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Special needs teenager drowns in Asi River in northern Israel
The girl arrived at the river as part of an activity arranged for a non-profit organization of special needs teenagers.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 11:11:25 AM
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Volcano erupts in Iceland near Reykjavik
A helicopter with scientific personnel had been scrambled to assess the extent of the eruption.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 12:54:42 AM
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Religious Zionism plan criticized for 'protecting rapists, pedophiles'
Religious Zionism's plan is intended to combat false complaints.
By EVE YOUNG \
3/21/2021 3:05:29 PM
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Shots fired at houses and vehicles in Qalansawe - report
One man was lightly injured by the gunfire, and a pregnant woman fell down during the shooting.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 11:20:13 AM
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Trump FL resort partially closed after coronavirus outbreak - sources
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 1:02:24 AM
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Iranian nationals charged with evading US sanctions
The eight men and two women were outside the United States and had not been arrested.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 6:10:55 AM
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Jerusalem Botanical Gardens hosts fantasy festival for Passover
The festival is suited for children from age three to 10.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 4:18:27 AM
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Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 2:39:20 AM
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White House confirms firing of 5 employees based on marijuana use
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 2:41:39 AM
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American ‘Shtisel’ remake to be directed by Jewish filmmaker
The show, which besides the name will share few thematic elements with the original, is being written by Lauren Gussis.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
3/20/2021 2:56:21 AM
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Cuomo accused by current staffer of suggestive comments, ogling
Alyssa McGrath, 33, became the latest of at least eight women who have publicly alleged sexual misconduct by Cuomo.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 6:07:29 AM
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COVID: New theories on whether AstraZeneca shot linked to blood clots
Most of the rare blood clots have been seen in women and most cases have been reported in Europe.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 3:33:42 AM
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Raising Asian Jewish kids in the US has never been scarier
Since the start of COVID-19, anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 1,900% in the United States.
By MELODY MUHLRAD/JTA \
3/20/2021 3:50:08 AM
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Asian-American Jews on the ATL murders and anti-Asian hate crimes
“I’m Jewish on my dad’s side and Hakka Chinese and Cantonese on my mom’s side. In both cases, it felt deeply personal.”
By ASAF SHALEV/JTA \
3/20/2021 4:05:45 AM
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Central Asian Mountain Jews preserve centuries-old Passover traditions
Passover is called “Nisonu” in Juhuri, the ancient and dying Farsi-based Jewish language of Mountain Jews.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
3/20/2021 4:14:24 AM
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Ukraine to let in vaccinated Israeli pilgrims to Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Last year, thousands of pilgrims in Israel protested being prevented from visiting the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
3/20/2021 4:37:01 AM
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Growing up in Iran, I thought the whole country celebrated Passover
Where our Muslim neighbors placed a Quran on their haft-seen table, we placed a Torah or a siddur.
By AYLIN SEDIGHI-GABBAIZADEH/JTA \
3/20/2021 4:48:42 AM
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Vienna threatens suit against Rothschild who said city extends Nazi theft
After the Nazi takeover of Austria in 1938, the Jewish Rothschilds were expelled, their property seized and the foundation dissolved.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
3/20/2021 5:00:35 AM
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Jews must ensure that Asian Americans are heard
The Atlanta attacks were the latest in a year of unprecedented assaults on Asian Americans.
By DYLAN ADELMAN AND SHIRA LOEWENBERG/JTA \
3/20/2021 5:39:18 AM
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Record 33 lawmakers from both parties join MAZON’s hunger Seder
There were Jewish and non-Jewish lawmakers among the celebrants.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
3/20/2021 5:41:30 AM
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English teachers trained as unofficial Israel ambassadors
The COVID pandemic created a need for new goodwill ambassadors who could travel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/21/2021 3:48:16 PM
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Was there a shooting in a Texas Six Flags?
Although several users on Twitter claimed that an active shooter situation occurred at Arlington's Six Flags Resort, police have yet to be able to confirm the report and are still investigating.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
3/20/2021 8:01:30 AM
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Bronze idol, gift to Zeus, unearthed in ancient Olympia archaeological dig
A mini-statue believed to have been used as a gift for Zeus between 1,050 and 700 B.C. was discovered at the archaeological site of Olympia, a sanctuary site dedicated to the god of thunder.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 8:14:00 AM
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Controversial California ethnic studies curriculum passes unanimously
Jewish orgs had pilloried the first draft since its release in 2019, both for not discussing the American Jewish experience and for including antisemitic language and anti-Israel sections.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
3/20/2021 8:23:28 AM
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650 pounds of matzah are being shipped to Saudi Arabia, other Gulf states
The matzah is also being shipped to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait. The Jewish association will also be providing Passover resources to American troops in the region.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
3/20/2021 8:30:30 AM
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Israel and UAE face off in rugby in historic first friendly sports matchup
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin congratulated both teams in a tweet and said that Israel hopes to host the Emirati squad in Israel “very soon.”
