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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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‘Macron is an unwavering ally to the Jewish people,’ says WJC President Ronald S. Lauderon September 20, 2024 at 7:14 am
“He has been an unwavering ally to the Jewish people, especially during these challenging times,” Lauder said.
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Gideon Sa’ar marks the collapse of his career after being used by Netanyahuon September 20, 2024 at 6:56 am
Middle Israel: Gideon Sa’ar’s career will be recalled as a tale of political zenith, public courage, and national hope that ended in moral collapse.
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Qatar campus of Georgetown University hosts Hamas-affiliated media personalityon September 20, 2024 at 5:39 am
Keynote speaker Waddah Khanfar, an ex-Al-Jazeera official, is identified by many as a Hamas member himself, raising questions as to the private US university’s proximity to the Hamas axis.
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Israel needs a broad strategy for Hezbollah, not just tactical winson September 20, 2024 at 5:29 am
Unfortunately, when it comes to long-term planning, Israel’s current government has shown a vacuum.
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Donald Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses electionon September 20, 2024 at 5:11 am
The Trump campaign has made winning over Jewish voters in key battleground states a priority.
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With little fanfare, IDF pulls off 2nd largest official attack on Hezbollah of yearon September 20, 2024 at 5:02 am
This many rockets mostly in southern Lebanon significantly impacts what Hezbollah can do to counter strike Israel for the events of this week.
The Times of Israel
News from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World
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GOP candidate in North Carolina denies calling himself ‘black NAZI’ on porn site forumon September 20, 2024 at 9:07 am
Mark Robinson vows to stay in race despite CNN report that he wrote of being aroused by memory of ‘peeping’ at women in gym showers as a teen, voiced support for slavery The post GOP candidate in North Carolina denies calling himself ‘black NAZI’ on porn site forum appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Top negotiator says proposal to end war, free all hostages ‘unknown’ to him – reporton September 20, 2024 at 8:56 am
Military envoy to talks notes government point-man, who told hostages’ families of plan, is not part of negotiating team; Hostage Families Forum slams ‘cheap, cynical manipulation’ The post Top negotiator says proposal to end war, free all hostages ‘unknown’ to him – report appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Asteroid set to temporarily become Earth’s ‘second moon’on September 20, 2024 at 7:17 am
Tiny asteroid will be pulled in by gravity between Sep. 29 and Nov. 25, however will not be discernible via basic telescopes; celestial object expected to return only in 2055 The post Asteroid set to temporarily become Earth’s ‘second moon’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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And Now Lebanon – Sponsored Contenton September 20, 2024 at 5:54 am
After thousands of beepers Hezbollah pagers exploded, is Israel is ready for another major military operation now that further engagement in the north seems inevitable? The post And Now Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The regional war has already begunon September 20, 2024 at 5:54 am
ToI’s senior analyst weighs in on the deep-rooted meaning of hostages in Jewish psyches and weighs in on what to look out for as Jewish students return to campuses across the US The post What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The regional war has already begun appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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The Pager Attack on Hezbollah – Sponsored Contenton September 20, 2024 at 5:42 am
What might Hezbollah do in retaliation, and does this mean we are on track for a wider regional war? The post The Pager Attack on Hezbollah appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Global Jewish News Source
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At antisemitism event, Trump says ‘the Jewish people would have a lot to do with the loss’ if he is defeatedby Ron Kampeas on September 20, 2024 at 2:45 am
Trump also said that American Jews who vote for Democrats harm American interests. — The post At antisemitism event, Trump says ‘the Jewish people would have a lot to do with the loss’ if he is defeated appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Ice cream shop Salt & Straw opens first NYC location with 3 inventive Jewish flavorsby Lisa Keys on September 19, 2024 at 10:07 pm
The Upper West Side scoop shop will debut three exclusive Jewish flavors on Friday, inspired by babka, bagels and pastrami. — The post Ice cream shop Salt & Straw opens first NYC location with 3 inventive Jewish flavors appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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California passes law to help Holocaust survivors and heirs recover Nazi-looted artby Jackie Hajdenberg on September 19, 2024 at 10:01 pm
The law follows an appeals court decision that allowed a contested Pissarro painting to remain in the hands of a Spanish museum. — The post California passes law to help Holocaust survivors and heirs recover Nazi-looted art appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Keir Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial and expand Holocaust education across UK schoolsby Jackie Hajdenberg on September 19, 2024 at 10:01 pm
‘We will build that national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre and build it next to Parliament, boldly, proudly, unapologetically,’ Starmer said. — The post Keir Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial and expand Holocaust education across UK schools appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Donald Trump’s Hasidic fans lament cancelation of Williamsburg restaurant visit after owner’s deathby Luke Tress on September 19, 2024 at 9:12 pm
