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Jews In The Former Soviet Union Eat Pounds Of Matzah Per Person — The Most In The World — Every Year. Here’s Why.

Jews In The Former Soviet Union Eat Pounds Of Matzah Per Person — The Most In The World — Every Year. Here’s Why.

AZERBAIJAN (JTA) – When it comes to consuming matzah, the Jews of the former Soviet Union are in a league of their own. At the… Read More ›

White House says Americans deserve ‘better information’ as allies criticize WHO coronavirus report

White House says Americans deserve ‘better information’ as allies criticize WHO coronavirus report

Washington – President Joe Biden believes Americans “deserve better information” about the origin of Covid-19 and further steps from the global community, White House press… Read More ›

Biden urges a pause on COVID-19 reopenings, CDC warns of ‘impending doom’

Biden urges a pause on COVID-19 reopenings, CDC warns of ‘impending doom’

Some parts of the US have done away with mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions altogether, as travel returns and pandemic fatigue takes hold.  … Read More ›

Israel’s elections pandemic

Israel’s elections pandemic

Opinion: Following the latest national vote, it’s clear the rules of the game have changed; bloc or party size no longer hold the significance they… Read More ›

Cuomo Quiet On How Office Protects Aides Amid Allegations

Cuomo Quiet On How Office Protects Aides Amid Allegations

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declined to say Wednesday what his office is doing to ensure a safe work environment… Read More ›

Why are more young people getting sick with Covid-19 in Brazil?

Why are more young people getting sick with Covid-19 in Brazil?

São Paulo – It took only 10 days from start to finish, from the time 28-year-old Graciane da Silva got sick to the time she… Read More ›

US and allies announce sanctions against Chinese officials for ‘serious human rights abuses’ against Uyghurs

US and allies announce sanctions against Chinese officials for ‘serious human rights abuses’ against Uyghurs

The US announced sanctions Monday against two Chinese officials for “serious human rights abuses” against Uyghur Muslims, a step coordinated with allies including the European… Read More ›

Knesset approves new regulations for airport, cancels entry quotas

Knesset approves new regulations for airport, cancels entry quotas

The daily limit of 3,000 passengers entering the country was cancelled. Israelis now able to travel to Sinai.   The government approved new regulations to… Read More ›

Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1

Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1

Addressing the nation for the first time a year after coronavirus brought the nation to a halt, President Joe Biden on Thursday offered a plan… Read More ›

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study

The scientists said the neutralizing ability was roughly equivalent the vaccine’s effect on a previous less contagious version of the virus from last year.  … Read More ›

After delay, vaccination of Palestinian workers in Israel to kick off Monday

After delay, vaccination of Palestinian workers in Israel to kick off Monday

Military liaison confirms program to inoculate 120,000 Palestinians who are legally employed in Israel and West Bank settlements set to begin   The vaccination drive… Read More ›

GOP Jews dismiss Trump’s speech: ‘We’re focused on 2022’

GOP Jews dismiss Trump’s speech: ‘We’re focused on 2022’

“I think [Trump] was taunting them [to show] that just because he lost the election does not mean he has gone away and that he… Read More ›

High Court recognizes Reform, Conservative conversions carried out in Israel

High Court recognizes Reform, Conservative conversions carried out in Israel

Judges say converts through non-Orthodox denominations in Israel must be considered Jews for citizenship purposes; chief rabbis fume; Orthodox parties vow law to overturn ruling… Read More ›

After oil spill, Israel’s fishermen net catch despite ban

After oil spill, Israel’s fishermen net catch despite ban

Fishermen from coastal Arab village, already feeling pains of pandemic’s economic fallout, continue to go out to sea, dismissing government and scientific advice; ‘Fish do… Read More ›

Bahrain crown prince calls Netanyahu regarding US-Iran nuclear talks

Bahrain crown prince calls Netanyahu regarding US-Iran nuclear talks

Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa speaks with Israeli PM, says negotiations with Tehran should ‘include broader issues’; Netanyahu once again invited to visit kingdom when… Read More ›

UN: Questions over whether Iran’s shooting down of Ukrainian plane intentional

UN: Questions over whether Iran’s shooting down of Ukrainian plane intentional

All 176 people on board were killed, 138 of whom had ties to Canada.   Inconsistencies in the Iran government’s explanation of the shooting down… Read More ›

Israel’s leaders must stop their coronavirus blame game

Israel’s leaders must stop their coronavirus blame game

Opinion: Every Israeli sector has been accused of culpability for the spread of coronavirus, from the Haredi community that won’t abide by health measures to… Read More ›

Israel must have a role in new Iran nuclear talks

Israel must have a role in new Iran nuclear talks

Opinion: Despite Netanyahu’s support for his political rivals, Biden does not hold grudges and is a friend to Israel who understands its security concerns and… Read More ›

UN nuclear chief concedes Iran to grant ‘less access’ to inspectors at its sites

UN nuclear chief concedes Iran to grant ‘less access’ to inspectors at its sites

After meeting with officials in Tehran, IAEA head says watchdog will continue necessary monitoring and verification of Iranian program   The head of the United… Read More ›

White House: Biden’s first call to Mideast leader will be to Netanyahu

White House: Biden’s first call to Mideast leader will be to Netanyahu

US press secretary says ‘stay tuned,’ conversation will happen ‘soon’; touts ‘important strategic security relationship’ between the countries   US President Joe Biden’s first phone… Read More ›