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Israeli-Born Oligarch Ilan Shor Linked to Russia's $14 Billion Sanctions-Evading Network

Israeli-born oligarch Ilan Shor is reportedly behind Russia's A7 payment network, which has processed over $14 billion in cash since the Ukraine invasion. The U.S. Treasury sancti…

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Elitzur Shomron Secures First Win with Buzzer-Beater in Rehovot

Elitzur Shomron secured their first win in the National League against Maccabi Rehovot 88-86 with a last-second shot by Ryan Turall. Elitzur Netanya and Maccabi Ra'anana continued…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Veteran Guard Nemanja Nedovic

Maccabi Tel Aviv is pursuing veteran guard Nemanja Nedovic, with coach Oded Katash confirming the interest. The 35-year-old Serbian player, who previously played for Katash, is a…

Politics1d ago

Lapid: Election Is About Israel's Identity, Not Left vs. Right

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid contends the upcoming election is a critical choice about Israel's core identity and values, not just a political contest. He criticizes the c…

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Achi Party Withdraws From Election Race; Leader Urges Vote for Likud

The Achi party, led by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Abergel, has withdrawn from the upcoming Israeli elections. The decision followed negotiations involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Top Rabbis Visit Harish, Boosting Haredi Community Growth

Top Israeli rabbis visited Harish for a strengthening event, highlighting the city's growing Haredi community. The event, held at the expanded "Ahvat Torah" synagogue, included pr…

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Top Rabbi Slams New Parties as 'Lies' Aimed at Wasting Votes

Rabbi David Landau fiercely criticized new political parties in Jerusalem, calling them liars and vote-wasters. He urged religious voters to support the United Torah Judaism party…

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Netanyahu's Son Returns to Israel Amid New Relationship

Avner Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, returned to Israel from Munich on Tuesday, traveling without his new girlfriend, model the model. The couple recently confirmed their r…

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Top Rabbi Warns Against Reform Judaism's Influence in Israel

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch warned against the growing influence of Reform Judaism in Israel, urging the ultra-Orthodox community to vote for United Torah Judaism. He stated that ab…

World1d ago

Rabbis Celebrate Birthdays, IDF Promotes Officers, Injured Soldier Returns to Yeshiva

Several prominent figures and events are highlighted in Israeli society this week. Senior rabbis Dov Lior and Yaakov Ariel celebrated birthdays, while the IDF announced new brigad…

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IDF Troops Revive 700-Year-Old Jewish Tradition on Lebanese Border

IDF soldiers from the Carmeli Brigade revived a 700-year-old Jewish tradition on Mount Betarim near the Lebanese border. The ceremony involved reading biblical verses about God's…

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Top Rabbi Slams New Haredi Parties, Urges Vote for United Torah Judaism

Rabbi Dovid Landau, a prominent Haredi leader, fiercely denounced new political parties targeting the ultra-Orthodox community during a large Jerusalem gathering on Friday night…

Culture1d ago

IDF Soldiers Revive 700-Year-Old Jewish Tradition on Mount Betarim

IDF soldiers from the Carmeli Brigade's 21st Battalion renewed a 700-year-old Jewish tradition on Mount Betarim near the Lebanese border. The soldiers recited biblical verses abou…

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Panathinaikos Weighs NBA Centers Amid Injury Woes

Panathinaikos is reportedly targeting NBA centers James Wiseman and Charles Bassey to address injuries, with coach Zeljko Obradovic making the final selection. The Greek club seek…

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Panathinaikos Eyes NBA Centers Amid Injury Concerns

Panathinaikos is reportedly targeting NBA centers James Wiseman and Charles Bassey due to injuries to Mustapha Fall and Mathias Lessort. Coach Zeljko Obradovic is looking to add d…

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Panathinaikos Eyes NBA Centers Amid Injury Concerns

