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Netanyahu severely damaged Israel and his own legacy – ex-Shin Bet chief
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen said this week that “the greatest threat to the State of Israel today is…that the deepening of the social rift will lead to internal violence.”“This is a threat,” Cohen said, “of an immeasurably greater…
Tehran attacks ‘anti-Iranian’ move to award jailed activist Nobel Peace Prize
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed rights activist Narges Mohammadi as a biased move aimed at politicizing the prize.The award-making committee urged Iran to release Mohammadi, an…
Should Jewish males be circumcised? – comment
I’m circumcised. So are all the men in my family. We’re Jews. That’s what we do.But have we made a terrible mistake?There is a growing movement around the world for “foreskin regeneration.” An online survey conducted by foreskin…
On the eve of Simchat Torah – are women allowed to touch the Torah?
On the eve of Simchat Torah, it is worth revisiting the question of whether women are allowed to touch a Sefer Torah – as some communities allow women to dance with a Sefer Torah, while others do not. There is a common misconception…
Peace Under the Sukkah: Volunteers Host Open Dialogues for the Holidays
On a quiet street in North Tel Aviv, a trickle of people began streaming into a small but comfortably furnished hut, called a sukkah in Hebrew. The group comprised young and old, socially active and passive, and left-wing and right-wing…
Two IDF soldiers caught fighting in violent brawl in Hebron
Soldiers were documented assaulting each other during an operational activity. In a video that circulated on social media, one of the soldiers is seen on the ground while his comrade kicks him.When he got up he was attacked again, knocking…
The Yom Kippur War served as debut of religious units of soldiers – comment
The Yom Kippur War merged tragedy and triumph, leaving us in a confusing state of sorrow mixed with joy. Initially stunned by a surprise attack, we courageously turned the tide, achieving daring victories on two fronts. Previous wars were…
Seismologist predicts earthquake in Asia; Japan issues tsunami warning
Just hours after Dutch seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets warned about an anticipated earthquake in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan, Japan issued a tsunami warning for its eastern islands.The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the warning…
Variety to hold Hollywood summit on antisemitism with the stars
Variety magazine is holding a star-studded Hollywood summit focused on addressing antisemitism through “inclusive storytelling, thought leadership, and advocacy.”Actor, producer and SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher will deliver an opening…
Ben-Gvir to Gallant: Come to your senses, let Jews through Huwara roads
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to "come to his senses" after closing a "central road" in the West Bank following a terror attack on ThursdayThe IDF ordered roads and businesses in Huwara…
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