By Cantor Anthony Weiner The days leading up to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, always carry a special intensity. As one who leads the services in the synagogue on that solemn day, I am acutely aware of the need ...
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The favored scenario involves waiting for some minor Israeli action to be used as a pretext, then announcing the demolition of an ancient Jewish shrine where the overreactor will be built. Ramallah, September 25 – Officials of the Palestinian Authority have launched ...
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“It’s only fitting that the place that shares its name with the Hebrew term for a synagogue be governed by similar rules.” Jerusalem, September 24 – Leaders of the ultra-orthodox parties in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition flexed their ...
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The Middle East isn’t used to competent administration; it would be irresponsible to introduce such a thing. Mosul, September 24 – Analysts from a cadre of nations and entities monitoring the fluid, chaotic situation in the Middle East have concluded ...
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“Soon, the wokest hot take on any development won’t just be the province of Slate, Vox, or Jezebel.” Tel Aviv, September 19 – Engineers and physicists working on a joint project between Tel Aviv University and the research departments of ...
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“If previous UNGA performances provide any indication, Mr. Abbas will give other candidates a run for their money.” New York, September 19 – The Palestinian President’s tour-de-force acting performance in the role of a responsible, honorable human being and national political ...
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“This is an outrage,” wrote one prominent community member on Facebook. West Hempstead, NY, September 18 – Hundreds of Jews will gather this coming Thursday afternoon at Hall’s Pond for an annual Rosh Hashanah ritual that demonstrates a desire to ...
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By Lex Luthor If there’s one thing a supervillain wants, it’s publicity. The whole thing with the logo, the hairdo, the costume, the sinister name – it’s all to generate hype. Fear, of course, and respect, but sustained public attention ...
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The practice has broken numerous prisoners, assisting the security forces in foiling impending terror attacks and helping maintain discipline within the prisons. Megiddo Prison, September 17 – Military and civilian incarceration facilities are set to expand a pilot program that ...
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The plaza, which covers the area between the security gates and the entrance to the parliament building itself, features no plant life. Jerusalem, September 17 – Inspired by the civic spirit of an American preteen who volunteered to cut the ...
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