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Visitors stand in front and next to screens displaying the Meta logo during a launch event at the corporate offices of Meta in Berlin on June 6, 2023. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP)
September 2, 2023, 8:16 am
Meta’s handling of ‘SpongeBob’ Holocaust denial post taken up by Oversight Board
Body to issue non-binding ruling after tech giant says meme did not violate community standards on hate speech
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
In 2012, Nissim Ourfali became a household name across Brazil. (Screenshot from YouTube/Design by Mollie Suss/ JTA)
November 14, 2022, 1:16 am
10 years ago, a viral Brazilian bar mitzvah video turned club hit
Today, young people across Brazil recognize Nissim Ourfali, a Jewish boy who in 2012 became one of the country’s first memes and an inspiration to DJs countrywide
By CALEB GUEDES-REED
A cropped composite of images posted by the IDF's Twitter page as part of a meme launched by US singer Dolly Parton. (Photo: IDF on Twitter)
January 25, 2020, 5:28 pm
IDF joins in viral online meme launched by Dolly Parton
The legendary US country singer tweets 4 pictures of herself that she could use on 4 different social media platforms — LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Tinder
By AFP and ToI Staff
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a video of her dancing as a student (Screencapture/TouTube)
January 4, 2019, 10:28 pm
Right tries to discredit star Democrat with dancing video — and fails
Twitter lights up to support new US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and she responds with a new video of her dancing in Congress
By AFP
A user of Russia’s leading social network internet site VKontakte, poses holding an iPhone showing the account page of Pavel Durov, the former CEO and founder of VKontakte, in Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
August 27, 2018, 7:52 am
As Russians go on trial over memes, social media giant asks for reform
Lawyers say the Kremlin is trying to force people to think twice before sharing opinions online: ‘It seems that in our country only optimists have the right to exist’
By Theo Merz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as he opens the weekly cabinet meeting at his Jerusalem's office on April 10, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / GALI TIBBON)
November 16, 2016, 4:47 pm
Online generator has PM call everyone ‘left-wing extremist’
Gag sends a signed, stamped letter from the prime minister condemning users for ‘hating Israel’
By Gavin Rabinowitz
Israel Hayom's graphic showing Nishat Milhem (left) and Omar Mateen with the caption "chilling similarity" on June 13, 2016. (screen capture: Israel Hayom)
June 13, 2016, 4:35 pm
Israel Hayom mocked for likening TA, Orlando killers
Daily claims Omar Mateen and Nashet Milhem share a ‘chilling resemblance’; social media users beg to differ
By ToI Staff
Ryan Reynolds in 'Deadpool' (Courtesy)
January 26, 2016, 5:24 pm
‘Rayn’ Reynolds responds to faux Israeli appeal
‘Deadpool’ actor responds to invitation to Israel from Tel Aviv fan
By Renee Ghert-Zand
'Lord of the Rings' character Gollum and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (screenshot: YouTube)
December 4, 2015, 5:20 am
Turkish doctor faces jail for comparing Erdogan, Gollum
Court orders experts to weigh in on issue, which could see defendant imprisoned for ‘insulting’ president with Internet meme
By AFP and ToI Staff
(Angry man with laptop image via Shutterstock)
November 18, 2015, 5:05 am
Israelis on Facebook react angrily to Paris attacks — and to each other
Is the world full of anti-Semites or is Israel overrun with right-wing xenophobes? Your Facebook feed affects your perception of reality, says expert
By Simona Weinglass
Nir Barkat as counterterrorism agent meme. (Twitter)
February 24, 2015, 5:29 pm
After halting stabber, mayor wins Internet
Admirers liken terrorist-tackling city hall chief Nir Barkat to a range of Hollywood action heroes
By Renee Ghert-Zand
March 21, 2014, 6:11 am
Yes, Israelis say, we are ‘Happy’
Joining worldwide craze, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem residents dance in the streets to Pharrell Williams’ hit
By Rebecca McKinsey
A look of concentration when curling (Courtesy Shoshi Games 2014)
February 12, 2014, 8:31 am
Shosh from ‘Girls’ goes to the Olympics
‘Shoshi Games 2014’ is an amusing look at the games by actress Zasia Mamet
By Jessica Steinberg
Anti Facebook graffiti on a wall in Jerusalem based on the Facebook 'like' sign. May 26, 2011.(Sophie Gordon / Flash90)
From the WebOctober 9, 2012, 6:17 am
Jews, Aborigines unite to fight racism
Australian Jewish News: Community leaders file complaints over offensive Facebook memes
Deena Levenstein
September 28, 2012, 2:44 pm
Deena Levenstein
Netanyahu is da bomb
Only a Jewish prime minister, with the fate of his people in his hands, could add a touch of humor when talking to the UN
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