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Israeli politicians acting more like Hanukkah’s Greeks than Maccabees

Israeli politicians acting more like Hanukkah’s Greeks than Maccabees

Opinion: By definition, Judaism has many cultural variations, and thus, interpretations of our holidays; no Jew should be disparaged by politicians who wish to dictate… Read More ›

Legal aide: Defense minister can overrule Religious Zionism on West Bank policy

Legal aide: Defense minister can overrule Religious Zionism on West Bank policy

Weighing in on bill that incoming coalition is advancing, Knesset legal adviser says minister from far-right party won’t have absolute control over Civil Administration and… Read More ›

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government

JERUSALEM (AP) — Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to… Read More ›

Zelensky expresses gratitude for American support in the fight against Russia: ‘Ukraine is alive and kicking’

Zelensky expresses gratitude for American support in the fight against Russia: ‘Ukraine is alive and kicking’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is delivering a historic speech from the United States Capitol Wednesday night, expressing gratitude for American support in fighting Russian aggression… Read More ›

Kremlin says no chance of peace with Kyiv after Zelensky Washington trip

Kremlin says no chance of peace with Kyiv after Zelensky Washington trip

During Zelensky’s visit, the US is set to approve the delivery of advanced Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.   The Kremlin said that nothing good… Read More ›

Israel to hold remains of Palestinian terrorist who died of cancer in jail

Israel to hold remains of Palestinian terrorist who died of cancer in jail

Gantz says body of Nasser Abu Hamid to be held as a bargaining chip for the return of captive Israelis and the remains of soldiers… Read More ›

Zelensky heads to US to meet with Biden and address Congress

Zelensky heads to US to meet with Biden and address Congress

President says first known trip since war began aims to boost Ukraine’s ‘resilience and defense capabilities,’ as US lawmakers prepare to vote on $45 billion… Read More ›

Former Head Of Israel Biological Institute: ‘I Made Three Mistakes- Pfizer Vaccines Are Dangerous’

Former Head Of Israel Biological Institute: ‘I Made Three Mistakes- Pfizer Vaccines Are Dangerous’

JERUSALEM — In a bombshell tweet issued by one of Israel’s most prominent biologists and the former head of the Israel Institute For Biological Research,… Read More ›

Analysis: Why Zelensky’s surprise US visit is so hugely significant

Analysis: Why Zelensky’s surprise US visit is so hugely significant

  President Volodymyr Zelensky’s White House visit Wednesday will symbolically bolster America’s role as the arsenal of democracy in the bitter war for Ukraine’s survival and send… Read More ›

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs distances itself from federations

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs distances itself from federations

The decision, announced Monday in a press release and a two-page brochure that will go out to Jewish organizations, will free the JCPA to pursue… Read More ›

What’s behind Netanyahu’s foreign media blitz on incoming government?

What’s behind Netanyahu’s foreign media blitz on incoming government?

Opinion: Netanyahu seeks to reassure world leaders, especially in Washington and the Middle East, that he will determine Israel’s policies going forward and asks that… Read More ›

Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Damascus area, two soldiers wounded

Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Damascus area, two soldiers wounded

State news agency reports air defenses engage Israeli missiles over Syrian capital; extent of damage to targeted sites unclear   Israel launched airstrikes against unknown… Read More ›

OPINION: Thank you Torah U’Mesorah For Doing The Right Thing

OPINION: Thank you Torah U’Mesorah For Doing The Right Thing

(Yaakov M / VINnews) — Kudos to Torah U’Mesorah for allowing President Trump to address its recent conference. Even if he were not the most… Read More ›

Takeaways from Monday’s Jan. 6 committee meeting

Takeaways from Monday’s Jan. 6 committee meeting

  The January 6 committee used its final public meeting Monday to summarize its 17-month investigation with a simple closing statement: All roads lead to Donald Trump. Members… Read More ›

West Bank’s Maccabee palaces must be Israeli national park, settlers say

West Bank’s Maccabee palaces must be Israeli national park, settlers say

The remnants of the palaces, with their ritual baths and the ancient Hashmonaim synagogue, which King Herod converted into his winter palace, are located in… Read More ›

Why some Israeli Jews love their Christmas trees so much?

Why some Israeli Jews love their Christmas trees so much?

Opinion: There are many Israeli Jews that treat Christmas – and worse, Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays – as nice folklore, devoid of national identity;… Read More ›

Abbas thanks Qatar for using World Cup to push Palestinian cause

Abbas thanks Qatar for using World Cup to push Palestinian cause

Palestinian Authority president praises Doha for ‘unprecedented’ show of support at close of soccer tournament that saw Palestinian flag featured prominently on world stage  … Read More ›

Hidden Swastika Image in NY Times Crossword Puzzle?

Hidden Swastika Image in NY Times Crossword Puzzle?

NEW YORK CITY — The NY Times has a long track record of being anti-Jewish, but they may have sunk to a new low. It… Read More ›

How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’

How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’

  This World Cup final was a game that seemed to defy comprehension, conventions and any attempt to describe it. How could anything capture the sound in… Read More ›

Jewish groups condemn series of antisemitic incidents in Washington, DC area

Jewish groups condemn series of antisemitic incidents in Washington, DC area

“We cannot normalize or become inured to the proliferation of such heinous acts,” several leaders wrote in a joint statement.   WASHINGTON – Several major… Read More ›