The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/andrew-tobin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:24:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Andrew Tobin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/andrew-tobin/ 32 32 Israel’s first Arab Rhodes scholar loves her country and is trying to change it https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-first-arab-rhodes-scholar-loves-her-country-and-is-trying-to-change-it/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 10:34:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1751300 'I have Israeli chutzpah' says Lian Najami. 'I always have in mind: What can I do from here?'

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]]> Moroccan delicacy is Israel’s hottest Hanukkah treat https://www.timesofisrael.com/moroccan-delicacy-is-israels-hottest-hanukkah-treat/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:53:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1744152 The deep-fried 'sfinj' evokes the winter festival's miracle of oil and may be the origin of the better-known 'sufganiyah' jelly doughnut

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]]> At a Jerusalem market, Trump’s capital announcement met by grins, frowns, shrugs https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-a-jerusalem-market-shrugs-greet-an-announcement-from-president-trump/ Thu, 07 Dec 2017 01:33:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1745086 While many welcome US recognition of Israel's capital, few think it will have much immediate effect on their lives

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]]> Beyond Tel Aviv and Jerusalem: Other towns vie for immigrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/beyond-tel-aviv-and-jerusalem-other-towns-vie-for-immigrants/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:03:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1744146 At Nefesh B'Nefesh conference, representatives from 40 locations outside Israel's center offer cheaper housing, sense of community

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]]> Stumping for Trump in Israel, ‘The Mooch’ gets surprisingly Jewish https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-mooch-gets-surprisingly-jewish-stumping-for-trump-in-israel/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:36:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1735032 Praising Israel and ’unbelievable’ Jewish culture, Anthony Scaramucci insists, ’if you’re an Israeli, you’re happy that Donald Trump is in the White House’

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]]> Israel wants a big cut from the Jewish National Fund https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wants-a-big-cut-from-the-jewish-national-fund/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 03:03:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1727301 Government advancing legislation to force organization to fund state-run national infrastructure projects

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]]> Why some religious Israelis are saying women are weakening the army https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-some-religious-israelis-are-saying-women-are-weakening-the-army/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:43:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1726617 Zionist rabbis demand IDF chief of staff make changes, or thousands of highly motivated observant men will avoid military duty

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]]> In big anniversary year for Israel, Christian Zionists see signs of the Messiah https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-big-anniversary-year-for-israel-christian-zionists-see-signs-of-the-messiah/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:36:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1723157 Diehard Jewish state supporters believe prophecies are being fulfilled, 100 years after Balfour Declaration and 50 years after Six Day War

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]]> Leftists say Rabin commemoration ‘whitewashes’ assassination https://www.timesofisrael.com/leftists-say-rabin-commemoration-whitewashes-assassination/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:58:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1722396 Organizers switch emphasis of rallies from denunciations of racism to national unity, sparking criticism

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]]> Israel’s judo warriors take the ‘gentle way’ in pursuit of athletic glory https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-judo-warriors-take-the-gentle-way-in-pursuit-of-athletic-glory/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 21:34:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1721025 Despite winning five medals in the UAE, Israelis debate the merits of participation in an event where the country's flag and anthem are banned

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]]> Israel’s latest sports craze is poles apart from its erotic dancing roots https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-latest-sports-craze-is-poles-apart-from-its-erotic-dancing-roots/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 03:50:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1718299 Bringing it out of the strip clubs and into dance studios, enthusiasts hope to one day represent Israel as Olympic pole dancers

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]]> Poor IDF recruits earn cash taking on fellow soldiers’ guard duty https://www.timesofisrael.com/poor-idf-recruits-earn-cash-taking-on-fellow-soldiers-guard-duty/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:02:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1716898 Officers turn a blind eye to illegal practice, which undermines army's aim to be equalizing force in society

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]]> Israel’s centrist leaders vie to replace Netanyahu – by taking his side https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-centrist-leaders-vie-to-replace-netanyahu-by-taking-his-side/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 06:47:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1714345 Swinging to the right, Labor leader says no need to uproot settlements in peace deal, as Yesh Atid head refrains from attacking PM over investigations

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]]> Israeli women having been saying #MeToo for years https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-women-having-been-saying-metoo-for-years/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 03:37:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1714324 A Facebook page started in 2013 has collected thousands of testimonies of sexual abuse, and numbers have ramped up since Weinstein allegations became public

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]]> A female Israeli combat soldier proudly models for weapons companies https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-female-israeli-combat-soldier-proudly-models-for-weapons-companies/ Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:03:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1712570 At home, some see Orin Julie as a symbol of female empowerment; US fans think she and the guns are 'sexy'; on Instagram, she's been called a 'baby killer'

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