Jaffa, Tel Aviv District, Israel

0 Sports Culture

Roots, Ronaldo and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites

Deborah Danan in JTA · 30 Jun

Israelis, having no national team in the FIFA World Cup for over fifty years, adopt other nations as favorites during the tournament based on factors including family roots, admired players, and global political dynamics.

0 Politics History

The History They Hope You Never Learn About 'From the River to the Sea'

Future of Jewish · 9 May

Mitch Schneider's essay delves deep into the historical slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' often used in anti-Israel protests.

0 Education Politics

Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 11 Mar

As Israel grapples with wartime conditions, parents face the dual challenges of returning to work while managing their children's remote learning due to school closures.

0 Communities Education

Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes

Deborah Danan in JTA · 10 Mar

Israeli parents are increasingly frustrated as schools remain closed due to wartime security measures while workplaces have reopened.

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 Politics Israel

You cannot annex your own homeland.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 21 Feb

In his guest essay, Nachum Kaplan argues against the international criticism of Israel's decision to liberalize land purchase registration in Judea and Samaria.

0 History Israel

My Favorite Stories About Israel’s Most Innovative City

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 6 Feb

Tel Aviv, often hailed as Israel's most innovative city, has a rich history of development from a barren stretch of sand to a bustling metropolis characterized by vision and audacity.

0 Literature History

REVIEW: ‘The World Between’

Elizabeth Edelglass in Hadassah · 9 Jan

In her novel, The World Between, Zeeva Bukai explores the intricate dynamics of love and exile through the lives of an unnamed narrator, her husband Max, and her lifelong friend Rothman.

0 Culture History

This is how Jews celebrate Christmas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec 2025

Jews worldwide navigate Christmas with a blend of humor, cultural adaptation, and introspection, transforming it from a religious celebration into a secular tradition marked by Chinese food outings and humor.

0 Politics History

'Indigenous Palestinian' is a lie.

Sheri Oz in Future of Jewish · 15 Nov 2025

Sheri Oz argues that the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity and displacement by Jewish settlers is historically inaccurate, asserting Jewish indigeneity in Judea and Samaria.

0 Culture Language

Social media activist asks Jerusalemites why Yiddish is important

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 27 Oct 2025

Yirmiyahu Danzig, a social media activist of Caribbean and Ashkenazi descent, explores the relevance of Yiddish in Israel through interviews with Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Time To Say Thank You

Jewdicious · 22 Oct 2025

Michael Oren's commentary highlights the intense global backlash Israel has faced over the past two years, drawing on historical antisemitic tropes reminiscent of Nazi Germany.

0 Literature History

A glimpse of the Jewish left in 1920s Palestine

Judah Sussman in Forward · 16 Oct 2025

"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions.

0 History Israel

My grandmother was Palestinian, but not the kind you think.

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish · 5 Aug 2025

Forest Rain's essay explores the historical use of the term 'Palestinian,' reflecting on his grandmother's identity as a Jewish woman from the British Mandate of Palestine.

0 Culture History

(My) Star of David

Jewdicious · 22 Jul 2025

Michael Golden reflects on wearing the Star of David as a symbol of Jewish identity, pride, and resistance, particularly following moments of increased antisemitism and violence.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Top 25 Israeli Films You Should Add to Your Watchlist

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 3 Jul 2025

Israel may be small geographically, but it has a remarkably vibrant film industry.

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 Holidays Antisemitism

Sunrise in Re’im: The Nova Festival Exhibition Comes to DC

Megan Naftali in Moment · 23 Jun 2025

An exhibition titled "Nova Festival Exhibition: The Moment Music Stood Still" has opened in Washington, DC, bringing to life the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked the Nova Music Festival in Reim, Israel.

0 Communities Israel

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

Deborah Danan in JTA · 19 Jun 2025

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

0 Politics Communities

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

Deborah Danan in JTA · 16 Jun 2025

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

0 Israel Politics

Flights canceled. Parties scrapped. Bomb shelters full: 24 hours of war leaves Israel reeling

JTA · 13 Jun 2025

In the wake of a significant military conflict between Israel and Iran, life in Israel has been dramatically disrupted with air raids prompting civilian movements into bomb shelters and halting public events, such as Tel Aviv's Pride celebrations.

0 Politics History

Four of the Most Viral Lies About Israel

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 3 Jun 2025

Lucy Tabrizi addresses four pervasive misconceptions in anti-Israel rhetoric, often propagated in online discussions.

0 History Politics

The Jewish state exists because it was never allowed to be weak.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 31 May 2025

Daniel Greenfield's essay delves into the historical resilience and strength of Israel, underscoring the pivotal moments that have shaped the Jewish state's survival.

0 Israel Politics

Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families

Deborah Danan in JTA · 28 May 2025

Amid ongoing military operations in Gaza following Hamas attacks, Israel is facing unprecedented strain on its reservist soldiers and their families.

0 Leadership Israel

Budding Hadassah Leaders Get Immersive Israel Experience

Shari Harel in Hadassah · 22 May 2025

The immersive experience in Israel for the Evolve Leadership Fellows of Hadassah has deeply impacted its participants, enhancing their connection to Israel and commitment to Hadassah's mission.

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