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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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‘October 7 moment for Kurds’: Israel must assist Syria’s Kurds amid attacks, analysts tell ‘Post’on January 21, 2026 at 1:59 pmOver the last decade, the SDF worked with the US and defeated ISIS in Syria. However, now the SDF is facing major setbacks, and Kurds fear they may be massacred.
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Jews are not just ‘Ashkenazim from Europe, they are part of our history,’ says Saudi journaliston January 21, 2026 at 1:53 pm
“The problem is that we haven’t known each other enough. There is a current refusal to accept the other and believe that Israel will collapse, but that is a strategic and historical mistake.”
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Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country’s history, despite significant oppositionon January 21, 2026 at 1:34 pm
The Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 expands and strengthens Commonwealth criminal offences to address the spread of hatred and extremism.
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Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking revealson January 21, 2026 at 1:25 pm
According to the report, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) recorded Israel’s highest on-time graduation rate, with 91%, followed by Bar-Ilan University at 87%
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Trump pushes aides for ‘decisive’ military option on Iran as assets approach Middle East – reporton January 21, 2026 at 1:22 pm
Carriers, F-15Es and air defenses shift to Mideast as aides refine scenarios from IRGC targets to broader action; Tehran warns of retaliation while Washington debates goals and risks.
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Iran using internet blackout to isolate families amid protests, rights group tells ‘Post’on January 21, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Iran is “trying to prevent the only way that people get information from outside Iran, which is the satellite dishes…they’re bringing those down as well,” Rahmani told The Jerusalem Post.
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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Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ despite misgivings about Qatari, Turkish participationby Grace Gilson on January 21, 2026 at 12:57 pmSome European countries have turned down their invitations, citing potential competition with the United Nations. — The post Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ despite misgivings about Qatari, Turkish participation appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlashby Juan Melamed on January 21, 2026 at 1:16 amOrthodox leaders say conversions must be finalized in Israel, while non-Orthodox rabbis call the move outdated and unfair. — The post Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Mourner’s Kaddish for Bondi Beach victims recited in Australian parliament as tougher hate crime laws passby Grace Gilson on January 20, 2026 at 9:36 pm“You don’t have to be Jewish to feel this in your chest,” said Jewish parliamentarian Mark Dreyfus. — The post Mourner’s Kaddish for Bondi Beach victims recited in Australian parliament as tougher hate crime laws pass appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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An earlier version of Mamdani’s response to pro-Hamas chants condemned the Jewish Defense League: Reportby New York Jewish Week Staff on January 20, 2026 at 4:57 pmPlus, the mayor said he is assessing a proposal for buffer zones around houses of worship. — The post An earlier version of Mamdani’s response to pro-Hamas chants condemned the Jewish Defense League: Report appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate and other right-wing influencers filmed singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ at Miami nightclubby Philissa Cramer on January 20, 2026 at 2:01 pmThe nightclub, Vendome, has apologized for the incident. — The post Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate and other right-wing influencers filmed singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ at Miami nightclub appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Jewish leaders express outrage after Josh Shapiro reveals that Kamala Harris team asked if he’d been ‘Israeli agent’by Philissa Cramer on January 20, 2026 at 1:41 pmThe questions channeled “classic antisemitism,” the Biden administration’s antisemitism envoy said. — The post Jewish leaders express outrage after Josh Shapiro reveals that Kamala Harris team asked if he’d been ‘Israeli agent’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Menachot 10by mdewitt on January 20, 2026 at 5:46 pmWe learned in a mishnah on Menachot 6:If the priest removed the handful with his left hand, the meal offering … The post Menachot 10 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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The Well of Torahby Ben Harris on January 20, 2026 at 5:14 pmDeuteronomy 1:3 identifies the first day of the month we now call Shevat as the beginning of Moses’ last address to … The post The Well of Torah appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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The Exile of Speechby Ben Harris on January 20, 2026 at 4:52 pmParashat Vaera opens with a dialogue between God and Moses. The backdrop is the crisis in the redemption story we saw … The post The Exile of Speech appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Menachot 9by mdewitt on January 16, 2026 at 8:01 pmOn today’s daf, we read of a dispute between Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Lakish:It was stated: If one mixed the … The post Menachot 9 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Menachot 8by mdewitt on January 16, 2026 at 7:58 pmA meal offering has three essential elements: flour, oil, and frankincense. Initially, flour is placed into a vessel, oil is … The post Menachot 8 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Menachot 7by mdewitt on January 16, 2026 at 7:36 pmThe priest who scoops the handful of a meal offering for the altar is required to use his right hand, … The post Menachot 7 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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Five Ways to Encourage Teens’ Jewish Identitiesby jemerman on October 23, 2025 at 6:10 pmFive Ways to Encourage Teens’ Jewish Identities jemerman October 23, 2025 Summer Youth Experiences Image: Many Jewish teens leave home believing they’ve “finished” their Jewish education after their b’nei mitzvah or after confirmation. I certainly did. But that’s like thinking you’ve mastered math because you learned multiplication tables.
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Siman Tov U’Mazal Tov: Astrology and Judaismby jemerman on August 14, 2025 at 4:22 pm
Siman Tov U’Mazal Tov: Astrology and Judaism jemerman August 14, 2025 Read more about Siman Tov U’Mazal Tov: Astrology and Judaism Judaism’s relationship with astrology is one that has many twists and turns. Jewish interest in the zodiac can be traced back to the time of the Babylonian exile, which is evidenced by the fact that many of the Hebrew names of the constellations are actually Hebraicized versions of the original Assyrian names.
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Judaism Classesby rj-admin-new on August 13, 2025 at 8:50 pm
Judaism Classes rj-admin-new August 13, 2025 Read more about Judaism Classes Learn about Jewish spirituality, ethics, practice, and community in our online classes.
Israel
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From Ancient Ruins to Modern Marvels: 10 Must-See Sites in Israelby jemerman on November 4, 2025 at 9:07 amFrom Ancient Ruins to Modern Marvels: 10 Must-See Sites in Israel jemerman November 4, 2025 Yallah! Israel Image: Ten unforgettable experiences allow visitors to discover friendship, adventure, and connection across Israel.
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5 Life-Changing Reasons to Join Yallah! Israel This Summerby jemerman on October 30, 2025 at 1:47 pm5 Life-Changing Reasons to Join Yallah! Israel This Summer jemerman October 30, 2025 Israel Image: Yallah! Israel offers teens a transformative summer experience of travel, leadership, friendship, and exploration.
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Marking this Moment: Resources for the Release of the Hostagesby urjadmin on October 17, 2025 at 8:58 pmMarking this Moment: Resources for the Release of the Hostages urjadmin October 17, 2025 Israel Image: May these prayers and rituals guide us through this emotional time and foster a sense of community and compassion.
Jewish Holidays
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In Search of Belonging in the Darkness, the Twilight, and the Lightby jemerman on December 14, 2025 at 5:55 pmIn Search of Belonging in the Darkness, the Twilight, and the Light jemerman December 14, 2025 Hanukkah Image: The season of Hanukkah is upon us. By this time of year, we have experienced many cycles of darkness, twilight, and light.
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Proud JEWSby jemerman on December 1, 2025 at 7:31 pmProud JEWS jemerman December 1, 2025 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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Building a Sukkah That Stands for Justiceby jemerman on September 18, 2025 at 8:19 pmBuilding a Sukkah That Stands for Justice jemerman September 18, 2025 Immigration Justice Image: Our Jewish story teaches that our collective safety depends on society protecting the rights of