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Entire cast to come together for a 'celebration of the beloved show' on new streaming service in MayEntire cast to come together for a 'celebration of the beloved show' on new streaming service in May...

Platform headed by pastor, conspiracy theorist said Jews want to kill 'millions of Christians,' has been accredited by White HousePlatform headed by pastor, conspiracy theorist said Jews want to kill 'millions of Christians,' has been accr...

Left-leaning group's founder and president Jeremy Ben-Ami talks with The Times of Israel about its prominent role in the crowded 2020 Democratic primaryLeft-leaning group's founder and president Jeremy Ben-Ami talks with The Times of Israel about ...

Holocaust memorial organization condemns Jeff Bezos, online marketplace for selling World War II-era anti-Semitic children's books in German, EnglishHolocaust memorial organization condemns Jeff Bezos, online marketplace for selling World War II-era a...

Democratic presidential hopeful tells Russians to 'stay out of American elections' as Trump pushes back against reports Putin trying to help him winDemocratic presidential hopeful tells Russians to 'stay out of American elections' as Trump...

Following scrutiny, attacks by rival Elizabeth Warren, former NYC mayor says his company will no longer use nondisclosure agreements 'to resolve claims of sexual harassment'Following scrutiny, attacks by rival Elizabeth Warren, former NYC mayor sa...

Blue and White chief questions timing of decision to probe company he once led, shortly before the elections; though not named as suspect, police said weighing phone searchBlue and White chief questions timing of decision to probe company he once led, sho...

Jurors ask judge if it's permissible for them to be hung on charges of predatory sexual assault with unanimous verdict on other counts; they're told to keep deliberatingJurors ask judge if it's permissible for them to be hung on charges of pre...

9-year-old Palestinian boy, photojournalist reported hurt in 'irregular' incident; military says footage was sped up, vehicle pelted by rocks9-year-old Palestinian boy, photojournalist reported hurt in 'irregular' incident; military says f...

Last year's event in Aalst featured a float depicting Jewish stereotypes standing over bags of money, leading UNESCO to drop festival as heritage eventLast year's event in Aalst featured a float depicting Jewish stereotypes standing over bags of m...

Israeli TV airs hidden camera footage of representative for ride-hailing app saying its 'Mehadrin' service 'isn't for the religious, it's for people who don't want an Arab driver'Israeli TV airs hidden camera footage of represe...

Actors say they are looking forward to having viewers join them in grappling with ethical puzzle of revenge for the HolocaustActors say they are looking forward to having viewers join them in grappling with ethical puzzle of revenge for the Holocaust...

The show boasts an aesthetic that's more comic book than history book, but its stories and plotlines are based on many true eventsThe show boasts an aesthetic that's more comic book than history book, but its stories and plotlines are based on man...

European nations condemn Netanyahu's announcement of approval for 3,000 homes for Jews in project that would cut off Palestinian areas in capital from West BankEuropean nations condemn Netanyahu's announcement of approval for 3,000 homes for Jews ...

Blue and White chief's vow comes after criminal probe opened into firm he once headed, although AG indicates he's not a suspect; also promises to push for term limits for PMsBlue and White chief's vow comes after criminal probe opened into fir...

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell doubles down after criticism for claiming hacker 'persecuted for political reasons' in a manner similar to anti-Semitic 1894 show trial in FranceShadow Chancellor John McDonnell doubles down after criticism for cla...

Tycoon sold business for $45 million in 2000; along with his wife, left a portion of his estate to Jewish anti-hunger group MAZONTycoon sold business for $45 million in 2000; along with his wife, left a portion of his estate to Jewish anti-hunger group MA...

Fatalities among 13 new cases of virus in the Islamic Republic; Iranian health ministry says all of them were from Qom or visited the city; woman in Beirut had also been thereFatalities among 13 new cases of virus in the Islamic Republic; Iranian health m...

Head of Iran's central bank says Financial Action Task Force's decision was based on the 'enmity' of the US and Israel toward TehranHead of Iran's central bank says Financial Action Task Force's decision was based on the 'enmit...

Mandelblit argues establishing committee just before elections raises concerns it's for 'outside considerations'; top prosecutor dismisses claim he said AG slowed Gantz firm probeMandelblit argues establishing committee just before elections r...

Health minister to stay with people who had been in and around Wuhan, including Israeli, quarantined in village near Kharkiv, after locals clash with police, throw stones at busesHealth minister to stay with people who had been in and around Wuhan, includ...

Safiyya Amira Shaikh admits to preparing terrorist acts after saying she wanted to target London church or 'historical' site on Christmas or Easter to 'kill more'Safiyya Amira Shaikh admits to preparing terrorist acts after saying she want...

National Jewish Book Award-winner Charles King's 'Gods of the Upper Air' tells how a cohort of women scholars helped Franz Boaz give birth to the field of anthropologyNational Jewish Book Award-winner Charles King's 'Gods of the Upper ...

In 1970s, Larry Tesler invented concepts that made computers more user-friendly and are now used in everyday workIn 1970s, Larry Tesler invented concepts that made computers more user-friendly and are now used in everyday work...

Police arrest suspect in attack on house as sex offender rabbi faces allegations of mass fraud by promising miracle cures to terminally ill patientsPolice arrest suspect in attack on house as sex offender rabbi faces allegations of mass fraud by promising...

