Sam Halaby, a talented Druze artist from Israel, defied traditional expectations in his community to pursue his passion for art, supported by his mother who recognized his talent.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli President Isaac Herzog have each added letters to a Torah scroll dedicated to peace for their countries.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated outside the opening of the Netherlands' first Holocaust museum due to the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who referenced a surge in global antisemitism following Hamas' actions.

The OU Department of Synagogue Initiatives and Yachad co-hosted a community conversation about disability inclusion in shuls, highlighting the importance of empathy and accessible systems.

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover three important topics in Israel.

The text discusses ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on global reactions and the prevalence of antisemitic remarks, such as those made by the Pakistani Foreign Minister.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into various Israeli political aspects in their discussion.

Prof. Benjamin Z. Kedar discusses his new collection of essays on Chaim Weizmann with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting Weizmann's role as Israel's first president and a leader in the World Zionist Organization, while also emphasizing his career as a chemist.

Israeli President Shimon Peres, mentored by David Ben-Gurion, had a complex political career marked by distrust, frequent election losses, and a reputation as an underminer, despite later becoming a popular president with strong views on security and peace.