The Bank of Israel’s Monetary Committee announced on April 7, 2025, that it will maintain the interest rate at 4.5%, leaving borrowing costs unchanged in its latest policy decision. The move reflects the central bank of Israel’s cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty, as it continues to monitor inflation trends, global financial conditions, and domestic […]
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After the Seder, sometime around midnightwhen everyone has said the grace after meals, the singing begins. People break out tunes like, “Echad Mi Yodea (Who Knows One)” and “Let My People Go.” For years, comedian Daniel Lobell has sung a bluesy version of the song, “Chad Gadya,” about a kid goat who gets eaten by […]
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A star system located 3,000 light-years from Earth is on the brink of a spectacular nova event — and when it erupts, it will be visible to the naked eye from our planet. Known as T Coronae Borealis, or the Blaze Star, this rare stellar explosion occurs roughly once every 80 years, temporarily creating the […]
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Sotheby’s has revealed the earliest known Kiddush cup in existence, a rare medieval Jewish artifact dating back to the Silk Road era. Known as “The Cup of Joy,” this extraordinary treasure features a unique pairing of Hebrew and Arabic inscriptions, making it a rare symbol of cross-cultural heritage and one of the most significant Jewish […]
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I couldn’t help feeling a weird sense of guilt as I read Elly Katz’s new book, “From Scientist to Stroke Survivor: Life Redacted.” Elly has spent most of her life struggling with physical pain. In a piece we published in The Journal five years ago, she wrote: “I crafted this autobiographical sketch while braced in […]
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Dreaming of a breathtaking destination wedding but hesitant about the complexities of international travel? You don’t have to jet across the globe to experience an unforgettable wedding in an exotic setting. The U.S. is home to some of the most stunning wedding venues, from charming coastal retreats to luxurious resorts with world-class amenities. One such […]
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The ruling regime in Iran continues its war-mongering policies—fueling the Gaza war to distract from domestic uprisings while supporting proxy forces like the Houthis and Hezbollah. At the same time, mass executions and environmental destruction persist across the country. Under these circumstances, the Iranian year 1404 (according to the solar calendar beginning March 21) will […]
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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 29 – April 4, 2025 New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli AI Startup Unframe Secures $50M to Drive Global Expansion and InnovationIsraeli AIUnframe, an Israeli AI startup offering an all-in-one turnkey platform for global enterprises, has officially emerged from stealth mode with a $50 million funding round. The […]
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Retym (pronounced “Re-Time”), an Israeli startup and cutting-edge semiconductor company, has officially emerged from stealth mode with over $180 million in total funding across multiple rounds. In its latest Series D funding round, led by Spark Capital, the company raised $75 million, further strengthening its position as a leader in AI infrastructure innovation. Specializing in […]
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Freedom, Beauty and Truth – Comments before Passover (coinciding with Torah portion VaYikra) Passover is our holiday of freedom. Our tradition provides a wonderful insight on the nature of freedom through a play on words. We find this wordplay in the Talmud, based on Exodus 31:16. That verse describes Moses coming down from Mt. […]
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