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In Other News... Nefesh B’Nefesh to host annual ‘Mega Aliyah Fair’ in NYCNefesh B'Nefesh plans mega event for March 11, Arutz Sheva will be on the spot, providing full coverage. Israel's National Library brings 'largest-ever' display to NYNational Library of Israel brings rare, ancient manuscripts to New York University. Report: Israel froze marijuana exports at Trump's requestReport claims PM Netanyahu canned plan to export marijuana due to pressure from US Pres. Trump. Israeli actress Gal Gadot to appear in upcoming Simpsons episodeIsraeli-born star of "Wonder Woman" film to voice herself in upcoming episode of The Simpsons. Putin inherits apartment in downtown Tel AvivRussian President inherits apartment in Tel Aviv from his late high school teacher. 'It's heroic to live on after being injured in a war'Film chronicling 3 wounded Israeli soldiers helps high school students connect on Yom Hazikaron. New French film raises ghosts of Nazi medical horrorsNew documentary from Dr. Michel Cymes explores Nazi 'medical experiments,' tries to show how the victims would have felt. How much will El Al's new CEO earn?New El Al CEO scheduled to begin term on February 15. Orthodox Jewish journalist goes undercover in the 'silent jihad'Journalist disguises himself as sheikh and enters world Islamic strongholds. How much does religion affect field coverage? Berlin returns 11 artworks to ownersBerlin Museums Authority returns 11 pieces from Oppenheim family collection sold under Nazi rule on eve of Holocaust outbreak. Hijab-wearing model quits L'Oreal campaign over anti-SemitismFirst hijab-wearing model to appear in L'Oreal haircare campaign pulls out from campaign after old anti-Israel tweets exposed. Cyprus denies bail for Israeli organ trafficking suspectCyprus orders organ trafficking mastermind to remain in custody until extradition process begins next month. Minorities' poor health care harms childrens' learning ability800 million people spend at least 10% of household budget on health care expenses. Kosovo requests extradition of Israeli 'organ trafficker'Kosova requests Cyprus extradite Israeli suspected of organizing organ trafficking gang. British royal couple surprises Jewish woman who sent ‘mazel tov’Prince Harry and fiance Meghan Markle respond to Jewish woman who congratulated them on their recent engagement. Thieves steal jewelry from Ritz Paris hotelAxe-wielding robbers smash windows at famed Paris hotel, steal jewelry which could be worth more than $5 million. Police arrest Israeli organ smuggling 'mastermind'Organ traffickers leave donors without proper medical care, charge those needing transplants up to 100,000 euros. Saving the life of a child, and the generations to comeEfrat Chairman Dr. Eliyahu Schussheim tells Arutz Sheva about how he helps women continue their pregnancies despite financial difficulties. 'I'm going via the wing'Ryanair passenger exits plane via emergency exit, sits on wing while waiting to disembark. Egypt's Grand Mufti: Bitcoin is forbidden in IslamEgypt’s Grand Mufti issues fatwa claiming that trading in Bitcoin is unlawful in accordance with Sharia law. World Union of Jewish Students elects Israeli presidentJewish college students from around the world elect Avigayil Benstein as president of the World Union of Jewish Students. Israeli baby dies - in UmanBaby visiting Uman with her parents dies. Who closed Ahed Tamimi's Twitter account?Supporters of female terrorist Ahed Tamimi claim her account was closed at 'Zionists' behest.' New Jersey borough penalizes Waze usersIn attempt to reduce severe traffic created by navigation app, borough to issue fines to nonresidents using local streets at rush hours. Online Spanish dictionary adopts Hebrew wordsRoyal Spanish Academy adds ‘kosher’ and ‘hummus’ to official Spanish-language dictionary. India: 33 dead after bus falls from bridgeYoung driver tries to overtake another vehicle, plunging his bus off a bridge and into the river. 