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Iranian forces kill 5 protesters amid unrest over woman’s death — rights group

Iranian forces kill 5 protesters amid unrest over woman’s death — rights group

Troops reportedly open fire on demonstrators in Iran’s Kurdish region during protests over Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of morality police   Iranian… Read More ›

How to Be a Good Guest (and Host or Hostess)

How to Be a Good Guest (and Host or Hostess)

What a pleasure, what a relief, you think to yourself.  Your family has been invited out for a Shabbos meal.  No cooking, just enjoyment.  Or… Read More ›

Liberation has finally come to Ukraine’s Kharkiv. But scars of Russia’s brutal occupation remain

Liberation has finally come to Ukraine’s Kharkiv. But scars of Russia’s brutal occupation remain

Kupiansk, Ukraine — There is little respite in victory for Ukrainian forces in the recently liberated Kupiansk. Russian shells still hit its pockmarked streets, marring… Read More ›

Brooklyn woman knocks hat off Orthodox Jewish man

Brooklyn woman knocks hat off Orthodox Jewish man

The suspect was arrested on Saturday night by NYPD with assistance from volunteer safety patrol group Boro Park Shomrim.   NEW YORK – A Brooklyn… Read More ›

How the Arab vote can determine Israel’s next government

How the Arab vote can determine Israel’s next government

Analysis: Experts say less than 55% voter participation in Arab sector would ensure a Netanyahu win in November 1 ballot, but split in alliance of… Read More ›

50,000 visits a year: Jews increasingly flock to Temple Mount amid escalation fears

50,000 visits a year: Jews increasingly flock to Temple Mount amid escalation fears

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, group says visits nearly doubled in past year; police gear up for tense holiday season   Jews visited the Temple Mount… Read More ›

Zelenskyy Promises No ‘Lull’ In Taking Back Ukrainian Towns

Zelenskyy Promises No ‘Lull’ In Taking Back Ukrainian Towns

  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised his country there would be no letup in the counteroffensive that has reclaimed towns and… Read More ›

Who’s on the guest list for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral?

Who’s on the guest list for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral?

  London – When Queen Elizabeth II receives a state funeral at London’s Westminster Abbey on Monday, it will be one of the largest diplomatic occasions of… Read More ›

Russia shells more civilian targets as Ukrainian counteroffensive pushes on

Russia shells more civilian targets as Ukrainian counteroffensive pushes on

Russia has increased its targeting of civilian infrastructure even where it perceives no immediate military effect over the last seven days.   Faced with setbacks… Read More ›

Israelis are taking out fewer mortgages as housing crisis gets worse

Israelis are taking out fewer mortgages as housing crisis gets worse

Recent rise in interest rates has led to a decline of almost 20% in number of mortgages taken out by Israelis; ‘similar to other products… Read More ›

Herzog tells MKs he’ll work to establish unity government after elections – report

Herzog tells MKs he’ll work to establish unity government after elections – report

President said to make comments to lawmakers from across political spectrum; spokesperson for Herzog says he will not interfere in election, but believes stability is… Read More ›

Yeshiva University Suspends All Student Clubs As It Appeals Case Against LGBTQ Alliance

Yeshiva University Suspends All Student Clubs As It Appeals Case Against LGBTQ Alliance

  NEW YORK (JTA) – Days after the Supreme Court ruled that Yeshiva University must allow an official LGBTQ pride club on campus, the administration… Read More ›

Chinese and Russian militaries share a potential weakness, new US report finds

Chinese and Russian militaries share a potential weakness, new US report finds

China’s military leaders share a potential weakness that has undermined their Russian counterparts in Ukraine and could hamper their ability to wage a similar war,… Read More ›

Chile FM apologizes after president refuses to accept Israeli ambassador

Chile FM apologizes after president refuses to accept Israeli ambassador

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has a history of supporting boycotts against Israel.   Chilean Foreign Ministry officials apologized to new Israeli Ambassador Gil Artzyeli and… Read More ›

One person moderately hurt in shooting attack in Mount Hebron area of West Bank

One person moderately hurt in shooting attack in Mount Hebron area of West Bank

Residents instructed to shelter in place while security forces conduct searches, fearing assailants may still be at large; regional council says all nearby roads closed… Read More ›

Arab alliance embraces potential kingmaker role after breakup of Joint List

Arab alliance embraces potential kingmaker role after breakup of Joint List

Ayman Odeh predicts Hadash-Ta’al ‘will be the most important party’ after election if neither side has majority, though split from Balad largely seen as boon… Read More ›

The Denied Lotto Ticket

The Denied Lotto Ticket

  by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Sfas Tamim Foundation Reuvain and Shimon, decided to purchase two lottery tickets together and pool their winnings.  They… Read More ›

Putin concedes China has ‘questions and concerns’ over Russia’s faltering invasion of Ukraine

Putin concedes China has ‘questions and concerns’ over Russia’s faltering invasion of Ukraine

Hong KongCNN —  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised China’s “balanced position” on the Ukraine war, though he conceded Beijing had “questions and concerns” over the… Read More ›

US Supreme Court requires Yeshiva University to allow LGBT student club

US Supreme Court requires Yeshiva University to allow LGBT student club

The justices, in a 5-4 decision, declined to put on hold a state court ruling that required NYC to recognize YU Pride Alliance as a… Read More ›

We should all take heed of IDF intel chief’s candid takes

We should all take heed of IDF intel chief’s candid takes

Opinion: Military intelligence head Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s off-script remarks serve as a unique prism into his view on a whole host of hot security… Read More ›