Kiryat Gat, Southern District, Israel

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North Americans are most likely to move to Israel in the summer. Here’s why.

Peter Ephross in JTA · 17 Jun

Each summer, a significant number of North American Jews make aliyah, and the trend seems to be growing as families look to align their moves with the academic calendar and Jewish holidays.

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Bamba blankets NYC after Park Slope Food Coop vote to boycott Israeli products. What’s next?

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 4 Jun

In response to the Park Slope Food Coop's decision to boycott Israeli products, Jewish organizations in New York City have mobilized to support Israeli snacks like Bamba.

0 Politics History

Spain’s Jewish Question

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 29 Apr

Alan Grabinsky examines the diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, focusing on Spain's deep historical roots of antisemitism and anti-Americanism that influence political stances today.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is the only country willing to defeat Hamas.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

The article by Mitch Schneider argues that Israel stands alone in its resolve to effectively confront and defeat Hamas, as international efforts and initiatives, such as the recently formed International Stabilization Force, are either insufficient or misdirected.

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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 Communities Education

Flat Earth reaches Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Sep 2025

The belief in a Flat Earth has intriguingly reached Israel, as detailed by Natan Slifkin.

0 Politics Israel

The Information War Against Israel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Jul 2025

The podcast delves into the amplification of false narratives against Israel in media, particularly accusing Israel of killing Gazans while facilitating humanitarian aid.

0 Politics Culture

Michael Oren: 'We are living in biblical times'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 14 Jul 2025

Michael Oren views Israel as a flawed yet heroic nation, grappling with both external threats and internal challenges.

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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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My brother-in-law's kibbutz weathered Oct. 7. Then came the Iranian missile strikes

Rob Eshman in Forward · 17 Jun 2025

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the author shares the experiences of his Israeli brother-in-law, David, who faces frequent missile threats at Kibbutz Mishmar HaNegev.

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What Matters Now to Jonathan Dekel-Chen: US feels like only beacon in hostage situation

What Matters Now · 27 Mar 2025

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was recently released after being held hostage by Hamas, describes the relief of his son's return and the ongoing struggles for hostage families in Israel.

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Jonathan Dekel-Chen: My Son was a Hostage in Gaza for 43 Million Seconds. He Felt Every One.

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 17 Mar 2025

Jonathan Dekel-Chen speaks about his son Sagui's 498-day captivity by Hamas, Sagui's eventual release, and the ongoing struggle for other hostages' freedom.

0 Ethics Communities

Help Others, Help Yourself

Jewdicious · 3 Mar 2025

Cindy Sher reflects on the immense challenges facing the world—including political polarization and disasters—through the lens of Jewish teachings, emphasizing the importance of helping others amidst adversity.

0 Politics Israel

Jonathan Dekel-Chen on His Son's Return From Captivity

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Feb 2025

Jonathan Dekel-Chen discusses his son Sagui's emotional return after 498 days in Hamas captivity, shedding light on his family's ordeal and the broader impact on Israeli society.

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You're Hired - with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Nov 2024

As Donald Trump assembles his incoming administration, this episode explores the potential impact on Israel and the Middle East with insights from former Trump advisor Alyssa Farah Griffin and military analyst Amos Harel.

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You're Hired - with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Nov 2024

Alyssa Farah Griffin discusses the implications of Trump's appointments for U.S. policy in the Middle East, highlighting friction between isolationist and hawkish perspectives.

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Supporting the rebirth of Kibbutz Nir Oz: A year of healing and solidarity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Oct 2024

On the one-year anniversary of a devastating Hamas attack, the survivors of Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, continue the arduous task of rebuilding.

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