The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/yifa-yaakov/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yifa Yaakov | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/yifa-yaakov/ 32 32 Amos Oz ‘overwhelmed’ by film documenting family’s past https://www.timesofisrael.com/amos-oz-overwhelmed-by-film-documenting-familys-past/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:18:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1104890 Celebrated Israeli author touched by daughter's journey retracing his mother's steps in Ukraine

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]]> Border instability brings Ukrainians, Jews closer, says Jewish NGO https://www.timesofisrael.com/border-instability-brings-ukrainians-jews-closer-says-jewish-ngo/ Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:33:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1091810 At Lviv's Limmud FSU conference, leaders say the surge in armed attacks on the borders with Russia compel non-Jewish Ukrainians to sympathize with Israel

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]]> Limmud FSU goes back to Galicia, to build a Jewish future https://www.timesofisrael.com/limmud-fsu-goes-back-to-galicia-to-build-a-jewish-future/ Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:31:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1091170 Away from the tumult of war, Limmud Lviv brings Jews from the former Soviet Union together for an intense weekend of learning -- and community building

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]]> iPhone 6’s price in Israel among highest in the world https://www.timesofisrael.com/iphone-6s-price-in-israel-among-highest-in-the-world/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:55:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1080869&preview_id=1080869 With latest Apple phone finally hitting the shelves, will consumers agree to pay over $1,000?

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]]> Hamas says elusive terror chief Muhammad Deif alive https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-says-elusive-military-chief-deif-alive/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:57:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1080713&preview_id=1080713 Israel 'failed' to kill Gaza military leader over the summer, but did kill his wife and 2 children, says Mashaal

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]]> Palestinians pelt Jerusalem kindergarten with rocks https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-pelt-jerusalem-kindergarten-with-rocks/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:57:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1080672 A day after deadly terror attack, the capital's light rail also targeted, with no end in sight for violence; police vow 'zero tolerance'

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]]> Defense minister pans Palestinian ‘culture of jihad’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-wake-of-train-attack-mks-pan-palestinian-culture-of-jihad/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:59:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1080660&preview_id=1080660 Jewish Home party calls for construction of 'thousands' of Jewish apartments in Jerusalem in the wake of terror attack that killed baby

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]]> Mango sells ‘SS blouse’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/mango-sells-controversial-ss-blouse/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 23:21:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1078445&preview_id=1078445 Jewish-founded, Barcelona-based fashion chain's new lightning-bolt shirt evokes Nazi militia's insignia

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]]> Sarah Silverman tackles the wage gap https://www.timesofisrael.com/sarah-silverman-takes-on-wage-gap/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:26:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075352 In new campaign for women's NGO, comedian pretends to opt for sex reassignment surgery to get better pay

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]]> Police scour Rehovot for man suspected of raping 15-year-old cyclist https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-suspected-of-raping-15-year-old-girl-in-rehovot/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075364 Young man allegedly stopped teen who was riding her bike at dawn and brutally assaulted her in a secluded area

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]]> Palestinian PM ‘weeps’ in Gaza, vows to help rebuild it https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-pm-weeps-in-gaza-vows-to-help-rebuild-it/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:02:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1075283&preview_id=1075283 In unity government's first meeting in war-torn territory, Hamdallah reaches out to Gazans, says cooperation more important than disagreements

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]]> Conflict-themed eatery angers US Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/conflict-themed-eatery-angers-us-jews/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:52:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075268 Pittsburgh restaurant featuring Palestinian-centric menu and events hits back at pro-Israeli critics

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]]> Bahraini prince loses immunity — could Israeli leaders be next? https://www.timesofisrael.com/bahraini-princes-loss-of-immunity-may-change-how-officials-are-prosecuted/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 03:38:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075184 Britain's decision to change legal status of royal accused of torture may mean politicians will no longer be protected from trial abroad

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]]> Palestinian unity government to meet in Gaza for first time https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-unity-government-to-meet-in-gaza-for-first-time/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:49:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075155 Four months after Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, West Bank lawmakers to make their way to war-torn coastal enclave for first session

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]]> Two men hurt in accident en route to prayer https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-men-hurt-in-accident-en-route-to-prayer/ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:41:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1072458 60-year-old and 25-year-old seriously injured after their car crashes into a tree in Tiberias

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