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West Bank Palestinians are watching the Israeli elections closely
Palestinians once considered elections in Israel pivotal to their future, but that is no longer the case.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
3/17/2021 12:16:42 AM
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Three killed, over 1,000 hurt as Iranians celebrate fire festival
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 12:23:01 AM
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Israeli facial recognition firm ranked most accurate in Western world
"We are creating the missing link in making our cities truly smart, our offices responsive, and our homes more livable,” said the company's CEO, Avi Golan.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 6:12:44 AM
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France's Sarkozy back in court, this time for illegal campaign financing
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 1:09:59 AM
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Unity through chess, again: Iraqi arbiter to join next tournament
"I have friends from non-Arab nations with whom I am sharing in humanity," Iraqi chess arbiter Hussein Salma Saliah said.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
3/17/2021 10:03:55 AM
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Biden administration unified in strong stance on China -senior US official
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 1:27:36 AM
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Tiger Woods says he is back home and recovering
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 3:20:40 AM
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Georgia day spas gunned down, eight dead and suspect arrested
In Atlanta, police officers responding to a call of a "robbery in progress" shortly before 6 p.m. local time arrived at a beauty spa to find three women shot dead.
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 12:40:55 PM
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Anti-Netanyahu protest leader sued for allegedly not paying demonstrators
"I never promised anyone a cent," Haskel replied, when asked by N12 whether he paid fellow protesters to enthusiastically participate in the demonstrations against Israel's prime minister.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 11:28:21 AM
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Rep. Taylor Greene invited by Capitol rioter's brother to Jewish Brooklyn
The visit came at the invitation of Nachman Mostofsky, executive director of a politically right-wing Orthodox organization and the brother of Aaron Mostofsky, who was arrested by the FBI.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
3/17/2021 6:55:44 AM
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Synagogues not rushing to reopen, even as vaccines promise safety
“Our engagement online for daily minyanim is considerably higher than it was when we were in person,” Sunshine said, noting that the virtual option made it much easier to access a weekday minyan.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
3/17/2021 4:13:07 AM
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A liberal definition of antisemitism that allows for Israel criticism
“Paying disproportionate attention to Israel and treating Israel differently than other countries is not prima facie proof of anti-Semitism."
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
3/17/2021 4:24:47 AM
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Brandeis president: University’s contract proposal aims to force me out
Upon arriving at Brandeis in December 2015, Liebowitz said he found a fundraising staff in “disarray.”
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
3/17/2021 4:37:21 AM
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More Argentine Jews made the move to Israel in 2020 despite the pandemic
It’s a trend that appears to be continuing, as Jews in Argentina are increasingly taking Hebrew courses with an eye toward making aliyah.
By JTA STAFF \
6/9/2021 3:07:32 PM
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Jewish community in Newcastle, England, shrinks, but has unexpected help
The few British Jews that cast their eyes northward from Manchester and London, the city is little more than what it was in Roman times – an outpost straddling the edges of Hadrian’s Wall.
By JACOB JUDAH/JTA \
3/17/2021 6:40:18 PM
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Passover: Jerusalem cultural center launches online offerings for Passover
The leadup to Passover will be particularly intense, with virtual lectures, cooking classes, musical performances and podcasts on offer. All the content is free, and much of it available in English.
By LARRY LUXNER/JTA \
3/17/2021 1:47:42 PM
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New York Hasidic men detained in German airport – was there any reason?
The 16 detainees were eventually allowed to proceed to Vienna, but only after being told to sign disclaimers clearing the German authorities of any wrongdoing.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 2:20:19 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: Housebound elderly to receive jabs at home
Levy noted that 70% were able to get vaccinated on their own, but that for the rest who can't, this is a perfect solution.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 6:17:49 AM
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Gideon Sa'ar to 'Post': Netanyahu must stop holding Israel hostage
"If Netanyahu doesn't get 61, I call upon him to free the political system of himself."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/17/2021 8:42:17 PM
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Coronavirus: Knesset okays electronic bracelet for returnees from abroad
Number of serious patients drops to 574, lowest level since December.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN,CELIA JEAN \
3/17/2021 9:27:39 PM
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Man indicted for stealing thousands of eggs from neighbor, police report
The suspect stole some 161 egg cartons containing almost 5,000 eggs worth just over NIS 4,000.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 1:31:31 PM
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Happy Birthday, Hal Linden
A Q&A with the actor, musician and Jewish National Fund-USA spokesperson on his 90th birthday
By RYAN TOROK \
3/17/2021 9:03:56 AM
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Roman Royale: There is Always Light in the Darkness
By AVI STERN \
9/20/2021 11:34:10 AM
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Rare cache of 2nd century Greek coins found in Romania
The trove of 68 coins was found by a retired police officer, who located them with a metal detector.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 1:24:33 PM
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Beersheba business owner suspected of sexually harassing his employees
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 1:08:36 PM
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Netanyahu statue relieves himself in Tel Aviv, artist unknown
A statue of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relieving himself while curled in a corner was erected in Habima Square in Tel Aviv. The artist is unknown and the municipality removed the statue.
