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US Senate confirms Levine, first openly transgender person, to health post
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 12:08:02 AM
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Scientist says human penises are shrinking due to pollution
Dr. Shanna Swan believes that most men will be unable to produce viable sperm by 2045.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 11:04:57 AM
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Japan says North Korea ballistic missile launch threatens peace
The Japanese government said the missiles flew about 450 km (280 miles) and landed outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 4:03:58 AM
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JScreen to offer at-home testing for genetic cancer susceptibility
Ashkenazi Jews have a 1-in-40 risk of carrying mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes: over 10 times the risk in the general population.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 12:13:05 PM
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Coronavirus anxiety led to poorer diets, weight gain - study
Besides Israeli respondents, the survey was also translated into English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Italian and Russian.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 11:26:23 AM
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Erdan discusses visa waiver for Israelis with US DHS Secretary
Including Israel in the program has been a matter of ongoing discussions between Jerusalem and Washington for years.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
3/25/2021 5:24:59 PM
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Saudi coalition clears fuel ships to dock at Yemeni port -sources
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 2:33:28 AM
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Germany funds vaccination drive for Holocaust survivors
The new Holocaust Survivor Vaccine Assistance Program (HSVAP) will be administered by the New York-based Claims Conference.
By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
3/25/2021 2:49:08 AM
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Andres Abt, first Jewish mayor of district in Montevideo, dies at 47
Abt was raised in an intermarried family in Montevideo and it was his non-Jewish mother who encouraged him to embrace his Judaism.
By JTA STAFF \
3/25/2021 2:56:08 AM
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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 76% effective in updated US trial results
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 3:05:00 AM
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NJ paper fires photographer for caption calling nurse a ‘total JAP’
The caption drew the ire of a range of local politicians, including New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who called it “unfathomable.”
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
3/25/2021 3:09:55 AM
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UJA launches #MatzahChallenge to raise funds amid COVID, Passover
Until April 4, all posts updated with the hashtag #MatzahChallenge will be matched with an $18 donation to UJA.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
3/25/2021 12:00:10 PM
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Taiwan’s Jewish community prepares for Passover party — no masks required
The seder will be a lot like the community’s Purim party: packed, unmasked and with shared food.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
3/25/2021 3:19:27 AM
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Boston-area football team used ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘rabbi’ to call plays
Officials from Plymouth alerted Duxbury school leaders about what they heard after the game.
By PENNY SCHWART/ JTA,PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
3/25/2021 3:29:46 AM
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Brexit Passover food shortage is forces Irish Jews to work together
Great Britain is normally the main supplier of kosher and kosher for Passover products for both the Irish and Northern Irish Jewish communities.
By JACOB JUDAH/JTA \
3/25/2021 3:43:02 AM
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GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith to Schumer: The Sabbath is on Sunday
She cited mentions of God on US properties and on the dollar bill and in protocols, including swearings-in of witnesses.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
3/25/2021 3:50:52 AM
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New youth program rabbi in Azerbaijani capital eager despite war, pandemic
"It’s nice to see plenty of young people at our events who are interested in the Jewish way of life, who want to learn more about our traditions and customs."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 11:44:45 AM
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National Library highlights prominent figures' Passover experiences
Among some of the personalities is Natan Sharansky, who recalled his first Passover seder in the Soviet Union under KGB surveillance.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 11:20:25 AM
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University of Illinois creates Jewish council to fight antisemitism
The decision to establish a council was modelled after the success of a similar council at the University of California Berkeley.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 11:15:25 AM
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NYT's Bret Stephens editing new journal, focus on ‘Jews and social justice'
The new journal comes as the Jewish world debates challenges gripping wider American culture, including racism, antisemitism and political polarization.
