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Jessica Steinberg

The Times of Israel

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Daily Briefing Sept. 17: Foreign Ministry tells diplomats to dial down attacks on ‘NAZA’ film

Daily Briefing Sept. 17: Foreign Ministry tells diplomats to dial down attacks on ‘NAZA’ film

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses diplomatic efforts regarding the incendiary documentary, a Lebanese-Israeli meeting, the US and the Houthis, JD...

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Daily Briefing Sept. 14 – IDF rejects film’s claim Israel killed Gazans with AI-assisted targeting

Daily Briefing Sept. 14 – IDF rejects film’s claim Israel killed Gazans with AI-assisted targeting

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses controversy over ‘NAZA’ documentary, Hamas commanders killed in Gaza, West Bank unrest and how the...

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New Jerusalem basketball team pays homage to group of six hostages slain by Hamas

New Jerusalem basketball team pays homage to group of six hostages slain by Hamas

Semi-professional Hapoel HaShisha, ‘The Six,’ honors Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, Alex Lubanov, Eden Yerushalmi and Almog Sarusi,...

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Tarantino laughs loudly at the movies, including his own, some Israelis say

Tarantino laughs loudly at the movies, including his own, some Israelis say

The ‘Kill Bill’ director, who is married to an Israeli and lives in Tel Aviv some of the year, reportedly annoys moviegoers at local theaters by...

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Daily Briefing Sept. 10: Board of Peace says PM cooperated on Gaza — until he entered campaign mode

Daily Briefing Sept. 10: Board of Peace says PM cooperated on Gaza — until he entered campaign mode

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses BoP conversations at the MEAD conference, Trump’s messaging on UK sanctions, and PA concerns about a visa for...

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Coming-of-age tale ‘Tell Me Everything’ wins best film as it dominates Ophir Awards

‘Where To?’ finishes as second big winner of the night with awards for best actor, best supporting actor; Yevgenia Dodina named best actress for...

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‘Fauda’ composer channels October 7 trauma into new season’s searing soundtrack

All eight episodes premiere worldwide on Netflix, with Gilad Benamram’s new score, rewritten around Israel’s complex emotional landscape following...

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Daily Briefing Sept. 6: Netanyahu has burned bridges. How will that play out at the polls?

News editor Ben Sales discusses the US ambassador’s reaction to violent settlers, pitfalls for the PM in Israel’s upcoming election, and...

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In first, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa to open Jerusalem’s Oud Festival

English guitarist slammed by BDS returns to Israel to perform with longtime musical collaborator at annual event

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Daily Briefing Sept. 3: Will sanctions succeed against Iran where military force hasn’t?

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses evolving US policy on Iran and DC’s stronger tone on West Bank settler violence, and updates us on Gaza...

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Gal Gadot confirms she was cut from Wonder Woman franchise

Actress says she wasn’t surprised by cold shoulder from DC Studios, is grateful she ‘got to wear’ the superhero’s boots

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Rapper Jimbo J and actor Shuli Rand duet in optimistic mashup

The two Israeli stars share lyrics about pain, conflict and the future from their individual hit songs, ‘White Sail’ and ‘White Heart’

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Daily Briefing Aug. 31: Splinter parties jockey for position as election deadline looms

Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses ‘third bloc’ political parties ahead of September 8 deadline for forming slates, and the new...

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Jerusalem dance event struggles with boycott pressures, but moves ahead

Jerusalem Solo International Dance Festival will celebrate five years, hosting 17 artists from 11 countries

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Former hostage Emily Damari marries food influencer Danielle Amit in emotional ceremony

Damari, who had to hide her sexual orientation from Hamas captors, was smiling broadly as she lowered the veil on her now-wife’s head

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A new documentary finds orchestrating hands behind online hate after October 7

‘The Campaign,’ based on Warren Kinsella’s ‘The Hidden Hand,’ weaves in-depth interviews with investigative reporting to reveal a social...

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Powerful Hollywood execs accuse Mark Ruffalo of antisemitism in Paramount attack

The Brigade, made up of Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender, Matti Leshem and others, responds to actor’s social media tirade

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Former hostage Eliya Cohen and longtime girlfriend wed in ceremony full of symbolism

Cohen and Nova survivor Ziv Abud celebrate union, together with fellow October 7 survivors and bereaved; are wed underneath canopy decorated with...

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Daily Briefing Aug. 20: Israel risks opening a new front with strike deep in Syria

Tol editor David Horovitz discusses Netanyahu’s decision to face down Turkey in Syria, US-Israel differences on Gaza, Likud primary fallout and yet...

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War, women and democracy: How two new films frame Israel’s storied protest movements

‘In Protest’ and ‘Rising’ follow female activists, bereaved families and trauma professionals as mass demonstrations become a lens though...

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Metula poetry festival moved to Jerusalem, for third year

Literary event celebrates 29 years, but northern town bombarded by Hezbollah can’t host guests just yet

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Daily Briefing Aug. 16: Who gets in? Likud candidates face a high-stakes primary

Political correspondent Tal Schneider previews Monday’s vote on the makeup of (part of) Likud’s Knesset slate, and covers the latest election...

