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Fast Forward L’Chaim! Israeli Scientists Brew Beer From 5,000-Year-Old Yeast
Israeli scientists were able to brew beer from ancient strains of yeast excavated from archaeological sites, with one flavor coming from a 5,000-year-old sample, the Times of Israel reported. A group of scientists led by biologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well a local brewmaster, were able to sequence the DNA of six…
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Fast Forward Evangelical Church Postpones Pro-Israel Event After Israeli Diplomats Attend Pride
An evangelical church near Miami postponed a pro-Israel event after the Israeli consul general in Miami participated in a rally supporting the LGBT community. The incident, which took place at the beginning of May, highlights the delicate balance that Israeli diplomats need to maintain as they appeal to polarized constituencies in the United States. In…
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Opinion It’s Time to End America’s Blank Check Military Aid to Israel
Last month, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declared that American aid to Israel is “something that can be discussed” in Washington. Her comments made news precisely because America’s policy of giving Israel billions in aid without expecting any policy changes in return hasn’t actually been discussed — or at least questioned — in either party in more…
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The Schmooze Gene Simmons Gives Pentagon Briefing: ‘America Is The Promised Land For Everybody’
Gene Simmons for White House Communications Director? Simmons, lead singer of the legendary rock band KISS, visited the White House on Thursday, USA Today reported. In a video posted to Twitter by CBS reporter Katiana Krawchenko, the star can be seen walking down the driveway with his wife, Shannon Tweed-Simmons, escorted by security. Simmons’ visit…
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Fast Forward April Was First Month With No Israeli Terror Casualties Since 2017
(JTA) — Terrorist attacks on Israelis more than halved over March last month, which was the first month in over a year with no casualties among victims. The Israel Security Agency documented 126 attacks in April, compared to 308 in March, the agency said in its monthly report. The previous month with neither fatalities nor…
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Fast Forward Earthquake Centered Near Haifa Rocks Israel
JERUSALEM (JTA) — An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt throughout Israel. The temblor at about 8 p.m. Wednesday was centered about 125 miles off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea between the northern Israeli cities of Haifa and Hadera, according to Israel’s Geophysical Institute. No injuries or damage have been reported….
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The Schmooze Madonna Not Backing Down From Israel Eurovision Performance Despite BDS Threats
She made it through the wilderness, you know? She made it through. And after wandering through the wilderness, there’s only one place to go. Madonna has spoken out for the first time in response to pressure from activists to cancel her performance in Tel Aviv, Israel at the Eurovision music competition this weekend. Refusing to…
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Fast Forward Israeli Spyware Infected Cellphones Via WhatsApp: Reports
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Spyware reported to have been developed by an Israeli cyber company was used to infect targeted mobile phones through a vulnerability in the popular WhatsApp messaging program. Among those reportedly targeted were journalists, lawyers and human rights activists. It also reportedly was found on the phone of a close friend of murdered…
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