Holon, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Israeli citizen Michael Mizrahi killed in Montreal shooting

Kelly Hartog in JTA · 23 Jun

Israeli citizen Michael Mizrahi, a respected member of Montreal's Jewish community, was tragically killed during a shooting in the Cote-des-Neiges neighborhood, an area with a significant Jewish population.

0 Sports Culture

8 Amazing Jewish NBA Players You Need To Know About

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Jun

Exploring the history and current presence of Jewish players in basketball, this article highlights the incredible contributions of Jewish athletes, both in the NBA and WNBA.

0 Music Israel

6 Israeli Musical Artists Winning Over International Audiences

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Apr

This piece spotlights six Israeli musical talents who have gained international attention, embracing both Hebrew and English languages.

0 Politics Communities

Netanyahu heckled at Israel’s official Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families grasp for comfort

Deborah Danan in JTA · 21 Apr

Israel's Memorial Day ceremonies were fraught with tension as political discourse clashed with personal grief.

0 Communities Politics

Yet again, Israel’s public shelters become sites of camaraderie amid steep danger

Deborah Danan in JTA · 1 Mar

Amidst the backdrop of a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, Israeli bomb shelters have become unique sites of community and resilience.

0 Holidays Culture

In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide

Deborah Danan in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Amid the second anniversary of a Hamas attack, Israelis faced the complex task of balancing the joy of Sukkot with the deep grief of remembrance.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Shabbat in a Changed Israel: How Israelis Have Embraced Shabbat Since October 7

Carol Ungar in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

In a poignant reflection on a difficult period in Israel's history, Carol Ungar explores the renewed embrace of Shabbat observance among many Israelis following the tragic events of October 7.

0 Art Communities

Inside one man’s quixotic quest to preserve 200,000 Israeli tchotchkes

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Aug 2025

Boris Gorbis, a 74-year-old retired lawyer and passionate collector, has gathered the world's largest known assembly of 20th-century Zionist souvenirs, including menorahs and seder plates, that were once popular among American Jews but are now largely forgotten.

0 Communities Politics

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

Deborah Danan in JTA · 26 Jun 2025

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 Culture

At a Jerusalem Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design

Deborah Danan in JTA · 13 Mar 2025

A recent Purim party at the official residence of Israel's president showcased an inspiring initiative that has been ongoing for 10 years, where custom costumes are created for children with disabilities.

0 Holidays History

How well do you know Purim? Test your knowledge with this diabolical quiz

Forward Staff in Forward · 13 Mar 2025

Test your knowledge of the Jewish holiday of Purim with this challenging quiz designed by the Forward staff.

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 2025

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.

0 Art History

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan 2025

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Culture Food

In a first-ever Hanukkah doughnut contest, New York bakers battle for best in dough

PJ Grisar in Forward · 24 Dec 2024

The Great Hanukkah Doughnut Duel, the first of its kind, took place at Hotel Moxy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where six bakeries competed to offer the best sufganiyot, the beloved Hanukkah doughnut.

0 Art Culture

Visual Moment | New Angles on a Sacred Land

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 26 Nov 2024

Noted American photographer Ralph Gibson embarked on a transformative journey through Israel in 2019, capturing the country's essence through his unique artistic lens.

0 Television/Film Politics

Undeniably, a great film — but is it Israeli? Or Palestinian? Or both?

Forward · 19 Dec 2021

"Let It Be Morning," directed by Israeli filmmaker Eran Kolirin, explores the complex identity dynamics between Israeli and Palestinian narratives.

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