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  • Israeli poker ace rakes in $1.23 million jackpot in online poker tournament

    Rafi Elharar, one of the most well-known figures in the Israeli poker community, secured one of the biggest online poker victories ever by an Israeli player on Tuesday night. Elharar, known in the community by his nickname “Rafi Vegas,” triumphed…

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  • SpaceIL halts Beresheet 2 lunar mission

    Project to launch a second Israeli spacecraft to the moon was frozen after failing to secure the necessary funding, but SpaceIL’s educational initiatives will continue as usual; Freezing the mission does not mean it has been abandoned,…

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  • All her life, she sang other people’s songs. Now Sheila Dardashti is releasing her own music for the first time.

    Sheila Dardashti has spent her lifetime making music — but until recently had never written any of her own.

    Raised in Queens by Jewish lovers of folk music, Dardashti studied classical guitar in high school. As a young…

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  • War widow will run Jerusalem Marathon with her husband in her

    Anna Harari immigrated to Israel from France to perform national service. It was there that she met the love of her life, Shmuel, who had also made aliyah — arriving as a lone soldier from the United States. Together, they built a family.

    When…

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  • You should know about these7 foods that could extend your life

    In Okinawa, Japan, some of the world’s oldest people reside; in Sardinia, Italy, many celebrate birthdays well past the age of 100:  So, what’s their secret? Research suggests that their dietary choices play a significant role; here are seven…

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  • This is how you wear the sheer material, from the red carpet

    Israeli actress Ania Bukstein appeared at the “The German” series screening at the Series Mania Festival in France this week, wearing a black lace gown by designer Idan Laros. Bukstein, who is in an advanced stage of pregnancy, is the latest…

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  • Think your car is safe? Here’s when it’s most likely to get stolen

    Car thefts in Israel jumped 22% in early 2025, fueled by auto parts shortages and rising demand in PA-controlled areas, new report finds; most thefts occurred early mornings, mainly in the Tel Aviv area, with thieves using OBD hacking to bypass…

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  • Bombarded by war news, some Jewish teens turn their social media anxiety into activism

    Bombarded by war news, some Jewish teens turn their social media anxiety into activism

    This article was produced as part of JTA’s Teen Journalism Fellowship, a program that works with Jewish teens around the world to report on issues that affect their lives.

    Every time Gabrielle Levine opens her Instagram…

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