By ASAF SHALEV/JTA \
3/25/2021 9:01:38 AM
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Higher background radiation linked to lower cancer mortality - study
Higher background radiation levels were also linked to a life expectancy about 2.5 years longer than those living in areas with relatively low levels.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
3/25/2021 8:38:22 AM
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Senate Committee advances Kahl’s nomination in Biden administration
Kahl’s rocky nomination process still depends on a Senate floor confirmation vote.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
3/25/2021 6:24:38 PM
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Coronavirus: Over half of Israel's citizens are fully vaccinated
"We passed the 50% mark of all Israeli citizens that are fully vaccinated with the second dose of the vaccine," Health Minister Yuli Edelstein tweeted.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:06:22 PM
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Arab MK declines to say if Hamas is a terror group or not
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 7:48:11 AM
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Germany eases citizenship path for descendants of Holocaust survivors
"This injustice cannot be undone," said President of the German Central Council of Jews Josef Schuster about the Nazi persecution of Jews, "but it is a gesture of decency."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:34:18 AM
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Hate crime suspected at Kafr Kassem, dozens of tires slashed
The suspected crime took place following the apparent success of Ra’am (United Arab List) to pass the electoral threshold in the Tuesday elections.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 2:21:28 PM
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Sea shanty craze takes over Passover with new Wellerman rendition
The song was made famous by Scottish singer Nathan Evans when he sang it acapella while banging on his table.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:47:32 AM
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Ship blocking Suez Canal like 'beached whale' could be stuck for weeks
It is now blocking transit in both directions through one of the world's busiest shipping channels for goods, oil, grain and other products linking Asia and Europe.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 4:16:30 PM
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Border Police shot suspected Palestinian militant near Ramallah
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:41:46 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 470 test positive, 1.1% positivity rate
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:44:54 AM
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Israel Elections: Only 6 'regular' polling stations left to count
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:49:37 AM
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QAnon pushes alarming conspiracy myths targeting China and Jewish people
More broadly, extremist specialists say QAnon is seeking to maintain relevance by swallowing other conspiracy movements.
By ANITA CHABRIA/TNS \
3/25/2021 10:08:01 AM
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Anti-Netanyahu bloc in talks to form gov't with Benny Gantz as head
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:53:27 AM
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Former deputy Minister Faina Kirschenbaum ‘took bribes for years’
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:40:36 AM
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Why Zaina Gohou Believes Education is of Paramount Importance to Society
By PAUL LITMAN \
9/20/2021 11:38:13 AM
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Nawab Shah and Pooja Batra's Dhamdachha Documentary Captures Community Life
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
3/25/2021 10:49:12 AM
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Elite IDF graduates use new approach to fight for Israel's image
Israel-is seeks to boost Israel’s image by facilitating meaningful encounters between ordinary young Israelis and their peers worldwide.
By STEVE LINDE \
3/25/2021 10:52:54 AM
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Israel Elections: Smotrich rules out support from Islamist party Ra'am
He also accused the Israeli Left of “persecuting” Netanyahu and for being “willing to sell the State of Israel to those who identify with the worst of its enemies.”
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/25/2021 3:58:30 PM
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Researchers Tie Plastic Surgery To Higher Self-Esteem
By PAUL LITMAN \
3/25/2021 11:01:34 AM
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14-day news roundup: Czech mate
Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.
By STEVE LINDE \
3/25/2021 11:02:42 AM
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COVID-19 has changed the brand of travel destinations
It’s hard to change a reputation developed over decades, let alone centuries. But that’s exactly what some nations are doing now as the world gauges their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By JOANNA LANDAU \
3/25/2021 11:36:15 AM
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Suez Canal suspends traffic while efforts to dislodge ship continue
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 11:16:21 AM
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Police completes preparation to ensure safe Passover and Easter holidays
The goal is to ensure every citizen can travel and safely enjoy the holiday period • also warns against burglaries on Seder night
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 1:09:39 PM
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A rabbi named 'Apple': The origin of family name
Many Jews changed their "Jewish" names to tone them down, others Hebraized them or inherited Hebrew names. Where did "Apple" come from?
By RAYMOND APPLE \
3/25/2021 11:24:52 AM
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Isi Leibler reflects on a lifetime of leadership
“In my twilight years, I look back and say I’ve been privileged to live through one of the most tumultuous and rewarding periods in Jewish history."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN,STEVE LINDE \
3/25/2021 11:35:03 AM
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter to fly on Mars in April
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is set to attempt the first powered flight on another planet.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 12:26:47 PM
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6 SEO Experts and Trends to Follow in 2021
By AVI STERN \
3/25/2021 11:46:15 AM
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'Jerusalem Post' premieres new MUST Column
MUST will be published both in the print edition and on the Jerusalem Post’s digital platforms as well as dedicated pages on social networks.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/25/2021 11:47:09 AM
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Israelis vote again: Democracy? Or dystopia?
