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This is the time of year when Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, followed a week later by Memorial…
Israel remains a happy place despite another war | Cliff Savren
In my column from the initial days of the war with Iran, I wrote that I “willingly accept”…
A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim day after rest of world
As the sun rose over Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, sirens rang out, signaling yet another incoming missile attack…
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good
Purim is one of the most dramatic stories in the Bible. At first glance, it looks like a…
The Blogs: Tamima and the Geopolitics of Hamantaschen | Yonasan Bender
This war, like all wars, has its generals, missiles, satellite imagery, and breathless correspondents in flak jackets peacocking…
KKL-JNF unveils Purim celebration archival photos
As Israel marks Purim under the shadow of ongoing war, moments of shared joy feel especially significant. In…
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Thie Purim take off the mask!!! On Purim we celebrate Esther taking a stand for her people and…
Purim’s Ancient Story Echoes In Today’s Israel-Iran Tensions
Purim and the Threat of War in Israel We are on the cusp of one of the most…
This month in Jewish history: First permanent Israeli gov’t
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