Was the tachash, whose hides covered the Tabernacle, a kosher animal? Does it matter?
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Terumah: Tachash skins in the Tabernacle
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Southern ocean winds may prevent AMOC collapse,according to Nature study
A new research published in the journal Nature suggests that while the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is expected to weaken this century due to climate change, a full collapse is unlikely.
The study, led by Dr. Jonathan…
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As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults
In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control…
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Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease
On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak – the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, Texas, where…
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Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed
For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than relief.
Psychologists have been studying
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Timeline breaks down Hamas’s October 7 invasion, IDF’s delayed response – Israel News
In total, around 5,400-5,600 Hamas invaders penetrated Israel on October 7, 2023, in 114 spots along the Gaza border fence. This included 37 easier areas to open and 77 actual new breaks in the fence, leading to attacks and battles in 41…
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Israeli Navy foiled Hamas infiltration by sea on Oct. 7, but deadly breach cost 17 li
On October 7, the battle at sea ended in less than an hour thanks to a swift response from IDF Navy forces, even though no reinforcements were sent to the coastline overnight, even after warning signs emerged.The Navy had even been instructed…Continue Reading
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IDF troops fire warning shots in southern Syria, protests break out near Damascus
Israeli forces entered the Syrian village of Rafeed, south of Quneitra, on Friday morning, searching several homes before withdrawing after clashes with residents, the IDF said.
According to the military, dozens of Syrians gathered in front of the…
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Israeli Occupation forces detain a number of farmers in Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem
Today, Friday, the Israeli occupation forces detained a number of …
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Joy and fear among Kurds in Iraq, Syria after Ocalan’s call to disarm
Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call to disarm sparked relief but also fears for the future among Kurds in Syria and Iraq, who long for peace after fighting hard for autonomy.
In a potentially seismic shift in Kurdish history,…
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