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Dog adoption at an all time low in 2021, records show
Dog adoption rates decreased by 38% in 2021 from the previous year.
By AARON REICH AND MAARIV ONLINE \
12/24/2021 12:18:25 AM
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Japan to put off sending officials to Beijing Olympics
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 12:39:37 AM
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For Jews in Israel, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Israeli girl Yaeli Amir’s secular Jewish parents embrace Christmas, not for religious reasons but as an occasion for celebration. The same holds for Halloween.
By ASAF SHALEV/JTA \
12/24/2021 12:43:27 AM
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Where to get ‘Jewish penicillin’ in New York City right now
While doctors and government officials are working hard to develop treatments for those who’ve caught COVID-19, people turn to what they know to relieve symptoms: chicken soup.
By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA \
12/24/2021 12:54:30 AM
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Holocaust survivors to sue for Holocaust compensation
Shurat Hadin will help Holocaust survivors to stake claims to insurance policies they had during the time of the Holocaust.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 1:21:11 AM
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Iran, terror financing, can be stopped by growing saffron - MK Hauser
Iran produces 90% of the world's saffron, the world's most expensive spice — Which New Hope MK Zvi Hauser is concerned is used to finance terrorism and Iran.
By MICHAEL STARR \
12/24/2021 1:11:36 AM
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LAPD officers shoot, kill teenage girl while taking down suspect
The teenage girl's body was discovered behind a dressing room wall at a Burlington Coat Factory store that was penetrated by gunfire.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 1:06:34 AM
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The top Jewish pop culture stories from 2021
Below, you can find the greatest hits of JTA’s 2021 Jewish pop-culture coverage.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
12/24/2021 1:10:27 AM
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Legendary Jewish filmmakers the Coen Brothers split up
Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” which is seeing a theatrical release on Christmas, is the first truly solo Coen film now that the two have split after over thirty years of collaboration.
By AMELIA MERRILL/JTA \
12/24/2021 1:24:26 AM
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Cleveland Jewish News expands into Akron with acquisition of local paper
CJN’s publisher, the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, announced Dec. 21 its plans to begin serving the Jewish population of Akron, Ohio.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
12/24/2021 1:34:24 AM
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Swiss-Jewish artist wants museum to take down her art over antisemitism concerns
Miriam Cahn expressed concerns that the Zurich Art Museum took advantage of Jews around the Holocaust.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
12/24/2021 1:54:49 AM
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Ukrainian’s views on Israel generally positive – survey
"The results of the survey illustrate what we knew about the attitude of the Ukrainian public towards Israel," said Michael Brodsky, Israel's ambassador to Ukraine.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 2:08:27 AM
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American reform rabbis group finds late rabbi ducked abuse complaints
Rabbi Michael Cook resigned from the CCAR to avoid investigation into abuse claims against him.
By ASAF SHALEV/JTA \
12/24/2021 2:04:52 AM
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On This Day: WWI's 1914 Christmas Truce begins
Soldiers stopped fighting on multiple battlefields on Christmas Eve in an improvised truce that lasted the whole of Christmas.
By ARIELLA MARSDEN \
12/24/2021 4:44:10 AM
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Arabic-learning 'Madrasa' app developed by Technion students
The Madrasa project promotes Arabic learning through a platform that includes free online courses, extensive activity through digital channels, and many different collaborations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 5:15:22 AM
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20-year-old Israeli-Druze woman dead after house fire
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 7:21:49 AM
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Israeli forces begin demolishing structures on Homesh hilltop
Two homes are being demolished, but the Homesh yeshiva is still standing.
By SARAH BEN-NUN AND TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/24/2021 8:09:13 AM
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From Myanmar to Israel: Doctors wish child 'Merry Christmas'
Physicians from three religious backgrounds came together to wish little Hannah, brought to Israel from Myanmar by Save a Child's Heart, a “Merry Christmas.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 8:06:56 AM
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Turkey freezes assets of 770 individuals, US-based foundation
Chicago-based Niagara Foundation's assets were frozen because of links with the US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of staging a coup attempt in 2016.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 8:22:53 AM
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Drunk man leads German police to Nazi altar, weapons
Police confiscated, among other things, a belt of ammunition, two knives, a butterfly knife and three brass knuckles - two of which had blades.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 8:40:53 AM
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At least 30 killed in massive ferry fire in Bangladesh - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 8:45:11 AM
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Two dead in hospital fire in Astrakhan, Russia - report
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 8:46:18 AM
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Police investigate explosion heard in Galilee village
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 9:08:20 AM
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Gilboa: Fourth female prison guard testifies to sexual assault
The woman came forward earlier in December, revealing the sexual assault she experienced at the hands of Fatah prisoner Muhammad Atallah, allegedly with the help and knowledge of prison guards.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 10:20:31 AM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 10:29:49 AM
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Israeli tourist arrested in Thailand after breaking COVID-19 quarantine
Ohad Baruch fled his hotel before the results of his COVID-19 test came back - which was positive for Delta. However, he has since tested negative three times, meaning he recovered.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 10:40:34 AM
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How did Earth, Mars form? Study affirms inner solar system collisions
Earth and Mars were largely formed through planetary embryos made of gathered material and gases in the inner solar system.
