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The Central Conference of American Rabbis, representing over 1,800 rabbis and more than two million Jews, has filed an amicus brief arguing that Indiana's stringent abortion laws prevent Reform Jewish women from making reproductive decisions based on their religious beliefs, violating their religious freedom

  Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in and produce the murder mystery film "The Wives," inspired by the dramatic dynamics portrayed in the "Real Housewives" franchise. The script, written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, explores the lives of affluent women indulging in day-drinking, feuds, and extravagant lifestyles until a body turns up. The […]

  A study involving researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Agricultural Food and Resource Economics and W.K. Kellogg Biological Station found that insecticide use, particularly neonicotinoids, is the largest factor contributing to the decline in butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest. The study analyzed farm-level data on crops and insecticide inputs, linking […]

Reports of antisemitic and anti-Muslim acts in France increased by 284% and 29% respectively, France’s human rights commission, the CNCDH, said in an annual report published on Thursday.

Yuval was required to torch two residential buildings; Michael realized how many civilians were likely to be killed during every bombing he observed; and Tal broke down when Israel entered Rafah. They are willing to suffer the price for their refusal to serve in Gaza

  The Israeli Air Force has been conducting extensive training exercises simulating long-range strikes on distant targets, potentially in preparation for action against Iran. These drills come amid growing concerns that Tehran is exploiting Israel's current focus on the war against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip as well as against Hezbollah in […]

Egypt's prime minister's comments balming a gas malfunction and 'a neighboring country' sparked speculation about Cairo's energy shortage and its ties with Israel. Despite denials, anger in Cairo has grown since the Israeli invasion of Rafah

Protesters blocked a major highway in central Israel, and thousands demonstrated outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residences in Caesarea and Jerusalem

Kraft is directing some of his largesse toward Y.U., which has sought to position itself as a safe haven for Jews who fear antisemitism at other schools.

Felix Klein called for the creation of a structured system for reporting antisemitism that would allow Jews to feel safe in Germany and the world.

Gazans report 30 killed and dozens wounded in 'massive' Israeli airstrikes in Shujaiyeh, Gaza City ■ U.S. urges citizens to 'strongly reconsider' Lebanon travel, says security situation can quickly 'change' ■ State Comptroller: Israel is not adequately prepared for evacuation of north in case of war with Lebanon ■ Reports in Lebanon: Israeli drone attacked motorcycle in Sohmor, southern Lebanon ■ IDF officer killed, 16 soldiers wounded in West Bank raid

Typically, a school district would require book challengers to go through a formal challenge process in which each individual book would be assessed for merit, this time it took five minutes.

  A night-time operation in the Jenin refugee camp on Wednesday resulted in the death of Captain Alon Sacgiu, 22, from Hadera, a sniper team commander in the Haruv reconnaissance unit. Seventeen additional soldiers were injured when they encountered explosive devices, with ten sustaining light injuries and seven in moderate condition. As forces entered the […]

  In a concerning development, antisemitic incidents in Germany skyrocketed by nearly 83% in 2023, with more than half occurring after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, according to a new report from the Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS). The organization documented 4,782 antisemitic incidents throughout the year, […]

  The United States has provided $6.5 billion in security assistance to Israel since the outbreak of the war against the Hamas terror organization on Oct. 7, according to a senior Biden administration official. This previously undisclosed figure was revealed following talks with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and his delegation to Washington this week, The […]

  In a surprising development, the Washington Wizards have traded Israeli forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news just over an hour before the NBA Draft began, reporting that Avdija would be sent to Portland in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the 14th pick in the draft (Carlton Carrington), […]

  1. "Come speak with Darya's class," Hadas, the teacher, told me. "Share some life advice as they finish elementary school." The "Bereshit" school in Rehovot insists on calling itself an "educational home." And what a year they've had; such young students whose learning and play were interspersed with existential issues. This week, Darya told […]

  Families of hostages held by the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip blocked Thursday the southbound lanes of the Ayalon Highway, a major traffic artery in Israel. The demonstration comes in response to a deadlock in negotiations to secure the release of the captives. Some 120 Israeli hostages are being held in Gaza, […]