Ashkelon, Southern District, Israel

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Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 16 Jun

Natan Slifkin critically examines the financial practices of the Israeli charedi community, particularly their methods of securing funds through both legitimate and unethical means.

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The Ultra-Orthodox Debate That Jews Can No Longer Avoid

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun

Vanessa Berg examines the longstanding and complex relationship between ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities and the State of Israel, focusing on the tensions arising from military service exemptions and economic non-participation.

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A week into ceasefire, Israelis’ storied resilience is tested by questions about what was gained

Deborah Danan in JTA · 16 Apr

Following a recent ceasefire in the conflict with Iran, Israelis are grappling with the rapid return to everyday life amidst lingering trauma and uncertainty.

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Missiles Over Levinsky

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 10 Mar

The article explores the everyday experiences of Iranian Israelis living in Tel Aviv during the tumultuous period of missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.

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A Whale Of A Time

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Feb

Natan Slifkin describes a rare and serendipitous encounter with a dead sperm whale that washed ashore on Zikim beach near Ashkelon, Israel.

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The Double Lives of Hadassah Doctors and Nurses

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah · 5 Feb

Hadassah doctors and nurses like Dr. Esi Sharon-Sagie and Itzik Kara have been leading extraordinary double lives since the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, and during the subsequent years of conflict.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Amit Elor Gives Her Firstborn Child a Beautiful Hebrew Name

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Jan

Amit Elor, the youngest American to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, recently celebrated another milestone with the birth of her first child, a son named Aryeh.

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October 7 Survivors, Then and Now

Lee Yaron in Hadassah · 1 Sep 2025

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas through interviews conducted over two years.

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Gaza's media martyrs are a mockery of journalism.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 27 Aug 2025

Nachum Kaplan critiques the portrayal of journalists as privileged figures during wartime, particularly in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

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The Fantasies That Jews Project Onto Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 19 Aug 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay discusses the disconnect between diaspora Jews and the reality of life in Israel, particularly in light of recent conflicts like the October 7th massacre and the war in Gaza.

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Who Wants Airport Arrests?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 18 Jul 2025

Natan Slifkin discusses the complexities surrounding the potential arrest of charedi yeshiva students in Israel for draft evasion, particularly during international travel.

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These Two Former Israeli Hostages Just Got Engaged

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 Jul 2025

Former Israeli hostages Sasha Tourfanov and Sapir Cohen, who were kidnapped by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Kibbutz Nir Oz in October 2023, have become engaged.

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Twenty Years Later—Remembering the Uprooting of Gush Katif

Carol Green Ungar in Jewish Action · 24 Jun 2025

Twenty years after the Israeli government's eviction of nearly 10,000 Israelis from their homes in Gush Katif during the 2005 disengagement, many former residents, like Anita Tucker, continue to grapple with its repercussions.

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Debbie’s Story

Debbie Rosen as told to Toby Klein Greenwald in Jewish Action · 24 Jun 2025

Debbie Rosen shares her personal journey from living in Gush Katif before the 2005 Disengagement to her current life in a caravilla in Nitzan, near Ashkelon.

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How It Feels in Israel

Jewdicious · 16 Jun 2025

Rick Borenstein shares a personal account of living in Tel Aviv under the threat of Iranian missile strikes.

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Travels to 'the sixth borough' — a brief history of New York City mayors visiting Israel

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 11 Jun 2025

New York City mayors have traditionally visited Israel, a practice initiated by William O'Dwyer in 1951 to strengthen ties with the Jewish community and Israel.

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Still Playing Our Song

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May 2025

Chaim Banet, a prolific composer and choirmaster, has been a defining influence in Jewish music over the past five decades, particularly through his children's choirs in Haifa.

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After Oct. 7, a hub of Jewish-Arab shared society faces its toughest test

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider · 13 May 2025

Givat Haviva, Israel's largest organization dedicated to fostering Jewish-Arab shared society, faced an unprecedented challenge following the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas.

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Introducing Israel’s 21st Century Pioneers

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 23 Apr 2025

Roee Azizi, a 28-year-old Israeli, responded to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack with a personal call to action, founding the community project 'Hinenu.'

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Harlem-based Ethiopian-Israeli chef Beejhy Barhany dishes on her new cookbook

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 9 Apr 2025

Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-Israeli chef and owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, has released her first cookbook, "Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond."

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The Heartbreaking End of Jewish Gaza

Future of Jewish · 14 Mar 2025

The article reflects on the emotional and contentious history surrounding Israel's 2005 unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, focusing on personal stories like that of Einat, an 18-year-old resident of the Gush Katif settlement.

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Looking Back 50 Years (Gulp), Purim Spoofs Tell A Tale

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 13 Mar 2025

Gary Rosenblatt reflects on his long history of crafting Purim Spoofs, nostalgic yet aware of the challenges in contemporary satire amidst current global and Jewish crises.

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An Ethiopian ‘Mouthful’ From Beejhy Barhany

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 20 Feb 2025

Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-Israeli-American chef, is releasing her new cookbook, "Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens," celebrating Ethiopian cuisine and culture.

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Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan 2025

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

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Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan 2025

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing.

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