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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gazaon May 12, 2026 at 6:14 pmThe IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.
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From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity – opinionon May 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm
From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.
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Trump: ‘100% confident’ Iran will stop enriching uranium, will hand over remaining stockpileson May 12, 2026 at 5:33 pm
Trump said that Iran has pledged to stop enriching uranium and is “100% confident” that they will comply, while stressing the US will never let Iran possess a nuclear bomb.
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Donald Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Kurdish opposition groups following US backing – analysison May 12, 2026 at 5:01 pm
Trump said he was disappointed, apparently referring to weapons transfers involving Kurdish opposition groups. He claimed that only “some guns with ammunition” had been sent.
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The resistible integration of Arabs into the Israeli democratic game – opinionon May 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The glass ceiling is more political than societal, despite the persistence of racism and mistrust among some Israeli Jews.
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Second assailant arrested in connection to vicious assault at DePaul Universityon May 12, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Kasem Noubani, 24, appeared in court last week on counts of aggravated battery and two counts of a hate crime. The same charges were filed against the other attacker, who pleaded guilty in 2025.
The Times of Israel
News from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Global Jewish News Source
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I won’t hide my Judaism to belong to the punk scene I loveby Sara Lim on May 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm
When fellow fans turned “Free Palestine” into a litmus test, the author doubled down on the punk ethos of freedom and defiance. — The post I won’t hide my Judaism to belong to the punk scene I love appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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As protesters swarm Brooklyn Israeli real estate expo, attendees say support mattered more than salesby Grace Gilson on May 12, 2026 at 12:58 pmThe protest at a Midwood synagogue Monday night became the latest flashpoint over Israeli real estate expos linked to West Bank settlements. — The post As protesters swarm Brooklyn Israeli real estate expo, attendees say support mattered more than sales appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears pathby Shira Li Bartov on May 12, 2026 at 12:56 pm“Extremisms and violence carry consequences,” said the EU’s top diplomat, who said Hamas figures are also being sanctioned. — The post EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Alleging conflicts, California judge boots Jewish DA from trying Stanford pro-Palestinian protestersby Niva Ashkenazi on May 11, 2026 at 11:27 pmLocal Jewish groups say the ruling “risks reinforcing longstanding antisemitic prejudices.” — The post Alleging conflicts, California judge boots Jewish DA from trying Stanford pro-Palestinian protesters appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Israel bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira from entering country, citing ‘harassment of Jews’ on social mediaby Grace Gilson on May 11, 2026 at 10:21 pmIsraeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said he intervened to block the conservative influencer, whose videos about Orthodox and Hasidic communities drew accusations of antisemitism and millions of views online. — The post Israel bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira from entering country, citing ‘harassment of Jews’ on social media appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaignsby Grace Gilson on May 11, 2026 at 7:21 pmFive countries are boycotting this year’s competition, where Noam Bettan is competing for Israel. — The post Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Chullin 12by Rachel Scheinerman on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 amOn the second side of today’s daf, the Gemara returns to the mishnah’s statement that everyone can perform kosher slaughter … The post Chullin 12 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Chullin 11by dfriedman on May 11, 2026 at 9:00 amOn today’s daf, the rabbis interrogate the principle that halakhah is decided based on what happens the majority of the time, without … The post Chullin 11 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Chullin 10by dfriedman on May 10, 2026 at 9:00 amRitual slaughter requires cutting an animal’s throat — specifically, its windpipe and gullet — with a sharp knife that has … The post Chullin 10 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Sons and Servantsby Rachel Scheinerman on May 7, 2026 at 10:01 pmIn Parashat Behar, the Torah declares: “… the Children of Israel are servants to Me” (Leviticus 25:55). Elsewhere, the relationship is … The post Sons and Servants appeared first on My Jewish Learning.