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Iranian Proxies Join The Iran War

Two more members of Iran’s Axis of Resistance have been drawn into the month-long war waged by the United States and Israel in Iran. On March 28,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sheldon Kirshner

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Defense minister says aircraft will have to bypass the NATO-member country, as government refuses to participate in war that is ‘against...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

(NA ZAHODU NIČ NOVEGA) Kolumna Matjaža Grudna: Na mladih svet stoji

(NA ZAHODU NIČ NOVEGA) Kolumna Matjaža Grudna: Na mladih svet stoji

V španski Asturiji čas teče počasneje. Tudi če želite v družbi popiti kozarec ali dva, boste potrebovali nekaj ur, če se boste držali...

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Večer

Matjaž Gruden

A Generational Event

This week our families gather around the Seder table again. Let’s hope and pray that our relatives and friends throughout the world will have calm...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Walk

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

What science tells us about sex trafficking causes and prevention.

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Psychology Today

Mindbridge Center

Implications of a Possible US Ground Invasion of Iran

Implications of a Possible US Ground Invasion of Iran

Implications of a Possible US Ground Invasion of Iran Following Iran’s strong retaliation, the United States is mulling a ground invasion of the...

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New Eastern Outlook

Abbas Hashemite

Still at the Table: Why Jewish Identity Matters

A teacher once asked her students what religious objects they had in their homes. One child described a painting before which his mother knelt each...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jonathan Muskat

Toxic Leaders Put Your Heart and Brain Health at Risk

Toxic Leaders Put Your Heart and Brain Health at Risk

Learn to recognize the signs of unhealthy workplaces before they take a toll.

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Psychology Today

Jennifer Fraser Ph.d

Opposition MKs voted to allocate NIS 800 million for Haredi schools. How did it happen?

Opposition MKs voted to allocate NIS 800 million for Haredi schools. How did it happen?

Caught by a parliamentary ‘maneuver,’ lawmakers mistakenly supported a surprise reservation to the 2026 state budget massively boosting...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

Iran hangs two political prisoners from opposition group, activists say

Iran hangs two political prisoners from opposition group, activists say

Members of the outlawed MEK group hanged at Gehzel Hesar prison outside of Tehran; rights organizations fear a surge in executions during war

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The Times of Israel

Stuart Williams

The Problem Is Not Only the Deal. It Is the Dealer.

The Problem Is Not Only the Deal. It Is Also the Dealer. David Horovitz is right to identify the visible danger. If Donald Trump seeks an agreement...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yochanan Schimmelpfennig

From the River to the Sea — A False Freedom

From the River to the Sea — A False Freedom

This reflection is part three of a three-part series. Hardened Hearts: Power, Ideology, and the Long Road to Freedom. In this reflection, we turn to...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jeffrey Levine

Canada’s main progressive party taps anti-Zionist Jewish ex-journalist as new leader

Canada’s main progressive party taps anti-Zionist Jewish ex-journalist as new leader

Avi Lewis, a former Al Jazeera reporter, accuses Israel of genocide as he takes helm of New Democratic Party; has said he seeks to ‘unlearn’ the...

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The Times of Israel

Shira Li Bartov

IDF hammers Iranian weapons production sites; Iran fires salvos of missiles at south

IDF hammers Iranian weapons production sites; Iran fires salvos of missiles at south

Air strikes hits anti-aircraft missile assembly plant and other component manufacturers in Tehran; Iran launches six missile attacks within hours,...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Police chief halts incitement department’s operations, complying with High Court

Police chief halts incitement department’s operations, complying with High Court

Danny Levy accedes to decision ordering a temporarily halt to ‘proactive’ social media monitoring by fledgling body founded by Ben Gvir, despite...

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The Times of Israel

Charlie Summers

When AI Feels Real: Romance and Sentience in AI Delusions

When AI Feels Real: Romance and Sentience in AI Delusions

New research analyzes AI conversations from 19 users reporting AI delusions.

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Psychology Today

Marlynn Wei M.d

Cynická obluda: Už im vadí aj umelá

Ako keď lekár pacientovi poklepká po kolene a jemu vystrelí noha.