Elections are meant to choose a competent functioning government. In Israel, we voted four times – and got a string of dysfunctional ones.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
3/25/2021 11:51:51 AM
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Jewish Agency, Chabad help Jewish families around the work mark Passover
"We pray that this year will bring about a change so that all communities can return to a normal routine," said Chairman of the Jewish Agency Isaac Herzog.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/25/2021 1:27:35 PM
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Saudi official denies threat to harm UN Khashoggi investigator
the UN expert on summary killings, has said that a Saudi official threatened at a Jan. 2020 meeting in Geneva that she would be "taken care of" if she was not reined in following her investigation.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 11:54:23 AM
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Israel's election problems require political surgery
Lurking beyond the past two years of political limbo in Israel are historic problems that require political surgery
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
3/25/2021 12:02:09 PM
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Before the next war: Israel, US should articulate proportionality policy
How can a democratic nation fight and defeat asymmetric enemies in the 21st century?
ERIC R. MANDEL \
3/25/2021 12:09:24 PM
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China says it will safeguard Iran nuclear deal, defend Sino-Iran ties
The increase in Iranian supplies has partly contributed to a drop in Brent crude prices from $70 a barrel in mid-March.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 12:10:07 PM
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A matzah miracle in Uganda
“Our entire community thanks the Confederation of United Zionists for helping our community celebrate Pesach the right way,” said Mukiibi.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 12:10:19 PM
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Israeli intelligence services for nonprofits
intelligence-gathering in the 21st century is one of the largest sectors creating wealth in global markets. Arguably, all of the world’s fastest growing companies are building the future with it
By BRIAN SCHRAUGER \
4/5/2021 3:05:26 PM
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Netanyahu banned from top law enforcement appointments - High Court
The prime minister has already agreed not to directly appoint a new attorney general, state prosecutor or police commissioner, as well as judges to the Jerusalem District Court and Supreme Court.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/25/2021 9:47:42 PM
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Ancient Second Temple era mikveh serves Jews of all gender, denomination
Shmaya is the only mikveh in Israel with this mission, and includes among its diverse clientele people converting to Judaism not through the Orthodox Rabbinate.
By WENDY BLUMFIELD \
3/25/2021 12:21:48 PM
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Jewish-Ethiopian scholarship and taking pride in Ethiopian heritage
While the ‘Generation of the Desert’ was slowly coming to terms with the reality of Israel most students would only meet an Ethiopian adult in a menial position. Language, in that sense, has great power and pride.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
3/25/2021 12:24:54 PM
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Israeli author David Grossman earns award for his work, in Sweden
Grossman was born in Jerusalem in 1954 and studied both theater and philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 2:28:48 PM
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Rabbi John Levi: A true icon of Australian Jewry
The rabbi is the latest in a series of Jews honored by Canberra.
By VIC ALHADEFF \
3/25/2021 12:28:41 PM
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A Passover poem of Zionism and its long history
(For reading aloud responsively at the Seder)
By MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN \
3/25/2021 12:33:56 PM
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Antisemitism in recent history and today: How has it manifested?
Antisemitism is not a new phenomenon rekindled by the rise of Nazism. It existed throughout modern history and was very prevalent during the Middle Ages.
By WALTER BINGHAM \
3/25/2021 12:39:32 PM
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Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg on his charity projects - interview
Viktor Vekselberg: "I thought I understood the West"
By ELENA BEREZANSKAYA,NIKOLAY USKOV \
3/25/2021 12:41:22 PM
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Meet Eden Giat: A rising star in Israeli jazz
Debut album 'Crossing the Red Sea' releases April 29.
By GUNDULA MADELEINE TEGTMEYER \
3/25/2021 12:44:42 PM
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Take a virtual wine tour of Israel at the Seder
It may not yet be able to physically travel to Israel, but you can take a virtual tour through Israel’s wineries. I suggest a different winery for each of the four cups.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
3/25/2021 12:55:35 PM
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The Jews of Scotland – integration without assimilation
Whatever the future holds, it seems certain that the Jewish community will remain an integral part of Scottish life and culture.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
3/25/2021 12:58:59 PM
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A riveting exploration of human doubts depicted in new book
Even though its author is a professional psychiatrist, this is far from a dry-as-dust scientific textbook.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
3/25/2021 1:05:32 PM
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A Holocaust survivor shares her story on night flight
What an incredible story, Eva!” I stammered. “You need to write this down.”
