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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Jewish unity takes center stage as 2026 Maccabiah opens in Jerusalem

Jewish News Syndicate

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July 2, 2026

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Thousands of Jewish athletes from a record 43 countries gathered at Teddy Stadium to launch the “Jewish Olympics,” with moving tributes to hostages, wounded soldiers and Israel’s fallen.

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World Israel News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Jewish Olympics open in Jerusalem with powerful display of unity

The 2026 Maccabiah Games, often called the “Jewish Olympics,” officially opened in Jerusalem with a powerful celebration of Jewish pride, resilience, and unity, bringing together 5,000 athletes from more than 30 countries less than a year after the event was postponed because of the war with Iran. Held just days before Israel marks 1,000 days [] The post Jewish Olympics open in Jerusalem with powerful display of unity appeared first on World Israel News.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 2, 2026

Are Israeli universities the future for Jewish students?

Are Israeli universities the future for Jewish students?

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

The 43rd edition of the festival, which was founded to bring the best international films to Israel and to promote Israeli filmmaking, will be at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater

Aish

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Fourth of July and Jerusalem

As millions of Americans celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday this July 4th, it’s worth remembering the myriad ways in which Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest city, has served as the spiritual capital of the country since its very inception. 1. The President and the Prophet Writing to the Jewish congregation in Newport, RI, in 1790, the [] The post The Fourth of July and Jerusalem appeared first on Aish.com.

Lakers Nation

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· Jun 28, 2026

LeBron James To Speak At Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit At Fanatics Fest NYC

CNBC Sport and Boardroom have announced that they will be hosting the fourth annual Game Plan Summit on July 16 at Fanatics Fest NYC. This summit brings together many of the top and most influential leaders in all of sports and one of the speakers will be Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The Game []

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· Jun 25, 2026

Israeli universities rise in global rankings, Palestinian institution makes top list

The annual QS rankings place six Israeli universities in the global top 1,000, with gains for Tel Aviv University, the Hebrew University and the Technion. Jerusalem's Al-Quds University emerges as the highest-ranked Palestinian institution

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Related coverage for "Jewish unity takes center stage as 2026 Maccabiah opens in Jerusalem": World Israel News — Jewish Olympics open in Jerusalem with powerful display of unity. Jewish News Syndicate — Are Israeli universities the future for Jewish students?. The Jerusalem Post — Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres. Aish — The Fourth of July and Jerusalem. Lakers Nation — LeBron James To Speak At Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit At Fanatics Fest NYC. Haaretz — Israeli universities rise in global rankings, Palestinian institution makes top list