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Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifelong journalist, dies at 71

Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifelong journalist, dies at 71

A Bronx-born writer who was ‘hungry for Judaism’ from a young age, Trager wrote for Newsday until her death, loved Israel, and was involved in...

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The Times of Israel

Grace Gilson

The Secondary Infertility Paradox: Love and Longing

The Secondary Infertility Paradox: Love and Longing

The pain of infertility is real, even when a family appears complete from the outside.

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Psychology Today

Elizabeth A. Grill Psy. D

Betting on Recovery: Keep Brendan Sorsby on the Field

Betting on Recovery: Keep Brendan Sorsby on the Field

Personal Perspective: Addiction is a mental health condition; the field may be the best place to heal.

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Psychology Today

Nafees Alam Ph.d

Zgodovinska premiera: prvič kar 48 reprezentanc in 104 tekme

Zgodovinska premiera: prvič kar 48 reprezentanc in 104 tekme

Na letošnjem SP, ki ga skupaj gostijo Združene države Amerike, Mehika in Kanada, bo prvič v zgodovini nastopilo kar 48 reprezentanc, ki bodo v 39...

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Dnevnik

Dejan Kresnik

As IDF prepares to build post in Jenin, 2 soldiers hurt, 1 seriously, in blast

As IDF prepares to build post in Jenin, 2 soldiers hurt, 1 seriously, in blast

Troops wounded during scan of area where the IDF seeks to establish what would be its first permanent post in Area A, which is meant to be fully...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

V Nemčiji rekordno dnevno nihanje cen goriv

V Nemčiji rekordno dnevno nihanje cen goriv

Nihanje dnevnih cen goriv v Nemčiji je doseglo rekordne ravni, odkar je država 1. aprila uveljavila uredbo, po kateri je na bencinskih servisih...

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Dnevnik

Sta

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7, as France hopes Trump will at least stay for duration

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7, as France hopes Trump will at least stay for duration

No breakthroughs expected during June 15–17 summit, where Zelensky and Mideast mediators will join France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and US...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Israel: A Sovereign State on a Short Leash

For most of its history, Israel’s alliance with the United States rested on an unwritten understanding: Israel depended on Washington, but the final...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yehuda Lukacs

Don’t touch the art

Who decides what art means? Michael Rakowitz: haunting the West Microscopically reweaving a 1907 painting Consciousness and creation: the neuroscience...

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Aeon

Aeon Video

Hostage czar position left empty as term ends; PM’s office says aiming to renew contract

Hostage czar position left empty as term ends; PM’s office says aiming to renew contract

Gal Hirsch was government pointman for returning the 251 abducted by terrorists to Gaza; though all have returned, he faced sharp criticism from...

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The Times of Israel

Nava Freiberg

What Helps Young Adults Flourish?

What Helps Young Adults Flourish?

Achievement matters less than you might think for young adult flourishing.

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Psychology Today

Tyler Jamison Ph.d

Civilizational Diplomacy of Placing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel

Civilizational Diplomacy of Placing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel

On June 6, 2026, the Israeli Consulate in Mumbai announced a highly strategic cultural initiative. The government of Israel plans to install a grand...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ankit gawande

What Did All Enlightenment Thinkers Have In Common?

What Did All Enlightenment Thinkers Have In Common?

Kant’s legacy: free speech and individual rights.

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Psychology Today

Neel Burton M.a

Elites at a Standstill: Why the Western European Ruling Circles Are Failing

Elites at a Standstill: Why the Western European Ruling Circles Are Failing A considerable number of political scientists, when assessing the current...

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New Eastern Outlook

Veniamin Popov

Cynická obluda: Premiér, ktorý vie, ale nepovie

Toto musí pri pohľade z nejakej civilizovanej krajiny vyzerať pre obraz Slovenska veľmi zaujímavo.

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SME.sk

Cynická Obluda

Artificial Intelligence for Inspired Action

Artificial Intelligence for Inspired Action

Can we move from individual aspirations to ambitious impact?

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Psychology Today

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.d

AI Isn't Replacing Us; It's Consuming Us

AI Isn't Replacing Us; It's Consuming Us

Human data is becoming a technical necessity.

