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New study shows how amyloid plaques cause Alzheimer's Disease
The study on Alzheimer's offers an explanation on how plaques damage the brain by breaking up important neurotransmitters.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 7:50:48 AM
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Despite rocket fire from Lebanon, Israelis continue visiting the north
Israeli tourists continued to visit the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights despite the barrage of nearly 20 rockets fired by Hezbollah earlier in the day.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 7:54:39 AM
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Technion scientists have produced an engineered lymph vessel network
The production of a lymph vessel network by Technion scientists could lead to success in finding a cure for lymphedema.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 8:06:56 AM
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US condemns Hezbollah’s rocket attacks 'in the strongest terms'
“This violence puts Israelis and Lebanese at risk and jeopardizes Lebanon’s stability and sovereignty,” Ned Price, the Department’s spokesperson, said in a statement.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/7/2021 4:38:39 AM
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American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold
“I still don’t know if I really ever expected this to come true,” said Klineman. “It feels like such a fairy tale.”
By EMILY BURACK/JTA \
8/7/2021 2:13:37 AM
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Nikki Fried wants to be Florida’s first woman governor
Fried would be the state’s first woman governor — she frequently enthuses that her election would “break the ultimate glass ceiling” — and its second Jewish governor since the New Deal era.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
8/7/2021 2:21:23 AM
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Desus and Mero get a bar mitzvah with the help of Eric Andre and a rabbi
When the duo felt the need to celebrate a bar mitzvah of sorts on TV, and they called in one of their Jewish friends to help them prepare: the wild child comedian Eric Andre.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
8/7/2021 2:32:39 AM
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Natan Sharansky offered advice for COVID lockdowns. Now he has the virus.
Nearly a year and a half after his video providing lockdown advice went viral, Sharansky, 73, announced that he and his wife, Avital, had contracted the disease.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
8/7/2021 2:39:11 AM
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Nach Waxman, NYC cookbook store owner and Jewish enthusiast, dies at 84
Nach Waxman, owner of the beloved New York City cookbook store Kitchen Arts & Letters, as well as a maven of both Jewish cooking and Jewish texts, has died. He was 84.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
8/7/2021 2:50:15 AM
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A dilapidated Bulgarian synagogue will become a cultural center
The synagogue will undergo a massive transformation, gaining a new life as a $6 million cultural center and community hub — for both Jews and non-Jews.
By JONAH GOLDMAN KAY/JTA \
8/7/2021 2:54:22 AM
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18 Orthodox Jewish girls pulled off flight in dispute over COVID protocol
Dutch police at Amsterdam’s removed 18 Orthodox Jewish girls from a Delta-KLM flight bound for New York on Friday allegedly because they failed to comply with COVID-19 measures.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
8/7/2021 3:00:46 AM
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Israeli marathon runner Chemtai Salpeter loses top finish due to cramp
Israeli runner Chemtai Salpeter had been in 4th place throughout the race before stopping temporarily, 4 km. from the finish line, leading her to an eventual 66th place finish.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 1:22:34 PM
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US State Department announces five additions to global terrorist list
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 3:45:02 AM
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Canadian government, border staff reach deal, ending strike -union
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 5:19:11 AM
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On this day: Bar Ilan University was founded
Bar Ilan University opened August 7, 1955. The symbol of the institution is a combination of a Torah scroll and a microscope.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 8:09:50 AM
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Olympics: US beats France in basketball to win 16th men's gold
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 7:28:52 AM
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Olympics: Rhythmic Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins gold medal for Israel
Nikol Zelikman places 7th with impressive finish on ribbon exercise • Team Israel qualifies for group all-around Rhythmic Gymnastics final held on Sunday
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN AND IDAN ZONSHINE \
8/8/2021 10:18:24 AM
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1.1 million ways to prevent a COVID lockdown in Israel - Eran Segal
Vaccination of eligible Israelis would stop the spread of the Delta variant. "Unfortunately, we failed to vaccinate this group," Segal wrote.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
8/8/2021 9:38:10 PM
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Iran denies role in Mercer Street tanker attack, says seeks Gulf security
Iran rejected accusations that it is behind the attack on the tanker Mercer Street that left two dead.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 11:01:16 PM
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Greece wildfires: Residents flee as flames reach Athens suburbs
Fires at the foothills of Greece's Mount Parnitha had ripped through acres of lush forest, prompting the evacuation of town after town in the area and forcing thousands of people to flee.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 7:23:43 PM
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Rhythmic Gymnastics - Bloody nose & back surgery: Olympians pay high price
An Olympic medal event since 1984, rhythmic gymnastics sees athletes perform contortions and maneuvers to music while using hoops, balls, clubs or ribbons.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 12:28:30 PM
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Olympics: Israeli runner Selamawit Teferi places 23rd in 10 km dash final
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 2:38:00 PM
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Palestinian factions applaud Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel
Hamas welcomed the Hezbollah attack and said that it fully supports the "resistance in Lebanon" in its fight against "the Zionist aggression."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/8/2021 4:51:16 PM
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The Sofia: The new Tiberias luxury hotel with a Zionist background
This classy new boutique hotel in Tiberias has a rich history and is a sophisticated and attractive choice, perfect for your next getaway.
