Furor as Haredim spit at Christians in Old City * Israeli officials hold prayers in Riyadh * Simon Schama on vaccines *Ex-Meretz MK who defied her govt works for this one

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Presented by [The Museum of Jewish HeritageÂ]( [Video showing fresh Haredi spitting attack on Christians draws wide condemnation]( By Lazar Berman No comment from church or police on latest incident of harassment of non-Jewish pilgrims in Jerusalem’s Old City; former Knesset aide claims spitting ‘an ancient Jewish custom’ [Israeli government delegation holds Jewish prayer service in Saudi Arabia]( By Lazar Berman Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, in Riyadh for UN postal conference, joins minyan for Sukkot holiday complete with Torah scroll and four species [None ever, then 2 in a week: 2nd Israeli minister makes official visit to Saudi Arabia]( By ToI Staff [Ex-Meretz MK who voted against her own coalition takes job with current gov’t – reports]( By Jeremy Sharon Calls made for police bribery probe of Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi, who helped expedite the demise of Bennett-Lapid coalition, over reports she has taken a position in Interior Ministry from our sponsor [A remarkable story of community, resistance, and escape.]( Denmark’s citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike, staged one of the greatest rescue operations of all time during the Holocaust. 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Live updates [OECD to Israel: Cut government subsidies to yeshiva students to boost employment]( By Amy Spiro Organization’s report says ‘socioeconomic gaps remain wide’ among different sectors in Israel, also calls on country to boost funding for Arab educational institutions From the blogs Salman Al-Ansari [A ‘Samuel Accord’ for Saudi Arabia and Israel]( It’s time for courageous steps that can guide the Middle East and the world toward cooperation and healthy competition Top Ops Sharon Shalom [Look to Ethiopian Judaism to truly understand unity]( The principle that everyone is equal before God can serve as a foundation for a shared Israeli identity Aliza Ganci [I am a tale of two countries]( When I stopped being afraid of being Israeli and Lebanese – when I finally became myself – something magical happened [US visa waiver ‘is gamechanger’ for bilateral ties and travel]( [listen to the podcast]( [Saudi soccer team refuses to play in Iran over statues of slain general Soleimani]( By AP Al Ittihad leaves stadium where 60,000 had gathered for Asian Champions League match against Sepahan due to busts of Quds Force head on sidelines, as rapprochement begins to fray [Iranian leader Khamenei warns Saudis against ‘betting on losing horse’ Israel]( By ToI Staff [Report: IAF commander sets October 17 deadline for protesting pilots to return]( By ToI Staff Tomer Bar instructs force to map out preparedness levels ahead of major military exercise later this month; IDF confirms he’s called for ‘conversations’ with reserve personnel [Hundreds protest outside Netanyahus’ vacation spot in Golan Heights resort village]( By ToI Staff [Singer intervenes as anti-overhaul protesters heckle Gallant during speech]( By ToI Staff Author interview [Piqued by COVID, storyteller Simon Schama takes a stab at the history of vaccines]( By Renee Ghert-Zand In his new book ‘Foreign Bodies,’ the famed historian follows the journey of the emerging microbiologist community of the 18th and 19th centuries toward protecting public health ToI Community [Introducing: ToI’s Hidden Gems]( By Sarah Tuttle-Singer Uncover Israel’s secret treasures with this insider’s guide around the country, composed by ToI staff [Worshipers hail ‘remedial’ priestly prayer in Jerusalem after Tel Aviv confrontation]( By Canaan Lidor Many at the vast event at the Western Wall describe it as a corrective experience [Gazan terrorists test-fire rockets into the sea, setting off alert in southern Israel]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Islamic Jihad armed wing says launches, days after border riots halted and amid uptick in Jewish visits to Temple Mount, part of drill simulating attack against Israel [PA police extract 5 tourists mobbed after illegally entering Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus]( By ToI Staff [Prisoner in suspected sex scandal is Mazen Al-Qadi, convicted in 2002 terror attack]( By ToI Staff [Planners green-light new nature reserve in Negev Desert]( By Sue Surkes Ramat Mazar is home to several species that are unique to Israel, among them the Nubian ibex, dorcas gazelle, desert tawny owl and Blanford’s fox [Zelensky ‘happy’ in wake of Netanyahu meeting, Ukrainian official says]( By Lazar Berman Sit-down at UN General Assembly improved relations, diplomat states, though ‘It is not a breakthrough’ [CRM]( [Netanyahu said to meet Ben Gvir one-on-one after minister left out of security talks]( By ToI Staff PM and allies reportedly reaching out to Otzma Yehuda leader to undo damage as well as address demands on reducing prisoners rights, but unclear if any progress made at sit-down [In first, Yesh Atid to hold leadership election; MK Ram Ben Barak to challenge Lapid]( By ToI Staff [A new memorial rises up from the rubble of a Belarus cemetery destroyed by the Nazis]( By Jackie Hajdenberg Once a vibrant center of Torah study, Brest saw its 20,000 Jews eradicated in the Holocaust. Now, its shattered gravestones get a new purpose after gathering dust for decades More Headlines [Shooting at Bangkok mall popular with tourists leaves 3 dead, 6 injured]( By AP and ToI Staff [GOP lawmaker Gaetz files motion to oust McCarthy as speaker, sparking House tumult]( By Farnoush Amiri and KEVIN FREKING [Jewish man sues Musk for amplifying false claim linking him to neo-Nazi group]( By AP [Syria says Israeli airstrikes on military targets injure two soldiers]( By ToI Staff [Democrat slams circular sent by his office which cited ‘Nazi members’ of GOP]( By Michael Horovitz and AP [3 scientists share physics Nobel for work observing electrons in fractions of seconds]( By david keyton, Seth Borenstein and Mike Corder [Woman, man wounded in overnight shootings as crime wave continues]( By ToI Staff [Sam Bankman-Fried must convince jury that the former crypto king was not a crook]( By Ken Sweet [Israeli-Iranian ‘Tatami,’ thriller ‘Vanishing Soldier’ make European Oscars shortlist]( By Jessica Steinberg [Tel Aviv high school principal takes leave after report of relationships with minors]( By ToI Staff [Popera time / Il Volo, trio of Italian operatic singers, to perform in Tel Aviv]( By Jessica Steinberg [US Postal Service releases stamp of liberal Jewish icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg]( By PHILISSA CRAMER [The daily edition]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? 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