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Psychology Today

John Nosta

Daily Briefing June 11 – Inside Iran-linked Diaspora terror attacks: A suspect speaks

Daily Briefing June 11 – Inside Iran-linked Diaspora terror attacks: A suspect speaks

NY correspondent Luke Tress brings us new details on Iranian proxies operating in the Jewish Diaspora, patterns of support among anti-Israel groups,...

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

The World Cup kicks off today and Argentina dreams of a new trophy

The World Cup kicks off today and Argentina dreams of a new trophy

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, as Mexico takes on South Africa at the mythical Estadio Azteca.  The tournament, which will be held in...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

Israel refuses entry to French journalist due to anti-Israeli statements

Israel refuses entry to French journalist due to anti-Israeli statements

After reporting from Israel and the West Bank for six years, Alice Froussard wasn’t let in and was sent back to France, in a decision by Diaspora...

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The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Trump: US to hit Iran ‘VERY HARD’ tonight, may take Kharg Island, despite ongoing talks

Trump: US to hit Iran ‘VERY HARD’ tonight, may take Kharg Island, despite ongoing talks

US president claims the Iranian energy hub will be captured soon, but he’s unsure Americans can ‘stomach’ it; Qatari mediators leave Tehran...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Progressive California Democrat advances over rival backed by pro-Israel spending

Progressive California Democrat advances over rival backed by pro-Israel spending

Randy Villegas, who has called Israel a ‘genocidal regime,’ goes to runoff over moderate State Assembly member Jasmeet Bains, who had the support...

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The Times of Israel

Andrew Lapin

PM’s aide Urich charged with leaking classified info with intent to harm state security

PM’s aide Urich charged with leaking classified info with intent to harm state security

State Attorney’s Office indicts adviser over passing Hamas memo to Bild in 2024 amid domestic anger at Netanyahu after hostages’ murder; is also...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Israel-First: US Congress is quietly merging America’s military with Israel’s

Israel-First: US Congress is quietly merging America’s military with Israel’s

When Congress wants to do something, it knows the American public would object to, it buries it. That is exactly what it did with Section 224 of the...

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Middle East Monitor

Jamal Kanj

US Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill

US Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill

Legislation aims to expand US federal security support for Jewish institutions, and mandates forcing social media platforms to explain their handling...

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The Times of Israel

Grace Gilson

In the Forever War, Israelis Find New Luxury: Safe Rooms With en Suite Bathrooms

In the Forever War, Israelis Find New Luxury: Safe Rooms With en Suite Bathrooms

Due to the technical or legal reasons, readability mode is not available for this article. Thank you for your kind understanding.

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Haaretz

Rogel Alpher

Petition filed against law critics say ‘politicizes’ police investigations agency

Petition filed against law critics say ‘politicizes’ police investigations agency

Critics say new law giving justice minister control of Department for Internal Police Investigations will undermine its independence, give minister...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Israel’s Best Chance for a Positive Future

The Jewish people have long understood their mission in the world through the words of the prophet Isaiah: to be “a light unto the nations.” It is...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Richard H. Schwartz

Behind the Headlines: Is Trump Netanyahu’s Real Enemy?

Behind the Headlines: Is Trump Netanyahu’s Real Enemy? Recent tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have fueled speculation about a...

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New Eastern Outlook

Taut Bataut

Syria’s new buffer zone or the birth of another permanent occupation?

Syria’s new buffer zone or the birth of another permanent occupation?

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 was supposed to mark the end of an era. After more than five decades of dynastic rule and...

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Middle East Monitor

Kurniawan Arif Maspul

Haiti pet pred dvanajsto primoran v zamenjavo dresov

Haiti pet pred dvanajsto primoran v zamenjavo dresov

Nogometaši Haitija si pred začetkom svetovnega prvenstva niti v sanjah niso predstavljali, da bodo deležni toliko medijske pozornosti.

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Dnevnik

Urban Sušnik

Russia’s “Peace” Means the Survival of the Killers

Russia’s “Peace” Means the Survival of the Killers

On June 11, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations offered the world a lesson in peace. Vasily Nebenzya, Moscow’s permanent representative,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael katz

Varnost kopalcev v Solkanu večja, zlasti zaradi večje previdnosti

Varnost kopalcev v Solkanu večja, zlasti zaradi večje previdnosti

Varnost kopalcev v reki Soči ob starem jezu v Solkanu se je zaradi različnih ukrepov in opozoril v zadnjih letih povečala. S tovrstnimi ukrepi bodo...