Gunshots can be heard in body camera footage from December 10 attack in Jersey City; officer heard saying shooter is 'down,' then says he's 'still moving'Gunshots can be heard in body camera footage from December 10 attack in Jersey Ci...

Episode #24: US congressional reps get down to brass tacks on race relations * What's up with Israel's 3rd election on March 2? * Israel's bid for more international studentsEpisode #24: US congressional reps get down to brass tacks on race re...

Tel Aviv District Court overturns lower court's ruling, approves search of four devices; attorneys for officials say they will appeal to Supreme CourtTel Aviv District Court overturns lower court's ruling, approves search of four devices; attorney...

Interior minister says police presence will be raised across the country alongside increased surveillance at sensitive locations to counter dangerInterior minister says police presence will be raised across the country alongside increased surveillance at ...

Israelis who had been stuck on quarantined ship return to Israel for another quarantine; at least one is found to be carrying the virus, marking the country's first confirmed caseIsraelis who had been stuck on quarantined ship return to Israel for ano...

One of 11 Israelis who arrived in the morning after quarantine aboard Diamond Princess ship tests positive, after entering 14-day isolation at Sheba Medical CenterOne of 11 Israelis who arrived in the morning after quarantine aboard Diamond Princess ship ...

Police sappers called to defuse object in southern city; none hurt in incidentPolice sappers called to defuse object in southern city; none hurt in incident...

Jury looks at emails Hollywood mogul sent to Israeli spy agency in 2017, seeking dirt on actress who says he raped her in 1990sJury looks at emails Hollywood mogul sent to Israeli spy agency in 2017, seeking dirt on actress who says he raped her in 1990s...

Thousands rally in cities throughout country amid shock over far-right attack in Hanau that claimed lives of nine peopleThousands rally in cities throughout country amid shock over far-right attack in Hanau that claimed lives of nine people...

Critics say government concentrated solely on Islamists for too long as investigations reveal that extremist groups recruit members of security forces who are armed and trainedCritics say government concentrated solely on Islamists for too long as investi...

One man suffers very mild injuries in attack at Armon Hanatziv promenade; assailant is arrested, taken for questioningOne man suffers very mild injuries in attack at Armon Hanatziv promenade; assailant is arrested, taken for questioning...

After poor debate dims his aura in US Democratic primaries, billionaire tells campaign rally he's not going away, adviser says 'he was just warming up'After poor debate dims his aura in US Democratic primaries, billionaire tells campaign rally...

Jewish Community Watch research cited by CBS says more than 60 people accused of child sex abuse have escaped to Jewish state since 2014Jewish Community Watch research cited by CBS says more than 60 people accused of child sex abuse have escaped to Jewish...

Minister opposes work underway near settlements, citing security threat to Jewish residents; High Court currently reviewing the matterMinister opposes work underway near settlements, citing security threat to Jewish residents; High Court currently reviewi...

Conservatives set to dominate vote, after thousands of candidates banned; experts expect low turnout amid internal and diplomatic crisesConservatives set to dominate vote, after thousands of candidates banned; experts expect low turnout amid internal and ...

Backing Israel's position against pending war crimes probe, 7 countries say Palestine is not a state that can transfer jurisdiction to the ICC. Not a single one argues the oppositeBacking Israel's position against pending war crimes probe, 7 count...

Boaz Golan expected to face criminal action for ignoring court order, as Netanyahu supporters seek to bring 2010 scandal back into limelightBoaz Golan expected to face criminal action for ignoring court order, as Netanyahu supporters seek to bring 2010 sc...

Speaking to Hebrew media outlets, unnamed sources accuse new acting state attorney Dan Eldad of being a 'Trojan horse' and a Likud lackey. 'We've become Turkey,' says oneSpeaking to Hebrew media outlets, unnamed sources accuse new acti...

Militant student group in Hamadan proposes turning tomb of Mordechai and Esther into Palestinian consulate in response to Trump plan; local official says site protectedMilitant student group in Hamadan proposes turning tomb of Mordechai and Esther into Pa...

Richard Grenell will temporarily head US intelligence apparatus, despite no experience in the field; White House defends decision as Democrats accuse him of endangering countryRichard Grenell will temporarily head US intelligence apparatus, despite no exp...

Questions raised over Beijing's indecision regarding how to count new cases, which experts say can harm understanding of diseaseQuestions raised over Beijing's indecision regarding how to count new cases, which experts say can harm understanding o...

Group of 11 Israelis let off Diamond Princess to be isolated for 2 weeks at Sheba Medical Center, as US and Australia report new cases from those who previously disembarkedGroup of 11 Israelis let off Diamond Princess to be isolated for 2 weeks at Sheba M...

Democratic representatives Lowey and Gottheimer back billionaire candidate after he takes a beating from rivals, signalling still strong support within party apparatusDemocratic representatives Lowey and Gottheimer back billionaire candidate after he take...

New York Times says president berated outgoing intelligence chief for briefing lawmakers, including Democrats, on concerns regarding repeat meddling operationNew York Times says president berated outgoing intelligence chief for briefing lawmakers, includi...

Extremists forming alliances, working together, inspiring each other in growing international movement similar to jihadism; many blame Jews for facilitating immigrationExtremists forming alliances, working together, inspiring each other in growing interna...