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Zev Stub

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As weekly Haredi protests take a toll, Jerusalem cafe says it may close on Saturdays

As weekly Haredi protests take a toll, Jerusalem cafe says it may close on Saturdays

Spokesperson for Cafe Basimta says business will make decision in coming days as some fear ultra-Orthodox rallies hounding the coffeehouse may...

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Manchester synagogue marks one year since deadly Yom Kippur terror attack

Manchester synagogue marks one year since deadly Yom Kippur terror attack

Memorial for two victims attended by 800, including senior government figures; statement from King Charles read at ceremony: ‘Hatred can never...

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Israel home purchase cancellations spike as risky developer financing takes toll

Israel home purchase cancellations spike as risky developer financing takes toll

Data shows sharp rise in shelved deals, after builders allowed some buyers to put down nothing in advance and face little or no penalty for walking...

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Jerusalem Light Rail unveils largest extension in 15 years, with new ‘Green Line’

Route connects Malha neighborhood in southern part of capital to city center, spanning 7 kilometers and 13 stations, with plans to reach Mount Scopus...

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Plan for new mall in Jerusalem could shake up local shopping market

Real estate giant Melisron seeks authorization to build the city’s second-largest mall, near the Armon Hanatziv promenade

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Secret apartments, political posts: Report alleges corruption in KKL-JNF workers’ union

Investigation finds dozens of apartments rented cheaply to workers and associates, and intense pressure on employees to vote Likud

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She thought the Holocaust erased her family. Then a DNA test found 50 relatives

Adriana Turk believed she was the last surviving member of her bloodline. Now, at 74, she is meeting cousins around the world, including in Israel

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His pelvis was made for walking. Hers? Not so much, claims study of Neanderthal bones

New research posits Neanderthal pelvises were surprisingly similar to those of modern females; reproductive needs prevented them from evolutionary...

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1,300-year-old industrial hub uncovered during bus terminal construction in Ramat Gan

Archaeologists say the early Islamic-era site housed shops, warehouses, and kilns, but much about its purpose and owners remains unknown

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Police issued gag order on Mali and Liel Yahalomi case so they wouldn’t change their plans

Reports say mother and daughter asked Google’s Gemini how to leave Israel quietly, police used chatbot history to find them; two were planning on...

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Rare summer rains around Israel break all-time August records

Ma’ale Adumim receives an inch of rain, one of the few recorded instances that more than 20 millimeters fell in Israel during the month of August;...

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After earthquake rocks Colombia, Cali’s Jews look to quickly rebuild

No Jewish quake-related deaths reported in country’s small community, but some families have had to move due to damage, synagogue president says

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Mapping antisemitism, a website helps Jewish jet-setters avoid turbulence

Safe for Jews uses AI, official advisories and more to rate countries and cities for travelers eager to avoid harassment or violence, with Albania,...

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Israel to offer 20,000 discounted homes to IDF reservists in coming years

Those selected in lottery could be eligible for discounts of more than $167,000 on a new home; move comes ahead of elections and amid reservists’...

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Housing snapshot August 2026: Home prices fall 1%, largest drop in eight years

The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

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Once a bargain, Carmei Gat is transforming into Israel’s newest Anglo boomtown

Filled with new homes going for less than they might in Modiin or Beit Shemesh, the swanky national religious Kiryat Gat neighborhood is attracting...

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Revamp of Jerusalem’s historic Mahane Yehuda market aims to bring it up to date without selling out

Sweeping renovation planned for 2027 will replace aging infrastructure, while planners work to preserve the local charm that draws millions of...

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Nearly all Jewish college students in Canada experienced antisemitism last year — report

Comprehensive national study finds that ‘persistent and proliferating’ Jew-hatred has become ‘a normalized and systemic feature of campus...

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Remains of Herzl’s grandparents reinterred in Jerusalem in state ceremony

Shimon and Rivka Herzl’s bodies buried next to Zionist visionary’s grave on anniversary of his own 1949 reburial

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Antisemitic assaults in Britain surged by 82% in first six months of 2026 — report

Community Security Trust says antisemitic incidents in UK rose 21% overall during first half of the year, with a marked spike recorded after start of...

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Buried for 70 years, Vilna’s Great Synagogue reveals heart of pre-WWII Jewish community

First-ever excavation of prayer house, which served as spiritual center of Lithuanian Jewry before being destroyed by Nazis and Soviets, uncovers...

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Record Israeli emigration continued for third consecutive year in 2025, study finds

Using travel data, Tel Aviv University researchers estimate that between 45,000 and 50,000 Israelis left the country amid war and increased political...

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Jewish groups condemn swastika graffiti on Maimonides statue in Cordoba

Spanish police investigating incident, denounced as attack on ‘the values of knowledge, freedom, and coexistence’ represented by legacy of...

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Herzl’s grandparents’ remains exhumed, to be reinterred in Jerusalem next week

Shimon and Rivka Herzl’s bodies recovered from Belgrade cemetery, will be reburied next to grandson’s grave on anniversary of his own 1949 reburial

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After deadliest year in decades for Diaspora Jews, task force warns hate is ‘our new normal’

Group representing major Jewish communities in seven countries reports 23,000 antisemitic attacks in 2025, a drop from the year before, though 20...