By AARON REICH \
12/24/2021 11:27:27 AM
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Elderly Palestinian woman dies after road collision
The driver was a Jew who was afraid to stop on the road due to his proximity to the Palestinian town. He is being investigated by Israeli security.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 11:02:27 AM
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4% of severe cases in Omicron wave could be young children
1,118 individuals have been confirmed as carrying the Omicron variant * Health Ministry D-G delays approval of fourth shot * Pfizer and Merck COVID drugs en route to Israel
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN AND ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
12/24/2021 11:21:22 AM
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At least seven died in Thursday wreck off Greek island -coastguard
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 11:37:38 AM
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Israeli firm to build country's first green hydrogen project
The facility, located in Kibbutz Yotvata, would generate the green hydrogen for use in industrial infrastructures like transportation systems and industrial plants.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 12:27:45 PM
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Turkish lira caps historic week with big lift from Erdogan government
The currency had plunged on Monday to an all-time low of 18.4 to the dollar, after a months-long slide due to unorthodox interest rate cuts and fears of an inflationary spiral.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 12:20:21 PM
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Iran's war games in the Gulf were 'warning to Israel'
'These exercises had a very clear message: a serious, real ... warning to threats by the Zionist regime's authorities to beware of their mistakes.'
By REUTERS AND TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/24/2021 12:53:00 PM
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Herzog wishes Putin happy Novy God, gets invited to Russia
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 1:02:16 PM
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Scientists discover new part in human anatomy - study
This jaw-dropping discovery focuses on the jaw, specifically the masseter: a muscle in the lower jaw that is essential for chewing.
By AARON REICH \
12/24/2021 1:46:01 PM
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Gilboa Prison escape: Date set for prison commissioner's testimony
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 2:13:11 PM
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Israeli-born developer marks milestone after buying 3 Miami buildings
Moishe Mana grew up poor in Tel Aviv but owns 1.3 million square feet of properties in downtown Miami.
By Rob Wile/Miami Herald/TNS \
12/24/2021 2:17:48 PM
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Jared Kushner investment firm Affinity raises $3b. in committed funding
Kushner plans to invest in American and Israeli companies that are looking for international expansion opportunities in India, Africa, the Middle East and other parts of Asia.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 2:26:38 PM
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125 countries back open-ended UNHRC war crimes probe against Israel
US representative: Investigation perpetuates a practice of unfairly singling out Israel in the UN
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/24/2021 2:30:33 PM
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Church leaders in Jerusalem accuse Israel of anti-Christian bias
They are frustrated that Christian pilgrims did not receive an exemption to enter the locked-down country for Christmas, while Jewish groups have been allowed in.
By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/24/2021 2:49:19 PM
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UK condemns Iran's launch of ballistic missiles in war games
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 4:08:45 PM
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Russia conducts test launch of hypersonic missile -Interfax
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 4:13:03 PM
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COVID-19 cabinet approves malls outline - Green Pass to apply in most places
The outline for malls and other shopping complexes, devised by the National Security Council and the Health Ministry, was presented at the last cabinet meeting.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/24/2021 4:18:01 PM
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US airlines cancel flights as Americans go ahead with holiday plans
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines both canceled dozens of Christmas Eve flights because of staff shortages amid the surge in infections.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 5:57:00 PM
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Russia complains about Molotov Cocktail thrown at consulate in Ukraine
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 6:16:40 PM
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Iranian-backed Houthi projectile kills two in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
The projectile caused seven injuries, six of which are Saudi and one Bengali resident and left 12 cars and two shops damaged, the Saudi state news agency said.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 9:00:14 PM
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Former PM Netanyahu may choose to testify at his own trial - report
Despite the defendant not having the obligation to take to the witness stand during his own trial, Netanyahu has decided he may do so, hoping it will have a positive effect on his legal situation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2021 9:39:44 PM
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Lebanese president says country needs '6-7 years' to exit crisis
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 10:01:52 PM
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Roche's at home covid test kit gets emergency FDA approval
The test, which uses a anterior nasal swab sample, is 'able to produce accurate, reliable and quick results in as few as 20 minutes' for SARS-CoV-2 and all variants of concern.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2021 11:57:08 PM