Israel stuns Brazil at FIFA U-20 World Cup to keep its underdog hopes alive
by Juan Melamed (JTA) — Israel’s under-20 men’s team defeated Brazil 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Saturday, their most…
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Antony Blinken tells AIPAC Israel-Saudi ties are a priority while 2-state solution ‘can feel remote’
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden administration is fully invested in Israel-Saudi normalization, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the pro-Israel lobbying group…
From the Sources by Eliezer Segal: Sinai with subtitles
By Eliezer Segal (AJNews) – According to Jewish tradition, the revelation at Mount Sinai was a unique and unprecedented event. The Bible describes the encounter…
Codex Sassoon acquired for ANU Museum of the Jewish People for $38.1 million
BY JACKIE HAJDENBERG AND ASAF SHALEV (JTA) — A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible became the most expensive book ever sold Wednesday when it drew a price of $38.1…
Is Shavuot 1 day or 2 days long?
By MJL Staff (This article first appeared on My Jewish Learning.) If you live in the land of Israel, Shavuot is a one-day holiday. This…