Study Helps Archaeologists Decipher How Ancient Bricks Burned

Applying their method to findings from ancient Gath (Tell es-Safi in central Israel), the researchers validated the Biblical account from 2 Kings 12,18: “About this time Hazael King of Aram went up and attacked Gath and captured it. Then he turned to attack Jerusalem.” (2 Kings 12, 18). [Press Release]

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Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Knesset gives approval to loyalty pledge for Israeli diplomats

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], January 4 (ANI/TPS): Israel’s parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a law requiring diplomats representing the country abroad to pledge allegiance to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. Backed by former Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen, who was officially replaced by Israel Katz on Tuesday, the

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Commentary: In a stressful world, let’s work on managing our anger in 2024

Published by Chicago Tribune There is a lot to be angry about. Our political systems are dysfunctional and rife with hateful rhetoric. Headlines about multiple wars abroad are competing for our attention, while at home, we are fighting ideological wars for our basic rights or to protect our communities. A devastating pandemic is grinding through

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Lifestyles, Nordot

Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents arrive

Published by Business Insider Africa Egypt is gearing up to invest billions in doubling the dimensions of a lavish new capital being constructed in the desert, situated 45 km (28 miles) east of Cairo. Egypt is preparing up to invest billions in doubling the dimensions of a new capital being constructed in the desert.Initial residents

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BBC deletes post after furious backlash over headline downplaying antisemitism

Published by GB News (US) The BBC has deleted a post online after receiving backlash for downplaying antisemitism in its headline. The broadcaster called the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay, who stepped down following criticisms of her response to antisemitism at the Ivy League university and allegations of plagiarism, a “casualty of campus culture

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Kevin Pillar

Scaling the left field wall on April 15, 2015 to rob the Tampa Bay Rays of a homerun was voted as the play of the year by Pillar’s Toronto Blue Jays fans. Less than two months later, Pillar hit two home runs in the same game off Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals. [SDJW staff report]

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California Assembly disrupted by Capitol protesters calling for Israel-Hamas war cease fire

Published by The Sacramento Bee Protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday shut down the California Assembly on the Legislature’s first Capitol floor session of the new year. Hundreds of demonstrators from Jewish anti-war organizations packed the Rotunda and the Assembly gallery and began chanting and unveiling banners around 1:30 p.m.,

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OpEd: Anti-Israel Protesters Stir Rage of Motorists, Airline Passengers

If motorists and airline passengers – especially those who missed their flights – can ever organize, these protesters will be in deep trouble. Any one of us knows how it feels to be stuck in traffic or fear missing a flight. Here, road rage and flight rage combine. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Six Reform Congregations in San Diego County Receive Fake Bomb Threats

Six Reform Jewish congregations throughout San Diego County were targeted on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with false bomb threats, according to Bill Ganley, the Secure Community Network’s security director at the Jewish Federation of San Diego. [Donald H. Harrison]

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OpEd: A War to the Finish

Is Hamas losing? I say yes. One significant reason is the hundreds of Hamas fighters who have surrendered to the IDF. They have given up their fight only because they have no surviving commanders, they are hungry and thirsty, they lack ammunition, and they know that the Israelis will treat them humanely. In the meantime, these terrorists, some of whom were active in the October 7 onslaught, have provided a tremendous amount of intelligence. [Steve Kramer]

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