By BARBARA SOFER \
8/7/2021 3:35:27 PM
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Yearim Hotel: A country getaway near the city
The newly renovated Yearim Hotel is situated in the peaks of the Jerusalem hills, and is the perfect spot for your next midweek getaway.
By SHIRA SILKOFF \
8/7/2021 3:49:35 PM
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50,000 under Syrian regime siege of Dara’a as crisis grows in the south
Fighting is raging just miles from Israel's Golan border.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/7/2021 3:53:47 PM
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Understanding the ‘hows’ of antisemitism
Antisemitism relies on the greatest authority of any given time. Religion in ancient times, science in the modern era and human rights today. Why go to all these lengths to single out one group?
By SAMUEL HYDE \
8/7/2021 3:59:50 PM
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University of Houston passes anti-Israel resolution backed by SJP
While the resolution appears agreeable at first glance, it is yet another blow against Jewish students on campus.
By SANDRA MARCUSHAMER \
8/7/2021 4:13:19 PM
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The immoral goals of Palestinianism - Opinion
The ideology of Palestinianism is that Israel is a “settler, colonial state” on Palestinian land, which oppresses Palestinians and has no right to exist.
By MOSHE DANN \
8/7/2021 4:19:44 PM
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Iraqi Kurdistan party at a crossroad
Since the absence of its charismatic leader, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan's authority has disintegrated, and the party is in disarray.
By FARHANG NAMDAR \
8/7/2021 4:35:46 PM
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Is US support of Israel slipping?
While Republicans in Congress generally do support sending aid to Israel, a sticking point in the bill was the removal of the “Helms Amendment” for the first time in more than half a century.
By SHERWIN POMERANTZ \
8/7/2021 4:43:09 PM
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80 years since Hiroshima: The dawn of a new era in Japan
80 years on from Hiroshima, a diary entry from the day it happened gives a glimpse into the lives of those experiencing the new era of the atomic bomb.
By DAVID GEFFEN \
8/7/2021 4:55:01 PM
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Grapevine August 8, 2021: Overlooked in the laurels
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/10/2021 8:27:34 PM
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The Vert Hotel – a new-old feature of Jerusalem’s hopeful hotel industry
When the hotel opened some 40 years ago, it was the first Hilton hotel in Jerusalem, and the only luxury hotel within a five-kilometer radius.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/7/2021 5:25:15 PM
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Creating the next Spotify: Israeli music school teaches programming
Innovation Lab at Rimon School of Music teaches students ‘the language of the industry’s future’
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
8/8/2021 9:12:15 PM
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Hypnotizing new opera 'Cut Glass' captures audience from first note
Hana Ajiashvili, who is one of the most intriguing local composers, has based her piece on “The Cut-Glass Bowl,” a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
By MAXIM REIDER \
8/7/2021 5:44:28 PM
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Is climate change forcing herbivorous species to turn on each other?
