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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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Israel acted – not it’s time for the Iranian people to riseon June 14, 2025 at 10:01 pm
Zionism has never begged for survival and it will not start now. The question is whether the long-suffering citizens of Iran are ready to seize a parallel opportunity for their own freedom.
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Avner Netanyahu set to have a politician-free wedding, causing mixed reactions from Likud memberson June 12, 2025 at 10:59 pm
A source close to the family explained that the intention behind the exclusion was to create a private and intimate atmosphere, away from political circles.
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IDF lone reservists face challenges in lengthy service since October 7on June 12, 2025 at 2:05 pm
Far from their families, facing logistical and emotional hurdles, and torn from their regular lives, lone reservists are left to face these with less institutional support.
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Syrian girl receives life-saving treatment at Rambam Hospital in Haifaon June 12, 2025 at 1:34 pm
The evacuation and treatment of Syrians at Israeli hospitals have been a part of ongoing humanitarian initiatives, with full approval from military censors to ensure safety and well-being.
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Egypt deports, detains hundreds of activists in Cairo, preventing them from joining Gaza convoyon June 12, 2025 at 12:40 pm
This comes as the Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Thursday confirming it would not allow entry of the Resilience Convoy without necessary permits.
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Rishon-vs-Eilat Leumit League finals heads to decisive Game 5on June 10, 2025 at 4:19 am
Maccabi Rishon Lezion defeated Hapoel Eilat 92-87 to knot up the Leumit Final series at 2-2 and send it to a winner-take-all fifth game down south by the Red Sea.
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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Flights canceled. Parties scrapped. Bomb shelters full: 24 hours of war leaves Israel reelingby Grace Gilson on June 13, 2025 at 10:59 pm
Between missile barrages, some Israelis tried to carry on with life. But the tension was heavy. — The post Flights canceled. Parties scrapped. Bomb shelters full: 24 hours of war leaves Israel reeling appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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In US lawmakers’ response to Israel’s strike on Iran, sweeping support with signs of tensionby Ron Kampeas on June 13, 2025 at 9:39 pm
Top Democrats backed Israel, but several other leading Democratic senators expressed skepticism. — The post In US lawmakers’ response to Israel’s strike on Iran, sweeping support with signs of tension appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Impacts seen in Tel Aviv area after Iran fires 100+ missiles in response to Israeli attacksby JTA Staff on June 13, 2025 at 6:48 pm
A second wave of missiles were reportedly on their way toward Israel. — The post Impacts seen in Tel Aviv area after Iran fires 100+ missiles in response to Israeli attacks appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Security groups warn Jews abroad to remain vigilant following Israeli strike against Iranby Grace Gilson on June 13, 2025 at 1:32 pm
Iran has a long track record of arranging attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets abroad. — The post Security groups warn Jews abroad to remain vigilant following Israeli strike against Iran appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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45 years ago, Iran waged its own preemptive strike on nuclear facilitiesby Ami Eden on June 13, 2025 at 1:25 pm
The attack on Iraq’s facilities fell short and Israel finished the job months later. — The post 45 years ago, Iran waged its own preemptive strike on nuclear facilities appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Donald Trump: ‘Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left’by Philissa Cramer on June 13, 2025 at 12:34 pm
“We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it,” Trump told ABC News, without confirming whether the United States played a role in Israel’s attack on Iran. — The post Donald Trump: ‘Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Shevuot 44by Rachel Scheinerman on June 13, 2025 at 1:48 am
Today we start the seventh chapter of Tractate Shevuot. This chapter continues the discussion we’ve been having about oaths and, in particular, the … The post Shevuot 44 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Shevuot 43by Rachel Scheinerman on June 13, 2025 at 1:19 am
If you have ever had a mortgage or made car payments, you’ve borrowed money using collateral (your house or car, … The post Shevuot 43 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Shevuot 42by Rachel Scheinerman on June 12, 2025 at 4:23 am
In September 1999, a robotic probe launched by NASA to study the climate on Mars fell out of orbit and … The post Shevuot 42 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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A Lifetime of Laborby Ben Harris on June 11, 2025 at 2:41 pm
Jewish tradition teaches that Rabbi Akiva, one of the greatest sages of the Talmud, first learned the Hebrew alphabet at … The post A Lifetime of Labor appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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This Easy Bagel Recipe Tastes Like Summerby Rachel Myerson on June 11, 2025 at 10:23 am
When I was a little kid, I didn’t like tomatoes. Or I thought I didn’t like tomatoes. Then one day … The post This Easy Bagel Recipe Tastes Like Summer appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
Blogs
Deborah Fripp’s Blog on The Times of Israel
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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Becoming Jewish: An Info Session About Conversion to Judaismby jemerman on December 6, 2023 at 4:58 pm
Becoming Jewish: An Info Session About Conversion to Judaism jemerman December 6, 2023 Read more about Becoming Jewish: An Info Session About Conversion to Judaism Are you wondering about becoming Jewish by conversion? Reform Judaism warmly embraces you! Learn about the next steps, where to find resources, and how to get answers to your questions in this free, no-commitment, online info session.
Israel
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A Shabbat Messageby urjadmin on June 13, 2025 at 7:21 pm
A Shabbat Message urjadmin June 13, 2025 Israel Peace and Security Image This week, as Shabbat approaches, we gather in community to pray for the shelter of peace in Israel and at home.
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Lessons from an Israel Tripby jemerman on May 2, 2025 at 3:33 pm
Lessons from an Israel Trip jemerman May 2, 2025 teens Image Even as I’m writing this piece, I’m missing my Israel trip. It was by far the best trip of my life. It was a month and a half of new experiences, opportunities, and community.
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Dear Israel: A Story of Love and Longingby jemerman on April 28, 2025 at 6:48 pm
Dear Israel: A Story of Love and Longing jemerman April 28, 2025 Israel Image In the pages of a hand-drawn picture book, your story first unfolded before me, telling the tale of my parents’ first journey together to your distant lands.
Jewish Holidays
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I Have No Other Landby jemerman on April 22, 2025 at 7:01 pm
I Have No Other Land jemerman April 22, 2025 Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut Image This year, Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, finds me in a place that the past 10 years have not: in my birth country, the United States. My journey to and from Israel includes chapters that people can instinctively understand: a year of protesting judicial overhaul in Israel, the events of October 7th, and the bitter war in which we are still immersed.
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The Nevas Family’s Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Communityby sdolgov on April 18, 2025 at 5:29 pm
The Nevas Family’s Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Community sdolgov April 18, 2025 Passover Image The Nevas family’s history is deeply rooted in their desire to make a positive impact on the world. This year’s Seder, marked the next chapter in the family’s tradition.
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Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Messageby jemerman on April 10, 2025 at 8:33 pm
Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message jemerman April 10, 2025 Rabbi Rick Jacobs Image As we gather around the Seder table this year, let’s defy the divisions of our polarized world and model a different way of being together.