By JTA STAFF \
3/20/2021 8:43:03 AM
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These restaurants around the US offer Passover meal delivery
With menus ranging from brisket and matzah ball soup to chraime and chicken tagine, you’ll be spoilt for choice. We’ve rounded up the best of them below.
By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA \
3/20/2021 9:08:30 AM
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Iran, Kurdish regions prepare for Nowruz festival
As it occurs around the same time as Passover the seven symbolic items of the Haftseen table, which include an apple, garlic, wheat and other things, can draw comparisons to the Passover plate.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/20/2021 10:03:27 AM
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Iran celebrates, US slams Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis' official slogan is “death to America, death to Israel, curse the Jews.” They're attacking Saudi Arabia consistently, yet the US does not consider them a terrorist entity.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/20/2021 10:28:40 AM
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Iran, Russia and Turkey signal growing alliance
For years, Turkey would say one thing to Moscow and Tehran while telling Washington’s Iran hawks that Turkey was “against Russia and Iran.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/21/2021 6:10:48 PM
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Russia postpones Soyuz-2.1a rocket launch to Sunday -RIA
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 10:39:34 AM
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Anti-maskers in Arizona burn medical masks amid COVID pandemic - watch
Health officials have pleaded with the public to wear masks to limit the spread of the virus. Still, the issue has become politically divisive in the United States.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
3/20/2021 11:11:22 AM
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How US tensions with Russia and China could impact Israel
Iran and Turkey are riding this wave of global exhaustion with US hegemony. They also want to invade states in the Middle East and supplant US allies, partners and influence.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/20/2021 8:09:09 PM
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Magnitude 7.2 quake hits northern Japan, 1 meter tsunami
Tohoku Electric Power Co has halted the Onagawa nuclear plant and is checking for any irregularities, NHK said.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 1:03:28 PM
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Pakistan PM Khan tests COVID-19 positive - health minister
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 11:45:17 AM
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Two Danish hospital staff get blood clots after AstraZeneca shot, one dead
One of the hospital staff died and both had received the AstraZeneca vaccine less than 14 days before getting ill.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 12:28:44 PM
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi drone -Saudi TV
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 12:08:11 PM
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Killings of Asian women renew push for tougher US hate crime laws
"No one wants to be the last state standing without a hate crime law," said Swati Patel, interim CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 12:43:57 PM
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International spectators to be barred from entering Japan for Olympics
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 12:55:24 PM
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Netanyahu rejects Lapid debate challenge
Netanyahu said in TV interviews with Channels 12 and 13 that he would only accept the request if Lapid formally declared himself a candidate for prime minister.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/20/2021 10:12:08 PM
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Donald Trump figurine in wax museum put away as visitors keep punching it
If wax figurines are damaged at this wax museum, they are usually sent to the factory for repairs. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this was not an option with the Trump dummy.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 1:52:01 PM
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4-year-old killed after family member runs her over
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 1:46:57 PM
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White House suspends new staffers for cannabis use despite policy change
The policies disproportionally affected applicants with disabilities, all medical cannabis patients, younger applicants and applicants from states which have legalized cannabis.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
3/20/2021 2:14:14 PM
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Young Israeli killed in ski accident in Georgia
The accident which killed a young Israeli in Georgia occurred Friday at the Gudauri Ski Resort, where avalanches are common.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
3/20/2021 2:30:06 PM
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Palestinians report 27 deaths, 1,780 new infections from coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 4:50:57 PM
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Netanyahu source of Israel's dysfunction, Merav Michaeli tells CNN
The Labor Party leader took pride in the fact that under her leadership, Labor became the first-ever Knesset list which was split completely evenly between men and women.
By IDAN ZONSHINE,CODY LEVINE \
3/20/2021 7:39:44 PM
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Can mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines be used to cure cancer?
Messenger RNA (mRNA) relies on synthetic genes that can be generated and manufactured in weeks, and produced more rapidly than conventional vaccines.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
3/20/2021 10:31:23 PM
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Bear attacks owner on Russian street
According to media reports, the victim was the bear's owner who kept it together with its mother in a cage in a nearby industrial zone.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 6:07:14 PM
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Man arrested for drawing antisemitic artwork outside of New York synagogue
The man was arrested on charges of antisemitic aggravated harassment, according to police officials.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 7:35:42 PM
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Tens of thousands anti-Netanyahu activists gather for pre-election protest
Protesters gather calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down for his indictment for bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/21/2021 12:38:25 PM
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UNESCO chief set for new term, eyes US return - official
The official told Reuters that the signals from the new U.S. administration were positive and that the objective was to make progress on the issue over the coming months.
