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The Somme, 110 years on: The Jewish soldiers who fought and died
The Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest and most infamous battles in history, was intended to break the German lines and bring World War I closer to an Allied victory.
Taiwan's Jewish community establishes first-ever cemetery in Taipei, buries 74-year-old man
Burial prices in Iran skyrocket by up to 50% after Tehran council approves new tariff - report
Gravestones toppled in Romanian Jewish cemetery where Gantz's family is buried
Israel Remembrance Day: Politicians to attend services - Gallant
Government and Knesset representatives usually speak at ceremonies at military cemeteries throughout the country on Remembrance Day. The defense minister insisted that they speak this year as well.
Memorial Day: Family of fallen soldier won't visit son's grave in protest of gov't
The family of Yossi Garciani wants to avoid running into politicians on Memorial Day and placed a sign on the grave, writing that they would not come to visit.
Jerusalem terror attack: Rephael Ben Eliyahu laid to rest
Seven people were murdered in the terror attack on Friday in Neve Yaakov in Jerusalem.
20 ancient tombs uncovered at site in northern Egypt
The tombs were found at a massive necropolis, used to bury the dead since nearly 2,500 years ago.
Doctor at his mother's funeral provides CPR to woman in cardiac arrest
Woman in her 80s collapses in Haifa cemetery, doctor provides CPR, forced to determine her death
Partially leaked Likud-UTJ deal not likely to impact negotiations - UTJ
The list of demands was likely leaked by one of the sides in order to force the other to make concessions, although the source and motives remain unclear.
Preserving the hidden world of Afghan Jews
A Jewish Afghan American and an anonymous partner from Afghanistan team up to preserve the Jewish community’s heritage.
The 51 South Africans who died fighting in Israel in World War I
On the morning of September 20, 1918, less than two months before the end of the war, those 51 young men, so far away from home, were covered in blood and glory.
Undead, unknown: Scientists discover identity of 19th century vampire
In 1990, the body of an unknown man was dug up in Griswold, Connecticut, and it was clear to those who discovered him that something about him was unusual. Now, scientists have found the answer.
Israel needs new burial solutions - what does Judaism say?
In recent years, several activists looking to solve Israel's burial crisis have suggested restoring a method commonly used during the Second Temple period: likut atzamot.
