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0 Music Culture

From British Band to Holy Land, Words That Never Let Go

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Oct

Ken Burgess, originally a member of London's bustling 1960s music scene, converted to Judaism and became a prominent figure in the Israeli music world.

0 Politics Israel

‘Netanyahu will never leave Gaza. War is part of the classic authoritarian playbook’

Haaretz Weekly · 21 Aug

Ksenia Svetlova, a former Knesset member, warns that Israel could become a pariah state akin to Russia if it continues its current military actions in Gaza.

0 Communities Politics

Gimme shelter: As sirens wailed, Israelis made the most of life underground

Deborah Danan in JTA · 26 Jun

During the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, Israelis sought refuge in various types of shelters, transforming them into temporary communal spaces and fostering unexpected camaraderie among diverse groups.

0 Ethics Politics

Israeli Authorities Uncover Exotic Animal Smuggling Ring

Megan Naftali in Moment · 20 Mar

Israeli authorities have dismantled a sophisticated animal smuggling ring involving the use of large agricultural drones to transport wild animals such as 16 monkeys and four lion cubs into the country from Egypt and Jordan.

0 History Communities

The Life and Death of the Oldest Hostage in Gaza

Matti Friedman in The Free Press · 25 Feb

Shlomo Mantzur, a deeply cherished carpenter and father, was the oldest Israeli hostage taken from Kibbutz Kissufim during the violent October 7, 2023, attack by Palestinian militants.

0 Culture Education

Do Clowns Have the Power to Heal?

Josie Glausiusz in Moment · 23 Jan

Medical clowning, a unique blend of humor and therapy, plays a significant role in Israel's healthcare system.

0 Politics Israel

In the Houthis, Israel faces evolving threat far beyond its borders

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 26 Dec 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials are grappling with a burgeoning threat from the Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have recently targeted Israel with ballistic missiles and drones.

0 Communities Israel

The Ultimate Sacrifice: The Faith and Courage of IDF Widows

Carol Green Ungar in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

Chava Zenilman, Hadas Loewenstern, Dana Cohen, and Galit Vizel represent the resilience and faith of IDF widows who have lost husbands in recent conflicts in Gaza.