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Opinion Israel At 70: A Plethora Of Voices
As Israel turns 70, we wanted to bring you a plethora of voices from leaders we felt had something important to contribute. These voices reflect the diversity of points of view that we at the Forward try to bring you on every topic, but especially about Israel. In these pieces, you will find a former…
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Food Why Food Critics Are Obsessing Over Israeli Cuisine
In the sun-lit Alenbi restaurant, on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, with its white and black urban chic decor — you can easily mistake the setting and think you’re in Tel Aviv, not Brooklyn. Sunday lunch, we are ready for you. ✨ #lunching #decoration #modern #home A post shared by ALENBI (@alenbikitchen) on Mar 18,…
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News Divided Barnard College Votes On Israel Divestment — On Eve Of Jewish State’s Independence Day
On Wednesday night, Columbia/Barnard Hillel will host a ceremony marking the transition from Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, to Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Israel Defense Forces veterans will speak about fallen comrades minutes before a big, festive party. Emotions at that moment always run high. This year, though, is sure to be even more…
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Community What Being Gay Taught Me About Zionism
This Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of Israel’s independence, which incidentally lands a week after Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a symbolic reminder of how far the Jewish people have come in such a short span of time. Yet seventy years later, the debate over the history of the country continues to divide people across the…
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Opinion It’s Time To Stop Apologizing For Israel And Start Celebrating
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. Birthdays are a time for celebrating one’s life, giving thanks, friendship, taking stock of the trials that led to the day, and wishing for a happy and healthy…
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Fast Forward Durham, North Carolina, First To Ban Police Exchanges With Israel
(JTA) — The City Council in Durham, North Carolina, has voted unanimously to bar the city’s police department from international exchanges in which the officers receive “military-style training” in a slap at such programs held with the Israeli army and police. The resolution, which states that the council “opposes international exchanges with any country in…
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Fast Forward American Orthodox Groups Condemn Israeli Extremist Violence
(JTA) — Orthodox Jewish organizations in America are condemning attacks by religious extremists on Israeli soldiers and police officers. In recent months there has been an increase in violent attacks against religious Jews in Israel who join the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Police. The leaders of the Orthodox Union, Rabbinical Council of America…
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Fast Forward $50 Million Donation To Technion Will Support New Center
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has received a $50 million contribution. The donation from the Helen Diller Family Foundation will support the university’s new quantam center which will be named the Helen Diller Center for Quantum Science, Matter and Engineering. The foundation is based in the San Francisco Bay area. The foundation’s…
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