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Israel Air Force jets. Credit: Maj. Ofer via Wikimedia Commons.

IDF strikes over 20 Hamas terror sites in Gaza

Published October 7, 2023

(JNS) -- The Israel Air Force Forces on Saturday attacked 17 “military” compounds and four operational headquarters of the Hamas terrorist group in the Gaza Strip. Hamas killed at least 22 Israelis earlier in the day as the organization fired 2,500...

Republican presidential candidates left to right, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina participate in the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, on Sept. 27, 2023.

Israel gets no mention in second Republican debate

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 28, 2023

(JTA) — Israel, which featured large in the first Republican debate, got nary a mention in its sequel on Wednesday night, as the candidates on stage in California instead devoted much of their focus to Donald Trump, who opted to skip the proceedings. Nikki...

J planning family Israel summer adventure tour

J planning family Israel summer adventure tour

Published September 27, 2023

The Jewish Community Center is now recruiting families interested in traveling to Israel next summer as part of a fun family adventure geared towards families with elementary and middle-school aged children. Scheduled for June 2-14, 2024, the itinerary...

The new National Library of Israel building designed by Herzog and de Meuron with Mann-Shinar.

A peek into the magnificent new National Library of Israel

By Judith Sudilovsky, Israel 21cPublished September 25, 2023

As the opening date for the new building of the National Library of Israel (NLI) approaches, workers are busy transferring the library’s treasures from their old location on the Hebrew University Givat Ram campus to their new home in Jerusalem’s Government...

Biden and Netanyahu meet for the first time this year, signaling friendship amid disagreements

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 20, 2023

(JTA) — After months of icy relations, President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met face-to-face for the first time since Netanyahu’s return to office late last year — with both appearing eager to convey that the U.S.-Israel...

Classic macaroni-and-cheese. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Jewish movie star’s mac-and-cheese biz gets big investment

Published September 19, 2023

(JNS) Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who became world-famous playing “Wonder Woman,” said she “didn’t want to do the obvious” when it came to investing her newly acquired wealth. But she could do something a little cheesy. To that end, she...

IDF soldier Ortal Butvia.

IDF soldier with Down’s syndrome swaps army uniform for chef’s hat

Pesach Benson, JNSPublished September 18, 2023

Ortal Butvia, a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, embarked on a journey that many thought impossible. Her dream was simple yet profound—to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. On Sept. 5, 2020, that dream came to fruition, and three years later to...

What to expect during Benjamin Netanyahu’s first US trip since his return to office

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 18, 2023

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not shying away from controversy as he embarks on his first trip to the United States since his reelection last year. | RELATED: Joe Biden invites Benjamin Netanyahu to meet in US, after months...

Israeli chef Shachar Yogev serves a burger made with "cultured chicken" meat at The Chicken, SuperMeat's restaurant adjacent to their production site in the Israeli town of Ness Ziona on June 18, 2021.

Orthodox Union certifies Israeli brand of lab-grown meat as kosher — but not pareve

Jackie HajdenbergPublished September 8, 2023

(JTA) — The Orthodox Union has granted kosher certification to a type of lab-grown meat, a decision that could signal an expansion of the options available under Judaism’s intricate dietary laws. The O.U., the most prominent kosher certifier in...

A new fifth season of Fauda is on it's way. Photo courtesy of YES

‘Fauda’ returns for unexpected season 5

By Naama Barak, Israel21cPublished September 5, 2023

UPDATE: Fauda star Idan Amedi severely wounded in Gaza battle  Israeli hit television show Fauda is set to return to the screen for an unexpected Season 5, to the joy of fans all over the world. The TV shows follows the action-packed antics...

The cast and crew of "Tatami" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, Sep. 2, 2023. From left: Sharon Harel, Ash Goldeh, Elham Erfani, Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mandy Tagger Brockey, Jaime Ray Newman, Adi Ezroni and Maya Amsellem.

Secret film inspired by Iran’s Israeli athlete boycott is making movie history

Published September 5, 2023

(JTA) — A film being billed as the first co-production by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers debuted at the Venice International Film Festival after a secretive production process that included a trip to Israel by the Iranian co-director. “Tatami,”...

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Dec. 19, 2022. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

Netanyahu orders crackdown on migrants after unrest in Tel Aviv

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished September 3, 2023

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked his advisors to renew their efforts to eject African asylum seekers from the country following an explosive clash between rival Eritrean groups and police in Tel Aviv on Saturday. | RELATED:...

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