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Germany’s ‘democratic future’ at stake: Merz clings on after huge defeats in 2 state elections
Leading far-right candidate predicts chancellor 'won't make it to the end of the year'; Merz cancels trip to UN, as his junior coalition partner says 'things can't go on' The post…
Far-left Elif Eralp set to become Berlin mayor, as her Die Linke party comes top in elections
Daughter of Turkish migrants calls Mamdani 'great role model,' says she wants to foster city's Jewish life; recent party campaign concert featured performer's 'Death to the IDF' c…
After more German election gains, It’s getting harder to keep far-right AfD from power
Seen by Jewish leaders as harboring antisemitism, AfD has consolidated its place as country's most popular party; Chancellor Merz is down, but not (yet) out The post After more Ge…
Far-right AfD comes top in a German state election for second time in a month; Merz rues ‘disaster’
AfD wins almost 40% in eastern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania; party seen by Jewish groups as harboring antisemitism leads in national opinion polls but has been kept from power by…
Police officer critical, gunman fighting for life after shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur
Local investigating unit indicates Sons of Jacob Synagogue was deliberately targeted; synagogue says shooting took place at start of Sunday Yom Kippur eve services, nobody hurt in…
Inquest into British aid workers killed in Gaza may call on Israeli and UK military chiefs
Lawyer tells review hearing that families wish to know whether weaponry involved in the deaths was made in UKIsraeli and UK military commanders could be requested to give evidence…
We need religion, writes rabbi in her new book, but it’s not there to make our lives better
Noa Kushner urges Jews to stop asking what Judaism can do for them and start asking what it means to enter into a relationship with God in 'Pretend You Believe,' on shelves Oct. 1…
Pew poll finds majority of Israelis and Palestinian say two-state coexistence impossible
New survey shows just 17% of Israelis and 21% of Palestinians in West Bank and East Jerusalem see path to peaceful two-state outcome; respondents cite land, security and deep dist…
IDF says it killed 3 Hamas operatives in Gaza over weekend, including two Oct. 7 terrorists
Meanwhile, Israel's COGAT denies blocking shelter materials from entering Gaza The post IDF says it killed 3 Hamas operatives in Gaza over weekend, including two Oct. 7 terrorists…
Ukraine targets Moscow in ‘largest ever’ drone attack on city
Two killed, 20 wounded, refinery hit during Russian parliamentary elections; Zelensky says strikes targeted ‘billions of dollars that sustain the war machine’ The post Ukraine tar…
Iran’s military command says it’s been informed US plans to resume strikes
Tehran vows Hormuz will stay closed, regime won’t negotiate until Trump accepts its conditions -- including ending war, unfreezing Iranian funds and removing naval blockade The po…
Man shot dead in West Bank terror attack near natural spring, IDF captures shooter
Israelis had come to immerse in spring before Yom Kippur when attacker shot from inside car, fled on foot; elsewhere, army says Palestinian tried to ram soldiers, was shot dead Th…
Where did the Israeli left go? - Sponsored Content
As Israel heads toward elections, the word “peace” has virtually disappeared from its political vocabulary — and the Israeli left is weaker than it has been in decades. The post W…
The Jewish ‘playmakers’ behind Barbie, G.I. Joe and Mr. Potato Head - Sponsored Content
What do Barbie, G.I. Joe and Mr. Potato Head have in common? Besides being iconic, much beloved toys, they each have fascinating Jewish figures who drove their creation and succes…
Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur, after deadly West Bank terror shooting and with IDF on high alert
Public transportation and airspace close on eve of Day of Atonement; poll finds most Jewish Israelis will fast, including about half of those who identify as secular The post Isra…
‘I don’t trust him any more’: Pennsylvanians come to grips with John Fetterman’s rightwing turn
The maverick senator has isolated himself from supporters as he has become a strident supporter of IsraelTwo eras, two videos, shot against the same physical backdrop, convey poli…
Shas candidate’s nonprofit for bereaved families diverted funds to yeshiva students — report
Channel 12 probe accuses Shas No. 6 Dror Amos of double funding, patronage involving associates; rights group seeks criminal investigation, his disqualification from election The …
Gantz says he’ll halt his campaign if he doesn’t cross threshold in last week of race
Blue and White party leader tells Times of Israel's Lazar Focus podcast that he expects to get enough seats to be in next Knesset, but if not, he'll make sure no votes are wasted …
Merz faces test in 2 German state elections; eyes on far-right AfD, far-left Berlin candidate
AfD seen as unlikely to win either of Sunday's elections, but expected to make gains in latest challenge to chancellor; far-left Eralp leading in Berlin mayoral poll The post Merz…
Daily Briefing Sept. 20 – IDF bolsters forces on all fronts ahead of Yom Kippur
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on continued targeted killings of Hamas's October 7 operatives, increased rebuilding at an Iranian nuclear site, and a presidential pardon fo…
My Brother’s Keeper
When Mario Karpuj walked out of his brother Jorge's interfaith wedding, he didn't know it would take him years to find his way back into his life. The post My Brother’s Keeper app…
Israeli firms among those experimenting with AI-powered social media bots — NYT
Report on Chinese, Iranian state influence efforts says two Israeli firms used open-source models to create fake accounts; one says it was researching how to combat misinformation…
World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine, AI fears
Global body struggling amid funding cuts, impending end to leader's term; US avoids losing right to vote by paying $725 million, still owes over $1b; Netanyahu to speak Thursday T…
Pizza dough and TV prison dramas: how Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe survived jail in Iran
Former charity worker tells Big Brue festival in Somerset of the strange comforts that helped her during imprisonmentIt is a TV show about women confined to prison in the US, but …