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Dnevnik

Sta

Israel Is Preparing for the Iran Fight It May Have to Wage Alone

Israel Is Preparing for the Iran Fight It May Have to Wage Alone

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers in a security cabinet meeting this week that Israel may have to prepare for a scenario in which it...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Brian Racer

When a Doctor Says “The Dog Must Go," Do People Comply?

When a Doctor Says “The Dog Must Go,

When doctors tell allergic patients to get rid of their dogs, most refuse.

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Psychology Today

Stanley coren

Mechanisms and Mitigations of Social Media’s Socially Isolating Effects

Mechanisms and Mitigations of Social Media’s Socially Isolating Effects

How digital technology makes us lonely, and what to do about it.

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Psychology Today

Phil Reed D.phil

The university must not become a supply chain for AI

The university must not become a supply chain for AI

Is AI going to be the answer to everything? That seems to be the proposition of many commencement speakers at US universities this graduation season....

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Al Jazeera

Somdeep Sen

Cabinet set to approve funding for establishing 61 West Bank settlements — reports

Cabinet set to approve funding for establishing 61 West Bank settlements — reports

Move will allow government to bypass standard settlement planning process, fast-tracking construction in dozens of new communities in ‘strategically...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

America’s war-based economy still strengthens its rivals — and Trump is accelerating this

America’s war-based economy still strengthens its rivals — and Trump is accelerating this

For more than two decades, experience has shown a clear pattern: whenever the United States rushes into wars, it does not weaken its enemies as it...

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Middle East Monitor

Tamer Ajrami

A Father's Day Reflection on Grandparents

A Father's Day Reflection on Grandparents

Personal Perspective: Grandparents can play a key role in a neurodivergent child's life.

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Psychology Today

Lisa Sheinhouse M.a

Using Gamification to Encourage Green Consumer Behaviours

Using Gamification to Encourage Green Consumer Behaviours

Gamification can shift buying habits, but does it lead to true sustainability?

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Psychology Today

Cathrine V. Jansson-Boyd Ph.d

Why Is One Twin Favored Over Their Sister or Brother?

Why Is One Twin Favored Over Their Sister or Brother?

The long-term effects of assigning roles to siblings and twins.

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Psychology Today

Barbara Klein Ph.d

Be Careful Where You Stand

Over the past three years, images of mass demonstrations have become a familiar part of life, both in Israel and across the world. Tens of thousands...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Eliezer Simcha Weiss

Katere so originalne? Začel se je novi spor okoli Mozartovih kroglic

Katere so originalne? Začel se je novi spor okoli Mozartovih kroglic

Spor glede avtorstva Mozartovih kroglic gre v novi krog. Slaščičarna Holzermayr se sklicuje na oglas iz leta 1881, v katerem naj bi nastopale...

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Dnevnik

Alp

US takeover of Iran’s Kharg Island might be quick but would pose risks to troops, experts say

US takeover of Iran’s Kharg Island might be quick but would pose risks to troops, experts say

Trump has said he would like to seize key Iranian oil hub but soldiers could be exposed to missile and drone attacks; taking site could extend the...

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The Times of Israel

David Brunnstrom

The no-human future

Terrorists and tech bros alike view accelerationism as a revolutionary weapon. Nick Land glimpsed something much darker Illustration by Martin...

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Aeon

Vincent lê

Palestinian National Council elections and inseparable realities

Palestinian National Council elections and inseparable realities

On 4th June, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approved the electoral framework for the Palestinian National Council following its adoption by the...

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Middle East Monitor

Dr Sania Faisal El-Husseini

How Couples Can Survive Romantic Betrayal

How Couples Can Survive Romantic Betrayal

After a breach of trust, there is a path forward.

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Psychology Today

Wendy L. Patrick

Karikatúra dňa: Transformácia po našom

Kreslí Rosie Naive Art

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SME.sk

Rosie babicová

Why Your Money Story Begins Before Age 7

Why Your Money Story Begins Before Age 7

A childhood memory of one holiday season, and why this early money memory lingers.

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Psychology Today

Maarit lassander ph.d