Tzfat, Northern District, Israel

Making recovery real: Philanthropy’s next opportunity in northern Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jun

Philanthropy has played a crucial role in addressing the immediate needs in northern Israel during a crisis, stepping in where the government could not initially, to support displaced families and struggling communities.

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Counting toward readiness: Philanthropy in an age of uncertainty

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 May

Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, explores how the ritual of counting the Omer informs philanthropic strategies amidst uncertainty.

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Ahead of Passover, Israelis seeking to leave cut a reverse-Exodus path through Egypt

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Apr

Amidst the backdrop of military tensions involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran, many Israelis found themselves navigating a modern "reverse Exodus," traveling through Egypt to escape conflict zones and reach safety abroad ahead of Passover.

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My identity as a progressive Zionist Jew shouldn’t be at stake

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Jul 2025

Jenna Harris reflects on the growing challenge faced by progressive Zionist Jews reconciling their identity with criticisms of Israel, especially after recent conflicts.

0 Culture Politics

Out of a Country

Orian Morris in Tablet · 3 Jul 2025

In the narrative "Out of a Country," the author Orian Morris recounts a poignant encounter in an Israeli enclave in Old Manali, India, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

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Q&A: Ilan Berman on Iran, the Knesset and the Haredi Draft

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 12 Jun 2025

The interview with Ilan Berman explores the ongoing tensions within Israeli politics regarding the Haredi draft and its impact on both domestic and international fronts.

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An Ode to Israeli Cheese

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 30 May 2025

Israeli cheese offers a unique culinary experience, celebrated for its distinct taste and quality stemming from Israel's advanced dairy industry.

0 Israel History

The Unbreakable Link Between Zionism and Judaism

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that Zionism is deeply intertwined with Judaism, asserting that it represents the historical, religious, and emotional connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

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Mikhael Manekin: 'This is a land of two peoples, and I don't view that as a problem'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 5 May 2025

Mikhael Manekin, a leader in Israel's Hasmol Haemuni movement, discusses the complexities of Israeli society, emphasizing the need for a shared vision of peace and equality with Palestinians while questioning the efficacy and morality of current Israeli policies.

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'In Israel, we now have crumbs of democracy, not real democracy'

Haaretz Weekly · 1 Apr 2025

Dr. Meital Pinto discusses the implications of recent Israeli legislative changes that could weaken judicial independence by politicizing the Judicial Appointments Committee and potentially undermine the integrity of future elections.

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OU Israel Inaugurates New Headquarters

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 18 Mar 2025

OU Israel inaugurated its new headquarters in the Har Hotzvim neighborhood of Jerusalem, marking a strategic milestone in its efforts to enhance support for at-risk teenagers and English-speaking olim in Israel.

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Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon? Unprecedented overtures are underway.

Ben Sales in JTA · 13 Mar 2025

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the U.S. and France, are underway to resolve longstanding border disputes, aiming to pave the way for a historic peace treaty.

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Birthright participants say visiting Israel in the post-Oct. 7 era is a transformative experience

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Mar 2025

Birthright Israel trips in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack have become more significant for participants, as they experience Israel through a lens of resilience and support, amid ongoing global antisemitism.

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The “Unsettling Findings” Edition

Promised Podcast · 27 Feb 2025

The Promised Podcast episode discusses the Israeli Defense Forces' internal investigation of the October 7 attacks and reflects on the documentary 'No Other Land,' which chronicles the fraught existence of Palestinians in the West Bank's Masafa Yata amidst IDF and settler actions.

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Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars

Deborah Danan in JTA · 12 Feb 2025

In the Hula Valley, Israel, the environmental impacts of conflicts with Hezbollah have become increasingly evident.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australia is no longer the Australia I grew up in.

Future of Jewish · 21 Jan 2025

Chavi Israel, a Jewish Studies educator in Sydney, reflects on the rise of antisemitism in Australia, particularly after October 2023.

0 Communities Philosophy

A Story of Mourning and Meaning on a Kibbutz

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 20 Dec 2024

Set against the backdrop of a kibbutz in the Golan Heights, the article captures a family's journey through mourning and finding meaning after the loss of their son, Felix.

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My Father’s Holocaust Secret

Itzhak David Goldberg in Tablet · 14 Jun 2012

In a poignant narrative, Itzhak David Goldberg recounts the discovery of a hidden photograph after his father's death, unraveling a family secret linked to the Holocaust.

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