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Jewish organizations are split along ideological and strategic lines over how to interact with the mayor-elect. -- The post Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’ Learn more

The Vatican’s upcoming cinema summit will include Jewish creatives like Judd Apatow. -- The post Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites Learn more

The prize foundation cited the "Wonder Woman" star's "moral clarity" in her advocacy for Israeli hostages in Gaza. -- The post Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Learn more

Aliens continue to capture widespread imagination — including that of Harvard professor Avi Loeb. -- The post Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Learn more
Israel Meteorological Service reports record heat in hills and coastal plain; heavy rain, possible floods forecast for later this week. The post Record-shattering November heatwave grips Israel appeared first on Learn more
The Syrian president said in a newspaper interview that Jerusalem must return to its pre-Dec. 8, 2024, positions for an agreement to be finalized. The post Al-Sharaa sets Israeli pullout Learn more
An inquiry suggested the incident stemmed from a “disagreement over a photograph,” though the review of the guard’s conduct remains ongoing. The post Vatican probes Swiss Guard over alleged antisemitic Learn more
The Israeli head of state said the events were "shocking" and crossed a red line. The post Herzog denounces ‘violent, dangerous’ anti-Arab rioters in Samaria appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more
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