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Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!
Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!

Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!
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Helping Children Deal With Trauma
Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.

Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.
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What Will Israel Look Like at 100?
Asking the tough questions is our responsibility, says former Ambassador Michael Oren.

Asking the tough questions is our responsibility, says former Ambassador Michael Oren.

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7 Things to Look for in Israel’s ‘Do-Over’ Elections

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Some of the more important things to look for in Israel's 'redo' elections, and their consequences going forward.

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New Brew Is a Heady Taste of the Ancient Past

by Dina Kraft

Scientists worked with beermakers to determine if yeast cells from ancient pottery could be used to recreate the beer people were drinking during the time of the Bible.

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Bulletproof Backpacks Feature Israeli Technology

by Hilary Danailova

ArmorMe backpacks unfurl in a matter of seconds and come lined with double-panel kevlar plates to protect against bullets from handguns.

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Immigration to Israel up Nearly 30 Percent Thanks to Russians

by Cnaan Liphshiz | JTA

Aliyah from Russia rose by 72 percent to 7,884 arrivals this year. The number of Ukrainian Jews making aliyah was likewise up.

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The Miss Universe Pageant Could Be Coming to Israel Soon

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Representatives of the Miss Universe Organization have met with Israeli producers in New York and have secretly visited Israel to look into staging a pageant there.