Beersheba, Southern District, Israel

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Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience

Deborah Danan in JTA · 19 Jun

Ben & Jerry's Israel has launched a new ice cream flavor named 'Milk and Honey' to celebrate Israeli resilience post the October 7 Hamas attack.

0 Education Science

How teachers are harnessing AI to democratize Israeli education

Elana Sztokman in JTA · 20 May

In Israel, the Amal Educational Network is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education through its Pedagogical AI (PAI) initiative, aimed at transforming classrooms to better prepare for the AI era.

0 Politics Communities

How Israel became a country where teenagers murder each other in cold blood

Dan Perry in Forward · 27 Apr

In the wake of two tragic murders of young Ethiopian-Israelis, Dan Perry reflects on the deteriorating state of Israeli society, highlighting a deepening cultural crisis characterized by rampant violence among youth and inadequate governance.

0 Israel Leadership

Use Israeli bureaucracy to drive Israeli recovery

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Apr

In the wake of recent conflict and ongoing challenges faced by Israel, there is an urgent need to enhance the capacity of Israeli municipalities to respond to crises and support recovery efforts.

0 Israel Politics

Target: Tehran

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Mar

Lieutenant T., a combat navigator with the Israeli Air Force's 107th Squadron, provides a first-hand account of a significant airstrike mission over Iran.

0 Politics Israel

While Iran fires missiles, Israel moves entire hospitals underground.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 10 Mar

In response to escalating threats, Israel has ingeniously retrofitted underground parking lots into fully operational hospitals, showcasing a unique blend of logistical and medical expertise.

0 Politics Israel

Hezbollah enters Iran war, firing on Israel’s north, as US officials say more fighting is to come

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 Mar

The conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has intensified with Hezbollah, an Iranian ally, attacking Israeli territories for the first time since a 2024 ceasefire.

0 Politics History

What happened during the 2025 Israel-Iran war? A timeline.

JTA Staff in JTA · 28 Feb

In 2025, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran led to a significant military conflict, marking the first missile exchanges since the establishment of the Islamic Republic.

0 Politics Culture

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 26 Feb

As tensions rise with the U.S. potentially engaging Iran in conflict, Israelis find themselves in a state of perpetual preparedness, juggling between practical survival measures and moments of gallows humor.

0 Politics Israel

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Deborah Danan in JTA · 26 Feb

Israelis are managing their lives amidst potential war with Iran, prompted by U.S. President Trump's military maneuvers in the region.

0 Israel Politics

Israel's New Military Doctrine: Fortress Israel 2.0

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 16 Feb

Israel is shifting from its reliance on foreign defense partners, particularly the United States, to cultivate greater strategic autonomy and domestic production capabilities.

0 Torah Communities

5 Ways Vayigash Rewrites Jewish Life in Diaspora

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 24 Dec 2025

Rivka Bennun Kay's analysis of Parshat Vayigash reflects on the enduring relevance of Jewish life in the diaspora, using the biblical narrative of Yaakov's move to Egypt as a framework.

0 Food Culture

Shifka, a new pita shop on the Bowery, aims to be the Chipotle of Israeli cuisine

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 6 Nov 2025

Shifka, a new Israeli-inspired pita shop on the Bowery, is the creation of the Jewish owners behind Sami & Susu, a well-regarded Mediterranean restaurant.

0 Art Culture

Once, artists had the courage to stand for civilization. Now they fear their followers.

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish · 31 Oct 2025

The essay by Yonatan Daon-Stern reflects on the era when artists like Leonard Bernstein, Isaac Stern, and Mstislav Rostropovich were cultural heroes, embodying values and the spirit of civilization through their music.

0 Politics Communities

US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot

Deborah Danan in JTA · 27 Oct 2025

Kiryat Gat, a traditionally quiet Israeli city, has become an unexpected hotspot due to the presence of U.S. soldiers part of a multinational center monitoring the Gaza ceasefire.

0 Culture History

Paying Tribute to the Jewish Calendar

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah · 5 Sep 2025

The Jewish calendar is celebrated not merely as a timekeeper but as a vessel preserving Jewish religious practice, history, and culture across the ages.

0 Communities History

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.

0 Culture Holidays

The Jewish Secret to a Better Life

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Aug 2025

The article delves into the experience and broader appeal of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest observed by Jews, emphasizing that it offers benefits even to non-Jews.

0 Politics Israel

When Journalists Are Terrorists

The Cholent in The Cholent · 15 Aug 2025

The article examines the contentious issue of journalists being accused of engaging in terrorism, sparked by the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif by the IDF, who alleged his links to Hamas.

0 Culture Philosophy

Why ‘beach reading’ is a joke on Jews like me

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Jul 2025

The article explores the complex feelings Jewish individuals may experience when indulging in light summer reading amidst global turmoil, particularly from an Israeli perspective.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How I got AI to create fake Nazi memos — and what that means for the future of antisemitism

Ilan Manor in Forward · 17 Jul 2025

Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and others present significant risks in exacerbating antisemitism by enabling the creation of false documents, doctored visuals, and biased content.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is so concerned about homegrown Iranian spies it is launching a PR campaign to dissuade them

Grace Gilson in Forward · 16 Jul 2025

Israel is grappling with a troubling trend of Israelis being recruited to spy for Iran due to economic vulnerability and disconnection from society.

0 Politics History

‘Deeply disappointed’: An Iranian Canadian dissident reflects on the brief Israel-Iran war

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Jul 2025

Canadian-Iranian dissident Kaveh Shahrooz reflects on the brief Israel-Iran war, highlighting initial support amongst dissidents for Israel's strikes that quickly soured due to a lack of regime change and increased repression in Iran.

0 Communities Culture

Supporting the bereaved families left behind

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Jul 2025

Amidst the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli society faces a dual reality of triumph and deep sorrow.

0 Communities Politics

Jonathan Rosenblum: 'Would you want to live in a country run by Haredim?'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 30 Jun 2025

Jonathan Rosenblum, a prominent Haredi journalist, discusses the complexities and diverse perspectives within the Haredi community, particularly in relation to the Israeli army draft and the broader socio-political landscape in Israel.

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