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The Times of Israel
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The Power to Read

3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (695+ words) Reading into or reading out of: reading scripture should make us uncomfortable and ask us to learn." [First given as a sermon on August 24, 2025] Find this interesting? Please register for the upcoming class inspired by it: Original and Amendable: Reading…...

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The Times of Israel
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Seeking Peace in 2026

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (953+ words) This year has been rough. As I look back on all we've discussed, I feel compelled both to honor the seriousness of 2025 and to offer a sincere wish for better days ahead. As we step into 2026, I wanted to provide…...

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The Times of Israel
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A Diaspora Blessing that Gives us Courage

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (256+ words) To Joseph, this was the ultimate stamp of approval from his father. Of all his grandchildren, Jacob chose Joseph's children as the perfect prototype of a Jewish child. Who is the stronger Jew? One who knows only Judaism and was…...

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The Times of Israel
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Somaliland: A Detailed Explainer

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1551+ words) Somaliland: A Detailed Explainer'The Times of Israel - Follow You will receive email alerts from this author. Manage alert preferences on your profile page You will no longer receive email alerts from this author. Manage alert preferences on your profile page…...

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The Times of Israel
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Israel and Somaliland: Red Sea Lines of Fire

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (621+ words) Strategically, Israel's recognition of Somaliland is not symbolic; it is a move timed to a war map'and to an emerging realignment. Historically, Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991 as the Somali state collapsed into militia rule and institutional decay. Institutionally,…...

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timesofisrael
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The Blogs: Light in the Darkness

The Blogs: Light in the Darkness1+ week, 3+ day ago  (547+ words) These have been lonely years for many of us. Since October 7, 2023, so many Jews have told me the same quiet truth: something shifted. Friends, colleagues, and classmates'people we thought understood us and cared about us as Jews and as human…...

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timesofisrael
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The Blogs: Thank You, President Trump — But the Arab-Israeli War Is Not Over

The Blogs: Thank You, President Trump — But the Arab-Israeli War Is Not Over2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (712+ words) The twenty Israeli hostages you brought home are a triumph of courage and conviction. But peace cannot be declared while our enemies still dream of our destruction. As a proud Jewish American, I want to begin with gratitude. President Trump,…...

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timesofisrael
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The Blogs: Honoring Truth: The Fact-Based History of Haifa’s Freedom

The Blogs: Honoring Truth: The Fact-Based History of Haifa’s Freedom2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (891+ words) Gajendra Singh is a Public Policy Analyst, brings his thoughts into words. He was honored by the Indian Academy of Rajasthani Language, Literature, and Culture for his outstanding contributions to children's literature. His opinions are regularly featured in leading Indian…...

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timesofisrael
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The Blogs: Major Thakur Dalpat Singh – India’s Forgotten Role in Israel’s Foundation

The Blogs: Major Thakur Dalpat Singh – India’s Forgotten Role in Israel’s Foundation3+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (856+ words) Samarjit Chowdhury is an Oil & Gas professional, with a keen interest in Indian History, Arts Culture and Politics. He has worked at National Museum as a guide and served as 'Friends of President' at Rastrapati Bhawan (President House), New Delhi…...

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timesofisrael
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The Blogs: The Sublime Sleep of Rosh Hashana

The Blogs: The Sublime Sleep of Rosh Hashana3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1069+ words) There's a well-known minhag that Jews try not to sleep during the day on Rosh Hashana. The commentaries quote the Yerushalmi:Whoever sleeps on Rosh Hashana, his mazel sleeps." The post The Sublime Sleep of Rosh Hashana appeared first on…...