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(JNS) - Before Oct. 7, 2023, Israel knew that digging was taking place in Gaza, and on a massive scale. But for a long time, warning signs were ignored, and there was a refusal to believe that one day we would discover a dark, brutal world beneath the ground. Today, after more than two years of fighting, tunnel experts are warning against falling asleep on watch again. "Before the war, we said, 'It's there, we're here, we'll make sure no tunnels are crossing the fence,'" says Lt. Col. R., 37, co...
(JNS) — Iran’s foreign minister vowed on Sunday that Tehran will never abandon uranium enrichment, even if it means facing war with the United States, sharpening a tense standoff over its nuclear program. The Islamic Republic “has paid a very heavy price for its peaceful nuclear program and for uranium enrichment,” Abbas Araghchi claimed during a forum in the capital, according to AFP. “Why do we insist so much on enrichment and refuse to give it up even if a war is imposed on us? Because no one has the right to dictate our behavior,...
(JNS) - It was almost a decade ago that Team Israel came seemingly out of nowhere to reach the second round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic as higher-ranked teams fell short. The Israeli team's leadership is hoping for another taste of success this time around. "At this point, we have a habit of winning, and we have a tradition of winning," Nate Fish, manager of the Israeli national team and CEO of Israel Baseball Americas, told JNS. "We're going in expecting to find our way out of the first...
(JNS) — When the 20 national teams gather next month for the World Baseball Classic, every team but one will be accompanied by two Major League Baseball security agents. Team Israel will have four. “This is just stuff that other teams do not have to deal with,” Nate Fish, manager of the Israeli national team and CEO of Israel Baseball Americas, told JNS. “But it’s stuff that we’re used to dealing with.” “We don’t talk about it that much,” he said. It’s been nine years since Team Israel, then ranked 49th, shocked the world by reaching the secon...
El Al to fly to Vietnam, Korea and the Philippines By Etgar Lefkovits (JNS) — Israel’s flag carrier, El Al, announced on Sunday that it will launch nonstop service to Hanoi, Seoul and Manila from Tel Aviv, marking a major expansion of its service to Asia. The thrice-weekly flights to each city will bring to a record 60 the number of destinations serviced by El Al. The flights to Vietnam—which is already serviced by rival Israeli airline Arkia—will begin in October with economy fares starting at $899 round-trip, while service to South Korea will...
(JNS) — A new House caucus focused on opposing Sharia law in the United States has expanded to 36 members from 18 states, according to Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas), one of its co-founders. The Sharia Free America Caucus was founded by Self and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) following a conversation with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) at the White House Christmas Party, according to Self. He told JNS that the caucus has three primary goals. “We think our missions and our goals are to, one, alert our colleagues in Congress to the dangers of the exp...
(JNS) — Anti-Israel groups and left-wing Jewish organizations are rallying to stop Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City Council from forwarding proposals that would create buffer zones around houses of worship and educational facilities. While Jewish advocacy groups have come together to back the legislation, PAL-Awda of New York and New Jersey called for “urgent action” on Feb. 8. “Tell your state senator and assemblymember to reject anti-free speech buffer zones.” The group wrote that “Hochul is trying to sneak this through the state budge...
(JNS) - Mati Caspi, one of Israel's most influential and innovative musicians, died oFeb. 8, 2026, at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. "With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father," Caspi's family said in a statement. "His love and the creations he left behind will always remain a part of us." Born on Nov. 30, 1949, in Kibbutz Hanita, Caspi was widely regarded...
HERBERT D. MANELOVEG Herbert D. Maneloveg died peacefully, on Feb. 2, 2026, one week after celebrating his 101st birthday. He was a renowned media and marketing advertising executive, beloved husband, father and grandfather and a friend to all. Born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania he served in World War II as an Army private at the Battle of the Bulge, suffering a shrapnel injury and was awarded the purple heart. He completed college upon his return and then moved to New York to begin his career in... Full story
DR. ARNOLD VICTOR SIGNER On Feb. 9, 2026, Dr. Arnold Victor Signer, age 81, passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family and love. He was born on Feb. 2, 1945, to Marilyn (Breckstein) and Allan Signer in Miami, Florida. Soon thereafter, the family relocated to Lakeland, Florida where Arnie was raised and graduated from Lakeland Senior High School. He attended Emory University in Atlanta followed by the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. Arnie was a retired... Full story
JERRY TANNENBAUM Jerry Tannenbaum, 87, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, loyalty, and friendship. Born in New York, Jerry grew up a proud Barnes boy, forming bonds with friends from the Bronx that would last his entire life. One summer at Cutlers Cottages, the year before she turned 16, he met the love of his life, Lois. That meeting began a partnership that would span more than six decades, until her passing. Jerry later moved his young family to Orlando, where he lived... Full story
Hamantaschen! Purim, March 2, is celebrated with a festival tone. Four mitzvahs for the holiday are reading the Megillah, the story of the Book of Esther; giving to the poor; having a celebratory meal; and sharing food gifts, often hamantaschen. This recipe features a sugar cookie base. You can fill them with your favorite filling, poppy seed, prune, jams, or chocolate. Makes 15. 1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 egg 2 3/4 scant...