“Everyone was excited that a big person like that is coming down here so I came to see,” said a man who came from Monsey. — The post Donald Trump’s Hasidic fans lament cancelation of Williamsburg restaurant visit after owner’s death appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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The only rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, says local Haitian migrants lack ‘Western civilized values’by Andrew Lapin on September 19, 2024 at 4:48 pm
The rabbi’s comments come as Jewish groups decry Donald Trump’s claims about migrants eating pets. — The post The only rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, says local Haitian migrants lack ‘Western civilized values’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Bava Batra 88by Ben Harris on September 19, 2024 at 7:09 pm
Nobody likes being cheated at the store. Imagine purchasing a bag that says it contains six muffins and bringing it … The post Bava Batra 88 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Praying Against our Enemiesby Ben Harris on September 18, 2024 at 7:46 pm
Since ancient times, Judaism’s most central prayer has included a curse against our enemies, both internal and external. The 12th … The post Praying Against our Enemies appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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An Awakening at the Gardenby Ben Harris on September 18, 2024 at 3:26 pm
Watching Ishay Ribo perform at Madison Square Garden this past Sunday was extraordinary. It’s not every day you see a … The post An Awakening at the Garden appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Decadent Hungarian Goulashby Rachel Myerson on September 18, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Forget everything you know about the American ideal of goulash — this is the real origin of the dish. It’s … The post Decadent Hungarian Goulash appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ki Tavo: Instructions to Those Who Outlive Usby Ben Harris on September 18, 2024 at 1:58 pm
This week’s Torah portion opens with Moses issuing instructions to the Israelites ahead of their imminent arrival in the promised … The post Ki Tavo: Instructions to Those Who Outlive Us appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Parashat Masei: Cycles of Griefby Ben Harris on September 17, 2024 at 5:33 pm
My friend Dan is rising to say the Mourner’s Kaddish for his father and I, sitting a few pews away, … The post Parashat Masei: Cycles of Grief 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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Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day!by jemerman on December 21, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day! 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.
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Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Educationby jemerman on August 16, 2022 at 3:20 pm
Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Education jemerman August 16, 2022 Education Image I’m a self-proclaimed book worm. Since I could read, my default setting has been to research anything new at the library before implementing it. However, adulthood has taught me that some of the best lessons are learned after acting and truly living, which is why Rabbi Yanklowitz’s perspective so resonates with me. Even so, I always start new adventures by studying.
Israel
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Hope and Pride in Be’er Shevaby jemerman on August 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm
Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva jemerman August 21, 2024 LGBTQ+ Jewish Life Image During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders’ trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.
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Over 1,400 North American Jews Sign Petition Urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to Move Forward with a Negotiated Ceasefire and Hostage Dealby jemerman on August 20, 2024 at 6:21 pm
Over 1,400 North American Jews Sign Petition Urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to Move Forward with a Negotiated Ceasefire and Hostage Deal jemerman August 20, 2024 Israel Peace and Security Image August 20, 2024 Over 1,400 Jews from the United States and Canada signed a petition from the Union for Reform Judaism urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to heed the voices of the hostages’ families and negotiate for a new ceasefire and hostage deal during the latest round of negotiations in Qatar.
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Impacting Camp, Connecting with Israel After October 7thby sdolgov on August 8, 2024 at 4:51 pm
Impacting Camp, Connecting with Israel After October 7th sdolgov August 8, 2024 Israel Image Every year, URJ Camps host Israeli counselors as a way to strengthen our young people’s connection to the land and culture of Israel. This summer, this initiative took on even more meaning in the wake of the October 7th attacks.
Jewish Holidays
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Creating High Holiday Memories for Childrenby sdolgov on September 3, 2024 at 6:04 pm
Creating High Holiday Memories for Children sdolgov September 3, 2024 Engaging Families with Young Children Image Finding ways to make the High Holidays meaningful for your child is an important way to nurture their Jewish identity. There are many ways to celebrate at home, like reading books, making crafts, or discussing what the holiday means to you and them.
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You’re Invited to Rememberby jemerman on May 10, 2024 at 3:19 pm
You’re Invited to Remember jemerman May 10, 2024 Shavuot Image Growing up, I saw Yizkor as a mysterious event on Yom Kippur afternoon. The grownups would return to temple in the afternoon, while my sister and I stayed home. There was no explanation, just an understanding that this was a thing our parents and grandparents did, and we did not.
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Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024by jemerman on April 25, 2024 at 7:03 pm
Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024 jemerman April 25, 2024 Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut Image When Yom HaZikaron arrives on the eve of May 11th – 219 days since the horrific events of October 7th – we expect to still be stuck in the limbo of this ongoing nightmare.