“I’ve tried and failed,” she smiled.
By ROBERT HERSOWITZ \
4/5/2021 3:05:11 PM
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‘Chutzpah, Wisdom and Wine’ – Jodi Samuels has all three in spades
Chutzpah, Wisdom and Wine is sometimes a little choppy, but overall it’s a significant but fun read.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
3/25/2021 1:10:30 PM
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New Passover Haggadah published by US Reform movement
The editors of this artistic and innovative Haggadah also bring us some new commentaries on this central biblical text that they have added to our recitation of the story.
By RON KRONISH \
3/25/2021 1:16:55 PM
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The story and impact of the American Heritage Haggadah
"The celebration of Passover has changed dramatically in America from pre-Civil War days to the present. What has not changed is the Passover story itself. It continues to move, teach and inspire Jew
By DAVID GEFFEN \
3/25/2021 1:19:08 PM
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Israeli and Slovak Defense ministries sign export agreement
The ministry said it will deliver 17 radar systems produced by IAI to Slovakia worth about €148 million.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/25/2021 8:52:21 PM
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Father suspected of murdering his son to remain in custody until April 4
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 2:32:58 PM
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Court finds man guilty of murdering his wife, rules insanity
Newman phoned the police after the murder and informed the officers he had done it.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 2:52:21 PM
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Close to the enemy: Joining the IDF on a special operation near Lebanon
The enclave is a piece of territory between the concrete border that was constructed after the Second Lebanon War in 2006, and the Blue Line.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/28/2021 2:16:14 AM
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How the IDF invented 'Roof Knocking', the tactic that saves lives in Gaza
Israel could have taken the easy way out and attacked without phone calls or warning strikes. But it didn’t. The IDF officers and soldiers in the command center knew what they had to do.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
3/25/2021 10:11:12 PM
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Israeli rabbis permitted to sell leavened bread to Abu Ghosh resident
“How could you have missed a chance to sell the leavened bread to Abbas?” One user joked: “You have agreed to sell him all you have left already.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 2:50:51 PM
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Passover: Could the Haggadah reveal the meaning of life?
New Passover book showcases ‘profound and actionable’ lessons from the Seder
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/29/2021 3:27:40 PM
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Passover: The story of 2 Haggadahs, one that survived, one for survivors
Let me tell you the story about one exceedingly famous Haggadah and the other one a metaphor for our own time.
By STUART GELLER \
3/25/2021 2:19:17 PM
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Passover Haggadah tells the story of the Exodus with Marvel superheroes
The Superhero Haggadah is interspersed with essays, divrei Torah, humorous MCU spins on various songs sung during the Seder and questions-and-answers sections.
By AARON REICH \
3/28/2021 1:53:20 PM
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Israeli Navy emerges from corona with new war drill
“The ability to create some sort of separation between the soldiers is impossible here on the ship. We can’t create ‘capsules’ here."
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/25/2021 9:27:00 PM
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Coronavirus: Will Israel's nightlife return to normal post-lockdown?
The image of half-naked strangers rubbing up against each other in smoky air under the spell of house or trance music seems like something once only seen in movies.
By ORIT ARFA \
3/25/2021 2:36:43 PM
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Art exhibit highlights coexistence, includes artists from Israel, Iran
Around 400 entries and concepts were submitted initially; a selection committee headed by artist Ilana Gur cut the list down to 30 total.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
3/25/2021 6:04:45 PM
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O-Tech: The leading office real estate complex in Kfar Saba
There is no doubt that companies renting space in O-Tech will have a prestigious address that will be a boon to promoting their enterprises.
By JASON BLACKSHAW \
3/25/2021 2:43:53 PM
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Ze’evi assassin Ahmad Sa’adat to head PFLP list in PA election
In 2006, Sa’adat was sentenced to 30 years in prison for heading an illegal terrorist organization and for his responsibility for the assassination of Ze’evi.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/25/2021 6:59:02 PM
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Can the world continue to provide enough food?
An interview with Dr. Segenet Kelemu: Boris Mints Institute webinar honors Food Planet Prize winners
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/25/2021 2:49:49 PM
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Wine Talk: This year is different… from all other years
Buy where you are most comfortable and within your budget.
