Bat Yam, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Can an idyllic dream of Israel ever be reality? She says: 'Coexistence, My Ass'

Nora Berman in Forward · 24 Oct

Israeli comedian and activist Noam Shuster Eliassi is the focus of "Coexistence, My Ass," a new documentary that captures her bold comedic and political journey.

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 Communities Politics

Gimme shelter: As sirens wailed, Israelis made the most of life underground

Deborah Danan in JTA · 26 Jun

During the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, Israelis sought refuge in various types of shelters, transforming them into temporary communal spaces and fostering unexpected camaraderie among diverse groups.

0 Communities Israel

Letter from Jaffa: ‘It was the loudest boom I have ever heard’

Deborah Danan in JTA · 19 Jun

Deborah Danan's vivid account from Jaffa captures the harrowing reality of living under missile threats in Israel.

0 Communities Politics

At an Iranian Jewish hangout, retirees wonder if regime change is in the cards

Louis Keene in Forward · 17 Jun

In Los Angeles, Iranian Jewish retirees like 79-year-old David gather to play cards and discuss the recent geopolitical upheavals impacting their homeland.

0 Politics History

The War is Real

For Heaven's Sake · 16 Jun

Amidst the escalating war with Iran, Israelis experience a shift from initial existential relief to anxiety and fear due to the reality of the conflict.

0 Politics Communities

For Israelis under Iranian barrage, deadly nights alternate with days brimming with life

Deborah Danan in JTA · 16 Jun

Israeli life endures an unsettling duality amidst ongoing Iranian missile strikes that recall the resilience seen in wartime London.

0 Politics Israel

Death toll rises in Israel after another night of Iranian missiles; US Embassy in Tel Aviv damaged

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Jun

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Israel faces a barrage of Iranian missiles for the third consecutive night, resulting in at least eight deaths and extensive damage, including to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and a research facility at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

0 Israel Politics

Celebrating my daughter's birthday in a bomb shelter, as missiles struck Tel Aviv

Dan Perry in Forward · 15 Jun

Dan Perry recounts a harrowing experience of celebrating his daughter's birthday in a bomb shelter amidst Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, highlighting the harsh reality of living in a conflict zone.

0 Israel Politics

At least 11 killed across Israel amid multi-day barrage of missiles from Iran

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 15 Jun

Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated into a deadly exchange of missile strikes, resulting in at least 11 Israeli casualties, with most missiles intercepted by Israel's defense system.

0 Music Culture

Still Playing Our Song

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May

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.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Half the Battle

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Apr

Rav Meir Mazuz, a prominent Tunisian Jewish leader and renowned Torah scholar, dedicated his life to preserving the sanctity of the Jewish nation.

0 Politics History

These are the 59 Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 5 Mar

Amid ongoing tensions and delicate negotiations in Gaza, 59 Israeli hostages remain in captivity, a mix of soldiers and civilians who were taken during the Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu says Israel is ‘leveling entire streets used by terrorists’ in West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv

Ben Sales in JTA · 21 Feb

Following the discovery and diffusion of bombs intended for a coordinated attack in the Tel Aviv area, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared intensified military action against terrorist networks in the West Bank.

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These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jan

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict, a ceasefire agreement is poised to enable the release of 33 hostages out of an estimated 98 that remain from the approximately 250 originally captured.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “Violence, Here & There” Edition

Promised Podcast · 14 Nov 2024

In this episode, the hosts discuss recent Israeli military actions in northern Gaza, examining the implications and ethics of these operations amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.

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