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Nearly 40% of the survivors surveyed either experienced new OCD symptoms or saw their previous disorder intensify.
Artem Dolgopyat won gold in the floor exercise at the Challenge Cup in Paris.
The coins bear the images of emperors Constantius II and Constans I, dating them to the era of the lesser-known Gallus Revolt (351-352 C.E.), the last Jewish rebellion against Roman rule.
“For many, being present in synagogue has become their way of pushing back against antisemitism,” said Rabbi Brian Strauss, who leads a Conservative synagogue in Houston.
“Ben & Jerry’s has been sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power,” Jewish businessman Jerry Greenfield stated upon quitting his ambassador role.
The department told JNS that it is committed to “reinvigorating” enforcement of a law requiring that U.S. schools report their foreign funding.
“This is a responsibility for me to influence others and inspire them to embrace who they are. It has given me the opportunity to bring attention to issues close to my heart.”
The Iron Beam high-power laser system can track and destroy rockets, mortars, aircraft, and UAVs at a fraction of the cost of defensive missiles.
A coalition, including CodePink and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, is pressuring FIFA, UEFA and national federations to ban the Jewish state from play.
Israel Innovation Authority warns of flat output, shrinking R&D jobs and VC decline, even as exits and Deep-Tech fundraising soar.
Miki Zohar called the Best Picture win at Tuesday’s Tel Aviv ceremony “disgraceful.”
The Israeli prime minister urged global investors to back the Jewish state, “because we are about to take off.”