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In Japan, observing Sukkot requires creativity, and sometimes a bit of smuggling
Strict import regulations have forced the Island nation’s Jewish community to improvise — and have

Threats to Supreme Court test Israel’s democracy
The powerful institution is facing growing animosity from hard-liners for its perceived overreach and liberal

N. Korea: US using new base in Israel to control Mideast
Pyongyang accuses America of plans for world domination over recently inaugurated air-defense station in Negev

Hamas won’t disarm before peace deal with Israel, Egypt said to tell Abbas
Arab newspaper reports group will not consider shutting down military wing as part of reconciliation

Can cyber technology solve the Anne Frank and Raoul Wallenberg mysteries?
Two American experts believe they can use the power of computation to make progress in

Trying to create explosion, Las Vegas gunman also reportedly fired at fuel tanks
2 bullets fired by Stephen Paddock said to hit tanks; he smashed second window in

80-year-old arrested on suspicion of burning neighbor’s sukkah
Bat Yam resident allegedly tried to burn down ritual booth in anger over its location;

Canada Holocaust memorial omits any mention of Jews, anti-Semitism
Heritage minister says now removed plaque to be replaced with new one ‘that reflects the

Threats to Supreme Court test Israel's democracy
JERUSALEM – Israel’s Supreme Court, widely seen as a guardian of the country’s founding democratic

Trump in Las Vegas: ‘America truly a nation in mourning’
US president meets with victims of deadliest mass shooting in US history, praises ‘professionalism’ of

Islamic State latches on to global attacks as it fights for survival
Jihadist group’s claim of responsibility for Las Vegas shooting comes as it continues to lose

Saudi monarch arrives in Moscow on historic 1st visit to Russia
King Salman set to meet with Putin as Saudis seek to counter regional influence of

Nir Barkat sends message of sympathy to Las Vegas mayor
Jerusalem mayor extends condolences to Jewish counterpart in the wake of a mass shooting that

Fatal embassy shooting casts long shadow over Israel-Jordan ties
While core elements of the relationship remain in place, the diplomatic crisis threatens energy cooperation

Far-right German lawmaker quits over colleague’s Nazi guilt remark
Mario Mieruch is the 2nd parliamentarian to resign from Alternative for Germany in the wake

This Torah study tool is everywhere — but you may never have heard of it
Sefaria, a nimble online database of Jewish texts in both their original language and in

US Muslim-Jewish advocacy group branching out to build on mission
National alliance created to combat hate crimes expanding affiliate cities to provide a ‘vehicle’ for

Polish institute rebuffs historian who said Nazi invasion not that bad for Jews
Institute of National Remembrance distances itself from Tomasz Panfilm, says his op-ed is ‘in no

Nuke deal hangs in balance as Trump plans Iran policy speech
US president expected to declare landmark agreement contrary to America’s national security interests despite opposition

Vegas shooter’s girlfriend says he left her in the dark
Marilou Danley calls Stephen Paddock ‘a kind, caring, quiet man,’ says he gave no indication

Cough, prankster make May’s British Dream speech a nightmare
British prime minister plagued by a cough and interrupted by Simon Brodkin, while parts of

Actress Greta Gerwig regrets signing Israel boycott letter
Indie film star says she was ‘unfamiliar with the complexities of the letter and I

By backing ‘Greater Jerusalem’ bill, is PM leaning toward annexing settlements?
Comments by Netanyahu on a visit to Ma’ale Adumin this week were interpreted by some

Tillerson denies he weighed resigning or called boss ‘moron’
Secretary of state rebuts widely circulated story that he had to be convinced by Pence

US seeks ‘new Israel’ in region, Khamenei says of Iraq Kurd referendum
Iran supreme leader meets with Turkish president, claims Washington, Jerusalem benefit from vote The post

Teacher at London Orthodox nursery says she was fired for living with boyfriend
Zelda de Groen, 24, sues Gan Menachem Nursery, charging religious and sexual discrimination The post

Why I traveled to Las Vegas to help after the deadly shooting
As Jews, we are called to walk in God’s ways, which means being with the