Chimpanzee gang seen attacking, eating gorilla infants for first time ever
By ARIELLA MARSDEN \
8/10/2021 5:23:52 AM
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Tel Aviv central bus station set to close in 2023 - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 6:37:03 PM
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US holding Iran responsible for Mercer Street attack 'not a small detail'
The US report found that two drones actually attacked the Merce Street ship on July 29.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/8/2021 8:35:47 AM
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Woman in her 40s found lifeless close to Jordan River
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 6:52:38 PM
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Odds of COVID-19 re-infection twice as likely if unvaccinated - study
A new study released by the CDC showed that being unvaccinated was associated with 2.34 times the odds of reinfection compared with being fully vaccinated.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 9:36:28 PM
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New ambassador Herzog ‘understands Diaspora Jewry’ – Ronald Lauder
Michael Herzog could "play an important role in ensuring Israel’s security," Lauder said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 9:27:55 PM
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Ancient Egyptian king's boat moved from Giza pyramids
The vessel, discovered in 1954 at the southern corner of the Great Pyramid, has been exhibited for decades at a museum bearing its name at Giza Plateau. Now it's on the move to a new home.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 7:28:11 PM
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IDF arrests suspect attempting to cross into Israel from Lebanon
Israel has been building an upgraded border security fence with Lebanon but due to financial restraints, it has only completed several kilometers of the concrete barrier along the Lebanese border.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/8/2021 4:51:10 PM
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Iran believes it has Israel on the run
Iran is coordinating with Hezbollah, Hamas to target Israel after drone attack on tanker off Oman.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/7/2021 7:37:10 PM
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Trump slammed for member card that looks like Nazi insignia
Former US President Donald Trump sent out four designs of the new "Trump Card" to his supporters, urging them to choose one.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 9:52:55 PM
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Cyprus rape case: Appeal hearing for British teen scheduled next month
The appeal hearing will see the defense arguing that the conviction against the woman be disregarded as it was signed without a lawyer present.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 8:51:39 PM
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Taliban bombing kills Afghan Air Force pilot
The Taliban, who have no air force, are looking to level the playing field by killing Afghan military pilots.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 8:25:10 PM
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Iran’s new president hosts terror leaders as he comes into office
Reports on Saturday evening indicated that IRGC head Hossein Salami had also met the Hezbollah deputy and said that they should prepare for the “collapse” of Israel.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/8/2021 3:07:40 PM
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Naftali Bennett’s sad reality: COVID-19 is bigger than he is - analysis
“The pandemic has given us all a lesson in modesty.”
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
8/7/2021 11:39:29 PM
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Hezbollah is testing Israel and so far it's succeeding - analysis
Israel's response to the Hezbollah rockets could put the Lebanon border in the same situation as the Gaza border.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
8/7/2021 9:09:35 PM
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Cornwall radio host imprisoned for antisemitic content
Graham Hart incited hate and violence against Jews on his radio show as well as denying the Holocaust on his social media.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 9:56:17 PM
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Eight missing in California wildfire
This is the third largest fire in California's history.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 10:03:43 PM
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Nasrallah: Clashes with Israel 'very dangerous'
The recent events have been some of the most serious clashes between Israel and Hezbollah since the Second Lebanon War.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
8/7/2021 11:14:04 PM
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Linoy Ashram brings joy to Israel with gold medal win - comment
Rhythmic gymnastics superstar Linoy Ashram, already a household name, was on her way to making history by being the first Israeli woman to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/7/2021 10:23:42 PM
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Thousands struggling to get entry permits to visit Israeli relatives
‘We are trying so hard to keep a glimmer of hope but my heart just aches as our flight is on Sunday,’ says Chicago-based mother and grandmother seeking to reunite with her family in Israel.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/8/2021 12:30:40 PM
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Climate scientists warn: Gulf Stream in state of collapse - study
The AMOC, which contains the Gulf Stream, is currently at its weakest state in over 1,000 years, and new evidence has indicated that it could already be nearing complete shutdown.
By SHIRA SILKOFF \
8/8/2021 12:28:01 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 3,849 new cases, severe cases spike to 324
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/7/2021 11:20:11 PM
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Haredim criticize Netanyahu for congratulating gold medalist on Shabbat
Shas leader Deri, and UTJ leaders Gafni and Litzman chastise Netanyahu for violating Shabbat by congratulating Israeli Olympian Linoy Ashram during the sabbath.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/8/2021 3:48:02 PM
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German Olympics coach disqualified for punching horse
Athletes in the modern pentathlon are assigned horses randomly and given just 20 minutes to bond with their animals.
By REUTERS \
8/7/2021 11:53:34 PM