Not in Israel, as you might expect, but instead here along the Central California coast do you hear the words “Chumash” and “Jerusalem crickets” in the same sentence. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Travel and Food, USA
Published by Reuters By Nichola Groom (Reuters) -U.S. officials for the first time on Monday declared an official water shortage for the massive Lake Mead reservoir, triggering supply cuts to parts of the drought-stricken Southwest, as 10 Western governors appealed for federal drought disaster aid. The shortage will reduce water apportionments to Arizona, Nevada and
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(JNS) Israel’s economy grew by 15.4 percent in the second quarter of this year compared with the previous quarter, according to an estimate by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Most of the growth was due to car imports. The jump came as a result of the removal of coronavirus restrictions that caused the contraction of
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Business & Finance, Middle East
By Jonathan S. Tobin (JNS) For those old enough to remember the images of the last days of South Vietnam, recent events in Afghanistan are shockingly familiar. In each case, a flawed American ally facing a determined foe quickly collapsed once both sides to the conflict realized that the United States wouldn’t lift a finger
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(JNS) The Hamas terror group praised the Taliban on Monday as the Islamist movement and military organization returned to power in Afghanistan, pushing out the United States and even overtaking Kabul after two decades of fighting. In a statement, Hamas said it “congratulates the Taliban movement and its courageous leadership on this victory, which was
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Middle East, USA
Published by InsideHook By Tobias Carroll Despite the duel that ended his life prematurely, Alexander Hamilton’s legacy on the United States is considerable. Throw in an acclaimed and widely read biography — which, in turn, inspired a musical that became a cultural phenomenon — and you might think that history buffs in 2021 know all
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USA
Published by DPA A forest fire near Jerusalem that raged for three days can be brought under control, according to the fire brigade, which said on Tuesday that international assistance would not be needed. Thousands of people had to be evacuated after the fire broke out on Sunday, in an operation aided by the army.
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(JNS) A joint operation by intelligence units of the Israel Defense Forces, the economic terrorism headquarters of Israel’s Ministry of Defense and the Israel Tax Authority stopped an attempt to transfer funds to Hamas by smuggling large amounts of chocolate bars into the Gaza Strip. According to the report by Arutz Sheva, Israeli intelligence has
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By Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — With the imminent final withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban is quickly taking control of the country. The Jewish history of Afghanistan goes back at least to the 7th century, with some claiming that Afghani Jews were descendants of the so-called lost tribes of Israel.
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
By Jacob Kamaras LA JOLLA, California — “Why don’t we have kosher restaurants?!?!?” That’s the desperate plea — often reaching a primal scream — issued by San Diegans who strictly observe kosher dietary laws. For those consumers, the recent opening of Parisien Gourmandises at 7643 Girard Avenue in La Jolla is certainly a reason to
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Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County
Educators long have worked with STEM curricula — emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. When artists declared such curricula were too limiting, the notion of STEAM was introduced. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Now, here comes STREAM — Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math… [Donald H. Harrison]
STEM, STEAM, and Now STREAM Children’s Books Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori
By Abigail Klein Leichman (Israel21c via JNS) The Israeli head of mission in Dubai, Ilan Sztulman, and his wife, Jackie, celebrated the first anniversary of the Abraham Accords normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates with the arrival of their fifth child, Mia Sztulman Starosta Lembert. Mia is the first Israeli citizen born in
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Middle East
Published by The Kansas City Star At a City Council meeting in Springfield, Missouri, last week, about 15 of those in the crowd that had come to oppose the oppression of a non-binding resolution encouraging vaccinations showed up wearing big yellow Stars of David pinned to their shirts and dresses. Not just anti-science, but antisemitic,
Published by DPA A forest fire that broke out west of Jerusalem on Sunday was still burning early on Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he hoped that the fire could be brought under control in the course of the day. Since the morning, eight firefighting planes, which had been firced to stay on
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