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Ukraine military appoints rabbi as first-ever Jewish Religious Officer for Jewish soldiers
Rabbi David Milman has been informally tending to Jewish soldiers for many years, his position was made formal by the Ukrainian military.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 1:08:51 AM
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Police release footage of killed Israeli after family disputes incident
Israel Police accused Michael Hassan, 33, of attempting to stab police officers who arrived at his Netanya home on Friday night.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 1:37:38 AM
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Russia attacks UN envoy for 'political bias' over jailed Putin critic
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk sent a letter in which he condemned the 25-year prison sentence given to Vladimir Kara-Murza.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \
4/22/2023 2:13:46 AM
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Two men sentenced for planning to attack US electric substations
Their plan was to attack substations with powerful rifles, which they believed would result in millions of dollars in damages while causing civil unrest, but they never carried out any attacks.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 2:18:52 AM
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Over 115 mayors, heads of councils call on Israeli public to preserve Remembrance Day sanctity
Echoing calls from national politicians, local governments call for unity and respect during Remembrance Day ceremonies.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 3:20:02 AM
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US Supreme Court preserves broad access to abortion pill
"As a result of the Supreme Court's stay, mifepristone remains available and approved for safe and effective use while we continue this fight in the courts," Biden said.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 2:58:11 AM
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Leaked US documents suspect shared info earlier than previously known- NYT
The Pentagon declined to comment on new information reported by the New York Times, that Teixeira began to post the information in February 2022.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 2:59:22 AM
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British, Ukrainian Embassies in Israel hosted formal Eurovision Gala celebrating upcoming event
The event was held on April 20, in partnership with El Al airlines and Israel's delegation to Eurovision led by Noa Kirel, Israel's biggest pop sensation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 3:26:16 AM
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Police track down man who broke into six Tel Aviv businesses in eight days
A string of break-ins and thefts halted by central Tel Aviv police thanks to forensic technology.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 4:18:12 AM
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial to kick off Monday, igniting pain, fear, hopes for closure
The trial threatens to broadcast the white supremacist ideas that lay behind the attack, and continue to pose risks for Jewish communities.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
4/22/2023 4:33:21 AM
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Jewish Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli
Harrison Bader discusses his career, being Jewish, and whether his mother's cooking gives him an edge.
By Jacob Gurvis/JTA \
4/22/2023 4:41:42 AM
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Why are there so many Jewish sports halls of fame?
At first, Rawitch told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, he questioned whether he was truly worthy of being honored alongside fellow Hoosiers.
By Jacob Gurvis/JTA \
4/22/2023 4:42:53 AM
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Paris court gives 1980 synagogue bomber life sentence
The bombing, which took place on Oct. 3, 1980, was understood to be the first fatal antisemitic attack in France since the Holocaust.
By Alice D'Oleon/JTA \
4/22/2023 4:57:55 AM
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This Jewish couple ended their three-country wedding tour with a colorful Oaxacan ceremony
A two-week first date turns into love, how finding love online can lead to unexpected places.
By ALIX WALL/JTA \
4/22/2023 5:01:09 AM
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‘A Series Of Unfortunate Events’ author to write horror film based on the Golem of Prague
Daniel Handler, better known as "Lemony Snicket", tapped to write new horror film featuring the legendary Golem of Prague.
By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA \
4/22/2023 5:14:46 AM
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In Germany, a new group reflects a schism among liberal Jewish congregations
The schism is less about theological differences, but rather about how scandals should be managed and approached.
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
4/22/2023 5:28:11 AM
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Japan to prepare to shoot down North Korean spy satellite
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 7:29:16 AM
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Palestinian rights groups demand probe into death of preacher in Hamas detention
Mohammed al-Sufi was known for his criticism of Hamas leaders and their ties to Iran and was detained upon his return from Egypt last week.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/22/2023 7:52:21 AM
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Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know
Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.
