Three days after her release from Hamas captivity, Emily Damari, a 28-year-old dual Israeli-British citizen and avid Tottenham Hotspur fan, met with Max Radford, a Jewish Spurs supporter who campaigned extensively for her freedom. Radford had…
Category: Culture
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Israel’s future doctors look overseas
As the war in Gaza drives more young Israelis to seek opportunities abroad, the Czech Republic has emerged as a popular destination for medical studies. Professor Martin Vokurka, dean of the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in…
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Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year
Israeli journalist Lee Yaron’s account of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and their aftermath was named the book of the year at the 74th National Jewish Book Awards, making her the youngest author ever to win the honor.
The…
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Israeli hockey teams make history with first American match
In a milestone development for Israeli ice sports, the country’s top professional hockey teams are set to make their North American debut, showcasing Israel’s growing presence in the international hockey scene.
The Jerusalem Capitals…
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SmartAID regional officer describes lifesaving efforts in LA
When we picture the wildfires’ blazing path of death, destruction and displacement through greater Los Angeles, kidney dialysis patients probably aren’t the first victims we think of.
But aid workers on the ground, like Seth Lasry,…
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Where was God in the Holocaust? A NY poet and activist asks the question in a book of ‘psalms’
Of the 150 psalms in the book known in Hebrew as “Tehillim,” the 23rd may be the best known: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”
The late rabbi Adin Steinsaltz explained that the verse compares the speaker to…
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Documentary about hostage David Cunio accepted to Berlinale film festival
“Letter to David”, a film by Tom Shoval, tells the story of David Cunio, who was abducted to Gaza on October 7; The documentary will be showcased as part of the Berlinale Special program; ‘I hope the film and its screening will help bring…
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Social media swirls at Musk’s hand gesture
U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday featured moments that’ll be remembered for years, from Trump’s controversial statement to awkward moments involving his high-profile guests among them Elon Musk making a hand gesture…Continue Reading
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Israeli CEO makes Variety’s most influential media pros list
Israeli entrepreneur Avi Nir was recently named to Variety’s 2025 list of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry, often labeled as “the industry bible.”
Nir is the CEO of Keshet Media Group,…
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Behind the Trumps’ inauguration wardrobe choices
Fashion returns to Washington. Four years after leaving the White House at the end of one of the U.S.’s most turbulent terms, the Trumps have returned. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, arrived at the White…Continue Reading