By CELIA JEAN \
3/17/2021 12:39:35 PM
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Medical staff attacked at Soroka Medical Center
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 9:46:55 AM
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Eight people injured in accident between two buses in Arad
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 10:00:48 AM
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Terrorists held as role models by PA on International Women's Day
According to Palestinian Media Watch, TV programs glorified Dalal Mughrabi, leader of a terrorist attack known as "The Coastal Road Massacre."
By MICHAEL STARR \
3/17/2021 11:23:22 AM
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PA receives first COVAX vaccine shipment with 60,000 doses
About a third of the vaccine shipment will be transferred to the Gaza Strip later today.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/17/2021 6:20:01 PM
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Palestinian suspects open fire toward IDF troops in West Bank - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 10:14:04 AM
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Israeli Police will be conducting nation-wide exercises Wednesday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 10:45:44 AM
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FIFA urged to take action after stadium renamed for Nazi collaborator
It is “fully understandable” that Ternopil seeks to “honor those who fought against Soviet Communism,” wrote Zuroff, but not those behind “the mass murder of innocent fellow citizens.”
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
3/17/2021 10:57:29 AM
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American author Nicole Krauss receives prize for Jewish literature
Krauss was chosen by the Sami Rohr Prize panel of judges for her "valuable contribution to Jewish literature."
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
3/17/2021 1:39:33 PM
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Jerusalem-area council head investigated for sexual offenses, corruption
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 11:39:48 AM
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Pope: 'I kneel on the streets of Myanmar and say stop the violence'
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 11:30:43 AM
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Knesset approves electronic bracelets mandatory for returning travelers
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 11:57:23 AM
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Bat Yam man arrested for suspected sexual assault of children
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 12:08:34 PM
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US far-right leaflets and posters surged last year, ADL says
The tally was the highest since the ADL, which monitors the activities of domestic and international hate groups, began tracking such materials in 2016.
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 12:13:54 PM
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White supremacist propaganda in US hit record in 2020, group says
Critics say white supremacism got a boost from US President Donald Trump's recently-ended presidency though he denied racism and said he was smeared by political opponents.
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 1:46:17 PM
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Israel Elections: IDF soldiers begin voting
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 12:35:53 PM
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UAE calls off Netanyahu trip, says won’t get involved in 'Israeli electioneering’
Netanyahu had been working on an Abu Dhabi visit and meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for Thursday.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/17/2021 6:30:58 PM
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Scientists find a black hole moving at 110,000 mph throughout its galaxy
One possibility is that it is interacting with another black hole that seems hidden in the galaxy 230 million light-years away, as it lacks certain properties to become visible.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 4:26:56 PM
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Biden says Russia's Putin will pay a price for election interference
Asked what the consequences would come, he said, "You'll see shortly."
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 9:17:21 PM
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Military court indictment filed in February friendly fire incident
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 1:55:40 PM
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High Court rules skies to open for returning Israelis
Israel’s coronavirus czar Ash criticized ruling, saying it will increase COVID-19 morbidity rates and heighten risk from variants.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/18/2021 7:04:22 AM
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$600m. worth of food to be thrown away in Israel during Passover
Average household to spend more than $770 on meals during the weeklong holiday; 13% will go to waste.
By DANIEL SONNENFELD/THE MEDIA LINE \
3/17/2021 3:52:58 PM
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Meshi-Zahav case: Alleged victim files first police complaint
Police detectives will use the testimony in order to better understand Meshi-Zahav's pattern of behavior.
By ALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE \
3/17/2021 6:09:15 PM
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LGBTQ people lack full legal protections. Jews need to help.
Even today, no such laws exist in many states or at the federal level. Despite measurable achievements for LGBTQ rights, such as legalizing same-sex marriage.
By STACY SCHUSTERMAN/JTA \
3/17/2021 1:58:11 PM
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'State funding of Israeli elections is highest in Western world'
Parties that don't pass the threshold but got more than 1% of the vote still receive funding * no one is scared of going to elections, since they know they won't have any problem financing it
By ZEV STUB \
3/17/2021 5:55:32 PM
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ISIS in Mozambique 'beheading' children, reports say
"One mother told the agency she had had to watch as her 12-year-old son was killed in this way close to where she was hiding with her other children."
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/17/2021 2:59:11 PM
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Israel's beaches are open, 'tar storm' has ended
The Environmental Protection Ministry has declared that the "tar storm" event plaguing Israeli beaches has ended.
By MICHAEL STARR \
3/17/2021 5:42:16 PM
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Jordan on edge of crisis as COVID cases rapidly grow
The King’s visit was intended to show the public that he would personally demand answers from the hospital director.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/17/2021 5:45:22 PM
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9 Reasons to Consider for Teaching English Abroad
By AVI STERN \
3/17/2021 3:05:25 PM
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12-year-old suspected of sexually assaulting several women in Tel Aviv
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 3:23:33 PM
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IDF soldier indicted for second degree reckless killing of co-soldier
An IDF soldier who accidentally shot and killed his friend was indicted in a military court on Wednesday for recklessly using a weapon, leading to manslaughter.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/17/2021 9:47:39 PM
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Ashkenazi thanks Russia for work to recover Israelis’ remains in Syria
Russia and Israel are marking 30 years of diplomatic relations this year
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/17/2021 7:18:49 PM
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A secret operation to reunite Yazidi women and children after genocide
The secret operation in Iraq and Syria to help Yazidi women be reunited with children they had during captivity under ISIS was reported by the New York Times this week.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/18/2021 2:46:58 PM
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Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches’ Aliyah Inspired’ Online Event
Due to the organization not being able to hold its annual Mega Aliyah Event in the US,Nefesh B’Nefesh has created a month of inspiring content presented by Olim for Olim.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/17/2021 3:27:24 PM
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First Israeli kosher restaurant opens in Dubai following normalization
The two friends have opened Dubai’s first Israeli restaurant, a kosher concept with views of the iconic Burj Al Arab, Mul Hayam.
By MELANIE SWAN \
3/17/2021 5:57:56 PM
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Israeli town abuzz with delivery drones in coordinated airspace test
The popularity of the cheap, low-flying drones, and their potential for ferrying anything from pizzas to prescription drugs between businesses and homes, has stirred fears of mid-air collisions.
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 3:53:43 PM
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Coronavirus: Type-A blood at higher risk of catching virus - study
Type-A blood creates a "sticky" environment in the respiratory system, which can make it easier for the virus to infect.
By AARON REICH \
3/17/2021 5:22:33 PM
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Two jurors dismissed in Floyd murder trial after $27 million settlement
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 4:25:51 PM
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Prof. Idit Matot pays tribute to her mother, a doctor and a Holocaust survivor
Prof. Matot will take part at the virtual March of The Living Holocaust Memorial Day on April 8th, 2021
By PROF. IDIT MATOT \
3/24/2021 1:24:59 PM
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I defeated Mengele and I defeated Hitler and I defeated all the Nazis in the world.I am here, alive
Vera Kriegel Grossman will take part at the virtual March of The Living om Holocaust Remembrance Day, on April 8th, 2021
By VERA KRIEGEL GROSSMAN \
3/24/2021 1:30:22 PM
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Palestinian TV broadcasts 1964 PLO Charter calling for Israel's destruction
The broadcast did not make any mention of important amendments done in 1993 and 1995 that recognized Jewish connections to the land and a two-state solution.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 5:29:42 PM
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Israel Elections: Which economic plan does Israel really need?
While Netanyahu has put forward packages to help businesses recover from the pandemic, boost employment, and promote hi-tech growth, Bennett's plan would seek to double Israel’s standard of living.
