantz, by the slimmest of margins.
Israeli Scene
News + Politics
7 Things to Look for in Israel’s ‘Do-Over’ Elections
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Marcy Oster | JTA
Some of the more important things to look for in Israel's 'redo' elections, and their consequences going forward.
Arts
Film
Mayim Bialik to Write and Direct Her First Feature Film
by
Marcy Oster | JTA
Bialik plans to write and direct the film 'As Sick As They Made Us,' which will deal with mental illness.
American View
News + Politics
Jewish Agencies in Florida Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
by
Marcy Oster | JTA
Effects of Hurricane Dorian will be felt in Florida, then in Georgia and both North and South Carolina.
Health + Medicine
Quick Scan
Ashkenazi Jewish Women Should Be Screened for Cancer Genes
by
Marcy Oster | JTA
One in 40 Ashkenazi Jews have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, compared with one in 300 people in the general population, according to studies.
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