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Sunday, March 19, 2023
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'My mom and I were intent on her not dying alone'
After kicking down a Holocaust survivor’s door, a NY landlord becomes her guardian
By
Matt Lebovic
Real estate investor Brock Cvijanovich wanted to be the good guy in someone’s story, so he and his mother ‘adopted’ an elderly woman whose building he’d purchased in 2021
Op-ed
David Horovitz
When Herzog’s bid to save democracy crashed into Netanyahu’s dash for absolute power
Barely a week ago, President Isaac Herzog told Israelis that in marathon behind-the-scenes discussions under his aegis, a compromise agreement on the revolutionary judicial overhaul being pushed by the coalition was "closer than ever." On Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed leaving the country for a trip to Germany and instead remained in the...
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Op-ed
A last, desperate, long-shot plea: Prime Minister Netanyahu, stop this madness
By
David Horovitz
Analysis
Likud MKs are afraid of social division, but not enough to take a stand on overhaul
By
Carrie Keller-Lynn
Analysis
Haviv Rettig Gur
Anatomy of a self-sabotaging reform
The judicial reformers claim to want democracy, which requires compromise, which requires trust. Why, then, did they start with such an extreme version of their reform?
Hundreds of elite IDF reservists stop showing up for duty over judicial overhaul
By
Emanuel Fabian
Analysis
As Saudis sidle up to Iran, some see US apathy, Israeli political chaos to blame
By
Lazar Berman
Riyadh has watched DC grow more distant in recent years, and is dismayed by Israel’s current internal unrest and rising tensions with the Palestinians
Top Ops
Yair Lapid
The deep democratic instinct of patriotic Israelis
Together, we protect our democracy, our values, and ourselves from a government of bigots and extremists with unchecked power
Linda Rich
The pro-parity UJA and its senior execs who don’t count women
As I see it, you can champion women’s rights, or relegate them to the balcony. You can’t do both.
Kenneth Brander
In a divided Jewish world, accepting gay and lesbian Jews is critical
Those bearing an identity not of their choosing must be able to find a place in the Orthodox Jewish community, without fear
Dan Ben-David
On being fruitful and multiplying…exponentially
While the share of Haredim in Israel’s population doubles every 25 years, their leaders deprive children of the basic education necessary for global economy and modern democracy
How the removal of Jewish scripture from Turkey marred Israel’s rescue operation
By
Canaan Lidor
ZAKA volunteers brought back and showcased 2 Scrolls of Esther said to be decades old, sparking frenzied allegations of ‘archaeological theft’ in the Turkish media
Inside story
Amy Spiro
He was jailed for threats to kill his wife. A rabbinic court wants to reconcile them
David* violated restraining order, was sent to prison for 8 months while refusing to grant his wife Lital* a divorce; yet Haifa rabbinical judges suggest they seek ‘shalom bayit’
Teen girl’s song nixed from municipal show over ultra-Orthodox man in audience
By
ToI Staff
Young woman told to remove anti-overhaul protest sweatshirt to visit Western Wall
By
ToI Staff
Jewish group, German organization urge EU authorities to end pro-Nazi marches
By
Canaan Lidor
B’nai B’rith International and the Antonio Amadeus Foundation in Berlin find the rallies promote antisemitism even in countries with laws banning such activity
ADL research: Conspiracy-minded Americans tend toward antisemitic views
By
ToI Staff
Americans feel more favorably than not about Jews — survey
By
Michael Horovitz
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'This is Judaism in the most fundamentalist interpretation'
What Matters Now to religion and state activist Uri Regev: Averting a theocracy
By
Amanda Borschel-Dan
The Israeli lawyer/Reform rabbi explains how the judicial overhaul package may affect religious freedom – and the lack thereof – in the Holy Land
Interview
Even Portnoy wouldn’t complain about Newark gala for provocative author Philip Roth
By
Jordan Hoffman
Photographer who digitized Dead Sea Scrolls completes new Kirk Douglas archive
By
Rich Tenorio
Health tech leaders warn judicial overhaul will lead to brain drain and funding halt
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
CEOs and top researchers fear potential threat to democracy will jeopardize international partnerships that Israel’s innovators rely on to bring treatments to market
Dozens of psychiatrists warn of mental health dangers from judicial overhaul ‘trauma’
By
ToI Staff
Israeli scientists produce world’s first mRNA vaccine for bacteria
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
Researchers oversold Israeli COVID shot, wasted millions on flop — comptroller
By
ToI Staff
Interview
How a young Jewish man with a talent for forgery hid in plain sight in WWII Berlin
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
With olives pressed and picked, local farmers hope consumers discover oil in Israel
By
Jessica Steinberg
Olive growers and oil producers seek greater exposure for their product, cultivated and pressed in small batches but suffering from competition with cheaper, lower-quality imports
Birthright Israel set to announce five-year ‘greening’ process
By
Sue Surkes
Artist-teacher reflects on life and work from seat of wheelchair
By
Jessica Steinberg
Known for collages and installations that juxtapose her subjects with unexpected backgrounds, Yael Robin, who has Parkinson’s disease, is exhibiting works at the Israel Museum
Ancient rest stop with flowery mosaic to host tired travelers once again
By
Melanie Lidman
Israel Antiquities Authority teams up with residents from central town of Shoham during Good Deeds Day to spruce up 1,800-year-old spot for travelers to take a break
Coin with oldest depiction of Temple menorah displayed for first time
By
Melanie Lidman
From the blogs
President Herzog’s initiative is not perfect, but I support it
By
Natan Sharansky
For Israelis to simply say ‘no’ with the sort of ferocity that was appropriate when I faced the KGB is a tragic mistake when we face one another
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