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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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Trump signs antisemitism executive order to prevent anti-Israel campus protestson January 29, 2025 at 11:52 pm
“Jewish students have faced an unrelenting barrage of discrimination; denial of access to campus common areas and facilities,” Trump said.
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Society will play a crucial role in released hostages mental health healingon January 29, 2025 at 11:46 pm
Even a small gesture of understanding can make a significant difference. This way, we can help them not only return to a sense of normalcy but also rebuild lives filled with meaning and purpose.
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We need to take responsibility for Holocaust survivors before it’s too lateon January 29, 2025 at 11:46 pm
Holocaust survivors in Israel face financial hardship and loneliness. Beyond remembrance, urgent action is needed to ensure their final years are lived with dignity, security, and support.
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We just witnessed the Supreme Court’s breathtaking hypocrisyon January 29, 2025 at 11:45 pm
The Supreme Court has failed the most basic test of judiciousness, showing itself to be rash, tone-deaf, and ultimately unaccountable.
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Israel must reject territorial expansion after the waron January 29, 2025 at 11:45 pm
Israel’s rehabilitation after the war requires us to reject this broader vision and prefer the norm prohibiting territorial conquest.
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Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primaryon January 29, 2025 at 11:22 pm
Fine decided to run in the district, even though he does not currently live there, after receiving an enthusiastic endorsement from Trump.
The Times of Israel
News from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World
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Working through the trauma, Thai farmhands who survived Oct. 7 return to the fieldson January 29, 2025 at 7:44 pm
While many lost colleagues and friends in the Hamas terror onslaught, foreign agricultural workers still need to support families back home. But not all is business as usual The post Working through the trauma, Thai farmhands who survived Oct. 7 return to the fields appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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US Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primaryon January 29, 2025 at 7:35 pm
Combative pro-Israel figure will replace Michael Waltz, who left Congress to become Trump’s national security adviser The post US Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primary appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Hostages Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, Gadi Mozes to go free Thursday, along with 5 Thaison January 29, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Thais are among 10 foreigners still held in Gaza; 3 more captives to be released Saturday; after criticism over Hamas spectacle, Red Cross says it doesn’t control how releases run The post Hostages Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, Gadi Mozes to go free Thursday, along with 5 Thais appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Hezi Hanom, 31: Postal worker ‘lived life as a king’on January 29, 2025 at 6:29 pm
Murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova music festival on October 7 The post Hezi Hanom, 31: Postal worker ‘lived life as a king’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Sgt. Ilay Bar Sadeh, 19: Golani soldier who was ‘hungry for life’on January 29, 2025 at 6:25 pm
Killed battling the Hamas attack on the Yiftah IDF outpost on October 7 The post Sgt. Ilay Bar Sadeh, 19: Golani soldier who was ‘hungry for life’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Thawatchai Saetao, 26: Thai worker slain on son’s 2nd birthdayon January 29, 2025 at 6:22 pm
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Alumim on October 7 The post Thawatchai Saetao, 26: Thai worker slain on son’s 2nd birthday appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Global Jewish News Source
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Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaustby Larry Luxner on January 29, 2025 at 11:30 pm
A unique Holocaust art exhibition opened this week in New York’s City Hall. In “The Wandering Jew,” a 1947 oil-and-canvas painting by Dutch artist Eliazer Neuberger, a barefoot man wearing torn garments gazes forward while behind him an elderly mysterious figure who evokes the prophet Elijah raises his hand in blessing. A 1945 pencil-and-watercolor drawing — The post Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Far-right Polish lawmaker disrupts moment of silence for the Holocaust to decry ‘Jewish genocide in Gaza’by Ben Sales on January 29, 2025 at 9:05 pm
This is not Grzegorz Braun’s first antisemitic action in the halls of power. — The post Far-right Polish lawmaker disrupts moment of silence for the Holocaust to decry ‘Jewish genocide in Gaza’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Director of pro-Israel LGBTQ group faces sexual misconduct chargeby Ben Sales on January 29, 2025 at 6:31 pm
Ethan Felson is on leave from his position at A Wider Bridge, which advocates for Israel in the LGBTQ community and is facing a turbulent time for its work. — The post Director of pro-Israel LGBTQ group faces sexual misconduct charge appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Police in Australia seize explosives they say may have been intended to kill Jewsby Philissa Cramer on January 29, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Australian authorities say they are investigating links to overseas actors as they crack down on antisemitic violence. — The post Police in Australia seize explosives they say may have been intended to kill Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Combative Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primaryby Andrew Lapin on January 29, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Fine, who is expected to win election easily, courted controversy for tweeting what observers said was a threat against Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. — The post Combative Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primary appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses reportedly to be released Thursday, along with 5 Thai nationalsby Ben Sales on January 29, 2025 at 4:03 pm
Israel had made Yehud’s release a precondition for allowing Gazans to return to their homes. — The post Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses reportedly to be released Thursday, along with 5 Thai nationals appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Sanhedrin 43by cloos on January 29, 2025 at 4:17 pm
