Northern District, Israel

0 Language Culture

This Hebrew Root Is All About Being Prepared

Joseph Lowin in Hadassah · 18 Nov

Joseph Lowin explores the versatility and historical richness of the Hebrew root (khaf-vav-nun), emphasizing its associations with preparation and focus.

0 Education Culture

The Etgar quiz no 282

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Nov

This quiz challenges readers with questions related to Jewish traditions, biblical figures, and Hebrew language.

0 Politics Communities

Israel’s proposed wartime budget would slash benefits for new immigrants

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 13 Nov

Israel's proposed wartime budget for 2025 includes significant cuts to financial stipends for new immigrants, limiting eligibility based on personal wealth while slightly augmenting support for those below the threshold.

0 Politics Israel

As a liberal Jew, I have stopped apologizing.

Carra Glatt Ben-Baruch in Future of Jewish · 13 Nov

Carra Glatt Ben-Baruch, in her essay as a senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, describes her shift from feeling the need to apologize for Israeli politics to unapologetically supporting her Israeli identity and community.

0 Science Food

21st Century Oil Miracle Thanks to Israeli Innovation

Jordana Benami in Hadassah · 13 Nov

Israeli food-tech company Beyond Oil has developed an innovative powder to address health risks associated with reused frying oils, especially in fast-food chains.

0 History Culture

The Miracle Petek

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Nov

Rabbi Yisrael Ber Odesser, a devoted follower of Breslov chassidus, claimed to have found a mystical note, or "petek," in 1922 believed to be from Rebbe Nachman, sparking much debate.

0 Politics Israel

What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Nov

Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish community.

0 Politics Ethics

Uri Zaki: "The war has to end in Gaza'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 11 Nov

Uri Zaki, a left-wing Zionist thinker, grapples with the consequences of Israel's prolonged campaign against Hamas in Gaza, advocating for a political shift toward peace negotiations.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.

0 Politics History

The Horrific Realities of Israel That Outsiders Will Never Understand

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Nov

The article provides a harrowing account of living under the constant threat of terrorism in Israel, illustrating experiences with bombings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings that are part of daily life.

0 Politics History

The Horrific Realities of Israel That Outsiders Will Never Understand

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Nov

The article provides a harrowing account of living under the constant threat of terrorism in Israel, illustrating experiences with bombings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings that are part of daily life.

0 Politics Israel

Many Israelis are celebrating Trump’s win, seeing him as more likely to back their country

Deborah Danan in JTA · 6 Nov

The article explores the reactions in Israel to Donald Trump's presidential election victory.

0 Communities Politics

Renewing the Evangelical-Jewish alliance

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Nov

The article explores the current state and necessity of reinvigorating the alliance between Jewish communities and American Evangelicals, particularly around support for Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Drone Wars

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov

Israel faces a challenging new front as Iran-funded low-tech drones, used by groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, bypass sophisticated air defenses and cause significant damage in civilian and military areas.

0 Politics Communities

Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him

Binyamin Rose in Forward · 1 Nov

Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endorsing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and his role in establishing the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Israel

Hezbollah strikes kill 7 in northern Israel as ceasefire talks advance

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began.

0 Politics Israel

Hezbollah strikes kill 7 in northern Israel as ceasefire talks advance

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began.

0 Politics Israel

Hezbollah strikes kill 7 in northern Israel as ceasefire talks advance

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began.

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