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

Deborah Danan in JTA · 27 Oct

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

What Jews Do Best

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 7 Oct

Adam Hummel's essay weaves the story of Ephraim Hertzano, the creator of Rummikub, into the broader narrative of Jewish resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.

0 Culture Holidays

What I’m Reading in the Sukkah This Year

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 6 Oct

Rivka Bennun Kay shares her reading list for Sukkot, emphasizing how this festival provides an opportunity for reflection and recharging.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

'Tikkun Olam' is a weapon against Jews.

Ella Ben Emanuel in Future of Jewish · 23 Aug

Ella Ben Emanuel explores the complex role of "Tikkun Olam" (repairing the world) amid the persistent antisemitism faced by Jews globally, particularly in the context of Israel.

0 Communities Politics

Twenty Years Later—Remembering the Uprooting of Gush Katif

Carol Green Ungar in Jewish Action · 24 Jun

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.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

The Habura · 22 May

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thought's intricate relationship with both internal spirituality and active life.

0 Communities Israel

Introducing Israel’s 21st Century Pioneers

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 23 Apr

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.'

0 Communities Culture

An Israeli cafe chain launched by and for Oct. 7 survivors is expanding to more cities

Deborah Danan in Forward · 13 Dec 2024

Cafe Otef, an Israeli coffee shop chain launched by survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, is expanding to new cities across Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Unexpected Benefit of Post-Zionism

Ehud Neor in Future of Jewish · 30 Nov 2024

Ehud Neor critiques the impact of post-Zionist ideology on Israeli military and political failures, particularly during the October 7th security breach, where a lack of preparedness led to substantial civilian casualties.

0 Politics Israel

Arrest Warrant - with Thomas Friedman and Ilana Dayan

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 21 Nov 2024

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, heightening political tensions and complicating diplomatic relations.