OUR LEAD STORY

‘Am Yisrael Chai’ has become an anthem for the Jewish people — but where did it come from?

By Gary Rosenblatt

• Tlaib accuses Biden of supporting genocide against Palestinians

• Some Jews are taking down their mezuzahs due to antisemitism. Some non-Jews are putting them up.

• In landmark speech, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah does not announce wider war with Israel

• House passes funding for Israel conditioned on IRS cuts, leaving almost no chance of the bill advancing

We’re seeing a great awakening of American Jews. Can it last beyond fear and anger?

By Elliot Cosgrove

The Israeli flags outside his Greek diner prompted a boycott. Then Jewish eaters came to his rescue.

By Stewart Ain

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