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Palestinian Authority flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

'This is not politics, this is soccer': Police remove Colombia fans who raised Palestinian Authority flag during soccer match.

PA flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

Netanyahu meets Noa Kirel: You definitely don't want to see me dance

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife meet Israel's Eurovision representative, who came in third.

'You definitely don't want to see me dance'player

Yeshiva releases new single in honor of Jerusalem Day

Listen: Mitzpeh Yericho Yeshiva and Mordechai Yitzhar release new single in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Yeshiva releases new single in honor of Jerusalem Dayplayer

Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cup

'We came here to win the trophy,' Israeli team's midfielder says.

Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cupplayer

Upcoming dramatic film ‘Jerusalem 67’ chronicles Israel’s Six-Day War victory

High-profile movie project highlighting Israel's 1967 victory to begin filming in Israel this August.

Upcoming dramatic film ‘Jerusalem 67’ chronicles Six-Day War

Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo will be first Israeli to headline Madison Square Garden

Singer Ishay Ribo will be the first Israeli to headline at Madison Square Garden.

Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo to headline Madison Square Garden

Beginning in June: Direct flights from Haifa to Cyprus

First flight expected to take off on June 22, with route operating until after fall holidays.

Beginning in June: Direct flights from Haifa to Cyprus

Eurovision: Sweden wins, Israel takes third place

Noa Kirel took the stage as song #23, aiming to bring Israel its 5th victory in the contest. After her performance, she burst into tears.

Sweden wins, Israel takes third place

Aviv Geffen performs in Tel Aviv: No one will silence Israel, ever

40,000 people attend concert in Yarkon Park. Home Front Command: If an alert is received during the show, sit on the ground for 10 minutes.

'No one will silence Israel, ever'

TikTok influencer Miriam Ezagui teaches the masses about her Orthodox lifestyle

With 1.6M followers, TikTok influencer Miriam Ezagui teaches the internet about her Orthodox lifestyle

Miriam Ezagui brings her Orthodox lifestyle to the masses

Israel's Noa Kirel advances to Eurovision finals

Israeli singer records successful performance in the semi-finals of the competition in Britain, qualifies for the finals on Saturday night.

Israel's Noa Kirel advances to Eurovision finals

Netflix series brings Orthodox Jewish matchmaking to the masses

In ‘Jewish Matchmaking,’ a diverse set of Jews experience Orthodox dating practices.

Netflix series brings Orthodox Jewish matchmaking to the masses

‘Parade’ star Ben Platt wears Star of David necklace as part of Met Gala costume

Ben Platt, the Broadway star headlining musical about an antisemitic episode in US history, wears Star of David necklace for Met Gala.

‘Parade’ star Ben Platt dons Star of David necklace for Met Gala

‘Stranger Things’ star Brett Gelman proposes to singer Ari Dayan in Jerusalem

American Jewish actor Brett Gelman proposes to his singer girlfriend Ari Dayan at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

‘Stranger Things’ star proposes to singer Ari Dayan in Jerusalem

New TV series tells Anne Frank's story - from a different perspective

Disney+ series ‘A Small Light’ tells the Anne Frank story from the perspective of the woman who hid her.

TV series tells Anne Frank's story from a different perspective

German court rules: Frankfurt cannot cancel Rogers Waters concert

Frankfurt sought to cancel the former Pink Floyd's concert due to his antisemitic leanings.

Frankfurt cannot cancel Rogers Waters concert

Netflix’s ‘Rough Diamonds’ brings viewers into Antwerp’s Orthodox diamond district

New Netflix drama centered on a haredi family running a business in Antwerp’s diamond district is drawing comparisons to “Shtisel.”

Netflix series highlights Antwerp’s Orthodox diamond district

'A series of Unfortunate Events' author to write horror film about the Golem of Prague

Best-selling Jewish children's book author David Handler tapped to pen new film about legendary Jewish artificial protector.

'Lemony Snicket' to write horror film about the Golem of Prague

Yankees outfielder credits Jewish father for career success

Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli.

Yankees outfielder credits Jewish father for career success

British Embassy hosts Eurovision Gala in partnership with Ukraine Embassy, El Al

Noa Kirel, Israel's representative to Eurovision 2023, attends Eurovision Gala. 'I hope to bring honor and joy to my beloved country.'

British Embassy hosts Eurovision Gala, attended by Noa Kirel

Amit Segal: First Israeli book translated into Arabic since Abraham Accords

In a tweet in Arabic, Segal wrote this is the first book to be translated into Arabic by an official publisher since the Abraham Accords.

First Israeli book translated into Arabic since Abraham Accords

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft

Maccabiah Games gold medalist selected in first round of WNBA draft.

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in WNBA draft

Al Jaffee, iconic Mad Magazine cartoonist who also inked Chabad comic, dies at 102

Iconic cartoonist whose mother was killed in the Holocaust dies at 102, after 56 years at Mad Magazine.

Al Jaffee, Mad Magazine cartoonist who inked Chabad comic, dies

The Jewish history behind Netflix’s ‘Transatlantic’ and the WWII rescue that inspired it

Dramatic rescue mission of Jewish refugees during World War II the focus of new Netflix series 'Transatlantic.'

The Jewish history behind Netflix’s ‘Transatlantic’

Hollywood actress makes Aliyah

Diane Neal moves to Israel with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh, making her new home in Tel Aviv

Hollywood actress makes Aliyah

Ari Aster calls his new film 'Jewish Lord of the Rings'

Horror director says upcoming film 'Beau Is Afraid' leans into Jewish themes.

Ari Aster calls his new film 'Jewish Lord of the Rings'

Agatha Christie novels edited by HarperCollins to remove offensive references to Jews

Publisher HarperCollins revises multiple novels by Agatha Christie, purging politically incorrect terms and references.