Panathinaikos is looking to sign NBA centers James Wiseman and Charles Bassey due to injuries to Mustapha Fall and Mathias Lessort. Coach Željko Obradović selected the two players…

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Iranian Boxer Withdraws From World Championships to Avoid Israeli Opponent

Iranian boxer Amir Mohammad Rostampour withdrew from the Junior World Boxing Championships in Montenegro to avoid competing against Israeli boxer Joseph Chalalashvili. Several Isr…

Politics1d ago

Israeli Election Stalemate Threatens Public Services and Economic Growth

Israel is facing a significant political stalemate after its latest elections, with projections indicating a potential return to frequent elections and prolonged transitional gove…

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Israeli Lawmakers Demand Death Penalty for Terrorists After Deadly Shooting

Following a deadly shooting attack near the Judean Crossroads, Israeli lawmakers are demanding the implementation of the death penalty for terrorists and a stronger response to Pa…

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Smotrich's Galilee Plans Criticized Amidst Past Failures and Exclusionary Rhetoric

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's plan to "Judaize" the Galilee is criticized for echoing past failures in Judea and Samaria, where settlement efforts did not significantly incr…

World1d ago

Two Tragic Funerals Held Back-to-Back in Yitzhar Settlement

The Israeli settlement of Yitzhar held two funerals back-to-back Friday night for Ruth Taller, killed in a bicycle accident days after her bat mitzvah, and Shlomo Ben Dov, who die…

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US Congressional Candidate Among Dozens Arrested During West Bank Olive Harvest

Dozens of international and Israeli volunteers, including US congressional candidate Brad Lander, were arrested by Israeli forces during an olive harvest in the West Bank. The vol…

Culture1d ago

Biologist Explains Animal Behavior on Israeli TV Show

Biologist Alexander Abolitz appeared on Dmitry Brikman's Israeli TV show "Children's Non-Childish Question" to discuss animal behavior. Abolitz explained that animals lack conscie…

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Biblical Narrative Explores Ethics of Jewish Sovereignty and Arab Coexistence

The article examines the historical and ethical challenge of establishing a Jewish state while respecting the rights of the Arab population. Drawing on the biblical story of Abrah…

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Israeli President Criticized for Inaction Amidst Violence

Columnist Ruhama Weiss criticizes Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog for his passive response to escalating settler violence against Palestinians. Weiss argues that Herzog's express…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Mounting Pressure After EuroLeague Loss

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113:99, falling to a 5-2 EuroLeague record and facing mounting pressure. The team squandered a large lead, drawing criticism for defense and i…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Collapses in EuroLeague Loss to Real Madrid

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in Belgrade, marking their fifth EuroLeague defeat and dropping them to 16th place. The team squandered a 15-point first-half lead, wit…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Nemanja Nedovic Amid EuroLeague Struggles

Maccabi Tel Aviv is pursuing veteran guard Nemanja Nedovic to strengthen its backcourt after a EuroLeague loss and an injury to Ife Lundberg. Coach Oded Katash confirmed interest…

Politics1d ago

Editorial: Religious Rulings Sanctioning Olive Harvest Theft Must Be Condemned

An editorial condemns a religious ruling by Rabbi Dov Lior that permits Jews to harvest olives from Palestinian groves in the West Bank, arguing it sanctions theft and violates pr…

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Ultra-Orthodox Leader Criticized for Shabbat Interview Plans

Critics, including the Gur Hasidic court and the "HaTzibur HaCharedi" party, argue the broadcast violates Shabbat. Asher's team claims the interview was pre-recorded before Shabba…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Veteran Guard Nemanja Nedovic

Maccabi Tel Aviv is looking to sign a new guard to bolster its EuroLeague team, especially after player Efe Londberg's injury. Serbian veteran Nemanja Nedovic, 35, is reportedly a…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls to Real Madrid After 15-Point Lead

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in Belgrade despite a 15-point lead, marking their second loss in seven EuroLeague games. Coach Oded Katash cited player fatigue and Re…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls to Real Madrid After 15-Point Lead

