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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 586

text messages

Illustrative: A woman holds her cell phone with an Israeli flag cover at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, February 23, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
August 10, 2024, 10:10 am
‘You’ll be buried by next week’: Police probe threatening text messages sent to Israelis
Messages reportedly include full names, cities of residence; authorities advise people to ignore ‘fake messages intended to induce panic during war’ and block senders
By ToI Staff
PTA president Roz Page was harassed for three years by another mother at their children's Jewish primary school, Clore Tikva, in Ilford Essex, England. (screen shot)
October 27, 2016, 1:26 pm
UK Jewish mom harassed for 3 years over party invite
After perceived birthday party snub, woman launches psychological terror campaign against Jewish school PTA president
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Iranian journalists follow the country's parliamentary runoff elections at the Interior Ministry in Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 29, 2016 (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
July 3, 2016, 2:31 am
Anonymous SMS threatens hundreds of journalists in Iran
As many as 700 media employees and public figures receive message warning them to cease contact with ‘hostile elements’ abroad
By AFP
An unlocated picture posted in 2014 on his facebook account shows Foued Mohamed Aggad, who has been identified as the third bomber involved in the attacks at Paris's Bataclan music hall, police sources said on December 9, 2015. AFP/OFF/HO)
December 9, 2015, 4:07 pm
3rd Bataclan terrorist identified when mother gets text from IS
Mother of Foued Mohamed-Aggad provides police with DNA sample after informed of his fate by Islamic State
By Lori Hinnant and NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY
Jewish Home MK Nissan Slomiansky during a party meeting at the Knesset, October 19, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 7, 2015, 1:52 am
Lawmaker targets social media terror rumors
Bill calls for hefty fine, threat of disconnecting phone for revealing names of terror victims before families are notified
By Stuart Winer
Daniel Peled has a year to decide whether to move back to his kibbutz (Photo credit: Mor Elnekave)
October 8, 2015, 10:19 am
Meet the kibbutznik who wants to disrupt the global banking system
Daniel Peled, founder of GetGems, is trying to bring bitcoin to the masses with his new messaging app. Why are the world’s biggest banks playing along?
By Simona Weinglass
Orthodox entrepreneur Margot Grabie has launched a grassroots campaign to end texting while driving. (screenshot)
July 28, 2015, 1:25 am
LA Jewish mother raises awareness — and guilt — against texting and driving
Margot Grabie’s campaign provides free markers for drivers to write on their windows; aims to encourage others to put down phone when at the wheel
By Lisa Klug
Lauren Blanchard
March 30, 2015, 7:53 pm
Lauren Blanchard
Smarter messaging
Other than for a few exceptions, companies that offer message services to consumers fail to make money. An Israeli start-up may have a better way
Kate Siegel (right) and her Crazy Jewish Mom. (Courtesy)
January 29, 2015, 2:10 am
‘Crazy Jewish Mom’ texts go viral
Kate Siegel’s SMS-happy mom just can’t stay out of her business
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Screenshot of what the Shabbos App looks like (Photo credit: Courtesy)
October 2, 2014, 4:39 pm
App lets Jewish kids text on Sabbath – and stay in the fold
The ‘Shabbos App’ is generating controversy in the Jewish community — and a monumental on-line discussion of Jewish law
By David Shamah
Nicki Gilbert
January 21, 2014, 6:04 pm
Nicki Gilbert
Longing for a letter: No app for that
This mega-texter loves the convenience of modern communication, but its breakneck pace leaves her pining for ink and paper
June 18, 2013, 7:19 am
Hospital offers parents digital updates on their preemies
Sheba Medical Center’s neonatal unit uses text messages to keep concerned parents in the loop
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: BBYO participants. (Courtesy of BBYO via JTA)
April 1, 2013, 7:49 pm
New study offers tips on engaging Jewish teens
Research suggests social media, stronger staffing and added flexibility are effective for cultivating hard-to-reach group
By Gil Shefler
Lord Ahmed reportedly claimed during an interview in Pakistan that English Jews were persecuting him because of a controversial visit to Gaza. (YouTube screenshot)
March 14, 2013, 2:26 pm
British lord suspended over ‘anti-Semitic’ interview
Labour party will investigate report Lord Ahmed blamed a Jewish conspiracy for his jail sentence after he killed someone with his car
By Miriam Shaviv
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