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 8:00:46 PM
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US administers 121.4 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 8:05:10 PM
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Israel Elections: Party leaders make final calls for support
Leaders of Yisrael Beytenu, Religious Zionist, Labor, Meretz and Blue and White
By CODY LEVINE \
3/20/2021 8:49:45 PM
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Candidates submit lists for PA parliamentary vote
The commission is scheduled to study candidacy applications within five days from the date of their submission before deciding whether to accept or reject them.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/20/2021 8:19:55 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 1.8% test positivity rate, only 1,017 new patients
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 8:29:29 PM
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Israel needs the B-52 and MOP in order to deter Iran - opinion
Knowing Israel can destroy their nuclear sites will deter Iran from trying to produce a nuclear weapon.
By EHUD EILAM \
3/21/2021 8:15:11 AM
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Israel's destiny is in extending sovereignty to Area C - opinion
On behalf of the Jewish people, past and future, by virtue of historical claims, international law, and civil and humanitarian rights, Israel is entitled to extend sovereignty in Yesha.
By MOSHE DANN \
3/20/2021 8:55:08 PM
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Israel should be involved in discussions over a new Iran deal
In Israel, there is consensus that a new deal would need to include Israeli concerns and that it would be preferable if Jerusalem works with the international community.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/20/2021 9:48:57 PM
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'If Bibi doesn’t get 61 we’ll consider other options' - UTJ head
Senior ultra-Orthodox leader Rabbi Gerson Edelstein says in UTJ campaign ad. that party cannot back left-wing leaders because “the left wants to uproot religion.'
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/20/2021 10:25:13 PM
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Failure to stop Iran's terror support might lead to Israel-Hezbollah war
To understand the new complex Middle Eastern puzzle, it is first necessary to recognize the fact that the Biden administration is dealing with Iran on two fronts.
By EITAN DANGOT \
3/21/2021 10:09:09 PM
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Neanderthals possibly used toothpicks, research shows
One of the teeth in question, was a third lower molar belonging to a 30-year-old Neanderthal, and was "heavily worn, perhaps from chewing hard food," according to the report.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/20/2021 9:41:14 PM
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‘Woke’ winds must be stopped at Israel's borders - opinion
One of the major attributes of the woke sensibilities is the one-size-fits-all moral view of things.
By DOUGLAS ALTABEF \
3/20/2021 9:28:59 PM
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How the blood libel penetrated into the Islamic world - opinion
Accusations that Jews murdered Christians and siphoned off their blood to bake matzah for Passover were a feature of Christendom for centuries.
By ELI KAVON \
3/20/2021 9:35:39 PM
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Israel Elections: Is it a mitzvah to vote?
For many frustrated Israelis, voting in a fourth election in two years feels like “eating maror.”
By SHIMSHON HAKOHEN NADEL \
3/20/2021 10:21:38 PM
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The connection between the Kotel and the Statue of Liberty
A personal and compelling look at Israel-Diaspora relations - and Zionism.
By MARGOT AMOUYAL,REBECCA WEISS,AMIR PAGIS \
3/20/2021 10:00:24 PM
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Netanyahu promises direct flights to Saudi Arabia
In his Channel 13 interview, Netanyahu touted those four agreements and promised that four more deals would be finalized. It was a pledge that he made last week as well.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/20/2021 10:26:08 PM
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How simple solutions to business problems outweigh complex ones
Interestingly, we found that known multinationals are using simple principles to guide their activities.
By YOEL ASSERAF \
3/20/2021 10:09:14 PM
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Grapevine, March 21, 2021: Vote! It’s the democratic thing to do
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/20/2021 10:15:21 PM
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Israel cancels travel quotas, sets new coronavirus rules for airport
The daily limit of 3,000 passengers entering the country has been cancelled • Israelis can now travel to Sinai
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/21/2021 10:21:30 AM
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Coronavirus: Brazil records 79,069 new cases, 2,438 deaths
By REUTERS \
3/20/2021 11:16:55 PM
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Police seize real gun disguised as Nerf toy in drug raid
While surprising and seemingly isolated, the incident is one of several regarding the easy confusion of toy guns and real guns.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/21/2021 10:26:49 AM