By DR. GAL NEUMAN/WALLA! \
4/22/2023 8:20:08 AM
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Stun grenade thrown at home in Tel Aviv on Friday night
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 8:39:33 AM
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Mysterious contents of sealed Egyptian coffins revealed after 2,000 years
A team of scientists used modern non-invasive techniques to take a peek into ancient boxes that are still unopened all these years later.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 9:22:01 AM
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16 weeks in a row: Judicial reform protesters gather across Israel
The protests have continued despite the temporary halt of the judicial reform legislation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at the end of March.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 11:30:58 AM
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Russian head of Crimea says air defenses activated, no damage or casualties
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 10:40:26 AM
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Two people killed, 10 hurt in Madrid restaurant blaze
The fire was started when a waiter flambéed a pizza and set fire to the walls and ceiling.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 10:43:56 AM
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Business is booming for this Israeli flag maker, but he wishes for unity
Since the start of the protests against the judicial reforms, Marom Milberger has produced thousands of Israeli flags, torches and replicas of the Declaration of Independence
By ILANA STUTLAND/MAARIV \
4/22/2023 1:49:09 PM
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Saudi Arabia arranging to evacuate citizens from Sudan - statement
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 12:25:29 PM
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Russian billionaires see wealth rise to over half a trillion dollars - Forbes
After Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, the West imposed what it casts as the most severe sanctions in modern history on Russia's economy.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 12:41:55 PM
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Without US, Russian intervention, can Sudan's ceasefire actually hold? - analysis
Many countries have an interest in a ceasefire in Sudan yet it doesn't seem like they are willing to invest in ensuring that one holds.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/22/2023 12:45:36 PM
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Data company Palantir to help Ukraine prosecute alleged Russian war crimes
The software will combine intelligence and satellite imagery to build a map of evidence, for instance establishing the proximity of Russian equipment to crime scenes.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 1:18:35 PM
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Sudan army agrees to help evacuate foreigners, fighting continues despite ceasefire
Sudan's collapse into warfare dashed plans to restore civilian rule and brought the already impoverished country to the brink of humanitarian catastrophe.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 1:30:30 PM
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WW2 shipwreck that sunk with 864 soldiers onboard found after 81 years
The Japanese ship was torpedoed en route from what is now Papua New Guinea to China's Hainan by a US submarine, unaware of the POWs onboard.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 1:54:32 PM
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Russia says it takes three districts in western part of Ukraine's Bakhmut
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 2:07:08 PM
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Russia expels 20 German diplomats after mass expulsion from Berlin
Relations between Moscow and Berlin, which used to be the biggest buyer of Russian oil and gas, have frayed since Russia sent troops into Ukraine.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 2:18:28 PM
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Russia fired at US Reaper drone flying over Syria - leaked documents
The US Central Command has reportedly confirmed that in November of last year, Russia fired unsuccessfully at a US drone over Syrian airspace.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/22/2023 2:47:37 PM
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Hamas must pay a heavy price for its recent audacious terrorist attacks - opinion
Israel also needs to keep its eye on the ball regarding the escalating confrontation with Iran, specifically halting Iranian nuclear progression and Iranian attempts to establish itself in Syria.
By MEIR BEN SHABBAT \
4/23/2023 3:14:40 AM
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What are Israeli-European relations like after 75 years? - opinion
Historically, Europe played a key role in Israel’s security and economic growth – from the supply of weapons by Czechoslovakia in 1948 to the reparations agreement with Germany in 1952.
By EMMANUEL NAVON \
4/23/2023 3:16:28 AM
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New proposed draft exemption framework for haredim endangers Israel - opinion
Israel’s politicians once again prefer to acquiesce to the haredim, this time with support from the IDF and the Finance Ministry, which wants rapid growth.
By SHUKI FRIEDMAN \
4/23/2023 3:17:33 AM
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Why I chose Israel, and will continue to choose Israel - opinion
I CHOOSE Israel because I love the energy of this country. I choose Israel because I don’t need to actively practice Judaism and yet I’m very Jewish here, in the non-religious, more cultural sense.
By JOANNA LANDAU \
4/23/2023 3:18:30 AM
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Upholding the sanctity of life: Organ donation and Jewish tradition - opinion
Regrettably, some Orthodox opinions still prohibit posthumous organ donation due to the misguided belief that brain death is not considered death.
By ELIYAHU FEDERMAN \
4/23/2023 3:20:47 AM
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UN rapporteur, who appeared on Hezbollah-affiliated channel, must resign - opinion
Albanese’s antisemitic statements do not deviate far from the antisemitic groups she associates with.
By JORDAN COPE \
4/23/2023 3:21:05 AM
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Israeli-Ukrainian volunteer captured, killed by Russian forces in Bakhmut - report
Oleksandr Dubovik was reportedly killed on December 23 after being seriously wounded and captured by Russian soldiers in Zaitseve.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 4:37:45 PM
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To keep yourself healthy, listen to the science - opinion
THIS PAST week, I had my biweekly Zoom session with Jeffery. He is a rabbi who lives in the US and came to me half a year ago with literally every problem you can imagine in chronic diseases.
