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Schools transition to distance learning amid ongoing missile fire from Iran

Schools transition to distance learning amid ongoing missile fire from Iran

Home Front Command restrictions likely to curtail celebrations of the Purim festival, set to begin Monday evening

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

‘Everything is gone’: Deadly Iranian strike on Beit Shemesh leaves residents reeling

‘Everything is gone’: Deadly Iranian strike on Beit Shemesh leaves residents reeling

Nine people are killed and dozens are wounded in city after a ballistic missile brings chaos and destruction to a quiet residential street

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

What the fighting in Iran says about the future of the US-Israel relationship

What the fighting in Iran says about the future of the US-Israel relationship

The US-Israel alliance, often termed a ‘special relationship,’ has always operated on two planes: values and interests. One is going very badly,...

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The Times of Israel

Ben Sales

Kreindel

My paternal grandmother, Kreindel Graff Rosenberg was born in Ulanow, Poland in 1892. She was the second of eight children, four boys and four girls....

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Elaine Rosenberg Miller

What Can You Do When You Feel Disappointed?

What Can You Do When You Feel Disappointed?

Disappointment is a normal part of life. Here are tips for coping with it.

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Psychology Today

F. Diane Barth L.c.s.w

Why the News Feels So Personal Right Now

Why the News Feels So Personal Right Now

Trauma, identity, and the psychology of constant news exposure.

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Psychology Today

Ankita Guchait Mbpss

Become the Astute Thinker This Era Demands

Become the Astute Thinker This Era Demands

Your most durable skills in a changing world are reflective, not technical.

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Psychology Today

Alice Boyes Ph.d

Court declines to extend key restrictive conditions on Netanyahu’s chief of staff

Court declines to extend key restrictive conditions on Netanyahu’s chief of staff

District court judge says, given war with Iran, Tzachi Braverman must be able to resume work; court gives police 2 days to appeal before restrictions...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Turkiye, the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ drive, and a region on edge after Iran

The European Union’s long-delayed “Made in Europe” plan is no longer just an industrial policy debate inside Brussels. It has evolved into a...

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Blitz

M A Hossain

Iranian exiles across North America rally for strikes; others march against war

Iranian exiles across North America rally for strikes; others march against war

Expatriates from Los Angeles to Toronto celebrate killing of Khamenei, but protesters in Washington and New York say US-Israeli military campaign will...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Megillah of Miracle and Tragedy in Our Times

Megillah of Miracle and Tragedy in Our Times

I am not ready for this in the wake of the tragedy that has befallen us the last three years and the murderous rocket attack in Bet Shemesh which...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Lazarus

'Inshallah at the Polls': Aharish as a Democratic Threat

'Inshallah at the Polls': Aharish as a Democratic Threat

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Haaretz

Carolina Landsmann

China, Russia, North Korea and Hamas condemn killing of Iran’s Khamenei

China, Russia, North Korea and Hamas condemn killing of Iran’s Khamenei

Putin says supreme leader’s ‘murder’ is a ‘cynical violation of all norms,’ while Pyongyang slams ‘shameless and gangster-like conduct’...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

‘Things can’t get any worse’: Iranian expats in Israel celebrate Khamenei’s downfall

‘Things can’t get any worse’: Iranian expats in Israel celebrate Khamenei’s downfall

Some express fears of a power vacuum and potential violence against Iran’s Jews after the US-Israel strike, but say news of the supreme leader’s...

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The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

What the Acetabulum Can Teach Us About Marriage

What the Acetabulum Can Teach Us About Marriage

Our hip joint shows us how to maintain love in spite of the ways we are damaged.

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Psychology Today

Bonnie Comfort Ph.d

From Haman to Khamenei: The Cost of Obsession

Haman stands at the pinnacle of his life. He possesses honor, power, wealth, status, and a large family. Seemingly, he has everything life can offer....

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yakov Nagen

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Decapitation, succession, and the limits of power in Iran

The reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks more than the end of a single political life. It represents a watershed moment in the evolution of...

