The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/tobias-siegal/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:43:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tobias Siegal | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/tobias-siegal/ 32 32 Rehov Charlotte: An ‘under-the-table’ experience that will have you asking for more https://www.timesofisrael.com/rehov-charlotte-an-under-the-table-experience-that-will-have-you-asking-for-more/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:43:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2943089 Having studied and worked in some of Europe’s top hospitality schools, French immigrant Charlotte Hadjaj is taking dining 'out' to a whole new level - and patrons are eating it up

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]]> To promote disability inclusion, El Al makes man with autism a crew member for a day https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-makes-man-with-autism-a-crew-member-for-a-day-to-promote-disability-inclusion/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:08:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2960492 Fulfilling a childhood dream, volunteer soldier Idan Fishslevich, 22, becomes a flight attendant in a joint initiative by JNF-USA and Israel's national airline

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]]> 6 Israeli restaurants ranked among 50 best in the region https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-israeli-restaurants-ranked-among-50-best-in-the-region/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:45:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2939749 The highest Israeli representative, at 6 on the list, is Tel Aviv's George & John 'It's a great honor to represent Israel, especially in days like these,' says chef Tomer Tal

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]]> Sale of Nazi-themed Valentine’s Day merchandise halted in Australia after outrage https://www.timesofisrael.com/sale-of-nazi-themed-valentines-day-merchandise-halted-in-australia-after-outrage/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:15:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2938959 Store owner says he thought items would be seen as cheeky fun 'between couples'; Australia's Anti-Defamation Commission rejects 'non-apology'

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]]> 50 ex-ministry heads, treasury chiefs join financial warnings over judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/50-ex-ministry-heads-treasury-chiefs-join-financial-warnings-over-judicial-overhaul/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:18:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2938841 Former senior officials, many of whom worked under Netanyahu for years, say reforms could cause 'long-term' damage to economy

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]]> ‘Fighting for our future’: Tel Aviv high schoolers rally against judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/fighting-for-our-future-tel-aviv-high-schoolers-join-protests-of-judicial-reform/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:13:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2938369 'Students are asking to take a moral, not a political, stand,' says Ironi Dalet High School principal Uri Lass

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]]> Legal overhaul could jeopardize Israel’s security and ties with US, think tank warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/legal-overhaul-could-jeopardize-israels-security-and-ties-with-us-think-tank-warns/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:36:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2933166 In 86-page report presented to Herzog, Institute for National Security Studies says plan could undermine democracy, have severe implications for internal and external stability

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]]> Cops say they solved murder of Petah Tikva man stabbed 70 times https://www.timesofisrael.com/cops-say-they-solved-murder-of-petah-tikva-man-stabbed-70-times/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:43:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2932199 Shalev Korostishevsky, 50, was found dead outside his home last month; police name prime suspect, allege he burned victim's body and apartment in cover-up attempt

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]]> Cabinet expands state-subsidized health benefits, okays ministry chiefs https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-expands-state-subsidized-health-benefits-okays-ministry-chiefs/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2931911 Government okays subsidized eyeglasses for children, advanced cancer treatments, diabetes meds; Netanyahu says international bond sale shows 'the world actually believes in Israel'

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]]> Young entrepreneur accused of conning America’s largest bank out of $175m https://www.timesofisrael.com/young-jewish-entrepreneur-accused-of-conning-americas-largest-bank/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2931258 Lawsuit filed by JPMorgan claims Charlie Javice, 30, tricked it into buying her startup Frank by faking millions of supposed clients

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]]> First evidence of unknown ancient ‘Israeli Silk Road’ uncovered in Arava trash dump https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-evidence-of-unknown-ancient-israeli-silk-road-uncovered-in-arava-trash-dump/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:46:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2929064 Results from sifting 1,600-year-old garbage during a first excavation season at Nahal Omer suggest luxury goods from East were in high demand in the 8th century CE, researchers say

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]]> Israeli charged with defrauding $47 million from Orthodox Jews in US https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-charged-with-defrauding-47-million-from-orthodox-jews-in-us/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:15:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2928491 Yossi Engel allegedly bilked 29 investors by lying about security camera company, real estate deals, then fled to Israel after Ponzi scheme collapsed

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]]> Israeli sanctions will lead to Palestinian Authority’s collapse, warns PM Shtayyeh https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-sanctions-will-lead-to-palestinian-authoritys-collapse-warns-pm-shtayyeh/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:27:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2920754 In a rare interview with a Hebrew outlet, politician defends Ramallah’s successful UN initiative, saying Palestinians 'have a right to complain,' urges international assistance

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]]> Knesset to fast-track bills revoking citizenship of terror convicts getting PA wages https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-to-fast-track-bills-revoking-citizenship-of-terror-convicts-getting-pa-wages/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2920669 Coalition legislation set to be approved by plenum within 2 weeks; Arab MK Tibi says it singles out Arabs; Likud MK retorts: 'I prefer Jewish murderers over Arab murderers'

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]]> Gantz: Coalition’s judicial overhaul bid is a political coup; Lapid: I’ll reverse it https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-on-coalitions-judicial-overhaul-its-a-political-coup-lapid-vows-to-nix-it/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:35:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2917132 Justice Minister Levin set to announce legislative blitz including an override clause, amended framework for choosing judges, canceling 'reasonability' as legal grounds

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