Economists warn on overhaul * Ancient J’lem handprint baffles * Left-wing religious Jews organize * What did Deri promise judge? * UN shows names of all Holocaust victims

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Wednesday, January 25, 2023 [Hundreds of top economists warn judicial overhaul could ‘cripple’ economy]( By TOI staff Nobelist, former senior advisers to Netanyahu are among signatories of letter, which comes day after Bank of Israel governor reportedly informed PM of grim possible fallout of plan [Bank of Israel chief said to warn Netanyahu that judicial shakeup will hurt economy]( By TOI staff [Coalition said gunning to push judicial overhaul through Knesset by start of April]( By TOI staff [Mysterious handprint found in 1,000-year-old Jerusalem defensive moat]( By TOI staff Archaeologists baffled as they uncover new elements of Old City fortifications, including parts of a huge rock-hewn trench; discoveries made during infrastructure work Live updates [LIVE: Ben Gvir vows to keep going up to Temple Mount: I don’t follow Jordanian policy]( By TOI staff Far-right national security minister makes promise a day after Netanyahu met Jordan’s King Abdullah II, telling him Israel would preserve status quo at Jerusalem holy site [Eyeing their community’s rightward shift, left-wing religious Jews form new movement]( By Judah Ari Gross Grassroots group ‘Smol Emuni’ — literally the left-wing faithful — holds its first conference in Jerusalem, attracting hundreds of people from across the religious spectrum [Outrage over UTJ bill to gender-segregate bathing at national park springs]( By TOI staff [Shas bill: Add ‘In God we trust’ to banknotes as ‘talisman for economic success’]( By TOI staff [Coalition said planning bill to ease disqualification of Arabs from Knesset]( By TOI staff Legislation would facilitate banning individuals from running for parliament if they express any support at all for terror or a terrorist, including visiting families of suspects [Cultural figures protest potential public broadcaster closure, block Tel Aviv road]( By TOI staff [Knesset passes settler law bill, months after legislation felled previous coalition]( By Jeremy Sharon [‘He said, she said’ in Shas leader’s legal brouhaha]( [listen to the podcast]( [Netanyahu vows to maintain Temple Mount status quo in meeting with Jordanian king]( By TOI staff and Lazar Berman Hours-long visit also attended by Shin Bet head, Jordanian counterpart to discuss possible unrest on site ahead of Ramadan in March [Netanyahu and Abdullah meet in Jordan, signaling they want to move past tensions]( By Lazar Berman [Predicting more war strife, Ben Gvir vows to bolster police, raise pay]( By TOI staff Analysis Jeremy Sharon [Deri v. High Court: What did he actually pledge in his 2022 plea bargain?]( The Shas leader was banned from holding ministerial office, partly for giving a judge the ‘false impression’ he was retiring from politics. He contends he said no such thing [State attorney says Netanyahu must allow fired drivers back behind the wheel]( By Jeremy Sharon [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Jan. 25: ‘He said, she said’ in Shas leader’s legal brouhaha]( By TOI staff Top Ops Barbara Aiello [When bnei anusim find their way to Judaism, we should welcome them gladly]( That time the rabbi told the young woman with Jewish roots going back to the Spanish Inquisition that she feels like an imposter because she is one Bill Slott [The environmental art of the Burning Man festival and closer to home]( The Negev Brigade Memorial remembers the fallen, yet conveys peace in the moment, or that was my experience of the interactive sculpture in its remote natural setting [Palestinian shot dead in stabbing attempt at West Bank army post — IDF]( By Emanuel Fabian Footage shows suspect running, trying to attack soldiers near settlement of Kedumim; no troops injured [IDF razes East Jerusalem home of Palestinian gunman behind deadly checkpoint attack]( By Emanuel Fabian [TV report claims joint US-Israel air drill will bomb ‘Iranian nuke sites’ in Negev]( By Emanuel Fabian But IDF has not confirmed this, and American officials leading maneuver say no mockups of Iranian targets during Juniper Oak 2023 [US Democrat: Congress would back