There are two happenings that remain indelibly intertwined in my heart: the devastating news that my husband would die in a few months from glioblastoma, a fatal brain tumor, and the attack on my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel on…
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The Blogs: Trump’s Bribes Are Dangerous For Israel | Sabine Sterk
Trump’s Bribes, Netanyahu’s “Crimes”: The Real Witch Hunt
For years, the world has been fed a narrative: Benjamin Netanyahu, corrupt leader of Israel, clinging to power through deceit and bribery. Headlines screamed “scandal!”,…
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The Blogs: Planning for the Inevitable With a Smile and a Little Soul | Stacey R. Dorenfeld
Why might planning your funeral be the kindest (and most surprisingly comforting) thing you ever do?
We plan for everything, don’t we? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, baby showers — even the dog’s birthday. We make Pinterest boards for table…
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The Blogs: Implementing Trump’s 20-Point Plan | Gidi Grinstein
President Trump’s 20-Point Plan for Gaza is at a delicate hinge. As Phase I staggers without an agreed end-point and clear transition to Phase II, the U.S. must introduce an “implementation deal,” which may be another historic…
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The Blogs: Paying Taxes & Demanding Dignity: The Unequal Burden on Israel’s Women | Whimsy Anderson
In Israel, a growing chorus of secular Jewish women’s voices is saying the same thing I am: “Stop asking me to give up my rights for the state; I will gladly pay my taxes, just treat me like a human being.” This plea underscores a deepening…
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The Blogs: Trump Defendant and Plaintiff in Same Case | Berl Falbaum
We all know that Donald Trump is no stranger to lawsuits; he was involved in about 4,000 before he even won the presidency in 2016.
But now comes one in which he is both the plaintiff and the defendant. Yes, you read that right. Again, that…
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The Blogs: The Million-Man Rally and Israel’s Democratic Test | Sagit Alkobi Fishman
Between faith and citizenship: Ben-Gurion’s founding compromise still shapes Israel’s democratic tensions. Illustration created by Sagit Alkobi Fishman using AI tools. The “million-man rally,” set for October 30, 2025, with…
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The Blogs: The Catholic-Jewish Partnership That Changed History | Kenneth Jacobson
At a time when antisemitism is being normalized around the world in a way that we haven’t seen for decades, it is a blessing to commemorate this week a historic event 60 years ago that played an important role in the diminution of…
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The Blogs: Pakistan’s troops in Gaza, a gamble for Israel and Pakistan | Sergio Restelli
The idea of Pakistani troops participating in a Gaza peacekeeping force appears, at first glance, to be a symbol of reconciliation and a step toward stabilizing one of the world’s most volatile regions. Yet beneath this diplomatic gloss…
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The Blogs: Britain’s Quiet Digital Revolution Under Sir Kier Starmer: Identity Meets Money | Vincent James Hooper
Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for…Continue Reading