Agatha Christie books edited to cut offensive references to Jews

Ben Stiller satirizes Adam Sandler’s ‘Chanukah Song’ at Mark Twain Prize ceremony

Ben Stiller spoofs Adam Sandler’s “Chanukah Song” as his fellow Jewish comedian accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Ben Stiller satirizes Adam Sandler’s ‘Chanukah Song’

Jewish studies professor wins $60,000 on 'Jeopardy!'

This Jewish studies professor won $60,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’ — despite missing out on a question about Yom Kippur.

Jewish studies professor wins $60,000 on 'Jeopardy!'

Israel struck out at the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account was a hit

Fans despaired as Team Israel trailed Puerto Rico 6-0 in the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account had a different message.

Israel struck out at the WBC, but its Twitter account was a hit

PBS highlights the resistance fighter who tried to reveal the Holocaust to the world

David Strathairn plays historic Holocaust witness Jan Karski in PBS’s ‘Remember This’

PBS highlights man who tried to reveal Holocaust to the world

Actor Lance Reddick dead at 60

Actor known for his role in hit TV show "The Wire", dies of natural causes.

Actor Lance Reddick dead at 60

TIME names Jerusalem's Tower of David as one of World's Greatest Places

TIME Magazine ranks Old City of Jerusalem landmark as one of the world's "greatest places."

TIME names Tower of David as one of World's Greatest Places

How Israel built its most talented roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

“The question wasn't ‘Are you Jewish?’ or ‘Are you eligible for Team Israel?' - it was a conversation of ‘do you want to participate?’”

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever

‘Fabelmans’ flops at the Oscars, Hollywood’s Jewish history gets barely a nod

Hollywood’s Jewish history gets barely a nod, while Steven Spielberg's 7-time nominated dramatization of his Jewish upbringing struck out.

‘Fabelmans’ flops at the Oscars

Thessaloniki film festival pays tribute to deported Jews

Documentary film festival features multiple films on the city's Jewish history, including tribute to Jews deported during the Holocaust.

Thessaloniki film festival pays tribute to deported Jews

Actor, singer and Israel Prize laureate Chaim Topol dies at 87

Topol, best known for his role as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease several years ago.

Actor and singer Chaim Topol dies at 87player

Musicians call on Grammys to offer Jewish music category

There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.

Musicians call on Grammys to offer Jewish music category

Germany: Frankfurt cancels Rogers Waters show due to antisemitism

Frankfurt city council points out Waters' support for BDS and the pressure he exerted on other artists not to perform in Israel.

Frankfurt cancels Rogers Waters show due to antisemitism

Guns N’ Roses to perform in Israel in June

This marks the rock & roll band's fourth concert in Israel and the first since 2017.

Guns N’ Roses to perform in Israel in June

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

Yeshiva University's basketball team loses top ranking for postseason after it drops out of Saturday night game, citing lack of warmup time.

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

‘Swastika boards’ and ‘surf Nazis’: Documentary explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

New documentary “Waves Apart” chronicles the history of antisemitism in surfing.

Documentary explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

'There are no treatments': Actor Bruce Willis diagnosed with untreatable dementia

The diagnosis comes less than a year after the actor retired from acting due to cognitive difficulties.

Actor Bruce Willis diagnosed with untreatable dementia

Video game sparks renewed accusations of antisemitism in Harry Potter franchise

Are the goblins in ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ antisemitic? The Harry Potter video game renews criticism.

Video game sparks accusations of antisemitism in Harry Potter

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of cinematographer shot on set

Parents and sister of “Rust” cinematographer file new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and others involved in the film.

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of cinematographer shot on set

Jewish composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach dies at 94

Bacharach was responsible for dozens of mellow pop hits from the 1950s to the 1980s. He died of natural causes.

Jewish composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach dies at 94

For the first time: Israeli docuseries sold to Amazon

“The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes”, which aired on Kan 11, sold to Amazon Prime, will be available to stream in the US.

Israeli docuseries sold to Amazon

Spielberg’s ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods, WWI epic with anti-Nazi past gets 9

“The Fabelmans,” Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical drama about his Jewish upbringing picks up seven Oscar nods.

Spielberg’s autobiographical ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods

New film brings to life ‘largest work of art created by a Jew during the Holocaust’

While hiding from the Nazis, Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon created a series of autobiographical paintings highlighted in a new film.

Film brings to life largest Holocaust-era Jewish work of art

Fox News' Tucker Carlson mocks Israeli singer's Davos performance

Fox News host Tucker Carlson roasts performance by Israeli singer and left-wing activist Achinoam 'Noa' Nini.

Tucker Carlson mocks Israeli singer's Davos performanceplayer

In ‘The Offering’ a Jewish spirit haunts Hasidic Brooklyn

The latest Yiddish-inflected horror movie, 'The Offering,' is set in a Hasidic enclave in Brooklyn, where an ancient demon haunts locals.

In ‘The Offering’ a Jewish spirit haunts Hasidic Brooklyn

Israeli Cancer Breakthrough: New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis

A combination of cellular biology and structural biology advances the fight against breast cancer in a way never before possible.

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis

Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at 81

Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, dies after long illness.

Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at 81

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over shooting on movie set

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over accidental shooting of cinematographer on set of "Rust".

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter

British actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains

Sands, 65, was first reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy. Search and rescue crews continue looking for him.

British actor Julian Sands missing in California mountains

"I wore a dress because I wasn't forced to": Keren Peles performed for religious crowd

Keren Peles: "It was a moment of hope, there were very religious men and women there and they chose to listen to my songs."

"I wore a dress because I wasn't forced to": Keren Peles




























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