Birthright Trippers Find Visiting Israel During War Is a Unique and Invigorating Experience
By Elana Sztokman
When Alon Fishman visited Israel in early January on a group trip, it wasn’t his first time in the country. But Fishman,...
For War-Related Rehab, Leading Israeli Hospital Uses Innovative Simulation System and Unique Tools
By Elana Sztokman
Even before the smoke began to clear from Hamas’s deadly Oct. 7 attack, Israeli healthcare professionals realized they were facing a series...
Amid War, this Israeli Educator Is Finding New Ways To Promote Jewish-Arab Coexistence
By Larry Luxner
TEL AVIV — It only took a few minutes from the time the rocket fire from Gaza began on the morning of...
Survivors of the Nova Massacre on Oct. 7 Work Through Trauma at Unique Israeli...
By Larry Luxner
KIBBUTZ HAZOREA, Israel — Fifteen young men and women, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings and to each other, dance around a bucolic...
Approaching Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion, Baltimore-Odesa Partnership Continues Aiding Ukrainian Jews
It has been nearly two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, escalating the conflict between the two countries...
Amid War, Food Rescue Group Switches From Relying on Farmers’ Generosity to Helping Them...
By Elana Sztokman
Yariv Hagbi, a farmer whose family has been growing produce in the area of southern Israel near Gaza for generations, spent part...
For US Officials, Israeli Hostage Deal Brings Joy — and Hard Questions About How Much...
If the provisions of an agreement bear out and Hamas releases dozens of hostages, U.S. officials will celebrate alongside the Israelis.
But then will come...
It’s Official: Israel Approves Deal With Hamas to Free at Least 50 Hostages in...
By Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer
Following six weeks of fighting, Israel’s government has agreed to a deal with Hamas that will free about 50...
Sen. Ben Cardin Receives Anne Frank Award From Netherlands Embassy
On October 19, Sen. Ben Cardin received the Anne Frank Award for Human Dignity and Tolerance from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the...
This Bedouin Bus Driver Saved 30 People From Israel’s Nova Party Massacre
By Deborah Danan
Every day at 4 p.m., Youssef Ziadna receives a phone call from a psychologist. Every evening, he sits on his balcony drinking...