Birthday

This month in Jewish history: History, memory, destiny

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.

AS AN astronomer, Ralbag influenced Copernicus.  Pictured: Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in his hometown of Torun, Poland.
Zehu Ze cast members Moni Moshonov (left) and Avi Kushnir in a new version of Benzin's song, "Shared Home," which was created for the KAN 90th anniversary celebration.

KAN marks 90 years of Israeli public broadcasting with cross-platform celebration

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The ultimate guide to gifting in Israel: How to surprise your loved ones without leaving home

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The birthday I forgot and the leverage I lost - opinion


Bar Refaeli names her first son David

The couple celebrated the baby’s bris at their home with close friends and immediate family.

Bar Refaeli

North Korea will not negotiate with US, despite Trump's birthday wishes

While Kim may personally like Trump, he would not lead his country on the basis of personal feelings, Kim Kye Gwan, an adviser to the North Korean foreign ministry, said in the statement.

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands before their one-on-one chat during the second U.S.-North Korea summit at the Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019.

Holocaust survivor, world’s oldest living Olympic champion, marks 99th birthday

The outbreak of World War II, when Keleti was 18, halted her athletic progress.

AGNES KELETI receives the Israel Prize from Education Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem

Screen legend Kirk Douglas turns 103

Becoming a star in Hollywood's golden age and appearing in nearly 100 movies since, he rediscovered Jewish spirituality late in life, following a visit to Jerusalem that moved him.

Actor Michael Douglas poses with his father Kirk Douglas and son Cameron Douglas during the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 6, 2018

Netanyahu celebrates 70th birthday with his ‘Team Bibi’ soldiers

“Two of us are absent, Udi and Uri who have passed away, but the unity has been maintained over the years," Netanyahu said.

PM Netanyahu at 50th reunion of 'Team Bibi'

Donald Trump on Netanyahu's birthday: ‘You’re Great!’

The U.S. President spoke about the partnership between America and the Jewish State and said it has never been more productive.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they pose in the Rose Garden at the White House this week

Netanyahu asks Putin personally for Naama Issachar pardon

Putin calls PM to wish him 'Happy Birthday,' discusses Syria day before meeting Erdogan in Sochi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia September 12, 2019.

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog celebrates his 59th birthday

Herzog served in many positions in goverment before arriving at his current position at the Jewish Agency

Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog speaks at the GC4I conference in Jerusalem, June 19

A gift to the heart

Happy 95th birthday, my beloved sister

THE WRITER’S favorite photo with her sister, when she was 14 (left) and Bobbie 21.

The good old days

Can you conceive of a Stalin singing the praises of Jews, or proudly showing off his Jewish grandchildren, as President Trump does today?

‘AGE IS just a number, isn’t it?’