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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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‘Harry Potter’ star Jason Isaacs sports yellow ribbon at British film awardson December 11, 2024 at 12:06 pm
In his red carpet interview, Isaacs did not comment on the pin.
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‘For the future of the State of Israel’: High Court hears petition for Oct. 7 national probeon December 11, 2024 at 10:45 am
“We believe that the entire matter of establishing a commission of inquiry should be addressed after the war ends,” the government representative’s said.
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Netanyahu commends Paraguayan president on response to ICC arrest warranton December 11, 2024 at 10:21 am
Pena’s visit is centered on Paraguay’s moving its embassy to Jerusalem.
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Foiled Iranian spy plots point to Tehran’s largest effort to infiltrate Israelon December 11, 2024 at 10:04 am
Among the unfulfilled goals of the cells was the assassination of an Israeli nuclear scientist and former military officials.
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Library of Lost Books: Exhibit seeks help finding Nazi-looted textson December 11, 2024 at 9:49 am
The project, titled “Have you seen this book?” invites the public to help locate Jewish books lost in WWII.
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Rebuilding Syria’s military after Israeli strikes will take years and billions of dollarson December 11, 2024 at 9:14 am
Rebuilding an array of dozens of batteries, including interceptor stockpiles, spare parts, and crew training, would require around $1 billion.
The Times of Israel
News from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World
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Car torched, anti-Israel graffiti sprayed in Sydney suburb with large Jewish communityon December 11, 2024 at 12:41 am
Australian PM denounces attack in Woollahra, which comes days after arson of Melbourne synagogue; Australian Jewish Association accuses government of ignoring warnings of violence The post Car torched, anti-Israel graffiti sprayed in Sydney suburb with large Jewish community appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Senior Islamist commander says rebel forces have captured Syria’s Deir Ezzoron December 10, 2024 at 11:57 pm
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham member say the rebels are in complete control of the eastern Syrian city * Car torched, anti-Israel graffiti sprayed in Australia days after synagogue attack The post Senior Islamist commander says rebel forces have captured Syria’s Deir Ezzor appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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PM: Israel wants ‘correct’ ties with new Syrian regime, but will attack if necessaryon December 10, 2024 at 11:31 pm
Netanyahu says IDF will respond forcefully if new government allows Iran to reestablish itself in Syria, permits arms transfers to Hezbollah or attacks Israel The post PM: Israel wants ‘correct’ ties with new Syrian regime, but will attack if necessary appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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World Central Kitchen fires 62 Gazan workers accused by Israel of terror tieson December 10, 2024 at 10:39 pm
Aid group says Israel did not share evidence of claims, insists move taken ‘to protect our team and our operations’ and that it should not be seen as an indictment of those fired The post World Central Kitchen fires 62 Gazan workers accused by Israel of terror ties appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Man lightly hurt in Bnei Brak terror ramming; Arab Israeli driver arrestedon December 10, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Officers arrest suspected driver in parking lot after pursuit; police said to increasingly suspect earlier stabbing in Karmiel was also terror attack The post Man lightly hurt in Bnei Brak terror ramming; Arab Israeli driver arrested appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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US says will recognize new Syrian regime if it renounces terror, supports womenon December 10, 2024 at 8:44 pm
US also mulling removing terror label from HTS if group takes steps to moderate, protect women and minorities, says new government must destroy chemical, biological weapons The post US says will recognize new Syrian regime if it renounces terror, supports women appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Global Jewish News Source
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Jewish ace Max Fried signs record-breaking contract with the New York Yankeesby Jacob Gurvis on December 10, 2024 at 11:31 pm
Fried’s eight-year, $218 million deal is the largest contract in baseball history both for a Jewish player and for a left-handed pitcher. — The post Jewish ace Max Fried signs record-breaking contract with the New York Yankees appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Fate of Jewish man facing sentencing over 2022 synagogue shooting plot divides the Upper West Sideby Luke Tress on December 10, 2024 at 11:09 pm
Matthew Mahrer pleaded guilty to firearms charges. His supporters say he should be given an alternative sentence instead of prison time. — The post Fate of Jewish man facing sentencing over 2022 synagogue shooting plot divides the Upper West Side appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Man sentenced to prison for antisemitic attack in Central Park in 2022by Luke Tress on December 10, 2024 at 10:02 pm
Perin Jacobchuk was sentenced to three-and-a-half years for attacking Jewish man in Central Park. — The post Man sentenced to prison for antisemitic attack in Central Park in 2022 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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House elects Brian Mast, U.S. army veteran who assisted Israeli soldiers as a civilian volunteer, to lead Foreign Affairs Committeeby Ron Kampeas on December 10, 2024 at 9:35 pm