By Adam Montefiore \
3/25/2021 3:03:42 PM
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Understanding religion's evolution to help Israel's crisis - opinion
Looking honestly at the origins of religion could allow us to chill out on some of the thorniest issues regarding synagogue and the state.
By BRIAN BLUM \
3/25/2021 3:19:49 PM
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Police complete preparations for Jewish prayer at Cave of the Patriarchs
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 3:35:38 PM
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Pascale's Kitchen: Seder Night
This year I have prepared for you a nice assortment of dishes that are traditionally prepared for Seder night. As the first night of Passover is one of the most important events in the Jewish calendar, it is common to invest great time and effort in preparing tasty traditional dishes for this special evening.
By PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN \
3/25/2021 3:29:37 PM
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Turkey says it agreed with Russia to prevent violations in Syria
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 3:27:33 PM
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Matzah and the #MeToo movement: Symbols of restraint - opinion
The Talmud long ago taught us: With sexual drives, it is difficult to stay in low gear.
By STEWART WEISS \
3/25/2021 3:28:00 PM
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Yarin Sherf to be charged with rape of 13-year-old
"It is a shame that only widespread public protest made legal authorities do what was obvious."
By EVE YOUNG \
3/25/2021 6:38:10 PM
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Passover preserves the memory of Jewish people's past voyages
The only problem with reaching for a beloved book is that one inevitably leads to another
By BARBARA SOFER \
3/27/2021 3:24:54 PM
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Why is asking questions fundamental to Passover?
For anyone who ceases to question is in effect a slave to his existing preconceptions and knowledge
By MICHAEL FREUND \
3/27/2021 3:44:03 PM
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Israel Elections: 'Power of ultra-Orthodox parties will not be weakened'
JPost One-on-One Weekly Zoomcast - Episode 12 with Jeremy Sharon and Prof. Benjamin Brown
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/18/2021 11:59:54 AM
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Steven Spielberg to gift $2m. toward racial, economic justice
Grants will be funded by his $1 million Genesis Prize award, as well as a matching $1 million contribution made by Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/28/2021 9:18:26 PM
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Passover: Take advantage of the Seder after a year of COVID-19 - opinion
One messes with the sensitive holiday rotation calendar at their own peril.
By HERB KEINON \
3/25/2021 3:54:05 PM
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Lapid begins courting partners for anti-Netanyahu coalition
Smotrich's Arab veto leaves Netanyahu with no possible coalition.
By GIL HOFFMAN,JEREMY SHARON \
3/25/2021 10:06:50 PM
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Real Estate: Where should you buy in Israel?
With a rich variety of prime properties and smart investments in the finest locations in Israel, Tivuch Shelly offers buyers exciting choices to match all needs and pockets.
By BRACHA SCHWARTZ \
3/25/2021 4:05:17 PM
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Exciting Israeli tourism sites to visit during Passover
All of Israel’s many and varied nature reserves will be holding special activities and tours, and visitors are welcome to register ahead of time.
By MEITAL SHARABI \
3/25/2021 4:08:57 PM
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Songs of Spring: Protecting Israel's natural beauty
We protect our wildflowers in Israel, particularly rare and endangered species.
By DVORA WAYSMAN \
3/25/2021 4:13:42 PM
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Israeli Coaching Association: Touching upon the roots of the soul
Coaching is a limited process usually spanning 10-12 meetings and lasting some three months.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/25/2021 4:25:14 PM
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Why & How You Can Remove Chlorine from Your Drinking Water
By AVI STERN \
3/25/2021 4:33:16 PM
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The divided nuclear power of Pakistan explored in new book
An insider-look at Pakistan’s infamous spy agency and the country’s conflicts.
By BEN FISHER \
3/25/2021 4:33:56 PM
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Seeing the big picture of Jerusalem with the Jerusalem Foundation
"The Jerusalem Foundation is for Jews and Arabs, the secular and the observant"
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/25/2021 4:38:55 PM
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Which areas of tech grew the most during lockdown
By PAUL LITMAN \
3/25/2021 4:40:16 PM
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New book explores accepting 'sorry' to survive
A deep dive into traumatic relationships and forgiveness.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
3/25/2021 5:41:42 PM
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Passover - Parashat Tzav: The liberation journey continues
Once a year, we do not suffice with mentioning the Exodus from Egypt, but retell the story of our nation’s genesis in detail.
