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ADL and JCPA reactions to US teachers union exposes divide on how to fight antisemitism

ADL and JCPA reactions to US teachers union exposes divide on how to fight antisemitism

Organizations united on dire situation for Jewish teachers and students, but rare public disagreement on strategy highlights split between proponents...

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The Times of Israel

Grace Gilson

‘Stop destroying Jerusalem’: Haredim target cafe open on Shabbat for 3rd week in a row

‘Stop destroying Jerusalem’: Haredim target cafe open on Shabbat for 3rd week in a row

Police erect barriers to prevent friction outside city center’s Cafe Basimta, a recently opened business that has drawn the ire of ultra-Orthodox...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

The Hungarian Roots of Ultra-Orthodox Anti-Zionism

It is one of the greatest paradoxes of Jewish history: from the very same Hungarian-Jewish world emerged two figures who offered completely opposite...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yehuda Lukacs

White Nationalism and the Unraveling of Australia’s “Inclusive Culture”

White Nationalism and the Unraveling of Australia’s “Inclusive Culture” An ominous incident during the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Australia...

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New Eastern Outlook

Pranay Kumar Shome

Colombia and Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving embassies to Jlem

Colombia and Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving embassies to Jlem

Political swings offer rare good news for Israel as hostile governments are replaced by pro-Israel conservatives – though local Jews wait to see...

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The Times of Israel

Larry Luxner

Is there a way out of this disaster?

Is there a way out of this disaster?

Earthquakes, heat domes and early wildfires. While the rest of the world is coping with epic natural disasters, here in Israel the catastrophes are...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Judy Halper

Vidíme vás. Stojíme pri vás

Spoločné vyhlásenie diplomatickej komunity k pochodu Pride.

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SME.sk

Sme.sk

Coline Berry Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #337.2

Coline Berry Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #337.2

Coline Berry is a french psychoanalyst. She studied at the School of Advanced Studies in Psychopathology (EPHP), founded by Charles Melman and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alexandre Gilbert

From Jazeera Beach to May 18: How Tragedy Shaped Somaliland’s Rebirth

The Jazeera Beach Massacre of July 15, 1989, was one of the most notorious atrocities committed under Mohamed Siad Barre’s regime conducted during...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mohamed Osman

Lebanon’s president departs for Washington to meet Trump

Lebanon’s president departs for Washington to meet Trump

Aoun to hold discussions with American officials ‘on the situation in Lebanon and ways to strengthen the ceasefire’ and Israel’s pullout from...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Baby Boomers’ Keen Interest in Genealogy

Baby Boomers’ Keen Interest in Genealogy

Personal Perspective: The desire to leave a legacy is a developmental task.

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Psychology Today

Graham J. McDougall Jr. Ph.d. Rn

Israeli study finds antibiotics can reverse salmonella damage to stem cells in mice

Israeli study finds antibiotics can reverse salmonella damage to stem cells in mice

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers say findings may improve chances of success for some of the 90,000 stem cell transplants performed...

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The Times of Israel

Diana Bletter

The Iran war is not Suez, but America needs to make the right choice

The Iran war is not Suez, but America needs to make the right choice

The article that you will read below has had an interesting gestation, which in itself throws an intriguing light on the intensifying crisis of the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Dan Zamansky

The Problem With Forced Apologies

The Problem With Forced Apologies

Personal Perspective: Coercing children to say "sorry" provides little benefit.

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Psychology Today

Elisa T. Bronfman

When Jealousy Protects Love

When Jealousy Protects Love

A balanced dose of jealousy can help maintain intimacy and trust.

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Psychology Today

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.d

Why "Almost Unavailable" Can Feel Most Attractive

Why

The sweet spot of attraction.

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Psychology Today

Elizabeth Li Ph.d

Study of gay Palestinians who fled West Bank finds persecution by both PA and Israel

Study of gay Palestinians who fled West Bank finds persecution by both PA and Israel

HIAS report says Palestinian cities are distributing flyers instructing residents to report, beat LGBTQ individuals, while Israeli authorities are...

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The Times of Israel

Nurit Yohanan

Argentina vs Spain World Cup final becomes a proxy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict

Argentina vs Spain World Cup final becomes a proxy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict

Online fans cast upcoming match as a symbolic contest due to the opposing views on Israel in Madrid and Buenos Aires; some posts criticizing Messi...

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The Times of Israel

Juan Melamed

The Election Netanyahu Cannot Lose

The Election Netanyahu Cannot Lose Israel may hold a lawful election on October 27, count every ballot correctly and certify the result — and still...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yochanan Schimmelpfennig

Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions

Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions

As Europe faces repeated, dangerous heatwaves, the question is no longer whether rich countries need climate adaptation. It is whether they are...

