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Frames of Reference

Frames of Reference

Walking in Tel Aviv with a friend who professionally knocks down interior walls and builds alternatives, designs kitchens and bathrooms and things...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Harriet Gimpel

Iran keeps US waiting for its response to latest proposal after flareups in fighting

Iran keeps US waiting for its response to latest proposal after flareups in fighting

Tehran claims ‘suspicions about the motivation and seriousness’ of Washington as Pakistan insists diplomacy is ongoing; UK sends warship to Hormuz...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

7 Reasons to Have an 'Exit Plan' When College Grads Move Home

7 Reasons to Have an 'Exit Plan' When College Grads Move Home

Living together again calls for open conversation, including about what’s next.

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Psychology Today

Susan Newman Ph.d

Eurovision and the limits of institutional neutrality

Eurovision and the limits of institutional neutrality

TL;DR: Eurovision unintentionally exposed a growing fracture within European liberal institutions after October 7. While public support for Israel in...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Eliyahu V. Sapir

Red Sea Realignments: How Somaliland Became Geopolitically Important

Red Sea Realignments: How Somaliland Became Geopolitically Important

For decades, the Red Sea was viewed primarily as a commercial maritime corridor connecting Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Today, however,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mohamed abdi idiris

UAP: Trump, Congress, Pentagon Push NASA and Science Toward AI and Fuzzy Logic

UAP: Trump, Congress, Pentagon Push NASA and Science Toward AI and Fuzzy Logic

Turning Anomalies Into Science Quantifying Uncertainty What Questions Should Be Asked? Science Instead of Belief

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Rafi Glick

Before Blood, Before Mind

The unfinished self — and how it is being exploited by Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah This is the fourth piece in a series. The first, “The Visual...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Nancy Hartevelt Kobrin

Key Role of Followership in Organization Change Initiatives

Key Role of Followership in Organization Change Initiatives

Change occurs only if everyone is on board.

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Psychology Today

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.d

Jews Are The Victims Of Most Hate Crimes In Canada

It was surely a distressing sign of the times in Canada. Josh Matlow, the counsellor who represents the Toronto district of St. Paul’s in city hall,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sheldon Kirshner

Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul Walter Yetnikoff

Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul Walter Yetnikoff

Film touts exec’s purported role in pressuring MTV to air ‘Billie Jean,’ which Jackson’s estate credits for ‘opening the floodgates for his...

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The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

Russia said to be sending Iran drone parts via Caspian Sea, bypassing Hormuz blockade

Russia said to be sending Iran drone parts via Caspian Sea, bypassing Hormuz blockade

According to New York Times, shipments could help Tehran quickly restock its drone arsenal amid ceasefire, while evading both sanctions and tense...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Hungary’s new PM takes oath of office, ending Orban’s 16-year rule

Hungary’s new PM takes oath of office, ending Orban’s 16-year rule

Peter Magyar calls for ‘regime-change’ celebrations as he’s sworn in as premier, with his supporters hoping he’ll forge closer ties with EU...

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The Times of Israel

Justin Spike

How ‘The IDF’ and ‘The Settlers’ Became Weapons Against Israel

Some nations are judged by their laws. Israel is judged by its headlines. One Israeli commits a crime, and suddenly millions stand accused under the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Victor Satya

After joining Yashar, ex-head of Shin Bet says Smotrich a ‘legitimate’ partner, rules out Ben Gvir

After joining Yashar, ex-head of Shin Bet says Smotrich a ‘legitimate’ partner, rules out Ben Gvir

Yoram Cohen warns of ‘catastrophic’ outcome for Israel if coalition with ‘non-Zionist’ elements retains power after election, says he entered...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

Hard Not To Lose Faith

Although it was a good week in Merhavim,  I would like to begin this post with an account of the events that took place after I returned...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Orna Raz

AI and the Infinite Loop

AI and the Infinite Loop

Richard Dawkins met an AI and didn't let go.

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Psychology Today

John Nosta

Kol Hakavod to the Jews of Israel

Kol Hakavod to the Jews of Israel

We are more than 15 million Jews worldwide, of whom nearly 7 million live in Israel. This article is a tribute to those 7 million. In Israel, many...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yehudi Sabbagh

Pros and Cons of the 'Grim Keeping' Dating Trend

Pros and Cons of the 'Grim Keeping' Dating Trend

Sharing your dislikes can have its positives and negatives.

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Psychology Today

Bruce y. Lee M.d

The Voice Telling Me to Do More Is Wearing Me Out

The Voice Telling Me to Do More Is Wearing Me Out

Why treating ourselves like underperforming employees may backfire.

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Psychology Today

Maggie Rowe

Celebrating Nancy Laszlo’s Impact on Family & Community

Celebrating Nancy Laszlo’s Impact on Family & Community

As we celebrate my mother’s 90th birthday and Mother’s Day, there is still a question—can women do it all? Can they have a thriving family and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi

The AuDHD Strength of Being Unified

The AuDHD Strength of Being Unified

Experiencing the world through connection and meaning.

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Psychology Today

Keith Storace

Built to Humanize, Trained to Look Away

Built to Humanize, Trained to Look Away

Why considering another's mind is harder than it should be.

