Hundreds of thousands of works of art and cultural treasures, along with millions of items that belonged to Jews, were looted by the Nazis after they came to power and during World War II. Most were never returned to their owners or heirs. These…
Category: Culture
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Norwegian fans boo Israeli anthem before World Cup qualifier
Norwegian fans disrespected Israel’s anthem, ‘Hatikvah,’ before the match against Israel in Hungary. The incident followed anti-Israeli statements by Norwegian players and officials, though star player Erling Haaland urged the focus remain on…
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Gal Gadot assigned body guards after death threats
Bodyguards have been assigned to Gal Gadot following threats on her life, which emerged after Rachel Zegler posted a message declaring “Free Palestine,” according to an article published on Tuesday in Variety. The article reviews the crises…
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Implications to health as Israel to begin daylight saving time
On the wee hours of Friday, Israel will switch to daylight saving time, moving clocks forward. At 02:00 AM, clocks will jump to 03:00 AM, resulting in the loss of one hour of sleep. While this change provides longer daylight hours in the evening,…
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Leonard Bernstein faces his longtime rival in a new off-Broadway play
For much of the 20th century, the world of classical conducting was dominated by two figures: Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein, who fiercely competed with each other throughout their prolific and illustrious careers.
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Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Bilal released after alleged assault and detention in
Hamdan Bilal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was released Tuesday afternoon after reportedly being beaten and detained by Israeli soldiers following an attack by settlers in the West Bank, according to…Continue Reading
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NASA layoffs, Saturn’s moons and a new telescope: This week in space
NASA has shut down three offices and laid off their employees as part of the first phase of cost-cutting and efficiency measures mandated by the administration. A total of 23 employees have been dismissed following the closure of NASA’s Office…Continue Reading
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Rising stars and veteran leaders: Jewish players to watch in MLB 2025
Max Fried replaces Gerrit Cole as the Yankees’ ace; Alex Bregman shifts to second in Boston; Joc Pederson brings playoff power to Texas; Dean Kremer builds on a historic postseason: Zack Gelof eyes a breakout year as a core piece of Oakland’s…
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The challenge of rare disease Lipodystr
Two patient advocates are working to raise awareness of lipodystrophy, a rare and often misdiagnosed disease that affects the body’s ability to store and regulate fat, leading to serious metabolic complications.Andra Stratton, president and…
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Israeli hospital sends team to Macedonia after deadly fire
Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan has sent a medical delegation to North Macedonia in the wake of the devastating fire at a nightclub in the city of Kočani, which killed at least 59 people and injured more than 150 more.
The decision to…
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