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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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Which Bond girl is being trained in Israeli counter-terror tactics?on September 24, 2022 at 7:15 pm
Training taking place on set of new film under the direction of Martin Campbell, director of acclaimed films like Casino Royale.
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Russia’s Lavrov accuses Washington of playing with fire around Taiwanon September 24, 2022 at 7:10 pm
The US has been accused of overstepping regarding Taiwan amidst rising tensions.
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Israel: PA President Abbas incited hate and glorified terrorism at UNGAon September 24, 2022 at 6:55 pm
EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell similarly refrained from commenting on Abbas’ speech, but “warmly welcomed” Lapid’s words.
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Likud candidate for Knesset is accused of sexual assaulton September 24, 2022 at 6:35 pm
The complainant said she was a professional advisor to Hanoch Milvizky when he sexually assaulted her.
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Tiktoker told to cover herself up – and the internet defended the restauranton September 24, 2022 at 6:23 pm
Several users said that the policy is sexist as men do not get dress coded while women do on a daily basis.
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Israeli exhibition about violence against women premiers at Geneva UN officeon September 24, 2022 at 5:53 pm
The new exhibition presents the clothes of women who were murdered by their partners and is designed to raise awareness of violence against women.
The Times of Israel
News from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World
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As war rages, IDF soldiers from Ukraine reunite with families in Moldovaon September 24, 2022 at 7:26 pm
Unique trip brings Israeli troops and their loved ones back home together in Chisinau ahead of Rosh Hashanah, after being kept apart by Russian invasion
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Russia stiffens penalty for surrender or refusal to fight to 10 years in prisonon September 24, 2022 at 7:26 pm
Putin introduces law just days after announcing huge reservist call-up, sparking rare public protests; deputy defense minister replaced amid Ukrainian territorial gains
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Europe faces dilemma on border limits as Russians seek sanctuary from military drafton September 24, 2022 at 7:01 pm
While Baltic states and Poland toughen entry requirements on respective borders, Germany signals it may offer asylum to those fleeing conscription
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Iran ‘regrets’ Ukrainian decision to reduce its diplomatic presence in Kyivon September 24, 2022 at 6:05 pm
Kyiv reprimands Tehran for allegedly providing arms and drones to Russian military; Iran: accusations are ‘baseless’ propaganda driven by ‘foreign media’
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NASA scraps third attempt at moon launch due to tropical stormon September 24, 2022 at 5:53 pm
Tuesday’s planned launch of unmanned spacecraft canceled over ‘hurricane strength’ winds due to hit Florida early next week; previous 2 launches terminated due to fuel leaks
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Stray bullet fired at Bedouin wedding hits car in southern kibbutzon September 24, 2022 at 5:39 pm
No injuries reported from celebratory gunfire; vehicle’s owner: ‘Just imagine what would have happened if it hurt a child’; head of regional council urges police to take action
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Global Jewish News Source
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Reeling from Hurricane Fiona, Puerto Rican Jews prepare for a post-storm Rosh Hashanah — againby Larry Luxner on September 23, 2022 at 9:26 pm
Local Jews are joining a relief effort to aid Puerto Rican communities that were devastated by the storm’s flooding. — The post Reeling from Hurricane Fiona, Puerto Rican Jews prepare for a post-storm Rosh Hashanah — again appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Springtime for who? An Israeli satirical show shatters taboos by likening Itamar Ben-Gvir to Hitlerby Ron Kampeas on September 23, 2022 at 6:50 pm
The shattering of taboos is a signal of the degree to which Israel’s secular left dreads the prospect of Ben-Gvir in government. — The post Springtime for who? An Israeli satirical show shatters taboos by likening Itamar Ben-Gvir to Hitler appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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For the High Holidays in 2022, synagogues are getting back to normal — whatever that meansby Jackie Hajdenberg on September 23, 2022 at 5:52 pm
Outdoor options and COVID contingency plans haven’t gone away. — The post For the High Holidays in 2022, synagogues are getting back to normal — whatever that means appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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After feeding New York’s Jewish poor, a nonprofit will head to White House food summitby Jacob Henry on September 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm
Poverty is “really a public policy choice,” says the head of Met Council. — The post After feeding New York’s Jewish poor, a nonprofit will head to White House food summit appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Wilf family, whose name adorns Yeshiva U.’s main campus, criticizes school’s efforts to block LGBTQ clubby Julia Gergely on September 22, 2022 at 9:34 pm
“We steadfastly stand for tolerance, inclusion and justice, and reject discrimination of all kinds,” said a statement from the family that was shared exclusively with the New York Jewish Week. — The post Wilf family, whose name adorns Yeshiva U.’s main campus, criticizes school’s efforts to block LGBTQ club appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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The world’s attention may be flagging, but Ukraine’s Jews still need our helpby Ariel Zwang on September 22, 2022 at 8:37 pm
Needs are spiking among the tens of thousands of Jews who aren’t going anywhere, writes the head of the JDC. — The post The world’s attention may be flagging, but Ukraine’s Jews still need our help appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Try This Holocaust Survivor’s Beloved Honey Cake Recipeby asass on September 23, 2022 at 2:02 pm
This honey cake represents not only tradition and renewal in the New Year, but the endurance of survivors. Holocaust survivor … The post Try This Holocaust Survivor’s Beloved Honey Cake Recipe appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ketubot 84by aseitz on September 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm
The mishnah on today’s daf presents a disagreement: One who died and left behind a wife, a creditor and heirs, … The post Ketubot 84 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ketubot 83by aseitz on September 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Today we begin Chapter 9 of Tractate Ketubot, which starts with a discussion about a husband who relinquishes his claim … The post Ketubot 83 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ketubot 82by aseitz on September 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm
As the eighth chapter of Ketubot comes to a close, the Gemara is discussing a line from a mishnah that … The post Ketubot 82 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ketubot 81by aseitz on September 22, 2022 at 7:45 pm
Yesterday’s daf ended with a bit of a cliffhanger: Who bears responsibility for the cost of burying a levirate widow … The post Ketubot 81 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ketubot 80by aseitz on September 22, 2022 at 7:45 pm
We have already learned that a husband has the right to the produce of his wife’s property. In English, this … The post Ketubot 80 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
Blogs
Deborah Fripp’s Blog on The Times of Israel
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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…
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How to Teach Race Relations: Lessons from Holocaust Educationby Deborah Fripp on November 17, 2021 at 9:32 am
A group of 7th graders sit in a circle, white kids in the center, black and brown kids on the outside. They have been sorted by a “privilege” score assigned based on the color of their skin. The white students are trying to find a…
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How to deal with antisemitism in our schoolsby Deborah Fripp on October 22, 2021 at 7:47 am
“Never ascribe to malice what can be explained by ignorance, confusion, or ineptitude.” This statement was made by Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis[1] in response to a disturbing incident that happened in Texas last week. In a teacher training in Southlake, a suburb outside Dallas, the curriculum…
Union for Reform Judaism Posts
Jewish Learning
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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.
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The Blessings of Adult Education: Far More than Knowledgeby sdolgov on August 9, 2022 at 6:55 pm
The Blessings of Adult Education: Far More than Knowledge sdolgov August 9, 2022 Ten Minutes of Torah Image Lifelong learning, however, can be easier said than done. For many, as they enter adulthood, with its competing demands and obligations, setting aside time for learning – and especially for Jewish learning – can be challenging indeed.
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Clinging to the Blessings of Jewish Educationby jemerman on August 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Clinging to the Blessings of Jewish Education jemerman August 1, 2022 Jewish Learning Image For the past two years, it has felt like much of what we have valued was sinking and all we could do was watch and grieve. But if we really look back, we realize that there is so much we’ve learned.
Israel
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Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distanceby jemerman on September 21, 2022 at 2:20 pm
Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distance jemerman September 21, 2022 High Holidays Image As I boarded the plane to Israel in the summer of 2002 for my first year of rabbinical school at HUC in Jerusalem, my mother said, “Please, just don’t meet an Israeli.” As soon as the plane touched down at Ben Gurion airport, I knew that I was home. A few months later, I met that Israeli. From our first conversation, he understood that I was studying to be a rabbi, and I understood that he wanted to live only in Israel.
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Shabbat Message: A Galvanizing Visit to Israel That Fills Me With Encouragementby urjadmin on March 4, 2022 at 5:21 pm
Shabbat Message: A Galvanizing Visit to Israel That Fills Me With Encouragement urjadmin March 4, 2022 Reform Movement in Israel Image In meetings with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli, and Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid, we discussed the crisis in Ukraine, the future of the Kotel, ensuring more funding and rights for non-Orthodox Jews, combatting racism, and stopping extremist violence against Palestinians, in addition to other pressing issues.
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Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hopeby jstern on June 15, 2021 at 3:52 pm
Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope jstern June 15, 2021 Israel Peace and Security Image On Sunday, Israel’s Knesset narrowly voted in Israel’s 36th government with Naftali Bennett as the nation’s 13th prime minister, unseating the incumbant Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jewish Holidays
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Rebuilding After the Storms of Life: An Interview with Rabbi Joseph Meszlerby jemerman on September 22, 2022 at 7:15 pm
Rebuilding After the Storms of Life: An Interview with Rabbi Joseph Meszler jemerman September 22, 2022 Sukkot Image We sat down with Rabbi Joseph Meszler, author of “The Sukkah in the Storm: A Sukkot Story,” to discuss the ways this story teaches children about strength, resilience, community, and asking for help.
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Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distanceby jemerman on September 21, 2022 at 2:20 pm
Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distance jemerman September 21, 2022 High Holidays Image As I boarded the plane to Israel in the summer of 2002 for my first year of rabbinical school at HUC in Jerusalem, my mother said, “Please, just don’t meet an Israeli.” As soon as the plane touched down at Ben Gurion airport, I knew that I was home. A few months later, I met that Israeli. From our first conversation, he understood that I was studying to be a rabbi, and I understood that he wanted to live only in Israel.
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A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Yearby jemerman on September 14, 2022 at 3:58 pm
A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year jemerman September 14, 2022 Rosh HaShanah Image I am vegan because I am Jewish. Everything that led me to a vegan practice came from my childhood where I kept kosher, learned by asking thoughtful questions, and practiced daily rituals like hand washing and reciting brachot that brought intention to aspects of daily life.