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Al Jazeera

Wole Hammond

Mamdani: Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits NYC, but I won’t rewrite laws to do so

Mamdani: Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits NYC, but I won’t rewrite laws to do so

However, New York mayor says he’s in talks with city’s legal department to see what steps he could take should the Israeli leader attend the UN...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Fires force evacuations in northern community, West Bank settlement

Fires force evacuations in northern community, West Bank settlement

Several homes catch fire in Havat Gilad, near Nablus; In Jezreel Valley town, first line of houses is vacated as firefighters tackle blaze; no reports...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Life-friendly world? In first, atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone

Life-friendly world? In first, atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone

The rocky planet, located 48 light-years away, may have liquid water on its surface; it opens a new window into the search for habitable worlds...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

10 Reasons Every Couple Needs a Prenuptial Agreement

10 Reasons Every Couple Needs a Prenuptial Agreement

Marriage for life was a fantastic idea in the 13th century.

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Psychology Today

Ira Israel Lmft

From heartbreak to ecstasy: Is this Messi’s last dance at a World Cup?

From heartbreak to ecstasy: Is this Messi’s last dance at a World Cup?

July 19, 2026, could forever become a special date in football history. Every World Cup final is an historic occasion, but when the final kick of the...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

You’re Not Being Lazy, You’re Being Smart

You’re Not Being Lazy, You’re Being Smart

How to know when to give up, or not even try in the first place.

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Psychology Today

Susan Krauss Whitbourne

A question of identity

Many American Jews are unwittingly playing a dangerous game. They are much too critical of Israeli policies and Israel’s prime minister, and they...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Steve Kramer

US-Iran conflict drags Argentine companies’ stocks in NY, raises country risk

US-Iran conflict drags Argentine companies’ stocks in NY, raises country risk

What began as a strong week for Argentine assets on Wall Street lost momentum over the last two trading sessions. Most Argentine companies listed in...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Juan Marcos Pollio

‘Tuner’: The Jewiest film of the summer

‘Tuner’: The Jewiest film of the summer

ToI’s movie maven and deputy editor discuss the comedic crime thriller that spotlights Dustin Hoffman, Lior Raz and Tovah Feldshuh

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The Times of Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan

Settler activists illegally cross into Syria, stay for full day before being nabbed by IDF

Settler activists illegally cross into Syria, stay for full day before being nabbed by IDF

Incident marks latest attempt by Bashan Pioneers to establish settlements in Syrian buffer zone; soldiers hand activists over to police, condemn...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Jadrom týraná Saková

Nikde na Slovensku ďalšia atómka nebude

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SME.sk

Peter Schutz

US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row; Iranian forces launch retaliatory attacks

US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row; Iranian forces launch retaliatory attacks

Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain attacked by Islamic Republic, which also reportedly fires a missile at Saudi Arabia while the Revolutionary Guards target...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

IDF manpower chief: Extension of service period doesn’t replace need for more troops

IDF manpower chief: Extension of service period doesn’t replace need for more troops

Dado Bar Kalifa says extending compulsory service to 32 months ‘allows a minimal breathing room’ for conscripts and reservists, calls ‘to expand...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Twenty-Six Kilometres of Coastline, One Enormous Ambition

Jordan possesses just twenty-six kilometres of coastline. That narrow strip at Aqaba, wedged between Saudi Arabia and Israel at the northern tip of...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Vincent James Hooper

US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row; Iranian forces launch retaliatory attacks

US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row; Iranian forces launch retaliatory attacks

US reportedly sending dozens of refueling jets back to Israel as Trump mulls renewing massive bombing campaign; Iran attacks targets in Kuwait,...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Curly Fries With Cheese Can Be Healthier Than You Think

Curly Fries With Cheese Can Be Healthier Than You Think

What's your motive when disparaging foods other people eat? Allergic to joy?

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Psychology Today

Gina Barreca Ph.d

From Lab to Life Can Geckos Help Us Cure Cancer?

From Lab to Life:  Can Geckos Help Us Cure Cancer Geckos are small, nocturnal lizards. They are known for their sounds, large eyes, and specialized...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shlomo Maital

Non-Monogamy Creates Personal Growth

Non-Monogamy Creates Personal Growth

Personal Perspective: Unpacking the challenges of a non-monogamous lifestyle.

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Psychology Today

Martha Kauppi

Monuments without a country: Indonesia’s empty gesture to Palestine

Monuments without a country: Indonesia’s empty gesture to Palestine

Madrid played host this week to a strange piece of theater. Ministers gathered to talk about rebuilding Palestinian culture — its cinema, its...

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Middle East Monitor

Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat

Thriving for Over 180 Years: Congregation Beth Israel of West Hartford, CT

Founded in 1843, Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the state’s oldest Jewish congregations and a vibrant Reform...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jay Abramson

Farage to stand against ‘record’ 33 candidates in UK by-election, including Count Binface

Farage to stand against ‘record’ 33 candidates in UK by-election, including Count Binface

Mainstream British parties boycotting election sparked by anti-immigration politician’s efforts to stymie a growing furor around his finances; vote...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

A Better Version of Residential Dementia Care

A Better Version of Residential Dementia Care

Personal Perspective: The Hogeweyk charters a different course in dementia care.

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Psychology Today

Gary R Simonds Md Ms Faans