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Briefing: Liberman, Trump and fascism

The JPost Podcast's weekly briefing catches you up on the most important stories from the past week.

Podcast: A stable Israeli government? Fat chance

Chief political correspondent Gil Hoffman explains the implications behind the cabinet shakeup, and why he doesn't think the deal will bring a full term's worth of stability to the government.

This week in 60 seconds: Iron Dome takes to the high seas

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

Star Catcher: Astrology for the week of May 20, 2016

Tip for the Week: The time of waiting is over…make your move!

Grapevine: Equal playing field

Grapevine: Animal husbandry

Parshat Behar: Once in a blue moon – or 50 years – society reboots

The principle at its foundation motivates many people to work for the benefit of the weak and oppressed, and leads us to make more of an effort so that more people have something to smile about.

Israelis on Instagram: Eye candy with a side of hummus

Four IDC students launch viral ‘hot dudes’ social media account.

Israeli tourists brave security threats in Sinai for a slice of paradise

The commotion at the border belies the tourist reality in Egypt, that the Sinai Peninsula is empty.

Briefing: Eurovision and Europe’s vision for peace

The JPost Podcast's weekly briefing catches you up on the most important stories from the past week.

Grapevine: Polishing up the presidents

Although Katsav has appealed to President Reuven Rivlin to have his sentence commuted, and has no idea of what the outcome will be, he can rest assured that his bust was gleaming.

Star Catcher

Astrology for the week of May 13, 2016

GRAPEVINE

LGBT ambassador

Portrait of an artist

Murielle Cohen, 30+ From New York City to Moshav Gea, 2005

Does Jewish law prohibit killing noncombatant civilians during warfare?

He contended that a civilian who actively encourages or supports terrorist activity may be deemed a “pursuer” (rodef) who is liable to being killed.

Follow my leader?

This week’s parsha, Emor, tells us the dates of each of the festivals, which can then be slotted into the appropriate month.

Crypto-Jews in Ireland

Employees send their boss on a special vacation

When Zeev Farbman, CEO at Israeli start up Lightricks, fell asleep at the office, his employees decided to take his body on a free vacation across time and space, courtesy of Photoshop.

WATCH: Kittens are the best audience

This cute video of kittens listening to a busker in Malaysia has gone viral over the last few days. Who knew they had such a good attention span!

Israelis suffer heavy defeat to Egypt in London's 'falafel war'

Egyptian media mocked the Israeli loss claiming Israel had tried to hijack Arab culture by chosing falafel as it's national dish.

Photo of lone woman standing against marching neo-Nazis in Sweden goes viral

The image was uploaded to social media and has since gained over 27,000 likes and has nearly 7,000 shares.

Understanding UK anti-Semitism on Holocaust Remembrance Day

On this week's Podcast, Dr. Robert Rozett and Jonathan Sacerdoti join us amid the recent reports of anti-Semitism in the UK.

This week in 60 seconds: Tightrope walking in Jerusalem

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

Just a Thought: On Holocaust education

While we are a generation that is Shoah-aware, we are also Shoah-ignorant.

Parshat Kedoshim: Respect your elders

Treating the elderly with genuine respect, truly listening to them, and valuing their contributions, is an essential part of what it means to be a “holy people.”

Grapevine: Kfar Etzion saga

WATCH: 6ft Balloon Bursts in Slow Motion

The Slow Mo Guys film various things happening in super slow motion, creating amazing visual effects out of the ordinary.

Star Catcher: Astrology for the week of May 6, 2016

Tip for the Week: Things are moving slower than expected, but this is not the time for forcing the issue.

Grapevine: Kindred mayors

Argentinian star Lali Espósito in Israel to receive Friend of Zion award

"This is my eighth time visiting Israel, and the Friends of Zion Museum was my most moving experience out of all the sights," said Esposito.