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
3/25/2021 4:47:13 PM
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Parashat Tzav: Two kinds of forever
Tamid can mean both “forever” and “regularly.” In that double significance is part of the secret of Jewish survival.
By DAVID WOLPE \
3/25/2021 4:50:26 PM
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How social media fuels middle school catastrophes
Age-old tensions among parents, kids and the academic world make for fertile ground, to which West has returned after her dissection of high school histrionics in 'Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes.'
By CYNTHIA DICKISON \
3/25/2021 4:54:19 PM
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Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny reveals terrible treatment in prison
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny claimed that his health has greatly deteriorated and he was being prevented from seeing a doctor and sleeping by prison guards, a practice he likened to torture.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 5:26:40 PM
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Passover: On the Seder
I would like to share some ideas I have collected and developed over the years, and perhaps they can bring something new to your ancient Seder.
By AHARON E. WEXLER \
3/25/2021 4:55:09 PM
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Iran fired missile at Israeli ship in Arabian Sea - report
As the ship sailed between Indian and Oman, it was hit and damaged by a missile.
By EVE YOUNG \
3/27/2021 12:29:18 PM
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Turkish officials deny reports of Russia deal to open Syria crossings
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 5:05:57 PM
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Forty-leaf clover: Irish immigrants celebrate 4 decades of aliyah
Whatever happens, Gafson does not for one minute regret his decision to live in Israel.
By PAMELA PELED \
6/9/2021 8:49:12 PM
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Jerusalem Artists’ House offers though-provoking fashion during pandemic
The Jerusalem Artists’ House has made a habit of putting some envelope-pushing stuff out there, featuring established artists and newcomers taking their first collection steps alike.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/25/2021 5:24:27 PM
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Boulder shooting suspect will undergo mental health assessment
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa faces 10 counts of murder and an attempted murder charge stemming from the rampage on Monday at King Soopers grocery store in Boulder.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 5:38:40 PM
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Anglo olim helping olim from India’s Bnei Menashe community
"It was nice to feel like we’re welcoming them to Israel and also to the Jewish people. It was amazing to hear their stories."
BY Rivkah Lambert Adler \
6/9/2021 8:49:39 PM
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Ex-deputy minister Kirschenbaum convicted of bribery
Yisrael Beytenu Affair unprecedented.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/25/2021 8:22:58 PM
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Israel Election Committee: Final result by Thursday evening
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 5:46:23 PM
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Israelis split about prohibiting hametz in public during Passover -survey
The issue of prohibiting hametz in public areas such as hospitals, shopping malls and military bases, has become more controversial in recent years.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
3/25/2021 6:11:18 PM
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This week in Jerusalem: Out and about again
Coronavirus, Elections and trouble for Nesher shuttle services
By PEGGY CIDOR \
3/25/2021 5:53:25 PM
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NGOs ask court to force Israel to provide vaccines for all Palestinians
Israel has donated 5,000 doses to the PA and vaccinated over 100,000 Palestinians who work within sovereign Israel and in its settlements.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/25/2021 6:57:01 PM
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Coronavirus and Passover: Four Questions during a pandemic
Our oral tradition is founded upon the Socratic method of “questions and answers” lobbied between study partners or chavrutot. On Seder night, questions are particularly pivotal; multiple irregularities are introduced into the Seder to prompt questions.
By MOSHE TARAGIN \
3/27/2021 1:05:53 PM
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Why do we eat matzah on Passover?
Liberation from slavery underlies our basic Jewish values
By MOSHE DANN \
3/27/2021 3:19:53 PM
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Palestinian prisoner honored by PA media for smuggling sperm out of jail
"He managed to achieve the joy of the birth of two of them from inside the prison by smuggling sperm [out of prison]," the PA's TV show proudly announced.
