Gay and Jewish presidential hopeful Fred Karger says he still has a chance at the White House. [Times of Israel] Meanwhile, NYU’s dental school is facing charges that it violated students’ right to religion by scheduling exams during Passover. [New York Post]

Jerusalem’s touted Ice City begins to melt amid a technical failure, leaving expectant festival goers waiting outside. [Jerusalem Post] And London-based Gefiltefest enters its third year. [Times of Israel]

A report shows Israel is ahead of the US and Europe in recycling, with about half of the nation’s plastic bottles being repurposed. [Ynet] And an Israeli tech company has presented an app aimed at changing the way the public texts. [Israel21c]

Two scientists in Israel are conducting research on behalf of the US, aimed at controlling flight patterns of insects. [Haaretz] And a group of cancer patients use the counting of the Omer to find spiritual guidance during treatment. [Tablet]