Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel from top awards over ICC warrants
The jury of the Venice Biennale has ruled that countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court will not be considered for its top prizes, a move that effectively excludes Israel from this year’s awards.
Lion cub rescued from Palestinian village near Jerusalem
July 27, 2025 by JNS
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A lion cub was found on Saturday tied to a tree in the yard of a home in the Palestinian village of Abu Dis, east of Jerusalem, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority said. Read more
Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo welcomes new lion cub
December 13, 2022 by Darice Bailer
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The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has a newborn lion cub to greet visitors strolling through its black iron gates. Read more
Oscar nomination for Emile Sherman
January 27, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
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With “Lion” in contention for an Oscar for Best Picture, Sydney producer Emile Sherman has added another bio-pic to his roll call of fine movies. Read more







