Category: Culture
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Delays, failures, and an Israeli simulation
The historic private mission, Polaris Dawn, was initially scheduled to launch at the beginning of last week, but its launch has been postponed several times and is now scheduled to take place on Friday. The first delay was due to a malfunction in… Continue Reading
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Palestinian soccer team in Chile denounces Gaza war
Arms raised high. Banners denouncing the war in Gaza. Crowds united in song and wrapped in keffiyehs, the black-and-white checkered scarves that have become a badge of Palestinian identity. It could have been any other pro-Palestinian rally… Continue Reading
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Madonna’s adopted twin daughters celebrate their bat mitzvah
Madonna, though not Jewish, is well-known for her affinity for Judaism, Kabbalah studies and Israel, which has earned her the unofficial title of an “honorary Jew” over the years. In 2013, Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie celebrated a bar… Continue Reading
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Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy
(JTA) — Benj Pasek has become the eighth Jew to win an EGOT, taking the elite show business throne alongside his songwriting partner Justin Paul. The duo won an Emmy on Sunday with their original song “Which of the Pickwick… Continue Reading
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Israel’s Paralympic journey in Paris
From Asaf Yasur’s thrilling path to gold to Moran Samuel’s rowing revolution, from the historic achievement of the goalball team to Ami Dadon roaring the national anthem from the top of the podium, the Paralympic Games have ended, and the… Continue Reading
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Teenager hospitalized after TikTok challenge goes wrong
A 15-year-old boy was treated Sunday at Assuta Ashdod Medical Center for bruising, following what his mother claims was participation in a trending TikTok challenge among teenagers: spinning rapidly on a playground carousel. His condition is… Continue Reading
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Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods reunite in viral TikTok video after five years
Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods seem to have reconciled their friendship. Woods posted a TikTok video Friday where they lip-sync the son “34+35” together with YouTuber Stassie Karanikolaou. “Okay, guys, we’re back! Did you miss us? Because we… Continue Reading
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Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl LIX halftime show
Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in 2025. Lamar extended a personal invitation to fans. “Meet me in New Orleans. February 9, 2025. Wear your best dress, too, even if you watch it from home,” Lamar wrote. The… Continue Reading
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Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill detained by police before week 1 game
Miami Dolphins’ star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained for reckless driving near Hard Rock Stadium but faced no criminal charges. An officer involved in the incident was placed on administrative duties pending an investigation,… Continue Reading
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Tom Brady gets mixed reviews for NFL commentary debut
In one of the most high-profile transitions from the field to the booth, Tom Brady made his broadcasting debut as a color analyst on Fox Sports during the Browns-Cowboys game. Brady, a 7-time Super Bowl champion, officially retired in February… Continue Reading