By ZEV STUB \
3/17/2021 6:54:17 PM
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Technion to launch three nanosatellites into space simultaneously
The launch, a first for its kind, will be livestreamed on March 20 and sees the university join the "Civil Space Revolution."
By AARON REICH \
3/17/2021 5:38:48 PM
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Cancer bacteria can be used against tumors, Weizmann Institute study finds
Cancer cells seem to present bacterial peptides on their cell walls, which reveals their existence to the immune system’s T Cells.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 9:02:40 PM
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JVP expands operations and adds new partners
JVP completed 2020 with 14 new investments in companies that promise to be game-changers in the interface between technology and the global market.
By ZEV STUB \
3/17/2021 10:02:37 PM
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Gaming monetization platform Overwolf raises $52m.
The funding will be used to hire more developers to create new services, along with investing in new opportunities.
By ZEV STUB \
3/17/2021 5:25:17 PM
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'Our work depends on a chain of good people'
Get to know Food for Life
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 8:32:12 PM
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Coronavirus Comm. Nachman Ash says court ruling will increase morbidity
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 5:41:53 PM
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Soccer-FA chief says report on child abuse marks 'dark day' for soccer
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 5:41:39 PM
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Israelis abroad express uncertainty on returning to vote on March 23
Some Israelis in the US will be flying back for Tuesday’s elections, while others aren’t sure it’s worth the hassle.
By HALEY COHEN \
3/17/2021 6:17:19 PM
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'Palestinian infighting will benefit Hamas'
JPost One-on-One weekly 'Zoomcast': Khaled Abu Toameh with Palestinian Professor Mohammed Dajani - Episode 11
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/31/2021 7:53:49 AM
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Sex addiction may have driven suspect in Georgia shootings
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 6:28:19 PM
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Delay livestreams on social media to block massacre broadcasts - Wiesenthal Center
The report suggests to delay live streams to block massacre broadcasts.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/17/2021 7:00:17 PM
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Liberman: Vision, values gap with haredim ‘existential threat’ to Israel
Yisrael Beytenu leader warns Israel likely to turn into ‘Iranian, Khomenei-style state’ of religious law if Netanyahu-led right-wing, religious bloc wins the election.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/17/2021 8:40:20 PM
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Archaeologists find early Christian monks' living quarters, churches, in Egypt
As described by the research team, the markings and symbols found at the site have Coptic connotations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 7:08:31 PM
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Archaeology: Israel's national pastime - analysis
Embers still burn from the country’s once great passion for excavations.
By HERB KEINON \
3/17/2021 8:28:51 PM
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Rivlin to Austrian counterpart: Israel needs help to combat Iranian threat
Van der Bellen wrote on his Facebook: “Welcome – baruch haba! It’s a visit from a good friend and a sign of strong relations between Israel and Austria."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/17/2021 8:33:46 PM
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Education Ministry releases figures on COVID morbidity rates in schools
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 7:36:59 PM
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Russia recalls its US ambassador following Biden’s comments
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had called its ambassador, Anatoly Antonov, back to Moscow to discuss the future of Russia's relationship with the United States.
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 8:59:37 PM
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Are the newest Dead Sea Scrolls just the beginning?
Some 600 Judean Desert caves surveyed so far, Israeli Antiquities Authority's Eitan Klein tells 'Post' a day after discovery of first fragments in some 60 years unveiled
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
3/18/2021 9:33:26 AM
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Settler leader: Use PA terror funds to vaccinate Palestinians
"Either we will establish a future for them without bloodshed or we will leave them to the fate we have lived."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/17/2021 8:49:28 PM
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IDF: ‘Snunit’ crash was probably due to rare phenomenon
There is a high probability that there was no technical error in the plane, and it was serviceable during the entire flight.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/17/2021 9:08:53 PM
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Nick Cannon ‘educates himself’ on Jewish issues after antisemitic comment
The Black celebrity said that blacks are the “real” Semitic people and argued that “non-melanated people” were barbaric.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 11:35:45 PM
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Netanya chamber orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary
They will open this season with six performances throughout Israel and celebrate their Jubilee anniversary of 50 years of concerts with live audiences
By SARAH HERSHENSON \
3/17/2021 8:58:06 PM
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Tiv Ta’am tastes healthy profits
Revenue and revenue per sq.m. in identical stores grew by 21.2% and 24.9%, respectively, compared with a year earlier.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 9:04:30 PM
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Passover: Bank Hapoalim subsidizes entrance to attractions over holiday
Admission to all sites and museums, activities and attractions and guided tours will be subject to advanced registration only.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/17/2021 9:09:40 PM
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US memo details Biden Administration's Palestinian 'reset' -report
The memo also makes note of the upcoming Palestinian elections, expressing concern over the potential of the Gaza-based Hamas terrorist group beating its rival Fatah.