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Blitz

Damsana Ranadhiran

International Israeli Protests Against Vengeful Death Penalty Bill

International Israeli Protests Against Vengeful Death Penalty Bill

Protesting Veiled Vengeance On February 27th, in what was the latest installment in the growing groundswell of Israeli and Jewish protest against the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Zoosman

Global flights in chaos as Iran’s strikes on Gulf shut down world’s busiest air hub

Global flights in chaos as Iran’s strikes on Gulf shut down world’s busiest air hub

Thousands stranded across world as Dubai, Doha airport closures cause cancellations and rerouted flights, in one of the worst aviation disruptions in...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

From Lab to Life: Superagers Grow Their Brains

                     Neuron (brain cell)  source: depositphotos.com I  am 83 years old – or 83.3 to be exact, 111 days into my next...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shlomo Maital

3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in war with Iran — US military

3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in war with Iran — US military

Central Command announces first US casualties; Saudi Arabia downs Iranian missiles as explosions reported over Dubai, Doha; 2 injured by debris from...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Ali Larijani, once seen as a pragmatist, steps into void left by Khamenei’s death

Ali Larijani, once seen as a pragmatist, steps into void left by Khamenei’s death

Loyalist of the slain supreme leader, sanctioned by US for directing recent crackdown on protesters, now sits on council governing Iran

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Virtual wallet loans in Argentina: credit boom, sky-high rates and record delinquency

Virtual wallet loans in Argentina: credit boom, sky-high rates and record delinquency

In a video that went viral again this week, a young woman explains her financial strategy: “I take out a AR$20,000 loan from Mercado Pago. And to...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Facundo Iglesia

HMNB Devonport’s Renaissance and Gulf: Why UK’s Defense Surge Looks East of Suez

Last week, Prince William stood beside Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site in Riyadh—two future kings, one...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Vincent James Hooper

Yunus advisor hints at Pakistan’s role in sniper killings during 2024 anti-Hasina uprising

In a development that could fundamentally reshape the narrative surrounding Bangladesh’s 2024 anti-Hasina uprising, a senior member of the interim...

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Blitz

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

Between External Confrontation and Internal Fracture: America on the Brink of a Systemic Crisis

Between External Confrontation and Internal Fracture: America on the Brink of a Systemic Crisis

Between External Confrontation and Internal Fracture: America on the Brink of a Systemic Crisis Global geopolitical tensions are unfolding in parallel...

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New Eastern Outlook

Jeffrey Silverman

Political Consequences of US-Israel Strikes on Iran

Political Consequences of US-Israel Strikes on Iran

The political fallout from the ongoing US–Israel strikes on Iran will likely hinge less on the tally of leaders killed or facilities damaged than on...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

William Keenan

3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health

3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health

When a man is experiencing emotional issues, there are ways to help.

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Psychology Today

Donald Altman

Facing existential threat, Iranian regime won’t be inclined to show restraint

Facing existential threat, Iranian regime won’t be inclined to show restraint

With the US pushing for regime change, the calculus in both Washington and Tehran is different from earlier confrontations, with no obvious off-ramp...

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The Times of Israel

Javad ali

Pro-Iran mobs in Pakistan, Iraq try to storm US embassies; at least 8 killed

Pro-Iran mobs in Pakistan, Iraq try to storm US embassies; at least 8 killed

Rioters in Karachi climb over main gate, smash windows at American mission, as police fire tear gas; in Baghdad, hundreds clash with security forces...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

The Dictator is Dead. Why is the Left Crying?

The Dictator is Dead. Why is the Left Crying?

Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, and the Middle East may finally have a chance at a safer future. But instead of acknowledging a massive victory for human...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Kuenne

Drs. Dunning and Kruger and 300 Million More Health Experts

Drs. Dunning and Kruger and 300 Million More Health Experts

Public figures' health misinformation statements are making people sick.

