Tel Aviv, Southern District, Israel

Israel just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M. Experts say it won’t work.

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 29 Apr

Israel is significantly increasing its public diplomacy budget to $730 million, quadrupling its previous allocation, in an effort to combat declining support, particularly in the US where polls show a shift towards unfavorable views.

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Is Netanyahu dead? Has Tel Aviv been flattened? AI videos are dominating the Iran war.

Grace Gilson in Forward · 17 Mar

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes have proliferated, causing confusion and fueling conspiracy theories.

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The Grit Economy: How Israelis Rebuild With Faith and Strength

Howard Blas in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

Israeli families faced significant economic and emotional challenges during the recent conflict, with many, like Miriam and Natan, balancing family obligations with military service in the reserves (miluim).

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My family runs to our safe room when the sirens sound. I try to believe it’s enough.

Uriel Heilman in JTA · 5 Mar

Life in present-day Israel is marked by frequent air raid sirens, pushing families like Uriel Heilman's to seek shelter in safe rooms mandated by law since 1992.

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Take Offense While Playing Defense

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Dec 2025

Israel's development and upcoming deployment of the Iron Beam, a revolutionary laser interception system, marks a significant defensive advancement.

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These Videos of the Returned Living Israeli Hostages Mean the World

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 13 Oct 2025

Recently, the remaining 20 Israeli hostages who had been held for two years were released just before Simchat Torah, marking an incredible occasion of relief and joy amidst the remembrance of past sorrows.

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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.

0 History Holidays

Mashiach - Internalizing the Challenge: Understanding the Basic Structure

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Aug 2025

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nuances of mourning Tisha B'Av and presents an analysis on how the concept of Moshiach is structured based on Tanach parallelisms.

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Gaza's Humanitarian Emergency (Webinar Recording)

Israel Policy Pod · 29 Jul 2025

LTC Or Elrom and Dr. Shira Efron discuss the complex humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting barriers to aid delivery amid ongoing conflict and international pressures.

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As hunger crisis mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 25 Jul 2025

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn increasing concern and activism from Jewish communities worldwide, spurred by reports of widespread hunger and suffering following Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas.

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.

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The “Means, Ends & Mean Ends” Edition

Promised Podcast · 17 Jul 2025

The episode delves into a New York Times essay criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly prolonging the Gaza conflict for political gain, and a controversial proposal for a "humanitarian city" for Gazans.

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'I touched death so many times in Gaza': Released hostage Aviva Siegel on 'screaming' for a cease-fire deal

Haaretz Weekly · 10 Jul 2025

Aviva Siegel, who was held hostage by Hamas, speaks about her traumatic experience and the ongoing struggle to secure the release of remaining hostages, including campaigning with world leaders for their freedom.

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Confidence Campaign

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun 2025

Cindy Scarr describes a significant turn in Israel's approach to Iran, as the country orchestrated a massive surprise military strike against Iranian nuclear assets.

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1,500 Birthright participants were stranded in Israel. Now they're on a cruise to Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds

Grace Gilson in Forward · 17 Jun 2025

In the wake of a sudden Israel-Iran conflict that halted air travel and left many stranded, Birthright Israel efficiently relocated 1,500 participants to Cyprus via a rescue cruise, with plans to continue offering support to those remaining in Israel.

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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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The Only Real Option for Israel in Gaza

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Apr 2025

In the article, Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel has no viable alternative but to maintain control over Gaza, rejecting recent ceasefire proposals as inadequate and dangerous.

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The Dardik Family: A Child Moves Away From Zionism [Divergence 3/4]

18forty · 8 Apr 2025

The Dardik family's episode delves into the intricate dynamics of maintaining familial bonds amidst divergent views on Zionism and military service.

0 Food Culture

Stuffed Tomatoes and Onions (Mahasha)

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 19 Mar 2025

Leah Koenig's feature on Baghdadi Jewish cuisine, centered around a recipe for Stuffed Tomatoes and Onions (Mahasha), highlights the rich culinary legacy of Baghdadi Jews—descendants of Iraqi Jewry who migrated to places like Calcutta, India.

0 Holidays History

The meaning of Purim in 2025

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Mar 2025

The significance of Purim 2025 is highlighted through its enduring lesson on Jewish unity amidst internal divisions.

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17-year-old Israeli injured in car-ramming dies of her wounds

Ben Sales in JTA · 5 Mar 2025

Yahli Gur, a 17-year-old Israeli girl critically injured in a recent car-ramming terror attack, has sadly succumbed to her injuries.

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The AI-fueled fever dream of 'Trump Gaza' is gaudy and abhorrent. But it identifies a real problem

Alex Lederman in Forward · 26 Feb 2025

In a provocative video, AI imagines a Trump-controlled Gaza transformed into a lavish resort-like area, free from conflict, but at the expense of displacing its Palestinian population.

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‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you all,’ Yarden Bibas tells his sons and wife at their funeral

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 26 Feb 2025

The funeral of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza, became a focal point of national mourning in Israel.

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We Must Learn the Hostages’ Names—and Tell Their Stories

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 17 Feb 2025

Sruli Fruchter addresses the lack of awareness among some Jewish communities regarding Israeli hostages, emphasizing the need to learn and share their stories as a form of solidarity and preservation of Jewish identity.

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The Moving Stories of the Three Israeli Hostages Reunited With Their Families

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Jan 2025

The article narrates the emotional reunions of three Israeli women—Romi Gonen, Emily Damaris, and Doron Steinbercher—held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over a year.

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