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Car catches fire in central Amsterdam following explosion, police says

Police say the driver was suspected of having caused the fire and had possibly done so on purpose, but they are keeping "all scenarios open."

03/04/2025
'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

This week in Jewish history: Purim story, mass suicide, killing of York's Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars

By STEVEN DRUCKER
15/03/2025
Teen depression (illustrative)

Israel needs to improve programs for reservists returning to civilian life

The return to civilian life after prolonged reserve service requires a systematic and comprehensive approach.

By GABY KASHY-ROSENBAUM
09/01/2025

Maj. Assaf Dagan laid to rest in military ceremony after court order approves

After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.

By YOAV ITIEL
03/12/2024

High Court offers compromise on military funeral for Asaf Dagan, after taking his own life

Dagan took his own life in Atlit in October after suffering from severe PTSD.

Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say

The researchers noted that the current study referred to the general population in Israel, but there are also specific groups at increased risk during national crises or wars.

After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy

Dagan described her brother’s struggles, saying, “My mother dedicated her life to trying to save Asaf… He exhibited all the classic symptoms of PTSD.”

Mother sues AI company after 14-year-old son commits suicide for romantic interest chatbot

Sewell Setzer, 14, committed suicide believing it would allow him to be in the world of his AI girlfriend Dany, his mother claims.

Man sets himself on fire across from Israeli consulate in Boston

The incident, which occurred on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks on New York, occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m., according to NBC Boston. A large police presence quickly followed.

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