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French Jews resume Birthright Israel experience after long COVID hiatus
'I have been waiting for almost two years to go on my Birthright trip,' a participant from Paris said. 'I am excited to learn about this land and meet wonderful people.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 8:57:59 AM
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Haiti appoints new prime minister in wake of president's assassination
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 3:36:50 AM
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Salesforce and Fiverr team up to empower students with disabilities
A joint program will provide support toward equal employment opportunities for disabled people
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 9:09:45 AM
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Dozens of rioters surround and attack Border Police
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 1:56:23 AM
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How US laws against Israel boycotts could hit Ben & Jerry’s
It’s unclear whether Ben & Jerry’s pullout from what it considers to be “occupied” territory will fall under the jurisdiction of these laws, but some experts say there is a good chance it could.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
7/21/2021 2:51:11 AM
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Bill de Blasio raps Ben & Jerry’s, saying he’ll lay off Cherry Garcia
The NYC mayor's remarks came a day after the Ben & Jerry’s parent company, Unilever, announced that it would not sell its ice cream in “occupied Palestinian territory.”
By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
7/21/2021 2:56:52 AM
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Union for Reform Judaism, ADL launch collaboration to combat antisemitism
'Through this partnership, we hope to encourage more reporting to help raise awareness of the threats facing the Jewish community,' said ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt.
By HALEY COHEN \
7/21/2021 9:20:24 AM
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Winners announced for 64th ACUM awards ceremony
The composers, publishers and songwriters who have influenced this year's music industry the most will be awarded by the Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 9:34:12 AM
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My ex-Orthodox life isn’t glamorous, but my story should be told
I write from the perspective of an ex-Orthodox Jew, and while my reasons may differ from those of Orthodox people, I agree that "My Unorthodox Life" is a travesty.
By DAINY BERNSTEIN / JTA \
7/21/2021 4:53:05 AM
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The AP predicts that Israel will win 7 Olympic medals
The Jewish state has won nine medals in its entire Olympics history. But AP predicts that the Israel delegation will win seven medals this year.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
7/21/2021 10:28:18 AM
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Citing COVID concern, AIEF postpones two Congressional trips to Israel
AIEF is the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC that funds educational seminars to Israel for members of Congress. The trips are now expected to take place next year.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/21/2021 5:39:38 PM
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MK Simcha Rothman reminds not to boycott the Israeli Ben & Jerry's
MK Simcha Rothman released a video advising Israelis who they should and should not be boycotting when it comes to Ben & Jerry's.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 11:18:45 AM
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US welcomes formation of Haiti's interim government, Blinken says
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 6:13:01 AM
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State Department: We reject the BDS movement, which singles out Israel
Ned Price, the State Department spokesperson, said the US 'will be a strong partner in fighting' efforts that 'seek to delegitimize Israel'
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/21/2021 8:29:11 PM
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US life expectancy fell year and a half in 2020 due to COVID-19 - CDC
In the wake of COVID-19, American life expectancy had one of the biggest one-year declines since World War Two, when life expectancy fell 2.9 years between 1942 and 1943.
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 11:20:26 AM
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Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy tabloid editor
The popular tabloid of staunch Beijing critic Lai folded after several hundred police raided its headquarters on June 17 and froze key assets and bank accounts. It printed its last edition on June 24
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 7:55:31 AM
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Olympics: 'Beijing 2022 winter games will need spectators' - IOC
The Beijing Games, set for February 4-20 next year, have yet to launch their ticketing program, delayed due to the pandemic.
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 8:32:24 AM
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Harry Rosenfeld, key editor in exposing Watergate, dies at 91
He was born Hirsch Moritz Rosenfeld in Berlin in 1929 and witnessed the carnage of Kristallnacht, the Nazi-led pogroms, in 1938, seeing hoodlums burn his synagogue.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
7/21/2021 8:56:49 AM
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70 years ago, Jordan's king assassinated by Palestinian on Temple Mount
Abdullah was assassinated by a Palestinian gunman while exiting al-Aqsa Mosque with his grandson Hussein.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/21/2021 11:32:28 AM
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Tour groups visit Israel as gov’t fails to send clear reopening message
Police are to improve tracking of people under virus quarantine.