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Documentary film fest to open at National Library for 11th year

Docu.Text, running August 16-20, will feature 25 films, with premieres, filmmaker talks and live performances by Aviv Geffen and other Israeli artists

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Daily Briefing Aug. 13: As election nears, can voters see extremism in their own camps?

News editor Ben Sales reviews Israelis’ concerns about political violence; he also marks 25 years since the Sbarro bombing and reports on the latest...

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Israel Festival event urges audiences to listen and speak up

‘Verse,’ a collaboration with the Aner Shapira Foundation, takes place at the Jerusalem Campus of the Arts, showcasing a variety of voices in society

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Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen returns home to perform songs he composed in Hamas captivity

Concert is held on the lawn of Kibbutz Nir Oz, where singer was born and raised and lived with his family until the October 7 Hamas onslaught

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Hundreds gather to remember Hersh Goldberg-Polin on second anniversary of his death

Memorial event, held at Baka community center in Jerusalem, brings together Goldberg-Polin’s family, friends, neighbors as well as Hapoel Jerusalem...

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At Israel Festival, show goes on without international acts amid war, isolation

Organizers of annual event grapple with unofficial cultural boycott as global talent, usually a prominent part of the program, shuns Israel in wake of...

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Daily Briefing Aug. 6: The latest alliances shaking up Israel’s fateful election

Tol editor David Horovitz discusses the problematics of talks with Lebanon and Iran, before delving into the bewildering spate of new Israeli...

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Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ to screen at Toronto Film Festival

Film included despite Israeli directors’ ongoing struggle against cultural boycotts; producers say it is a valuable way to tell Israel’s side of...

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Daily Briefing Aug. 4: Banking on politics — Israel and the Palestinian financial crisis

US bureau chief Jacob Magid reports on Trump’s frustration with Iranian regime, Board of Peace disarmament talks, and a deep dive into the...

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UK gin finds a thirsty audience in Israel

The British Embassy introduces four new spirits to the local market; Israel also boasts unique gins featuring such botanicals as citron and Medjool...

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Manofim art festival gives a boost to Jerusalem’s creative scene

The 18th year of the contemporary event brings visitors to galleries and performance venues throughout the city

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Daily Briefing July 16: What the latest House vote says about support for Israel

US bureau chief Jacob Magid also reviews lawmaker Ro Khanna’s visit to the West Bank, Vance’s anger over an Israeli PR campaign, Lebanon talks in...

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Sidestepping boycotts, Avi Nesher’s Oct. 7 film gets a little closer to the Oscars

At Jerusalem Film Festival panel this week, famed director discusses blacklisting of Israeli filmmakers while showcasing ‘Our Loves,’ his new...

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Noga Erez and Ori Rousso share intimate details in new documentary ‘Noga’

Long-awaited film about indie music duo from directors Benji and Jono Bergmann screens at Jerusalem Film Festival

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Jerusalem Design Week sports a World Cup, Maccabiah Games theme

Annual event at city’s Hansen House has designers probing team colors, symbols, flags and uniforms in exhibits and installations

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Daily Briefing July 13: Coalition races to pass controversial laws before Knesset dissolves

Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses the raft of contentious legislation the government is pushing to shore up support from coalition...

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Maccabiah baseball field is a symbol of Israeli resilience – and a home – for players and fans

Israel loses series against USA in ‘Jewish Olympics,’ but at Ezra Schwartz Memorial Field, named for US-born terror victim, community bonds over...

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Unimpeded by war, Jerusalem Film Festival to open with strong international guest list

Huge crowds expected at annual event hosted by Jerusalem Cinematheque on July 9-19, as Israeli cinema projects stability despite global post-Oct. 7...

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Daily Briefing July 6: High Court showdown: Is Israel facing a constitutional crisis?

Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon reviews the implications of the government’s declared refusal to obey a High Court ruling on commercial broadcast...

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Daily Briefing July 5 – IDF chief’s plea for more troops collides with Haredi anti-draft push

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian reports on limited clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon, another October 7 terrorist targeted in Gaza, and pointed...

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Israel Festival marks 65 years with aerial feats, hostage songs and art in wartime

Three-week festival, running July 28 to August 20, will feature music, dance, spoken word and theater created over recent years of war and recovery

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Israel Museum gets its kicks with kid-friendly shoe show

Youth Wing exhibit running for summer season explores footwear from ancient sandals to Sabra slides

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National Library of Israel marks America’s 250th birthday

Jerusalem institution creates exhibit of rare American artifacts, lecture series and online offerings

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Daily Briefing July 2: When Israel becomes a US campaign issue

NY correspondent Luke Tress on an emerging pattern of far-left candidates winning Democratic primaries, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s AIPAC comment and...

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Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook: The Israeli food we serve tells our story

The pair of Philadelphia-based chefs discuss their Jewish identity and deep connection to Israel through the Sabra-inspired menus of their 18...

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Daily Briefing July 1: Netanyahu answers Oct. 7 question with joke in TV interview

US bureau chief Jacob Magid reviews the prime minister’s Channel 14 appearance, plus US envoys in Qatar and updates on Lebanon and the Board of...

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Adaptations of ‘Baker and the Beauty’ spread worldwide

Spain, Ukraine and Latin America to receive remakes of Israeli romantic comedy

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Daily Briefing June 30: Why Netanyahu won’t publicly take on Trump over Iran

News editor Ben Sales reviews PM’s status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details...

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