Times Of Israel
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:35:52 +0000Jury selection starts for trial of Parkland school shooter, but most are dismissed
Nikolas Cruz already pleaded guilty so only decision left is death penalty versus life without parole; 1 prospective juror cried, others had conflict of interest or vacation plans
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:29:30 +0000Herzog said to pardon jailed Ukrainian man who wants to go home to fight
President reportedly agrees tourist convicted of smuggling cocaine can be released a year early if he immediately flies home
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:29:26 +0000Refuting Moscow’s claim, satellite images show bodies were in Bucha for weeks
Analysis of aerial close-ups indicates corpses lay in war-torn town for at least three weeks, while Russia continues to insist they appeared after its forces withdrew
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:44:05 +0000In victory speech, Hungary’s Orban says he overcame Soros, Zelensky
Right-wing leader frequently accused of antisemitism singles out Jewish Ukrainian president and billionaire philanthropist as obstacles
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:47:45 +0000Ukraine village mayor, 4 others found dead with hands tied behind their backs
Olga Sukhenko, her husband and their son were abducted by Russian troops, police say; residents say they refused to collaborate with invading forces; 2 other men also killed
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:21:05 +0000Sanctions-hit Abramovich is a surprise mediator in Russia-Ukraine talks
Maintaining contacts on both sides, the Russian-Israeli tycoon has their blessing in 'ensuring certain contacts' between the warring factions; sanctions have cost him $7 billion
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:17:00 +0000Zelensky to address UN Security Council as evidence mounts of civilian killings
Ukrainian president's speech comes as Britain and the US call for the suspension of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:50:56 +0000The chair a Texas rabbi threw at his captor is headed to a museum
'The Cup and the Chair' from the synagogue hostage-taking in Colleyville will be part of a new exhibit on modern-day antisemitism in America
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:33:57 +0000In rare ruling, rabbis uphold woman’s divorce, but deem her ex still married
After a 'chained' woman's ex-husband claims he deliberately botched divorce ritual, rabbinic court say she's still single, but he must issue another 'get' if he wants to remarry
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:59:53 +0000Nevada toad declared endangered at site of Israeli-owned geothermal plant
Move to protect Dixie Valley toad at its only known habitat marks second time in 20 years that US Fish and Wildlife Service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:37:47 +0000Hamas said to have stopped Islamic Jihad from firing rockets to avenge dead members
TV report says Gaza rulers do not want to currently be dragged into another war with Israel by PIJ, which wants to respond to killing of three of its people by IDF
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:01:20 +0000How 80 years ago, Jewish teens rescued the Kaunas Ghetto’s holy books
In the Nazis’ February 1942 ‘Books Aktion,’ Jews were ordered to hand over all books. Now, history of resistance efforts that saved countless works is in danger of being forgotten
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:15:17 +0000Refugee’s best friend: As Ukrainians flee war, dogs, cats and other pets come too
Many Ukrainians are refusing to leave their beloved animals behind, bringing four-legged companions with them on cramped, harrowing journeys to safety
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:28:20 +000014 said arrested in Jerusalem over past 3 days for alleged attack plans, incitement
Clashes continue at flashpoint Damascus Gate for third night, eight Palestinians arrested as Ramadan tensions persist
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:52:26 +0000Iconic singer Barry Manilow dishes on bringing his Nazi-era musical to NYC
With a new production of 'Harmony' opening April 14, Manilow and his writing partner Bruce Sussman discuss the show's - and their - Jewish roots, along with their legendary careers