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Staples students witness the Israeli-Palestine conflict first-hand

While Baxter Stein ’14 originally traveled to Israel to immerse himself in its ancient history, for the past eight weeks, he also watched history unfold right before his eyes. After World War II,...

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Interactions between Israel and Palestine chronicled through the years

Sirens wail. Gunfights rage. Rockets explode overhead. Over the past month, these are some of the everyday sounds heard by residents of both Israel and Gaza. The following timeline, based on reporting...

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Clubs bring foreign education to Staples

Although there are over 95 clubs at staples, one in particular has caught students’ attention and has really brought foreign education to Westport. The Staples Israeli Culture Club, which has around 50...

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The Middle East is not that far away

Lately tensions have been high in our government, in our country, and across the world as each day a new problem seems to unravel and old problems seem to surface. Last week, I could feel the tensions...

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Incident at Temple Israel terrifies Staples students

Two alleged armed intruders were seen on Tuesday, May 12 at Temple Israel in Westport; causing Staples students to panic. “The news was shocking,” said Ben Kanter ’16 the president of the youth group...

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Conflict Media Coverage Bias Misinforms Public

The brutal acts of violence between the Palestinians and the Israelis are nothing new. However, the conflict has escalated to an extremely frightening level in recent months. It’s not just that the...

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A country far away boasts a culture close to home

Israel may be located 5,638 miles across the globe, but the rich culture of this tiny country echoes within room 2034’s walls. The biweekly Israeli Culture Club (ICC), home to Israeli-style barbecues,...

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Israeli emissary connects cultures and inspires understanding

Though her hometown may be 5,600 miles away, 19 year old Israeli emissary, Gaya Kessler, has made Westport her home since her arrival last August. Kessler’s bubbly personality and infectious energy has...

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Birthright Booms for Staples Grads

Birthright Israel is a well-known program among the Staples Community. Many students go the summer after their first year in college to travel across Israel and be a part of the program. Birthright...

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UN resolution ending Israeli settlements garners mixed student reactions

A resolution denouncing Israeli settlement construction was approved by the UN Security Council after the Obama administration refused to veto the resolution which criticizes Israel and calls its...

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UN’s anti-Israel bias persists after Obama fails to veto settlement resolution

By: Melanie Lust ’19 The UN held a vote declaring Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem illegal last December 23. The drafted resolution, Resolution 2334, called for an immediate end to...

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Cinderella story and hometown victory: 2017 World Baseball Classic gains...

By Alex Reiner and Jack Beck The 2017 World Baseball Classic was filled with Cinderella stories, swagger and the home team bringing home the bling. The United States brought home its first gold medals...

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U.N. general assembly denounces Trump’s Jerusalem plan

Melanie Lust ’19 The U.N. voted on Thursday to pass a resolution demanding that President Trump rescind his policy to move Israel’s capital from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem. The nonbinding referendum, which...

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Harmful bias in social media posts spread Israeli/Palestinian conflict...

Throughout the past year, social media has been used as the main source of spreading information and educating social media users on current events, but with the Palestine and Israel conflict, is it...

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Life-changing summer in Israel results in blossomed connection with culture

I have never been a religious person. Despite receiving a Bat-mitzvah and attending Hebrew school, connecting with my religion never came naturally to me. Before this summer, I have never felt the urge...

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Israel and Palestine’s complicated history makes it difficult for some to...

Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, with thousands of rockets whilst Hamas’ troops poured over Israel’s border by sea, land and air, utilizing brutal...

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From a symbol of faith to question of safety: unpacking the meaning of my...

Ever since I was little, my dad has instilled in me that if I don’t respect my own religion, no one will. I went to Hebrew school every Tuesday from kindergarten to seventh grade, became a b’nai...

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Antisemitism on college campuses must end now

In the days since Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union among other major countries, launched a major attack on Israel...

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Staples Mitzvah Club hosts unifying walk for Israel

The Staples Mitzvah Club hosted a fundraiser in support of United Hatzalah on Sunday, Dec. 17. The fundraiser was a walk/run at the Staples High School track and lasted from 12-1:30 p.m. A guest...

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