By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE,ARON ROSENTHAL / THE MEDIA LINE \
7/21/2021 9:21:38 AM
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Former ambassador Ron Dermer joins JINSA think tank
Dermer served as ambassador to the US from 2013 to 2021, with the transfer of the US Embassy to Jerusalem and the Abraham Accords taking place during his tenure.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 6:30:17 PM
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Bennett invites allies to form joint global cyber security network
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he views cyberattacks as one of the greatest threats not only to Israel’s national security, but to that of the world
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/21/2021 7:26:23 PM
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Home is where the heart is
BestofMachinery is an online platform that provides reviews, guide, and general information on house, and outdoor maintenance and décor
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
7/21/2021 11:09:05 AM
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Coronavirus in IDF: 202 servicemembers infected
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 11:01:02 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 1,400 new cases, 1.76% of tests return positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 11:03:58 AM
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Make me a match: New matchmaking app to launch just in time for Tu Be'Av
Yente's going digital with a new matchmaking app by Mama Knows Best that allows matchmakers to set up the singles in their life.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/21/2021 6:44:32 PM
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Australia's Brisbane named hosts of the 2032 Olympics
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 11:32:34 AM
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Nephew of Hannah Szenes criticizes event commemorating her
'The State of Israel should not have involved Hungarian paratroopers in the event – it hurts the family,' said Eitan Szenes.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 1:13:43 PM
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'Jews are behind the pandemic' chanted at anti-vaccine protest in Poland
'Every Pole can see today that behind the ‘plandemic’ are the Jews,' the crowd chanted
By GADI ZAIG \
7/21/2021 7:43:02 PM
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Kremlin says Russia won't use energy as political weapon
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 12:09:58 PM
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UK Labour to expel hundreds of antisemitism deniers
The move will expel hundreds of members from the party that are part of four groups: Labour Against the Witch Hunt, Socialist Appeal, Labour in Exile and Resist.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 6:33:02 PM
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Luxembourg minister sends letter to local directors of units of NSO
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 1:01:28 PM
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Coronavirus: Our goal is a normal school year, health minister says
The cabinet will meet on Thursday to discuss new measures to counter the country’s fourth COVID-19 wave, including the green pass and the situation at the airport.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
7/22/2021 1:28:26 PM
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WATCH: Israeli Intel Corp Mobileye tests self-driving cars in NYC
Founded in Jerusalem, Mobileye is the first Intel Corp to test self-driving cars in New York City.
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 1:38:58 PM
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Ben & Jerry's boycott could harm Palestinian employees
The distribution company employs 10 Palestinians from nearby villages who receive working conditions and salaries they could not earn under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 5:54:38 PM
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Fighting antisemitism with booze in Tel Aviv
Zionists on Campus will host a fundraiser party in Tel Aviv to combat antisemitism.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2021 3:50:35 PM
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Israelis to enjoy more, cheaper produce with new agriculture reform
Israel will recognize European standards for fruits and vegetables • regulation of products imported from Europe will be reduced
By ZEV STUB \
7/21/2021 8:31:49 PM
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Quality of scientific information on Google differs between languages
A study looked at results from 30 basic scientific terms in English, Hebrew and Arabic
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 3:35:24 PM
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FC Barcelona Legends meet with the Israeli Society for Autistic Children
The Catalan club had an exciting day of sports activities with Israeli children on the autistic spectrum, where they practiced their soccer skills.
By GADI ZAIG \
7/21/2021 3:32:05 PM
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Tu Be'Av 2021: 48,056 couples were married in Israel in 2019
Only about 69% of the couples married in Israel in 2019 were Jewish, according to new data.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/21/2021 3:38:25 PM
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Portuguese Holocaust museum to give guest books to Yad Vashem
The books have thousands of comments from visitors that are strongly supportive of Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 4:54:04 PM
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Poway synagogue shooter pleads guilty, facing life in prison
The shooter is still facing federal charges and federal prosecutors could still seek the death penalty.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/21/2021 4:52:35 PM
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Olympics ticket buyers' usernames, passwords stolen and shared on internet
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 3:29:58 PM
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Tech Buzz: Kaltura rises 20% after Nasdaq IPO, Tailor Brands raises $50m.
The stock will trade under the symbol KLTR.
