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Birthright Israel: Making trips accessible for Jews with disabilities

Jerusalem Post Thanks to the committed efforts of many players, Birthright is becoming increasingly accessible to any Jewish young adult who wants to experience the country. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738936

A Zionist Omer: Significant days in Israeli history

Jerusalem Post A proposal for a Zionist counting of the Omer, a purposeful reflection on the significance of just a few of the anniversaries, commemorations, and celebrations in the weeks ahead. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738937

TOW: The One Tank-Killer Missile Putin Fears Most?

The TOW also possesses command to line-of-sight guidance — the operator uses a telescopic sight to view an exact point on the target before firing the missile. Today, more than 40 armies around the world use the TOW weapon system, which is integrated on roughly 15,000 ground and aerial platforms. The post TOW: The One…

U.S. deems WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained.’ What does that mean?

Washington Post The U.S. determination that Evan Gershkovich is “wrongfully detained” unlocks additional State Department resources for the effort to secure his release. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/11/evan-gershkovich-russia-wrongfully-detained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Oklahoma Set to Consider U.S.’s First Religious Charter School

New York Times If approved, the online Catholic school would be funded by taxpayer dollars, potentially teeing up a high-profile legal battle. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/oklahoma-catholic-charter-school.html

Rosatom CEO, Hungarian Foreign Minister discuss nuclear cooperation — company

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In March, at a meeting with journalists in Brussels, Szijjarto said the country was committed to “implementing the contract signed with Rosatom nine years ago” https://tass.com/economy/1602679

Yerevan says Azerbaijan shelled its servicemen, there are casualties

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the Armenian side resorted to retaliatory actions https://tass.com/world/1602677

Hong Kong civil service chief says surging resignations no cause for alarm

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ingrid Yeung tells lawmakers authorities would shorten hiring process and extend recruitment for some positions to entire year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216715/hong-kong-civil-service-chief-says-surging-resignations-no-cause-alarm?utm_source=rss_feed

Media watchdog to decide on unblocking Twitter in Russia — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Access to twitter.com was restricted in Russia by order of the Prosecutor General’s Office dated February 24, 2022 https://tass.com/society/1602675

Taliban: Raid kills 8 rebel fighters in Afghanistan’s north

Washington Post The Taliban say a raid on a rebel hideout in northern Afghanistan has killed eight people from the National Resistance Front, including a commander https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/afghanistan-taliban-rebels-raid-parwan/99107540-d86f-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world