That plaintive, familiar sound represented the start of a new year ahead as well as the end of a young life full of hopes and dreams.

"As we approach the annual days of mourning and celebration for Israel’s independence I’m anxiously anticipating the commemorations."

Hadassah life member Julie Bausi is traumatized by the final moments of her beloved son, Itai, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova music festival.

A record 350,000-plus Israelis, mostly men, have been called up for reserve duty. Now, thousands of mothers have become single parents, depending on the support of community.

It’s now day three since our reality changed. Thousands of Israeli reservists have been called up, including my nephews and neighbors, friends’ children and my boys’ teachers.

Meet Dana International, the first transgender winner of the Eurovision song contest, plus Oscar winner Natalie Portman and 'Jerusalem of Gold' singer Shuly Natan.

Meet ultra-Orthodox marathon runner Beatie Deutsch and Olympic medalists Linoy Ashram and Yael Arad.

Meet economist Karnit Flug, 3D-printing fashion designer Danit Peleg and EL AL CEO Dina Bel Tal Ganancia