Times Of Israel
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:03:40 +0000Russians rush to flee country amid draft, fearing borders will soon ‘close forever’
'The mobilization is a first sign that something worse might happen,' says Oleg, a bar owner from Moscow; around 17,000 Russians have left to Finland over the weekend
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:59:10 +0000Labor party to hold Rabin rally in Jerusalem three days before election
Traditional event will be held in capital for first time due to construction work at Tel Aviv's Rabin Square
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:52:56 +0000Palestinian, 21, arrested on suspicion of raping Israeli teen on beach
19-year-old says suspect dragged her to concealed spot on Bat Yam shore and assaulted her; suspect, from Hebron area, had permit to be in Israel
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:58:50 +0000In Iran, the sparks of dissent are multiplying
Initially uncertain as to whether placating the public or opening fire was the wiser response, the regime seems to have decided on the latter
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:33:27 +0000What are tactical nuclear weapons and what would happen if Putin used them?
The Russian president has threatened to use battlefield nukes in Ukraine, but such a move would achieve little and could set in motion unstoppable full-scale nuclear war with West
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:27:18 +0000Hurricane Ian swamps Florida, trapping people in homes, gusting out electricity
Storm leaves 2 million without power as winds of 150 mph batter coast; 20 Cuban migrants missing after boat sinks, hospital roof torn off, fire station submerged
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:25:50 +0000Rabbis, reverends strive to reconcile politically divided congregations
Despite some leaving over his refusal to condemn Trump from pulpit, others bolting due to COVID policies, David Wolpe and others still committed to leaving politics out of sermons
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:10:25 +0000London’s Haredi and secular Jews find rare meeting point in special needs school
Filling a gap in the city's otherwise robust array of Jewish education options, Gesher provides a nurturing environment for students - and a place where diverse parents can engage
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:08:24 +0000Moscow reportedly sets up draft offices at border to intercept fleeing Russian men
Thousands of Russians bolt in the week since Putin announced reserve call-up to bolster struggling Russian forces in Ukraine; long lines of those trying escape clog highways
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:57:57 +0000Qatari UN envoy deletes Twitter account after antisemitic, homophobic tweets exposed
Move follows Hend Al-Muftah's failed bid to become chair of human rights forum after watchdog revealed history of hateful social media posts
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:47:50 +0000Student absences for Yom Kippur could cost Michigan schools state funding
Some schools with large Jewish populations to close for the day to avoid being docked; state official says law doesn’t allow schools in session on 'count day' to apply for waivers
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:38:47 +0000Jewish woman to be knighted for helping Sephardic Jews gain Spanish citizenship
Doreen Alhadeff, who was 1st American Jew granted citizenship under 2015 Spain law and later helped guide people through process, says honor shows 'unbelievable promise'
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:22:53 +0000Brazilian Jews, Arabs hold hummus tourney to spread coexistence
Yarmulkes share room with keffiyehs at inaugural Abrahamic Hummus Championship hosted by Hebraica Jewish club in Sao Paulo; Christian Arab team declared winners by jury
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:12:10 +0000Orthodox Jewish groups join evangelical Christian mailman’s US Supreme Court case
Orthodox Union-7th Day Adventist brief argues that minority faiths not marking Sabbath on Sunday are likelier to face discrimination since that's the preferred day to accommodate
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:55:41 +0000Fire forces partial evacuation of Petah Tikva children’s hospital; no one injured
Firefighters gain control of blaze at Schneider Children's Medical Center after nurses evacuate several premature babies to avoid smoke inhalation