By HADASSAH BRENNER \
3/25/2021 6:37:57 PM
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Grapevine: Demonstrator din
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/25/2021 6:28:58 PM
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Itamar Ben-Gvir can only hurt Israel’s standing in the world - analysis
Ben-Gvir is a former member of the Kach movement, designated as a terror group, and had a picture of Baruch Goldstein hanging in his living room.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/25/2021 10:10:05 PM
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Pfizer, BioNTech launch COVID-19 vaccine trial in kids under 12
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 6:33:15 PM
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Meat pies: Justin's Pies are thin on crust, big on meat
Meat pies are the quintessential complete food. You eat a meat pie and you are eating a balanced meal of protein, carbohydrate and vegetables in one neat and tasty package.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
3/25/2021 6:44:07 PM
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US pledges $15m. to Palestinians in first step to restoring funding
"In addition, this assistance will support emergency food assistance programming."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/25/2021 9:51:35 PM
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Restaurant review: Savory Meat Skewers and Hamburgers at Shapeduni
The chef is Elad Cohen who has worked in dozens of restaurants in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. I asked him to choose my meal for me from the extensive menu.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
3/25/2021 6:54:55 PM
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Yesh Atid, Labor meet on forming coalition
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 9:04:51 PM
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Oxford to test inhaled version of COVID-19 vaccine with 30 volunteers
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 7:20:27 PM
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Pfizer sells its hametz for Passover
After providing millions of vaccines to Israel, Jewish CEO of Pfizer Dr. Albert Bourla decided it was only fair to participate in the Jewish tradition before Passover.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 7:33:12 PM
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Israeli cannabis firm hires former FM Tzipi Livni as strategic consultant
"Tzipi Livni will lead the firm in realizing its strategy for becoming an international company," said Cantek CEO Netzach Yisrael.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
3/25/2021 10:38:11 PM
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Israel Elections: What is the Religious Zionist Party's agenda?
The Religious Zionist Party secured six seats and 225,000 votes in the election, giving it small but significant representation, and huge leverage.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/25/2021 7:45:52 PM
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Israel Elections: What is the Religious Zionist Party's agenda?
The Religious Zionist Party secured six seats and 225,000 votes in the election, giving it small but significant representation, and huge leverage.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/25/2021 10:01:07 PM
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How can Afghanistan, North Korea be decisive in the Iran nuclear standoff?
How strong or weak Washington looks versus North Korea can sometimes reflect how it will act toward Tehran.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/25/2021 7:49:17 PM
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Opposition to Netanyahu could overcome internal fights and bring him down
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: MKs present in the room said they felt energized by their common goal, and comfortable working together despite their differences.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/25/2021 8:00:37 PM
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Passover message could bring together Israelis of all sectors
Last year Israelis were locked down at home on the night of the Seder, unable to hold the big family meals that are a feature of the holiday for so many of us.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/25/2021 8:06:19 PM
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US senators push for broader Iran deal, not return to nuclear pact
"Democrats and Republicans may have tactical differences, but we are united on preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon and addressing the wide range of Iranian behavior."
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 8:11:09 PM
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Biden says he plans to run for re-election in 2024
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 8:12:03 PM
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A split over Bibi, not impending ‘tribal war’
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The results will be interpreted as a reflection of a society broken down into rival religious, ethnic and cultural groups with little cementing them together.
By HERB KEINON \
3/25/2021 8:14:37 PM
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Gideon Sa’ar is the man who would have been king
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: When he left the Likud in December to form the New Hope Party from which he hoped to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pollsters initially gave him 20 seats.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/25/2021 8:21:56 PM
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How can this circus end while respecting the voters' verdict?
Middle Israel: This can’t go on. If this country is dragged to an election every half year, the Jewish state might decompose.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
3/29/2021 10:59:18 AM
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Biden says unlikely US troops will still be in Afghanistan next year
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 8:35:40 PM
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We need to stop blaming Bibi for electoral deadlock
Perhaps it’s time to start reforming the system, rather than blaming Netanyahu for working it to his advantage
By RUTHIE BLUM \
3/25/2021 8:59:39 PM
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What does Russian Mideast-related diplomatic activity signify?
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: This flurry of Middle East-related Russian diplomatic activity is noteworthy because it reflects Moscow’s multi-faceted approach to the region.
By JONATHAN SPYER \
3/25/2021 8:40:11 PM
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My Word: Political spins and positive spins
True, four times in two years – and the threat of a fifth looming large – is not good, but it’s better than having no elections at all.
By LIAT COLLINS \
3/25/2021 8:43:00 PM
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'We live today in Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel'
The Jerusalem Post Podcast: Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu succeed in forming a coalition despite scoring only 59 seats? Why is there no clear winner? Will Israel head to a fifth election?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 9:10:14 PM
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Grapevine: Yassou Hellas!
