Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel

0 Literature Israel

Alan D. Abbey in Hadassah · 20 Mar

Yishay Ishi Ron's novel "Dog," translated by Yardenne Greenspan, is a poignant exploration of trauma, addiction, and the search for redemption set against the backdrop of an Israeli setting laden with the psychological scars of military service.

0 Politics Culture

Azealia Banks is done with Israel, again: ‘On second thought, F—K ISRAEL’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Mar

Azealia Banks, the American rapper known for her outspoken views, has once again reversed her stance on Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli couple killed by Iranian cluster bomb as Israel continues assassinating Iranian officials

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 18 Mar

An Israeli couple, Yaron and Ilana Moshe, were killed by an Iranian missile in Ramat Gan amidst a severe offensive on the Tel Aviv area.

0 Ethics Holidays

Certainly It Falls

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 17 Mar

Leah Koenig reflects on the darkness and light that nations experience, especially during times of conflict and moral crisis.

0 Sports Culture

In a first, NBA game features 3 Israelis — Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 17 Mar

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn was abuzz with excitement as it hosted a historic NBA game featuring three Israeli players: Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf, and Ben Saraf.

0 Holocaust Education

German school named for Albanian who saved Jews sends students to Tirana for Holocaust remembrance

Larry Luxner in JTA · 17 Mar

In a poignant commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, students from a Berlin high school, named after Albanian rescuer Refik Veseli, visited Tirana, Albania.

0 Politics Israel

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

JTA · 17 Mar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became the center of a misinformation storm after Iranian state media circulated false claims of his death, prompting him to produce videos disproving the rumors.

0 Communities Politics

Dispatch from a nation on the edge

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Mar

Tova Dorfman reflects on the challenging situation in Israel, where ongoing conflicts have frayed not only the nation's infrastructure but also its social and emotional fabric.

0 Israel Politics

Israel's PR problem is completely overrated.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 14 Mar

Joshua Hoffman argues that the belief in Israel's public relations problem, termed 'hasbara,' is overrated.

0 Politics Israel

The Delusion of Being 'Anti-War'

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 14 Mar

Vanessa Berg's guest essay discusses the modern Western anti-war mentality and contrasts it with the Israeli perspective on self-defense.

0 Communities Antisemitism

My Hometown in Michigan Is Under Attack. I’m in a Bomb Shelter in Israel.

Polina Fradkin in The Free Press · 12 Mar

Amid the chaos of violent attacks, Polina Fradkin, residing in Tel Aviv, describes her distressing experience as her hometown of West Bloomfield, Michigan, grapples with a shocking attack on Temple Israel, the largest Reform synagogue in North America.

0 Politics Israel

A Parent and a Patriot

Jewdicious · 12 Mar

Joanna Landau reflects on the challenges of navigating personal safety and patriotism as an Israeli, sharing her experiences during conflicts in Israel.

0 Culture Education

Eps 12. Parenting with Passion: How Warmth Shapes a Child’s Heart

dasi@mishpacha.com in Mishpacha · 12 Mar

In this insightful discussion, Rachelli Fried and Rebbetzin Dershowitz delve into the concept of inspiring children through the warmth and passion inherent in Yiddishkeit.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC Jewish groups raise concern about Mamdani’s gatherings with pro-Palestinian activists

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 11 Mar

Recently, Jewish organizations in New York City have raised concerns over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's engagements with pro-Palestinian activists known for their anti-Israel rhetoric and endorsements of violence.

0 Politics Israel

Wars are won by people, not just hardware

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Mar

Wars are not defined by hardware or tactics alone, but by the spirit and resilience of those who serve.

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 Politics Israel

While Iran fires missiles, Israel moves entire hospitals underground.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 10 Mar

In response to escalating threats, Israel has ingeniously retrofitted underground parking lots into fully operational hospitals, showcasing a unique blend of logistical and medical expertise.

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 Politics Israel

A War of Endurance and Will

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Mar

In the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran, success is being gauged more by endurance and strategic objectives than by initial strikes.

0 Education Jewish Law

The End of Learning

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Mar

Cindy Scarr reflects on her journey of converting to Judaism and the endless pursuit of learning it entails.

0 Politics Ethics

In Israel’s missile war, some families run to shelters. Others have nowhere to go.

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 10 Mar

In light of ongoing missile threats from Iran, disparities in bomb shelter access in Israel have been highlighted, revealing significant inequities between Jewish and Arab communities.

0 Politics Communities

When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 10 Mar

The second annual Smol Emuni conference at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan gathered hundreds of observant Jews, providing a platform for those dissatisfied with the prevailing right-wing Orthodox discourse regarding Israeli and American politics.

0 Communities Politics

Missiles Over Levinsky

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 10 Mar

The article explores the everyday experiences of Iranian Israelis living in Tel Aviv during the tumultuous period of missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.

0 Politics Holocaust

International law is meaningless.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish · 9 Mar

Ido Singer, in a powerful guest essay, critiques the ineffectiveness of international law through personal and historical lenses.

0 Culture Politics

The Appropriation of Jewish Renewal Discourse: How Zionist-Religious Hegemony Erases Israel’s Diverse Jewish Spectrum

David Sperber in Lehrhaus · 9 Mar

David Sperber examines the discourse of Jewish renewal in Israel, critiquing the Zionist-religious appropriation that often sidelines non-Orthodox voices.

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