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Psychology Today

Michael Miller

Iran as Russia and China’s Strategic Proxy

When observing the latest chapter of the Middle East war, the natural tendency is to sink into the familiar local narrative: Israel versus Hamas, the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Roie Yellinek

The Timely War Against Iran’s Leadership

At 0815 yesterday morning, I was at the synagogue waiting for the start of Shabbat prayers when the first sirens went off in Jerusalem, not heard...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sherwin Pomerantz

Iranian missile warhead fell less than a kilometer from Temple Mount, al-Aqsa Mosque

Iranian missile warhead fell less than a kilometer from Temple Mount, al-Aqsa Mosque

Police find warhead, incendiary material in Sultan’s Pool venue just meters outside Old City of Jerusalem. Missile could ‘very possibly’ have...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

‘Freedom, freedom!’: Jubilant crowds across Iran celebrate killing of Khamenei

‘Freedom, freedom!’: Jubilant crowds across Iran celebrate killing of Khamenei

Videos from Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Abdanan show cheering, impromptu dance parties, fireworks; man shouts ‘hello new world’ as statue of republic...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Trump, unable to finish the job on his own, takes a gamble in Iran

Trump, unable to finish the job on his own, takes a gamble in Iran

US officials try to argue the president had no choice but to authorize Operation Epic Fury. He did, but felt conditions were ripe for regime change...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Between promise and proof: Rethinking Muhammad Yunus’s interim leadership and the politics of accountability in Bangladesh

When Professor Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government in August 2024, the symbolism was powerful. Here was a Nobel...

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Blitz

Tajul Islam

Merz’s China visit signals Europe’s shift toward pragmatic engagement with Beijing

When Friedrich Merz concluded his first official visit to China on February 26, the images he chose to share told a story that was as symbolic as it...

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Blitz

Suraiyya Aziz

Idiotic Move: Kill an 87-Year-Old Symbol, Unite Millions for Decades Against You

The assassination of Khamenei was a serious mistake from every angle. It looks like a great achievement of day one that both Trump and Netanyahu can...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Tzvi Gottlieb

Auto je dnes drahý špás

IRIS KOPCSAYOVÁ: Ak ste pred dvadsiatimi rokmi zvažovali kúpu auta aj preto, že celý servis okolo plus benzín nie je lacná záležitosť, dnes...

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Pravda.sk

Iris Kopcsayová

President Trump Does Not Shop At Pier One

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Gary Epstein

The Fortune Cookie

In a rare cultural outing — especially for us Angelenos — my friend Orly and I decided to see a one-man show the other night in Hollywood. We...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Abe Gurko

5 Things Therapy Can Do for You (and 5 Things It Can't)

5 Things Therapy Can Do for You (and 5 Things It Can't)

Knowing what therapy can and can’t do helps you hit the ground running.

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Psychology Today

Robert Taibbi L.c.s.w

Realizing Peace is a Privilege

Realizing Peace is a Privilege

Israel is confronting the most dangerous terror-driven radicals in the Middle East yet, the West screams, “Hands off” … Here’s the thing about...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Miki Dubery

Giving Away Our Mental Health

Giving Away Our Mental Health

It's not clickbait, but what keeps us sane remains old school and mundane.

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Psychology Today

Mark Bertin M.d

Talking to Your Child About Sex, Puberty, and Consent

Talking to Your Child About Sex, Puberty, and Consent

What parents should know when talking about sex, puberty, and consent.

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Psychology Today

Kristen Cook

Iran and the Contract of Sovereignty

War does not merely test armies. It tests doctrines. The present conflict involving Iran has reopened a foundational question: when does territorial...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Grant Arthur Gochin

As US Jews reckon with antisemitism uptick, a NY institution doubles down on education

As US Jews reckon with antisemitism uptick, a NY institution doubles down on education

Questions abound on whether outreach is worth the investment in today’s climate, but a recently opened center for students at YIVO institute is...

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The Times of Israel

Luke Tress

Why Highly Sensitive People Overgive

Why Highly Sensitive People Overgive

Family dynamics can turn caring into overfunctioning.

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Psychology Today

Sharon Martin