By ALAN FREISHTAT \
4/23/2023 3:21:45 AM
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Islamic Jihad: Israel will pay 'heavy price' if senior official dies in prison
The Palestinian Prisoners Club warned that Adnan, who was arrested by the Israeli security forces in February, was in critical condition and could die at any moment.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/22/2023 4:57:12 PM
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We need a common Israeli spirit that can carry us toward a promising future - opinion
Frightened Israelis have lost faith in the rickety structure. At the root of the historic crisis in which we are trapped is the “mother of all problems” – disagreement over the rules of the game.
By AVNER BEN-ZAKEN \
4/23/2023 3:46:11 AM
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A New York gemach becomes a fashion magnet
The concept is not new: the definition of “gemach” is short for the Jewish expression “gemilut chasidim” meaning “extending kindness.”
By MARIA LISELLA \
4/23/2023 3:46:57 AM
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At least nine killed, over 60 injured in triple suicide bombing in central Mali
It is still unclear exactly who was responsible for the bombing, because no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 5:21:40 PM
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Grapevine April 23, 2023: Conflicting viewpoints
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/23/2023 3:46:18 AM
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Italy's treasury freezes assets of fugitive Russian businessman Artem Uss
Under house arrest for shipping oil from Venezuela in breach of sanctions, Artem Uss fled to Russia last month.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 5:50:24 PM
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Compassion wins for Hofesh Shecter's choreography - review
On this rare visit to Tel Aviv, his company performed a double bill labeled Double Murder, composed of two works.
By ORA BRAFMAN \
4/23/2023 3:46:47 AM
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Paying a visit to Jewish Istanbul
One cannot visit a country with a culture as rich as that of Turkey without paying homage to some of its outstanding sites.
By BARBARA ANGELAKIS \
4/23/2023 3:46:29 AM
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Eight injured in car crash near northern Israeli kibbutz
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 6:16:05 PM
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Who would have thought? A look at a great hotel in Ra’anana
The 17-floor hotel, which opened in 2017, was originally geared for businessmen arriving for the week at one of the dozens of companies in the area.
By DAVID BRINN \
4/23/2023 3:45:33 AM
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Israel launches largest solar project, to power 60,000+ households
New Israeli solar energy project in Jezreel Valley aims to increase Israeli energy capacity.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/22/2023 6:56:26 PM
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One dead, one seriously injured in Lod shooting
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 7:13:44 PM
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Hamas cannot interfere in Arab-Israeli affairs, Mansour Abbas says - report
Abbas described during the interview that the terror organization's influence on Israel's Arab community is a "great catastrophe" and that it "brings a new calamity."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 9:09:40 PM
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Body of Israeli swept in Lake Kinneret found after four days
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 8:05:39 PM
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 8:23:56 PM
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Belarus units complete training on Russian tactical nuclear missile systems
Belarusian troops returned from training on Iskander mobile guided missiles in Russia.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 8:39:01 PM
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Russia advising citizens to avoid traveling to Canada, citing attacks
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 8:59:39 PM
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IDF chief: If only for one sacred day, let's respect Israel's fallen soldiers - opinion
Herzi Halevi in a column for the Jerusalem Post: We must respect the cemeteries and ensure they do not turn into places of dispute
By IDF CHIEF OF STAFF HERZI HALEVI \
4/23/2023 6:00:08 AM
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In first, Defense Ministry building to light up on Remembrance Day
Making history, the Defense Ministry will project the work "Yizkor" and a memorial candle onto its building in Tel Aviv.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 10:39:43 PM
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Netanyahu may spark new Israel-US crisis by tapping Golan as NY envoy
Two media outlets reported on Saturday night that Netanyahu had backed away from the Golan appointment in light of US objections to the matter
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/22/2023 10:20:04 PM
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Bringing up political differences on Remembrance Day is an unnecessary distraction - editorial
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/23/2023 3:41:31 AM
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IDF chief joins Netanyahu, Lapid call to keep protest outside cemeteries
"It's on us to respect the cemeteries and not to turn them into arenas of debate," said IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
By MICHAEL STARR AND GADI ZAIG AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/23/2023 6:00:17 AM
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Foreign states start evacuations from Sudan as battle rages
With the airport closed, the only way to escape is via the Red Sea.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 10:56:30 PM
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Ukraine's Kharkiv, surrounding districts hit by five missiles - officials
By REUTERS \
4/22/2023 11:10:31 PM
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Temple Mount to reopen to Jewish visitors on Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2023 11:21:08 PM