‘My One and Only’ is a muddled look at Jewish mysticism - review
The Israeli film My One and Only aims high, blending Jewish texts, mysticism, and mystery, but its unusual storytelling may leave viewers confused.
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Some 15 settlers enter Kusra despite IDF closure, Palestinian residents report feeling threatened
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Ex-Navy chief Marom: Police should handle unrest in West Bank, not IDF soldiers
Former Israel Navy commander Eliezer Marom said police, not IDF soldiers, should handle unrest in Kusra, calling the situation “shocking” and warning it harms Israel’s reputation.
Grapevine: More towers
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DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity
The festival often opens and closes with music-themed films screened in the garden, and this year is no exception.
DocuText film ‘Safe Room’ tells moving account of how strangers transformed into family on Oct. 7
Safe Room is a moving film about a group of strangers who survived the October 7 attack by Hamas and came together in the safe room of Dr. Gedalya Fendel.
Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits
The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce.
Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
Transportation prices rose 1.4%, and culture and entertainment rose 1.1%, while footwear fell 4.6%, and fresh fruit and vegetable prices declined 3.5%.
Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say
A police source told Maariv that police in Buenos Aires questioned the mother and daughter and determined they were traveling voluntarily and were not in danger.
Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra
The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.
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Mother, daughter missing from Vienna possibly fled to South America - report
Later on Friday night, Austrian police confirmed that the women had left the country and that there was no suspicion of coercion.