By CODY LEVINE \
3/17/2021 9:35:30 PM
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Israel Elections: Why I may not vote this time - opinion
Should I cast a protest vote for the greens of whose wider agenda I know little, or defy my own principle and abstain?
By WALTER BINGHAM \
3/17/2021 9:19:11 PM
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Ahead of Colin Kahl’s confirmation, CUFI calls on Joe Manchin to oppose
“Looking at the foreign policy approach of the members of the Committee, it is clear to us that Senator Manchin is the most likely swing vote,” Pastor John Hagee said.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
3/19/2021 5:10:00 AM
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American Israeli: An answer to existential questions of identity - opinion
Do I accept my birth identity as given, or do I choose my own access to Jewish history?
By ILAN CHAIM \
3/17/2021 9:30:02 PM
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Naftali Bennett: Netanyahu’s link in chain is rusted
At a campaign rally in Rishon Lezion, Lapid told activists that he was optimistic about the election.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/17/2021 11:24:20 PM
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The imprint of Jews in Germany on the Jewish world - opinion
What is known is that there was a Jewish presence in 321 CE in Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, a Roman colony on the Rhine River and the historical nucleus of today’s city of Cologne.
By JOSEF SCHUSTER \
3/17/2021 9:39:37 PM
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After Atlanta massacre, Jewish groups rally on behalf of Asian Americans
Police in Georgia say the 21-year-old suspect may have been motivated by hatred of women and not anti-Asian bigotry.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
3/17/2021 9:40:38 PM
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Israel should give east Jerusalem Palestinians Israeli passports - opinion
Why can’t the 350,000 Palestinians of east Jerusalem hold both an Israeli and a Palestinian passport?
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/17/2021 9:48:56 PM
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Smart Tzedakah: Efficiently, effectively professionalized giving - opinion
We have elaborated seven basic principles, which may not be revolutionary, but together help frame how we approach Smart Tzedakah
By BENJI LEVY,MICHAEL BLOCH \
3/17/2021 10:03:52 PM
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White House: Trump's Corona rhetoric increased threats on Asian-Americans
By REUTERS \
3/17/2021 10:11:04 PM
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World Sleep Day: How does Israel fare when it comes to sleep behaviors?
Healthy sleep is recognized as one of the pillars of a healthy lifestyle. But what is healthy sleep health?
By ELLIOT ROSENBERG AND MICHAEL GRANDNER \
3/17/2021 10:14:17 PM
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Ron Johnson sprints past Cruz, Hawley to the political bottom - opinion
Only the notorious Joseph McCarthy rivals Johnson as the worst senator in Wisconsin’s history.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
3/17/2021 10:24:57 PM
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Israel Elections: Labor Zionism is the way forward - opinion
The social safety net established by Labor was the safety net that helped Israel overcome much of the challenges of the last year.
By PETER LERNER \
3/17/2021 10:32:39 PM
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Holocaust envoy to 'Post': Biden admin. strongly embraced IHRA definition
Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Cherrie Daniels told the Post that the administration “enthusiastically embraced the IHRA working definition."
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
3/19/2021 7:34:09 AM
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Netanyahu must keep from politicizing the Mossad
Democracy functions best when civilians are in charge and when there are checks and balances on the power of individuals.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/17/2021 10:39:28 PM
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Meghan McCain: Nick Cannon should not be forgiven so fast for antisemitism
Meghan McCain, daughter of former US senator John McCain, said that antisemitism by Nick Cannon seems to be more forgivable than "racism of any other kind" when that should not be the case.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/18/2021 8:22:19 AM
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North Korea calls US attempt to initiate contact waste of time
By REUTERS \
3/18/2021 5:02:31 AM
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Mohammed Dahlan hints he may run in PA presidential election
Dahlan claimed that Abbas refused to accept vaccines from the UAE.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/18/2021 9:29:19 PM