The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/debra-kamin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:19:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Debra Kamin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/debra-kamin/ 32 32 Poway Chabad rabbi had asked border patrol agent to pray armed – just in case https://www.timesofisrael.com/poway-chabad-rabbi-had-asked-border-patrol-agent-to-pray-armed-just-in-case/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:55:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2065690 Agent Jonathan Morales had been driving 3.5 hours to attend services after recently discovering his Jewish roots

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]]> Police believe shooter acted alone; rabbi says gun ‘miraculously jammed’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-believe-shooter-acted-alone-rabbi-says-gun-miraculously-jammed/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 23:37:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2065487 3 injured in Poway attack released from the hospital; 'I was really, really scared, says Noya Dahan, 8, with shrapnel wound in leg. 'I didn't see my dad. I thought he was dead'

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]]> Christmastime in Haifa is a celebration of Arab food https://www.timesofisrael.com/christmastime-in-haifa-is-a-celebration-of-arab-food/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 13:19:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1754679 MasterChef Israel culinary star brings Jews and Arabs together through food fest

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]]> These upscale Israeli hotels are designed for new moms and babies https://www.timesofisrael.com/these-upscale-israeli-hotels-are-designed-for-new-moms-and-babies/ Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:49:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1554888 In a unique model, women give birth in hospital, spend a night or two on a ward, and either head home or go next door to luxury accommodation

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]]> With Bollywood glamour and Chinese stars, Israel woos tourists from east https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-is-courting-tourists-from-india-and-china/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 05:52:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1512960 Tourism Ministry doubles down its efforts to bring Asian A-listers, hopes celebrity endorsements will prompt millions of visits from India and China

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]]> At Museum of the Jewish People, an iconic exhibit breaks new ground https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-museum-of-the-jewish-people-an-iconic-exhibit-breaks-new-ground/ Sat, 28 May 2016 05:01:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1398188 As Beit Hatfutsot unveils a massive $100 million overhaul, its beloved display of miniature synagogues gets a high-tech makeover

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]]> Bob Dylan’s life and work examined in new Israeli exhibit https://www.timesofisrael.com/bob-dylans-life-and-work-examined-in-new-israeli-exhibit/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 02:31:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1376813 Museum of Jewish People at Beit Hatfusot celebrates one of the 20th century's most influential Jews

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]]> Amid the violence, Arab-Israeli newscaster keeps on smiling https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-the-violence-arab-israeli-newscaster-keeps-on-smiling/ Sat, 24 Oct 2015 03:30:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1271991 Lucy Aharish was embraced by mainstream Israel after criticizing country's Arab leadership, but others say she 'identifies with oppressors'

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]]> Nightclubs in Tel Aviv and Berlin mark 50 years as funky friends https://www.timesofisrael.com/nightclubs-in-tel-aviv-and-berlin-mark-50-years-as-funky-friends/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:19:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1237934 August 27's joint celebrations show you no longer have to wear a suit and tie to be an ambassador

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]]> How Jewish values help Ivanka Trump stay classy https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-jewish-values-help-ivanka-trump-stay-classy/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:45:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1231108 Daughter of Republican presidential hopeful says she's 'pretty observant' and 'very modern, but... also a very traditional person'

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]]> The Onion launches VICE parody with Israel-Palestine vid https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-onion-launches-vice-parody-with-israel-palestine-vid/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:21:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1228731 Satirical media company’s first installment of new 'EDGE' web series deals with how impossible it is for Palestinians to 'score drugs'

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]]> A Protestant candidate’s Jewish guilt trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-protestant-presidential-hopefuls-jewish-guilt-trip/ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:19:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1221078 New to Republican race, Ohio Governor John Kasich espouses wisdom of Torah, urges synagogue attendance

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]]> Amy Schumer’s Hebrew school antics https://www.timesofisrael.com/amy-schumers-hebrew-school-antics/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 02:12:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1220358 Comedian's childhood rabbi Jeffrey Salkin pens humorous post recalling the young 'religious school cutup'

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]]> Meet Lady Gaga’s Israeli shoe designer https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-lady-gagas-israeli-shoe-designer/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:47:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1217103 Kobi Levi's creations are wearable works of warped and dreamy art

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]]> Where Holocaust survivors gather to live out their days https://www.timesofisrael.com/where-holocaust-survivors-gather-to-live-out-their-days/ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:37:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1127899 A cluster of quaint buildings in Tel Aviv houses one of the world's densest concentrations of survivors of the Nazi genocide

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