selling Riyadh weapons for Israel normalization]( By Jacob Magid Congress member says any concerns over such sales, due to Saudis’ rights record, would be drowned out by Abraham Accords supporters [‘Book of Names’ listing all known Holocaust victims put on display at United Nations]( By Luke Tress Yad Vashem installation marking Holocaust remembrance day contains personal information of 4.8 million people killed by Nazis, blank pages symbolizing another 1.2 million [Most Americans lack some basic knowledge about Holocaust — poll]( By TOI staff [Nearly a quarter of young adults in Netherlands think Holocaust a myth, survey finds]( By Mike Corder Op-ed Shalom Yerushalmi [Herzog must threaten to resign as government begins to enact a judicial overhaul]( The president warned that Israelis are facing a struggle ‘that could consume us all’; with the Netanyahu coalition determined to remake the country, he will have to take a stand [Herzog welcomed by Belgian king ahead of meetings with EU, NATO chiefs]( By Lazar Berman [Herzog to deliver address on Holocaust to special session of EU parliament]( By Lazar Berman [Israelis should get annual COVID shots when virus cases low, vaccine panel advises]( By Nathan Jeffay Top epidemiologist hails decision as wise move to deal with coronavirus as part of ‘new normal,’ but critic says case for regular population-wide vaccination not compelling [Sanofi extends cooperation with Israel’s CytoReason for bowel disease drug discovery]( By Sharon Wrobel [Descendants of Bielski partisans take to stage and screen to show weighty legacy]( By Lisa Klug Live in LA through Feb. 6, Jordan Bielsky performs saga of brothers who saved 1,250 Jews in WWII; other family members amplify ancestors’ heroism in film, exhibit and classroom [In first, Israel loans Holocaust survivors’ heirlooms to Germany in remembrance drive]( By Deborah Cole [Congress members urge removal of UN official for antisemitism exposed by ToI]( By Luke Tress 11 House representatives call on UN chief to oust Palestinian rights official Francesca Albanese for comments, saying her anti-Jewish bias ‘undermines credibility’ [UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $1.6 billion amid budget shortfalls]( By AFP and TOI staff [Spielberg’s ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods, WWI epic with anti-Nazi past gets 9]( By Andrew Lapin Iconic filmmaker’s autobiographical drama about his Jewish upbringing nominated for best picture, director, and screenplay; ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ best picture candidate [‘Everything Everywhere’ tops other big-screen spectacles with 11 Oscar nominations]( By Jake Coyle [CRM]( Different strokes [TV star Lisa Edelstein’s art exhibit captures her Jewish family]( By Linda Buchwald Her first solo exhibition, titled ‘Family,’ is on display at the SFA Advisory art gallery in downtown Manhattan through January 25 More Headlines [Teenage boy rescued by IDF after entering minefield in north]( By Emanuel Fabian [‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closest to midnight in shadow of nuclear, climate threats]( By Chris Lefkow [Boy, 15, takes father’s car out for joyride, smashes it into eight parked vehicles]( By TOI staff [Symposium aims to tackle addiction, stigma in US Jewish communities]( By Luke Tress [Germany to provide Ukraine with advanced battle tanks, in landmark move]( By Frank Jordans [US Justice Department sues Google over digital advertising dominance]( By Barbara Ortutay, Eric Tucker and Frank Bajak [Ukraine corruption scandal claims several top officials, as US poised to ramp up aid]( By ANDREW MELDRUM [US slaps sanctions on alleged Hezbollah money man, currency exchange front]( By Agencies [Seasonal food / Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae to open Tel Aviv restaurant]( By TOI staff [In new book, Pompeo says US averted nuclear war between India and Pakistan]( By Shaun Tandon [Restaurant review / No bones about it, this Ashdod fish restaurant deserves the accolades]( By Jessica Steinberg [No strings attached / Blues legend Buddy Guy plans Israel shows as part of farewell tour]( By Jessica Steinberg [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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