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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:37:08 GMTWinners of the 2021 Presidential Award of Volunteerism announced
The 2021 winners were informed by President Reuven Rivlin's spokesperson on Wednesday that they had won.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:26:37 GMTIsrael's sixth president: Meeting Menachem Begin at the hospital
He sat in his wheelchair (which he now needed as a result of a hip operation), looking not like a charismatic, strong prime minister, but as a frail and vulnerable elderly man.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:58:03 GMT'Untraditional party crashers' saved groom's grandfather at his wedding
When the groom's grandfather suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed in the middle of the hall, a United Hatzalah volunteer crashed the wedding to save his life.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:20:59 GMTDoes Nikki Haley’s road to the White House start in Jerusalem?
"Israel should not be fighting alone," said the former-US ambassador to the UN on a solidarity mission to Israel's rocket-ravaged south.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:15:55 GMTSlutWalk name change aimed at gov’t failure to protect women from violence
SlutWalk, a yearly demonstration against violence against women, returns with new name
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:42:31 GMTIsrael, Australia to team up to prevent domestic violence
There was an 11.6% spike in domestic offenses in Israel amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 25,747 cases opened in 2020 compared to 23,077 in 2019.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:15:50 GMTKhat disguised as basil found in Israeli shipment bound for Europe - WATCH
While Khat is a traditional herb, oftentimes used for recreation and medicine in many parts of the Middle East, countries in Europe and the United States have outlawed the drug.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:04:56 GMTTel Aviv featured at number 55 on list of least stressful cities in world
With regard to the results, the White City placed nearly smack dab in the middle of the list, earning a score of 71.3 out of a possible 100.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:29:26 GMTWill every Israeli airstrike now be front page news? - analysis
The airstrike on Tuesday received major coverage on CBS, NBC, CNN, and other channels.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:10:07 GMTMiddle East's largest LGBT pride flag rolled out in Beersheba
"The huge Pride flag is a testament to our strength and power everywhere," said the chairwoman of the Agud-The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:08:00 GMTHerzog, Netanyahu attend memorial for Yoni Netanyahu
The audience included members of the former Trump administration including former United States ambassador to Israel David Friedman and former secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:54:02 GMTHow Naftali Bennett’s kippah stays on his bald head and why it matters
Naftali Bennett, who took office this week, is the first prime minister in Israel's history to regularly wear a kippah. He’s also bald, which makes it a challenge to stay on.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:50:58 GMTDeepak Chopra on the connection between our bodies and minds
Join Tzipi Trope and Tzili Charney for a fascinating discussion with one of the world's leading alternative medicine advocates.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:31:48 GMTBiden and Bennett's cautiously optimistic start - analysis
Biden and Bennett have never met, in contrast to Netanyahu, who has known the US president for 40 years, but Biden waited almost a month to call Netanyahu, and rushed to call Bennett within 2 hours.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:22:21 GMTFirst deaf MK sworn in to Knesset, 13 new legislators join parliament
Deaf MK Shirley Pinto, an advocate for empowering people with disabilities, has cultivated a successful career supporting those in need.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:17:56 GMTNew US-born MK aims to fix ties with 'alienated progressive Jewish world'
"It is an honor to serve the third Jewish commonwealth and take part in the celebration of democracy."
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:14:53 GMTTom Nides, next US envoy, ‘understands Israel well’
Next US envoy to Israel ‘an excellent diplomat and real statesman’
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:31:55 GMTMoroccan king congratulates Bennett on premiership
“I’m happy to send you warm blessings and a wish of good luck in honor of your election as prime minister of the State of Israel,” the king wrote.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:29:53 GMTNo-confidence vote filed against new government
One was filed by Likud faction chairman Miki Zohar, another was filed by Shas and United Torah Judaism.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:28:57 GMTLehava activist interrogated for sexually assaulting underage girl
"He started to touch me: leg, hands, back, face. I froze. He kissed me on the forehead and I said, 'Stop, stop, I'm not comfortable.'"
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:28:53 GMTDiaspora Affairs minister urges equality for all denominations in Israel
Incoming minister Nachman Shai says that Israel must provide assistance to the Diaspora and its help, saying that Israel can provide help on ‘education, Jewish identity, and attachment to Israel.’
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:06:11 GMT'Most damaging termites in the world' emerge from nests in Petah Tikva
The public was reminded that the termites are not dangerous to humans but that they can do substantive damage to property, and harm the environment, making it important to locate the nests.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:58:38 GMTSenior ultra-Orthodox rabbi: New gov't wants to make people non-religious
Haredi MKs pledge not to work with ultra-Orthodox advisers who work with new government.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:44:38 GMT'Death to the gays' scrawled on rainbow heart in Yehud
The incident comes the night before a Pride event for LGBT families in Yehud-Monosson.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:41:20 GMTRussian ambassador to Israel, Klil discuss aluminum collaboration
“It is an honor to host the Russian ambassador at the plant, and the visit may open new collaborations in the field of aluminum.”
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:33:03 GMTIsrael to hold dance festival entirely in virtual reality
VR Dance Jerusalem is an international festival, which will introduce audiences to VR as a means to experience dance performance.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:23:59 GMTReFilm: Restored film classics to be shown at Jerusalem Cinematheque
After the year we have all had, the festival’s slogan – Rediscover, Revisit, Rejoice – could not be more appropriate.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:23:28 GMTKarim Khan, new ICC chief prosecutor, to decide Israel’s fate
When she ruled against Israel in March moving toward a full war crimes probe, she was acting as part of a group of internationalists who focus on getting justice for killed civilians.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:14:16 GMTJerusalem Jazz Festival lights up Israel Museum
The results of that 17 years-and-counting odyssey from the A train into the textures, sonic undercurrents and spirit of the east will be out there for all to enjoy at the Israel Museum next week.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:35:16 GMTYoung Evangelical support for Israel drops by half in 3 years – study
Some 44.7% support the establishment of a Palestinian state today versus only 35% three years ago.