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First Temple-era mold offers clues to mystery of ‘pagan’ female figurines in Holy City

First mold discovery in Jerusalem provides evidence that enigmatic clay artifacts — possibly linked to the goddess Asherah— were manufactured in...

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Beach worker searching for lost items finds rare 2,500-year-old Cypriot coin

Ashdod municipal employee discovers first-known Persian-era silver-plated coin from ancient Salamis ever found in Israel, offering new clues about...

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New UK PM Burnham’s solicitor general appointment met with Hamas in 2010

Andy Slaughter, who will have wide power over decisions related to terrorist organizations, is accused of harboring ‘sympathy for Hamas’

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At the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av, prayers for redemption mingle with hopes for peace

Worshipers say the annual fast, which commemorates the destruction of the holy temples, is shaped by visions of national unity and an end to years of...

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Anti-Zionism still ravages UCLA. Some non-Jewish students seek answers in Israel

With tensions over the Jewish state still simmering at one of America’s most polarized campuses, a student trip challenges assumptions and asks...

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‘Live Long and Prosper’: Spock’s legacy honors Jewish leaders for fighting hate

The award, inspired by Leonard Nimoy’s iconic Vulcan greeting, recognizes those boldly working to strengthen Jewish life

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As Jerusalem razes enclave to restore open space, Palestinians see city shutting them out

Residents of Silwan’s al-Bustan are up in arms over home demolitions, but authorities say structures were built without authorization and must make...

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Italy shuts down ‘Jew hunting’ form seeking to ‘map Zionist tourism’ after uproar

Rome’s antisemitism czar puts end to Google form that drew condemnation from government officials, including Senate leader who said ‘profound...

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From AI to ideology, scholars look for answers to post-Oct. 7 antisemitism surge

Researchers gather in Haifa to offer insights into the fight against Jew-hatred, including how it’s financed, the role of technology in its...

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A father forgives the friend who accidentally killed his daughter, inspiring others to reconcile

After embracing the driver who struck his 8-year-old, a New York dad launches a campaign ahead of Tisha B’Av asking others to let go of anger

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‘A matter of life and death’: UK monitor urges new PM to prioritize tackling antisemitism

Campaign Against Antisemitism implores Burnham to find solutions beyond upping protective measures for British Jews but doesn’t include concrete...

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Rare well-preserved Iron Age wood offers evidence of First Temple’s destruction in Jerusalem

Ahead of Tisha B’av commemoration, archaeologists announce discovery of ruins from fires caused by razing of holy site in 586 BCE, likely kept as-is...

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Letters written by Auschwitz doctor offer rare look at wartime family ties

Newly discovered collection highlights correspondence between Jan Nowak, a non-Jewish physician from Kraków, and his family outside the Nazi camps

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Power of 7: Could an ancient political feud explain Qumran sect’s faulty 364-day calendar?

New theory offers a solution to one of the Dead Sea Scrolls’ longest-running puzzles, arguing the out-of-sync calendar was used for ideological...

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Deans of Israeli med schools warn against expanding gender segregation in higher ed

Head’s of all 9 institutions pen letter to Knesset urging lawmakers to reject bill, which they say could jeopardize international recognition,...

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Alfred Dreyfus statue finds permanent home in Paris, 120 years after his exoneration

At ceremony for wrongfully convicted officer, Macron warns ‘old demons of antisemitism’ never fully vanished; statue had effectively been hidden...

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Jewish groups push back against likely next UK PM Burnham over Israel comments

After Labour MP urges ‘more pressure’ on Israeli government, Jewish organizations say ‘distorted’ criticisms of Jewish state are one driver of...

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Housing snapshot July 2026: In shadow of Iran war, home prices fall 0.3% in March-April

The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

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‘Modern palace’ seeks billionaire: Inside Israel’s highest-priced, $210m mansion

With gold-plated fountains, imported stone and nearly 74,000 square feet of interior space, the Versailles-inspired estate embodies a level of wealth...

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At Haifa gathering, scholars launch association for ‘contemporary antisemitism’

New initiative aims to strengthen global research as scholars say post-October 7 hostilities toward Jews require new academic approaches

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New exhibit showcases ancient Jewish village on Sea of Galilee

Huqoq exhibition in Kibbutz Ginosar features finds from 1,600-year-old northern community that flourished under Byzantine rule

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Stronger shekel reshapes housing market as foreign buyers lose purchasing power

As currency surge raises effective prices for overseas investors, buyers are adjusting plans, turning to newer developments and speculative financing...

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Israel eases licensing barriers for new immigrant psychologists

The move follows similar efforts to smooth the path for practitioners of other regulated professions, and comes amid a manpower shortage in the health...

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Rescued at Entebbe 50 years ago, former child hostage feels her experience resonating today

Ella Rosenkovitch was on her way to visit grandparents with her family when their flight was hijacked to Uganda by terrorists. Half a century later,...

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Rabbinate approves — then disputes — alternative Tzohar kosher certification in landmark ruling

After years of legal and political battles, liberal group claims to have broken the Chief Rabbinate’s longstanding monopoly over kosher...

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