By ZEV STUB \
7/22/2021 7:02:16 PM
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Viewers to learn how to say Fauda in Farsi
This is the first time that the Israeli show, Fauda, will be broadcast in Farsi.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/22/2021 7:40:56 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: What do we know about the 143 hospitalized people?
Of the 143 hospitalized patients, 58% were vaccinated, 39% were not at all, and 3% were partially vaccinated.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/21/2021 7:06:41 PM
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Israel: Ties with Cyprus, Greece going strong after Herzog-Erdogan call
Israel’s relations with Greece and Cyprus, historic rivals of Turkey, grew closer in a period in which tensions between Israel and Turkey flared.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/21/2021 7:15:12 PM
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Kahana says Western Wall deal won't be implemented in next two months
Orthodox group Rabbinical Council of America and Conference of Presidents criticize hardline Orthodox activists takeover of egalitarian prayer section at holy site on Tisha Be’av
By JEREMY SHARON,GIL HOFFMAN \
7/21/2021 9:01:21 PM
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Jewish-Muslim teamwork uncovers owl nests in mosque
An Arab-Israel notified a Jewish veterinarian about an injured owl, which led to an even bigger discovery.
By BEN BARUCH \
7/21/2021 7:18:36 PM
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Beaches surrounding the Kinneret close due to overcrowding
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 4:50:01 PM
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For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during Hajj
"This is a huge accomplishment for us and it is the biggest pride to be in the service of religion, the country, and the guests of God".
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 5:07:09 PM
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Israel’s corona Happy Badge is underway - here are the details
Fines will be given to individuals and businesses who do not comply.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/21/2021 9:29:01 PM
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State Comptroller bows out of Meron probe in favor of state inquiry
Englman first announced that he would probe the disaster back on May 3 when it appeared that the government of former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu would block any attempt at a state inquiry.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/21/2021 7:24:07 PM
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Israelis to receive Moderna COVID vaccine beginning August
Health funds will be able to place orders for the Moderna vaccine, which will then be made available to Israelis over the age of 18.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/21/2021 8:39:01 PM
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Amnesty and HRW urge Iran's regime to free Afkari brothers
A 45-page report details the "harrowing" torture and "ill-treatment" that the Afkari brothers suffered at the hands of the Iranian regime.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
7/21/2021 8:14:28 PM
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Coronavirus: Pfizer vaccines to be manufactured in S. Africa by Biovac
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, whom the African Union has named its "Champion on COVID-19," called the agreement a breakthrough in efforts to overcome vaccine inequity.
By REUTERS \
7/21/2021 6:08:17 PM
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Israeli heart attack patients sicker, died more during first COVID-19 wave
Sheba Medical Center doctor to public: "If you have a medical problem, come to the hospital."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/21/2021 7:08:43 PM
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Flight industry in danger of collapse
Israel's airlines have suffered tremendously during the pandemic.
By ZEV STUB \
7/21/2021 7:20:46 PM
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Kashrut orgs under pressure to remove certification from Ben & Jerry's
The Australian Kashrut Authority (KA) announced that they would be removing Ben & Jerry's ice cream from their list of kosher approved products, and others are being pressured to do the same.
By SHIRA SILKOFF \
7/21/2021 6:35:43 PM
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New Likud membership drive could choose Netanyahu successor
Sa'ar denies working to lower the threshold.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/21/2021 8:34:44 PM
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Unidentified body found in sea off the coast of Acre
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 7:17:30 PM
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Israelis are most concerned with internal Arab-Jewish conflict - study
The majority of Jews in Israel do not perceive Israeli-Arabs as equals. * Only 25% of Arab-Israelis call themselves “Israeli”.
By HADAS LABRISCH \
7/21/2021 9:39:02 PM
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Exclusive: Is satellite footage of attacked Iran facility being blocked?
It is possible that few US satellite imagery services withheld images of Iran's nuclear facility in Natanz.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/21/2021 9:48:33 PM
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Boycotts against Israel are a new form of terrorism - President Herzog
He added that he had no doubt that all the former presidents and prime ministers of Israel would react sharply against BDS in all its forms.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/21/2021 9:08:25 PM
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Kashrut will serve public rather than politicos in new reform - analysis
With certain cafes being mistreated by the rabbinate, Tzohar steps in to supply kashrut approval.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/21/2021 7:55:49 PM
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An Israeli-Diaspora love story
Bat Ella pays tribute to Jewish music inspiration Debbie Friedman in televized show.