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Psychology Today

Mindbridge Center

Bullied Kid, WBA Champ, Orthodox Rabbi: The Story of Israeli Boxer Yuri Foreman

There is a classic moment in Airplane – a movie filled with classic moments – when a passenger requests “light reading,” and the flight...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

James Galfund

Trump’s feuds and tensions with US allies likely to outlast Iran war

Trump’s feuds and tensions with US allies likely to outlast Iran war

American strikes on Islamic Republic deepen administration’s rift with NATO and Gulf partners, many of which opposed the conflict and are now...

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The Times of Israel

Matt Spetalnick

ASEAN's electric vehicle ambitions hit the 'grid wall'

ASEAN's electric vehicle ambitions hit the 'grid wall'

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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Nikkei Asian Review

Tim Daiss

The Questions An Interviewer Never Asked Yeshiva University’s Ari Berman

I watched a recent interview with Yeshiva University president Rabbi Ari Berman with growing disbelief. For nearly an hour, viewers were treated to a...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mordechai I. Twersky

When a Word Isn’t a Word: (A Letter to New Olim)

When a Word Isn’t a Word: (A Letter to New Olim)

To Whom it May Concern: I am a veteran Israeli musician/composer since 1980.  I made Alyia in that same year. Since then I have created many...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Stephen Horenstein

Patricia Tourancheau Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #333

Patricia Tourancheau Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #333

Patricia Tourancheau, published On the Louvre Heist, in 2026. Who are the “Slav gang”, Abdoulaye N. and Slimane K?PT: Very little is known about...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alexandre Gilbert

Mother’s Day and Estrangement: Holding Two Truths at Once

Mother’s Day and Estrangement: Holding Two Truths at Once

You can honor someone’s humanity without sacrificing your well-being.

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Psychology Today

Kaytee Gillis

When We Move From the Therapy Room to Social Media

When We Move From the Therapy Room to Social Media

Social media isn't therapy, but it's still useful for access and connection.

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Psychology Today

Joe Kort

Israeli Settlers in the West Bank Refuse to Let Dead Palestinians Rest in Peace

Israeli Settlers in the West Bank Refuse to Let Dead Palestinians Rest in Peace

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

Gideon Levy

On Russia’s Victory Day, India salutes a joint fight – and a shared future

On Russia’s Victory Day, India salutes a joint fight – and a shared future

Wartime legacy underpins a strategic partnership rooted in civilizational respect, not just realpolitik

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RT.com

Aaryaman Nijhawan

Double standards or democratic tension?

Protest rights, institutions and the boundaries of tolerance in the Netherlands The Netherlands likes to present itself as an open democratic state...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Gabrielle bartelse

Argentina’s inflation may be hitting pause. Economists aren’t ready to celebrate

Argentina’s inflation may be hitting pause. Economists aren’t ready to celebrate

After seven months of accelerating monthly inflation, prices may have finally taken a breather in April, according to private consulting firms. Their...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Juan marcos pollio

Artists strike to protest Israeli participation ahead of Venice Biennale

Artists strike to protest Israeli participation ahead of Venice Biennale

Some 12 pavilions closed or partially shuttered, while others fly Palestinian flags; police clash with demonstrators trying to reach Israeli...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Trump says expecting Iranian response to latest US proposal ‘tonight’

Trump says expecting Iranian response to latest US proposal ‘tonight’

US Treasury sanctions 10 people and firms for aiding Islamic Republic’s production of Shahed drones * Russian FM tells UAE counterpart ‘to focus...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Palestinian journalist recounts Israeli food rations after losing 130 pounds in jail

Palestinian journalist recounts Israeli food rations after losing 130 pounds in jail

Ali Samoudi, who was released last week without charge after yearlong administrative detention, says he never questioned about sraeli allegation of...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Poll: 42% of Likud voters weighing or have decided to back different party in fall

Poll: 42% of Likud voters weighing or have decided to back different party in fall

Plurality who voted for Netanyahu’s party in 2022 but won’t or may not this time say chief reason is failure to prevent Oct. 7, followed by...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

UK Jews’ fears grow as Green, Reform surge elects candidates accused of antisemitism

UK Jews’ fears grow as Green, Reform surge elects candidates accused of antisemitism

Local elections see a host of candidates elected from anti-Israel Green Party and the hard-right Reform, who have espoused antisemitic and anti-Israel...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Anti-Israel Greens win 2 mayoralties, 4 councils in UK local elections; hard-right Reform is big winner

Anti-Israel Greens win 2 mayoralties, 4 councils in UK local elections; hard-right Reform is big winner

Farage’s Reform projected to be largest party in Parliament; Polanski’s Green Party, engulfed in antisemitism scandals, wins mayoralty and council...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists detained for past week

Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists detained for past week

Rights group says Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek, who Israel has accused of links to a group ‘clandestinely controlled by Hamas,’ are to be...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Beyond Sides Toward Shared Peace

Beyond Sides Toward Shared Peace

Public discussion about the Middle East is often reduced to a false choice. People are told they must either support Israel or support civilians in...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sabine Sterk

The quiet frontier? With minefields cleared, Golan Heights readies for construction boom

The quiet frontier? With minefields cleared, Golan Heights readies for construction boom

Despite local volatility, residents brace for speedy growth and bolstered infrastructure as part of recently approved 5-year plan allocating NIS 1...

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The Times of Israel

Diana Bletter