'More women should participate in major roles'Federation of Argentinian Jewish centers elects first female president. Watch: Hanukkah recipe - Caribbean banana frittersDelicious alternative to traditional potato latke treats. Coming soon: Hollywood movie on Eichmann captureFilming completed about capture: 'We rented out a whole airport, we didn't take anything from the real location.' Watch: Saban Forum guests sing Psalm togetherMK Elazar Stern, former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi and other senior officials visit new Museum of the Bible in Washington. Argentine TV celebrity fired over anti-Semitic tweetsUrsula Vargues tweets that 'Jews control the media,' then says she 'did not want to hurt anyone.' Long-lost Hitler painting discovered?The unique painting said to be by Nazi leader shows the old Vienna fortifications and is signed “A. Hitler”. Watch: War criminal commits suicide in international courtConvicted Bosnian war criminal commits suicide on live television after losing appeal. 700 year-old Tanach discoveredBook with unique gold decorations written on deerskin discovered; four suspects planned to sell ancient book for total of $1.9 million. Watch: Timelapse footage of Bali volcano eruptingClouds of thick smoke well from Mount Agung, Indonesia's tallest volcano. El Al asks passenger if vegan pizza is kosherEl Al stewardesses tell woman not to eat pizza, use kosher certification as excuse. Israeli expelled from Colombia for 'violating state security'Israeli man suspected of running prostitution and drug-trafficking network. However, no indictment filed against him. Trump, TIME Magazine have disagreementPresident Trump says he turned down being named TIME's "Person of the Year". Magazine denies. Holocaust survivor who cut hair in Chicago till he was 97, diesA life-saving choice: Benjamin Scheinkopf's father insists he be a cobbler, but Ben and his brother choose to cut hair, saving their lives. I was privileged to save a life in the airRescue org president sleeps on Israel flight, suddenly hears shouts, sees passenger suffering severe cramps, cold sweat, rapid pulse. Nefesh B'Nefesh to hold multiple fairs across North AmericaNBN will hold fairs in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, South Florida, and Atlanta, providing information to those looking to explore aliyah. 'Floating resorts' looking to attract Orthodox Jewish customers'My dream is make 100% kosher cruises for Israelis,' says Norwegian Cruise Line VP Nick Wilkinson during visit to Israel. Watch: Alligator on Florida front porchPolice in Cape Coral, Florida, called last week by a civilian to deal with a unique 'suspicious package.' Watch: ZAKA head attacked by lion on African safariHead of emergency response group rushed to local hospital, condition good. 'In retrospect, it was found he just wanted to hug me.' Barbie now wears a hijabMattell unveils hijab-wearing Barbie honoring American Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. Facebook investor compares site’s techniques to Nazi propagandaEarly Facebook investor says company has adopted marketing methods from Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Watch: Study finds sheep smarter than previously thoughtCambridge researchers successfully train sheep to recognize faces of celebrities. Trump's Twitter 'disappears'Twitter employee deactivates Trump’s personal Twitter account for 11 minutes on their last day of work. Watch: Man slams his SUV into parked cars at high speedMan arrested for slamming his SUV into parked cars at high speed while under the influence of drugs. Baby bats learn language from peers: studyYoung bats adopt peers' dialect instead of their mothers, after being exposed to both. Watch: Battle of Beer Sheba & Sinai-Palestine campaign centenaryFrom Beer Sheba, watch Centenary Service for Battle of Beer Sheba and Sinai-Palestine Campaign with horsemen from Australia and New Zealand. Watch: Guatemalan Christian sings 'Shalom Aleichem''Today, a Christian named Jose came up to me and told me how highly in his country they regard Jews in general, and Israel in particular.'Watch: Near disaster at Austrian airportPassenger plane nearly crashes at Salzburg airport as heavy winds turn plane on its side. 170 Israelis stranded in ZanzibarArkia discovers technical issues with plane, passengers sleep on airport benches while waiting for flight home. Arkia: We'll provide hotels. First Arab to finally receive Israeli honor as Holocaust heroYad Vashem posthumously honors Egyptian doctor with Righteous Among the Nations medal in Berlin ceremony. Einstein's 'theory on happy living' sells for $1.56 millionFamed physicist's notes to Tokyo courier on secret to happy life from 95 years ago sells for over 200 times estimated price.Einstein's 'theory on happy living' up for auctionFamed physicist's notes to Tokyo courier on secret to happy life from 95 years ago resurfaces at Jerusalem auction. |