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/25/2021 8:49:32 PM
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The era of conscious travel: COVID-19 is not behind us
TOURISM AFFAIRS: Social distancing, whether it’s three feet or one meter, will not be abolished, although any airlines that still promise a blocked middle seat will eliminate that perk come summer.
By MARK FELDMAN \
3/25/2021 8:50:14 PM
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Israeli society needs to draw a redline on political extremists
Can you imagine Itamar Ben-Gvir serving as chairman of the Knesset Judiciary Committee? Or as education minister?
By YOAV ENDE \
3/25/2021 8:57:55 PM
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Seven ways Israel's 2021 election redrew the political map
Every election changes Israel’s political map and thus its future.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/25/2021 9:24:16 PM
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A post-pandemic prescription for the Knesset to heal Israel from COVID
HEALTH AFFAIRS: These are the doctors' orders to the country's newly elected officials for ensuring that Israel continues surfacing from coronavirus and becomes healthy again.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/26/2021 9:23:17 AM
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‘I will be emissary of World Jewry in Knesset’ says first Reform rabbi MK
The MK-elect said he would concentrate on religion and state matters, and would hold egalitarian prayer services in the Knesset when possible.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/25/2021 10:23:20 PM
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Why are there 120 Knesset seats?
You may be surprised to learn that the number of Knesset members in Israel is based on a Talmudic source.
By MENACHEM GERLITZKY \
3/25/2021 9:08:35 PM
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Palestinian elections to pave way for the return of Dahlan?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Mohammad Dahlan, who was expelled from Abbas’s ruling Fatah faction in 2011 after a fallout with the PA president, has since been living in the United Arab Emirates.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/25/2021 9:11:25 PM
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Israel's political extremes: Let the lion lie with the lamb
KNOW COMMENT: Minimal national unity, or simple political sanity, must override a pull toward the extremes
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
3/25/2021 9:17:23 PM
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Don’t pass over a coronavirus support grant - comment
As we head toward the season of our freedom from bondage in Egypt, perhaps there is also freedom from coronavirus is in the offing.
By LEON HARRIS \
3/25/2021 9:22:51 PM
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Georgia declares national Holocaust Remembrance Day
While there was no Holocaust history in Georgia, the connection between the Eurasian nation and the Jewish State has been well established since the 1990s.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2021 10:28:37 PM
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Hillel's Tech Corner: Shaare Zedek breaks through healthcare barriers
Companies like Zebra Medical, Healthy.io, MobileODT and so many others have developed proprietary technology that is saving lives every single day.
By HILLEL FULD \
3/27/2021 3:06:27 PM
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Passover in corona’s shadow is about giving - comment
One of my favorite parts of the Passover holiday is the role that charity plays in it.
By AARON KATSMAN \
3/25/2021 9:42:23 PM
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Saudi-led coalition destroys Yemen Houthis' explosives-laden drone
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 9:54:28 PM
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Recalibrating the diplomacy of Middle East peace - opinion
At a time when policymakers are rushing back to the “two-state solution,” Hussein Agha and Ahmad Samih Khalidi move past the old formulas, out of recognition of how the Middle East region has changed
By DORE GOLD \
3/25/2021 9:55:29 PM
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Netanyahu will leave Balfour - opinion
After a couple months we’ll know what we already know today – Netanyahu is done. He won’t succeed in forming a government.
By EHUD OLMERT \
3/25/2021 10:01:36 PM
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Does Israel still have values after its fourth elections? - opinion
For many decades, Israeli politics was a battle royale of ideas between the Labor Party, led in large by David Ben-Gurion and his successors and the Herut/Likud Party led by Menachem Begin.
By ASHLEY PERRY \
3/25/2021 10:07:13 PM
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Blue-and-white beaten 2-0 by Denmark
National Team opens World Cup qualifying campaign with loss at Bloomfield • Scotland on tap
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
3/25/2021 10:07:23 PM
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Can Israel avoid a fifth election? - opinion
In 2009 when he returned to power, Netanyahu had Ehud Barak to protect him on the Left; in 2013 it was Tzipi Livni; in 2015 it was Moshe Kahlon’s Kulanu; and in 2020 it was Benny Gantz.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
3/27/2021 6:37:28 PM
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NYC deploys undercover Asian police force to combat hate crime
The NYPD is ramping up its undercover force with plain-clothed officers, all of them of Asian descent.
By REUTERS \
3/25/2021 10:18:29 PM