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Parshat Beshalach — Exodus 13:17-17:16
- February 6, 2025
Efrat, Israel – ‘And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry out [in […]
From the Pages: February 6, 2025
- February 6, 2025
In the Beginning: 1855 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]
Jews in the News: Kinda Not Pregnant, Funny Horror?, Matzoh Eating Doctor
- February 6, 2025
By Nate Bloom Contributing Columnist Here’s my catch-up item on “Kinda Pregnant,” an original Netflix […]
Bad Joke of the Week: No Refills
- February 6, 2025
Sadie is 80 years old and is under the care of Dr. Myers. One day, […]
Today in Israeli History: February 7 – February 13
- February 6, 2025
Feb. 7, 1974 — Gush Emunim Is Established Followers of Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook respond […]
Resolutions for 2025…have yours gone kerflooey?
- February 6, 2025
Here we are at the start of February 2025, which means that most people’s resolutions […]
Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers
- February 6, 2025
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: David Jensen/Getty ImagesDeni Avdija drives to the basket against the […]
It’s not about the men, it’s about the women
- February 6, 2025
“For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age” […]
Isak Haleva, Turkey’s chief rabbi and face of Jewish minority, dies at 84
- February 6, 2025
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Onur Coban/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesChief Rabbi of the Jewish community in […]