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SME.sk

Cynická Obluda

When Conflict Returns, Engagement Matters

A few months ago, it felt like things were beginning to stabilize. The war in Israel had ended. Attention was shifting elsewhere. The intensity that...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Zion Suky

Life Underground — One Month On

Life Underground — One Month On

Passover underground. Is this the holiday of freedom?  Not to sound too melodramatic, but here we are for the second time within a year, sheltering...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Nili Bresler

Can Your Cat Eat Their Meals in Peace?

Can Your Cat Eat Their Meals in Peace?

Simple changes can make your cat feel less stressed at mealtimes.

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Psychology Today

Zazie Todd Ph.d

Kharg Island is key to Iran’s oil exports, but targeting it would carry major risks

Kharg Island is key to Iran’s oil exports, but targeting it would carry major risks

A threatened US ground operation to seize control of the energy hub would put troops just 21 miles off Iran’s coast, within range of missiles and...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Metz

Why It Feels Wrong to Be Rude to AI

Why It Feels Wrong to Be Rude to AI

Our personal standards of politeness and social discomfort when interacting with AI.

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Psychology Today

Tara Well Ph.d

It’s the Little Things That Count

The Torah reading for the Second Day of Pesah, which details the mitzvot of the Omer, offers a compelling opportunity to reflect on how a simple...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mordechai Silverstein

Hotter than the sun

Hotter than the sun

President Trump recently offered the Islamic Republic of Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. Beside provisions regarding opening the Strait of...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alan Newman

Passover hotel programs see mass exodus as war disrupts holiday travel plans

Passover hotel programs see mass exodus as war disrupts holiday travel plans

Flight cancellations and security concerns make the journey in and out of Israel nonviable for tens of thousands, dealing a blow to the growing kosher...

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The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Passover

Passover

Nathan finished the meal. Eleven friends sat around him at his Seder table, completing the twelve tribes of Israel with him. Everyone was chatting....

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Rosh Pina

A Strong, Proud Israel, Rooted in Humility

A Strong, Proud Israel, Rooted in Humility

I will not equivocate: I prefer a strong Israel to a weak one. Millions of lives depend on it, and in our neighbourhood, it is a matter of life and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Lazarus

Remaking Europe’s Energy System for the Age of AI

Remaking Europe’s Energy System for the Age of AI

LONDON – The US-Israeli war on Iran is a wake-up call for the European Union: energy remains a critical strategic vulnerability. But addressing this...

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Project Syndicate

Lucrezia Reichlin

Couples Who Savor Together, Stay Together

Couples Who Savor Together, Stay Together

A new study suggests the importance of couples relishing moments jointly.

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Psychology Today

Andrea Bonior Ph.d

Sheltering with the Four Sons and Daughters

Sheltering with the Four Sons and Daughters

Sheltering in Jerusalem amidst the plagues of missiles and drones, we are also joined by the (Passover Haggadah’s) four sons and daughters. In most...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Daniel Landes

Kindergarten Diplomacy in Central Europe: Polish President Visits Budapest

Kindergarten Diplomacy in Central Europe: Polish President Visits Budapest

Kindergarten Diplomacy in Central Europe: Polish President Visits Budapest Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s visit to Budapest to celebrate...

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New Eastern Outlook

Adrian Korczyński

Have your cake – ugah, kikar, gluskos, kugel, and pashtida

Have your cake – ugah, kikar, gluskos, kugel, and pashtida

One of the long-standing controversies related to the Laws of Passover concerns the kashrut of machine-made matzot. Rabbis in different times and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Reuven Chaim Klein

One Word. Total Distortion.

One Word. Total Distortion.

Stop Discrediting the Name “Palestine” There is a peculiar kind of discomfort that comes from hearing something that is technically wrong—but...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ivan Bassov

Why Iran’s Escalation Strategy Is Likely to Backfire

Why Iran’s Escalation Strategy Is Likely to Backfire

ABU DHABI – Wars are fought not only on battlefields but also on the field of cost calculations and public perceptions. A belligerent may accept the...

