Ofer Aderet

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Apr 15, 2025 12:04 pm IDTSend in e-mailSend in e-mail Apr 15, 2025 12:04 pm IDTReuma Weizman, née Schwartz, the widow of Israel's seventh president, Ezer Weizman, died overnight into Tuesday at the age of 99. She will be laid to rest at the Or Akiva cemetery, next to her husband, son, daughter-in-law and her daughter-in-law's parents. NameEnter the commenter display nameBy adding a comment, I agree to this site’sTerms of useFast track approval of subscriber comments. SUBSCRIBE Already signed up?

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Apr 14, 2025 4:33 pm IDTSend in e-mailSend in e-mail Apr 14, 2025 4:33 pm IDTAliza Magen, former deputy chief of the Mossad, died overnight into Monday at the age of 87. Magen served for 40 years in the agency and was the highest-ranking woman in its history, having taken part in some of its greatest operations. SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBECancel anytimeAlready signed up? Log inCancel anytimeAlready signed up?

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59 Hostages, 554 Days in Captivity | Apr 12, 2025 10:57 am IDTSend in e-mailSend in e-mail Apr 12, 2025 10:57 am IDTFrustration, despair, pessimism and anger have consumed Irit Pauker, a resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border, who organizes the community's weekly rally demanding the hostages' return. NameEnter the commenter display nameBy adding a comment, I agree to this site’sTerms of useFast track approval of subscriber comments. SUBSCRIBE Already signed up?

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Why are four cups of wine imbibed at the seder, and what's the real reason for dressing up on Purim? A Talmud scholar has a few surprising things to tell usApr 10, 2025 1:41 pm IDTApr 10, 2025 1:41 pm IDTReverting to misogynistic, crass language, Tractate Ketubot of the Babylonian Talmud explains why women are forbidden to drink wine to excess. "One cup of wine is good for a women, two cups is a disgrace," the text states.

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ofer Aderet

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