On the second side of yesterday’s daf, we encountered this mishnah:When the trial has ended (and the defendent found guilty … The post Sanhedrin 43 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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From the Sickbedby Ben Harris on January 28, 2025 at 6:57 pm
As I write this, I lie in bed for the third day with the flu. Or maybe it’s just a … The post From the Sickbed appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Sanhedrin 42by cloos on January 28, 2025 at 3:11 pm
The Gemara is in the midst of discussing challenging cases in which the judges struggle to reach a decision when … The post Sanhedrin 42 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Sanhedrin 41by cloos on January 28, 2025 at 3:07 pm
Deuteronomy 17:6 instructs: “A person shall be put to death only on the testimony of two or three witnesses; they … The post Sanhedrin 41 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Sanhedrin 40by cloos on January 28, 2025 at 3:05 pm
Today we begin the fifth chapter of Tractate Sanhedrin with a mishnah that describes how witnesses in death penalty cases are interrogated … The post Sanhedrin 40 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Malawach Deli Roll Croissantsby creed on January 28, 2025 at 8:50 am
A festive Jewish meal means lots (and lots) of nosh. Challah, brisket, kugel and bubbling pots of soup are what … The post Malawach Deli Roll Croissants appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
Blogs
Deborah Fripp’s Blog on The Times of Israel
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Tying the Threads of Compassionby Deborah Fripp on February 20, 2024 at 9:05 am
By guest blogger Dr. Mehak Burza In the intricate tapestry of life, our journey often takes unexpected turns, leading us down paths we never imagined traversing. For me, this journey began in the realm of science, where the empirical and analytical reigned supreme. Yet it…
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Broken Glass, Preserved Memoryby Deborah Fripp on November 3, 2022 at 1:50 pm
Please don’t let them find out I’m Jewish. Please don’t let them find out I’m Jewish. It is November 10, 1938, and Margot Gunther (Jeremias) is riding the train to school. It’s an hour ride from her home in Hoffenheim, Germany to Heidelberg where her…
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When it’s an attack on your own communityby Deborah Fripp on January 17, 2022 at 8:21 am
I awoke on Sunday morning in Singapore to the news that another synagogue was under attack. The rabbi and several congregants of a synagogue in Texas were being held hostage by an unknown assailant. An old story, a repeated story – Jews under attack for…
Union for Reform Judaism Posts
Jewish Learning
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What’s So Jewish About Voting?by jemerman on September 30, 2024 at 4:01 pm
What’s So Jewish About Voting? jemerman September 30, 2024 Read more about What’s So Jewish About Voting? Judaism teaches us that voting is not just a civic duty. In fact, throughout Jewish history, many of our rabbis and sages have framed voting as a mitzvah.
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Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases to Learnby jemerman on December 21, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases to Learn jemerman December 21, 2023 Jewish Learning Image Learning new words and phrases can be enjoyable, but when they’re in a new language, they can also be daunting. If you’d like to build your own Jewish vocabulary, here are a few words and phrases that you can use in everyday conversation.
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Take a Tour of the Torah!by jemerman on October 4, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Take a Tour of the Torah! jemerman October 4, 2022 Read more about Take a Tour of the Torah! Torah usually refers to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Running through these stories is the unique lens through which the Jewish people would come to view their world and their God.
Israel
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You Can Help Ensure Democracy Thrives in Israel!by jemerman on January 2, 2025 at 8:17 pm
You Can Help Ensure Democracy Thrives in Israel! jemerman January 2, 2025 World Zionist Congress Image In 2025, you have a unique opportunity to help ensure Israel remains a free, democratic and pluralistic society for all Jews by voting in the World Zionist Congress elections.
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Chutzpah in the Darkness: Finding Strength Through Jewish Resilienceby sdolgov on December 20, 2024 at 5:04 pm
Chutzpah in the Darkness: Finding Strength Through Jewish Resilience sdolgov December 20, 2024 books Image As a college student studying during a year abroad at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem years ago, I participated in programs offered by the Reform Movement’s Religious Action Center (RAC), which trained students to advocate for civil and human rights through a Jewish lens. That experience defined my Judaism as one rooted in action and activism.
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From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torahby jemerman on September 30, 2024 at 7:25 pm
From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah D’Var Torah By: Rabbi Yael Vurgan jemerman September 30, 2024 October 24, 2024 There is no need to explain why there will be no joy on Simchat Torah this year in the western Negev. The looming first anniversary of the massacre is causing anger, frustration, and despair to flood back. As long as hostages are still held in Gaza, residents of the region are still stuck on October 7. Read more about From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah
Jewish Holidays
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Being the “Jewish Influencer” in My Familyby jemerman on December 17, 2024 at 2:38 pm
Being the “Jewish Influencer” in My Family jemerman December 17, 2024 Jewish Rituals and Symbols Image Being the Jewish part of an interfaith family isn’t without its challenges. Especially when, like me, being the Jewish influence in my family is because I converted after I was married.
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Proud JEWSby jemerman on December 12, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Proud JEWS jemerman December 12, 2024 Hanukkah Image Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word “JEW” carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding “Proud JEWs” to the sidewalk.
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Broadcasting the Miracle of Fat Liberationby jemerman on December 11, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Broadcasting the Miracle of Fat Liberation jemerman December 11, 2024 Hanukkah Image At Fat Torah, Hanukkah is our favorite holiday. Hanukkah in particular is a holiday that celebrates fat. On Hanukkah, we remember that miraculous oil that was meant to only last for one day and ended up lighting the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem for eight days. Eating foods fried in oil, in fat, is a key part of this commemoration.