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in Belgrade, despite a 15-point lead, marking their second loss in the EuroLeague season. Coach Oded Katash cited player fatigue and Re…

Sports1d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls to Real Madrid After Late Collapse

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in Belgrade despite a 15-point lead, marking their second EuroLeague loss. Coach Oded Katash cited an exceptional shooting night by the…

Politics1d ago

New Ultra-Orthodox Parties Challenge Establishment in Israeli Elections

Two new ultra-Orthodox parties, HaTzibur HaCharedi and Tzeva Shachor, are challenging established parties Shas and Yahadut HaTorah in the upcoming Israeli elections. These new fac…

Politics1d ago

New Haredi Parties Challenge Establishment in Israeli Elections

Two new Haredi parties, the Haredi Public Party and Tzeva Shachor, are challenging established factions like Shas and United Torah Judaism in the upcoming Israeli elections. These…

General1d ago

Orthodox Jewish World Marks Anniversaries of Rabbis, Observes Study Periods

The Tshebin Yeshiva in Jerusalem commemorated the 61st anniversary of its founder, Rabbi Dov Berish Weidenfeld, with a memorial meal. The "Ateret Yisrael" yeshiva marked the third…

Security1d ago

Lone Soldier From Moldova Completes Elite Nahal Brigade Course

A lone soldier from Moldova completed the Nahal Brigade's reconnaissance unit course after immigrating to Israel following the October 7th attacks. The IDF congratulated him on hi…

General1d ago

Channel 12 Accused of Misleading Promo for "Meet the Press"

Channel 12 is facing accusations of misrepresenting guests in a promotional video for its "Meet the Press" program. The promo suggested interviews with Arie Deri and Itamar Ben-Gv…

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Rabbi Orders Children to Shun Mother Who Left Ultra-Orthodox Life

A mother, D., is fighting for contact with her five children after Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent ultra-Orthodox leader, allegedly instructed them to shun her for leaving the religi…

Culture2d ago

Rabbi Abraham Deri Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah

Rabbi Abraham Deri, Chief Rabbi of Be'er Sheva, celebrated his son's bar mitzvah with many prominent guests. Meanwhile, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed criticism from Haredi po…

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Top Rabbi Visits Rebbe After Attack to Offer Support

Rabbi Dov Landau visited the Rebbe of Strykov on Wednesday to offer support after the Rebbe was reportedly attacked and insulted at a wedding. The incident, which involved physica…

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Yam Madar's Rise Highlights Maccabi Tel Aviv's Struggles

Israeli guard Yam Madar has become a leading player for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague, showing significant statistical improvement under coach Oded Kattash. His success raise…

General2d ago

Hasidic Rabbi Visits United States

The Rebbe of Kracsnif is visiting the United States to connect with supporters and raise funds for his Hasidic dynasty. He will meet with community members and deliver sermons dur…

Culture2d ago

Prominent Rabbi Attends Grandson's Brit Milah Ceremony

Rabbi Boruch Dov Povarsky, a leading figure in the Haredi community, attended the Brit Milah ceremony for his grandson on October 22, 2026. The event, a significant religious ritu…

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Haredi Leader Rabbi Lando Urges Support for UTJ Amidst Community Frustrations

Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando held a meeting to address community frustrations with United Torah Judaism (UTJ) representatives. He urged voters to support UTJ, warning…

Security2d ago

Settler Violence Surges Against Palestinian Olive Harvesters Ahead of Israeli Election

Palestinian farmers in the West Bank are facing escalating attacks and olive theft by Israeli settlers, with rights groups reporting over 100 physical assaults and 168 theft incid…

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Bank Leumi CEO Rallies Public Against Facebook's Alleged Profit from Scams

Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman is leading a public campaign against Meta (Facebook), accusing the social media giant of profiting from fraudulent ads that impersonate individuals a…