Rebecca, hitherto infertile, became pregnant. Suffering acute pain, “she went to inquire of the Lord” [vatelech lidrosh et Hashem] (Bereishit 25:22). The explanation she received was that she was carrying twins who were contending in her…
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Between Prophecy and Oracle (Toldot, Covenant & Conversation)
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Australia Funds Imams While Ignoring Jihad Calls
The Albanese government has handed $27 million to the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) via a closed, non-competitive grant, with a further $1.1 million added in January 2024 to “support communities affected by the Israel-Palestine…
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After protest outside UES synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team has responded to a protest targeting an event promoting migration to Israel at an Upper East Side synagogue on Wednesday night, suggesting that the event was an inappropriate use of a…
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Egypt’s Debt Trap: Paying the Price for Regional Crises
The long-standing doctrine that Egypt is “too big to fail” has fundamentally distorted the nation’s economy, transforming it into the Middle East’s perpetual shock absorber. When regional conflicts erupt, international partners rush in to…
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70 Faces of Torah: Wrestling with Toldot and Life
Jewish tradition teaches that the Torah has shiv’im panim – seventy faces. It is not a book of simple answers or one-dimensional truths. That is its beauty: always fresh, always authentic, inviting us into a world of layered meaning where…
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An Israeli Researcher Is Exploring to Help NASA Improve the Images of 3I/ATLAS
An Israeli Researcher Is Exploring Ways to Help NASA Improve the Images from 3I/ATLAS. Prof. Ofer Hadar of Ben-Gurion University — a global pioneer in restoring images degraded by mechanical vibrations — is now examining whether NASA’s…
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Tel Aviv Paradox: 12 Observations on a Morning Run
If you want to understand the Israeli economy and the Israeli psyche don’t read the headlines. Just go for a run in Tel Aviv at 8:00 AM Here is what you actually see: 1. Babies. Everywhere. Every second person is pushing a stroller, wearing…
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The Most Terrifying Debates I’ve Had With Pro-Palestinians
A few years ago, my parents told me I should get into debate. My psychologist, my school counselor, and my teachers all echoed this. They said I would be very good at arguing my point of view, and I needed an extracurricular activity to socialize…
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Exploring Lausanne: A Jewish Journey Through History and Culture
Perched on Lake Geneva and framed by the Alps, Lausanne blends history and contemporary life. It’s a small but welcoming Jewish community centered around the Jewish Center, where tradition, shared meals, and cultural life come together. Beyond…
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Shame
What is the first human emotion that the Torah describes? It is shame (or the absence of it). Before Eve and Adam eat from the tree in the centre of the Garden, they are naked but feel no shame. Once they eat from the tree,…
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