Joanna Merlin, original Tzeitel in Broadway’s ‘Fiddler,’ dies at 92

(JTA) — Joanna Merlin, a famed acting coach and casting director who early in her career as an actress created the role of Tevye’s daughter Tzeitel in the original Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” died Sunday in Los Angeles. She was 92. NYU’s Graduate Acting program at the Tisch School of the […]

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle condemn Hamas terror attack in Israel

The global community continues to denounce the heinous terrorist attack launched by Hamas in Israel. Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a statement in response to the tragedy, as did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who offered their support to the aid organizations operating in Israel. Royal family stands in solidarity In a statement […]

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Idan Raichel breaks down during interview about friend murdered by Hamas

Musician Idan Raichel was overcome with emotion during a live broadcast as he shared memories of his dear friend, Col. Roi Levy. In an interview on Channel 12, Raichel recounted how Levy tragically lost his life in recent battles against infiltrators from the Gaza Strip.  Raichel passionately emphasized that if Levy could witness the […]

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British royalty, Kim Kardashian call out horrors of Hamas

Prince William and Kate Middleton were not indifferent to the scenes of horror from the south of the country, where Hamas terrorists killed men, women, and children indiscriminately. The two published an official statement referring to what happened in Israel but also did not forget to maintain diplomacy and address the other side as […]

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‘This is a genocide’: Arab Israeli journalist in a plea for unity

“This is a genocide,” declared Lucy Aharish, the pioneering Arab Israeli news anchor, in an emotional address that has reverberated globally.  Speaking on One World CNN in the wake of Saturday’s terror attack by Hamas, Aharish, the first Muslim Arab news presenter on mainstream Israeli television, shed light on the deep-seated pain and resilience […]

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Writer Douglas Murray praises Israel’s efforts to safeguard citizens

In a heated debate on the Gaza conflict on TalkTV, British writer Douglas Murray praised Israel’s efforts to safeguard its citizens, contrasting it sharply with the tactics of Hamas.  “Israel tries to use the IDF to protect its citizenry. Hamas uses the citizenry to protect Hamas,” Murray said. Sparked by Shadow Secretary of State […]

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Meta, Apple, Google and other tech leaders express support for Israel

More and more prominent figures worldwide are showing their solidarity with Israel in the wake of Hamas’ attacks and the conflict in Gaza. Following Elon Musk’s earlier expression of support during Operation Swords of Iron, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Meta (Facebook), and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, have also added their […]

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Floyd Mayweather sends private plane with donations to IDF

Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who recently expressed his solidarity with Israel during the conflict with Hamas, is taking concrete action to support the Israeli Defense Forces. Reports indicate that Mayweather has decided to send his private plane to Israel, laden with provisions such as food, protective vests, and other critical supplies for IDF […]

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Getting back to Israel to serve has been a struggle for some

NEW YORK – Itay Bright had just landed in New York on Saturday morning for his post-army three-month “big trip” around the US when he turned on his phone and saw the news from Israel. “We had no Wi-Fi on the plane,” explained the 22-year-old from Ramat Gan, who was discharged as a medic […]

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Pete Davidson reflects on Israel-Hamas war in somber moment

“Saturday Night Live” returned to the air for its 49th season with a somber reflection on the Israeli-Hamas war by former cast member Pete Davidson. In the “cold open,” the Staten Island native spoke directly to the camera, reminding audiences that his father, a New York City firefighter, was killed in the Sept. 11 […]

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