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Project Syndicate

Mohammed al dhaheri

Israel shifts to hitting Iran’s economy, as it enters ‘completion phase’ of war

Israel shifts to hitting Iran’s economy, as it enters ‘completion phase’ of war

Leaders order IDF to cause economic damage to Iranian regime, after nearly finishing bombing all military targets outlined at start of campaign

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Passover: Stories Happen to Nations That Tell Stories

Passover: Stories Happen to Nations That Tell Stories

The Exodus is a success story with a dramatic plot – a weakling slave nation that goes up against the most powerful nation of that ancient age and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yakov Nagen

Vzostup čínskeho „platformového štátu“

Ak bude rozhodovať lacné nasadenie, priemyselná integrácia a učenie sa v ekosystéme, môže sa stať, že Amerika prehrá.

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SME.sk

Angela Huyue Zhang

Being a Late Career Professor

Being a Late Career Professor

Personal Perspective: Finding utility and joy in pre-retirement academia.

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Psychology Today

Steven R. Shaw Ph.d

Where you Vacation, We Live – Still, This Passover

Where you Vacation, We Live – Still, This Passover

Here you won’t find despair. This is Home, and this is a story about people in the Western Galilee who believe in the principle of “despite...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Iris posklinsky

Why is this Pesach in Israel Different

Why is this Pesach in Israel Different

Why is this Pesach different from all of other Pesachs? On all other Pesachs, we follow the regular Hagada service, reclining, reading, singing,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Green and Yellow: Two lines that separate me from my land

Green and Yellow: Two lines that separate me from my land

It is Land Day today in Palestine, a day when we commemorate our special bond with the Palestinian land. And I cannot help but think about my...

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Al Jazeera

Refaat Ibrahim

Iranian Women: Negotiating Power and Freedom

From the streets of Tehran to boardrooms across the globe, Iranian women’s courage reflects a fundamental lesson of negotiation: you can create...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yael chayu

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Author Tara Narula, MD, on her book, "The Healing Power of Resilience."

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Psychology Today

Heather Rose Artushin Msw

Bank of Israel slashes growth prospects as Iran war takes toll on economy

Bank of Israel slashes growth prospects as Iran war takes toll on economy

Central bank leaves borrowing costs high, raises concerns over the intensity and duration of the campaign; Governor Yaron criticizes state for okaying...

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The Times of Israel

Sharon Wrobel

Why is Iran being singled out while others escape scrutiny: Erase nuclear apartheid

Why is Iran being singled out while others escape scrutiny: Erase nuclear apartheid

“The world cannot preach non-proliferation while practising selective permission. That is not law – it is hierarchy.” The global discourse on...

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Middle East Monitor

Ranjan Solomon

7 Words Adult Children Say Before Cutting Off Parents

7 Words Adult Children Say Before Cutting Off Parents

What I hear in therapy just before loving parent-child relationships break apart.

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Psychology Today

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

The Wrong Century for Understanding War

The Wrong Century for Understanding War

Four weeks into a war, we are already being told what it means. This, in itself, should give us pause. In a recent analysis in the New York Times,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Moshe pitchon

Daily Briefing Mar. 30 – IDF set to vastly expand buffer zone in Lebanon

Daily Briefing Mar. 30 – IDF set to vastly expand buffer zone in Lebanon

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on joint US-Israel operations in Iran and missile strikes from Iran in Israel, plus the West Bank battalion...

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The Times of Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan

Pesach Shopping With No Divide(r)

Pesach Shopping With No Divide(r)

The checkout divider, sometimes called the “next customer” bar, is one of the supermarket’s quiet little inventions, created to keep...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael katz

IDF soldier killed in Lebanon; blaze at Haifa refinery after Iran, Hezbollah missile attack

IDF soldier killed in Lebanon; blaze at Haifa refinery after Iran, Hezbollah missile attack

Sgt. Liran Ben Zion, 19, killed by anti-tank missile; 4 soldiers seriously wounded; 2 injured, one seriously in missile attack on north; Lebanese...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian