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Raphael Mechoulam, Israel’s ‘father of cannabis research,’ dies at 92

As a professor at Hebrew University, Mechoulam destigmatized the plant by isolating its medicinal properties.

After naming its terms for a normalization deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia restores relations with Iran

The two developments have created a complex picture for Israel, whose prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly sought a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

Jewish star guard Abby Meyers leads University of Maryland to No. 2 spot in the NCAA tournament

“There’s an amazing following of Jewish students who come to my games, who support me and love the fact that I’m Jewish,” the women’s basketball star said.