ToI's movie maven and deputy editor boldly go where no staff have gone before and explore all that is Jewish behind the beloved franchise

Leaders of several Jewish movements in New York region appeal to president for help with federal prisoners, schools and housing

Army official tells Israeli TV that the security agency is 'not providing us with intelligence or early warnings,' suggests political leaders 'prefer the current situation continues'

No Israeli troops wounded in attack by Iran-backed terror group * Settlers reportedly torch Palestinian farmland, target convoy making condolence visit to al-Mughayyir following deadly clash

The Republican US vice president and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan each show reluctance to disavow inflammatory supporters, in sign of collapsing firewall between politicians and extremists

Weizmann Institute researchers find Orthopedia gene plays critical role throughout life after aiding in-utero brain development; study may help treatment of anxiety and metabolic disorders

Non-Jews learn about region's history through language study with New York's YIVO Institute, while connecting with US Jews over national heritage decimated with help of some local collaborators

Trump administration denies report; Hegseth was previously said to have blamed Iran war munitions shortages on Feinberg, whose dismissal would be latest Pentagon shake-up