The loyal supporter of President-elect Trump wore an Israeli army uniform to Congress in the days after Oct. 7. — The post House elects Brian Mast, U.S. army veteran who assisted Israeli soldiers as a civilian volunteer, to lead Foreign Affairs Committee appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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What issues are Jewish voters thinking about as New York City’s mayoral campaign gets underway?by Luke Tress on December 10, 2024 at 8:59 pm
Street protests, masking laws, yeshiva education and Israel could come to the fore in the run-up to the June 2025 primary. — The post What issues are Jewish voters thinking about as New York City’s mayoral campaign gets underway? appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Vandals graffiti San Francisco Hillel with slogan evoking ancient battle between Muslims and Jewsby Asaf Elia-Shalev on December 10, 2024 at 8:39 pm
The building was spray-painting with the word, “Khaybar,” which refers to battles between Muhammed and local Jewish tribes on the Arabian Peninsula at the dawn of Islam. — The post Vandals graffiti San Francisco Hillel with slogan evoking ancient battle between Muslims and Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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The Sweetest Veggie Kugelsby Rachel Myerson on December 11, 2024 at 11:39 am
A kugel, usually a bread pudding cooked with the Sabbath cholent, was the kind of slightly sweet Eastern European dish … The post The Sweetest Veggie Kugels appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Bava Batra 170by cloos on December 10, 2024 at 7:02 pm
Today’s daf raises the question of documentation in a case in which someone pays back a portion of a loan. … The post Bava Batra 170 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Bava Batra 169by cloos on December 10, 2024 at 6:58 pm
The Talmud holds that if a deed of land sale goes missing, a court is allowed to issue a replacement … The post Bava Batra 169 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Ask the Expert: Prayers for the Dyingby Ben Harris on December 10, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Question: Jews have beautiful prayers for healing, but is there a prayer for someone who is dying or in hospice … The post Ask the Expert: Prayers for the Dying appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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This Instant Matzah Ball Soup Is Genuinely Incredibleby creed on December 10, 2024 at 10:27 am
What comes to mind when you picture the perfect bowl of matzah ball soup? As a former Jewish deli owner … The post This Instant Matzah Ball Soup Is Genuinely Incredible appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Non-Traditional Uses for Mikvehby Ben Harris on December 9, 2024 at 6:27 pm
A mikveh is a Jewish ritual bath traditionally used for a variety of religious purposes, most significantly for monthly immersions … The post Non-Traditional Uses for Mikveh 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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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 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.
Israel
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From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torahby jemerman on September 30, 2024 at 7:25 pm
From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah D’Var Torah By: Rabbi Yael Vurgan jemerman September 30, 2024 October 24, 2024 There is no need to explain why there will be no joy on Simchat Torah this year in the western Negev. The looming first anniversary of the massacre is causing anger, frustration, and despair to flood back. As long as hostages are still held in Gaza, residents of the region are still stuck on October 7. Read more about From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah
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Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7thby jemerman on September 27, 2024 at 3:13 pm
Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman September 27, 2024 Israel Image These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
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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 Israel 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.
Jewish Holidays
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Winterfaithby jemerman on December 6, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Winterfaith jemerman December 6, 2024 Hanukkah Image “Winterfaith” seems a much more apt description for me than “interfaith.” We’re not observing two religions; I was raised Jewish, and my partner was not. Together, we are raising our children as Jewish campers, and even after 15+ years of our relationship, 11 of which with at least one child, the winter holidays are when our “interfaith” background proves to be the most challenging.
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Enjoy A Crockpot Shabbatby jemerman on November 18, 2024 at 2:39 pm
Enjoy A Crockpot Shabbat jemerman November 18, 2024 Entree Recipes Image As the weather begins to get chillier, many home cooks pull out their trusty slow cookers to create easy yet warm dishes. Slow cooking is nothing new. It hasn’t had staying power with Jewish communities just because the resulting food is delicious; it also allowed observant Jews to keep Shabbat by kindling a fire before sundown on Friday and keeping food warm until Saturday afternoon.
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From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Actionby jemerman on October 7, 2024 at 3:11 pm
From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action jemerman October 7, 2024 Voting Rights Image As we celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot and approach election day, we are reminded of the importance of shelter, community, and social justice. The sukkah, a temporary dwelling, symbolizes our vulnerability and dependence on others. It’s a powerful metaphor for the interconnectedness of our society and the impact of our actions on our broader community.