By BEN BARUCH \
7/21/2021 8:17:46 PM
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Jerusalem restaurants excited for potential new kashrut rules
“When you don’t have competition, I think it’s bad for business,” Crave co-owner Tzvi Maller said, speaking about the potential kashrut trust-bust proposed in the Knesset on Tuesday.
By BEN BARUCH \
7/22/2021 6:52:04 PM
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Israeli singers are among ACUM winners
ACUM will once again host the awards ceremony after a year and a half of hiatus in the industry due to the global pandemic.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 8:56:04 PM
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Romantic Movies to be screened at Cinematheque for Tu Be'av
The series of 20 movies that will be shown throughout 10 days features classics and recent films
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/21/2021 8:37:58 PM
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Unpublished YA book at the center of Israel controversy
The book has received many bad reviews on Goodreads by people who have not read it.
By JORDAN PIKE \
7/21/2021 8:50:13 PM
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'Boycott Ben & Jerry's in US, but buy it in Israel' - Ayelet Shaked
"It is not the Israeli Ben & Jerry’s that should be boycotted - We have to fight against Ben & Jerry’s in America."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/21/2021 9:12:24 PM
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Some insights on our time
Encountering peace.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
7/21/2021 9:19:35 PM
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'It will cost lives,' says child rights group on car seat reform delay
The new regulations, demanding the installation of a safety system against forgetting children in cars, were set to come into effect on August 1 but were postponed to June 2022.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
7/21/2021 10:03:14 PM
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Are we informed by Education or surveys?
"Our obligation as Jewish educators is to provide our learners with knowledge and skills so they can reach their own informed opinions about Israel."
By DAVID BRYFMAN \
7/21/2021 9:32:19 PM
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Two rabbis oppose the prenup that prevents women from becoming agunot
the two rabbis attacking prenuptial agreements this week are part of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
BY RACHEL LEVMORE \
7/22/2021 3:20:08 AM
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Celebrating love on Tu Be'av
After having fallen out of practice for centuries, today Tu Be’av is experiencing a bit of a rebirth in Israel
By ADAM GREENWALD \
7/21/2021 10:04:13 PM
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Tel Aviv teacher arrested for sexual offenses against pre-teen student
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 10:17:05 PM
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A reflection of Jewish dissent in the month of Av
"The hope Tu Be'av instills in us helps to ensure that the future of our country moves past those who wish our destruction."
By BARRY LYNN \
7/22/2021 11:41:38 AM
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Three dead in Syria from American aerial attacks - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/21/2021 10:20:50 PM
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Nation of Islam Twitter account suspended
The organization was allegedly suspended over comments regarding mRNA vaccines.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 7:36:23 AM
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Ben and Jerry's came late to the ice cream party - opinion
Jews will not be leaving east Jerusalem under the pressure of being denied Chunky Monkey.
By DOV FISCHER \
7/22/2021 3:19:55 AM
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Trust must be restored between Israel and the USA - opinion
The US-Israel alliance is unique. It is a combination of domestic politics and foreign policy that often overlaps, and that makes restoring trust a critical mission on many levels.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
7/22/2021 3:21:31 AM
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Ben & Jerry's placed the theater of the absurd in face of politics - opinion
Clarification is required detailing why it is inconsistent with Ben & Jerry’s “values” to continue to sell its ice cream to Jewish, Muslim and Christian residents in east Jerusalem and the West Bank.
By ALAN SHATTER \
7/22/2021 3:24:00 AM
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Ben & Jerry's is opening old scars with newest BDS policy - editorial
While each of BDS's small victories stung in their own way, they were like mosquito bites: they itch temporarily but do not affect the overall health of the body.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/22/2021 3:19:14 AM
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Semitic strikes: A wonderful time to be a Jewish fan of baseball
“The fact that two Orthodox Jews got drafted is phenomenal. I hope it works out for both of them and while it’s hard to get to the majors even after being drafted, let’s see them try."
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
7/21/2021 11:20:37 PM
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New type 1 diabetes study is most diverse, largest of its kind
The research examines diverse groups including people of African and Asian ancestry. Prior to this study, most of the work on type 1 diabetes focused on people of European descent.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 12:38:13 AM