Michal Goldschmidt’s bookshop in the north of the city has quickly become a cozy new literary hub for English-language readers.
Israeli Scene
At Bookhaus in Tel Aviv, English Is Not Lost in TranslationMichal Goldschmidt’s bookshop in the north of the city has quickly become a cozy new literary hub for English-language readers.
Food
How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot DemandAs farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the holiday table.
As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the
Israeli Scene
The First Jewish Neighborhoods Beyond the Old CityFrom Mishkenot Sha’ananim’s iconic windmill to the courtyards of Beit David, a walking tour traces the neighborhoods that transformed a then-crowded Ottoman town into a modern, thriving city.
From Mishkenot Sha’ananim’s iconic windmill to the courtyards of Beit David, a walking tour traces the neighborhoods that transformed a then-crowded Ottoman town into a
Food
Israel’s Burgeoning Network of Female WinemakersThese women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
Israeli Scene
Israeli Paralympians Are Headed to Paris GamesDespite the extra challenges Israeli athletes face since October 7, the country’s Paralympic team will likely bring home medals from Paris.
Despite the extra challenges Israeli athletes face since October 7, the country’s Paralympic team will likely bring home medals from Paris.
Israeli Scene
October 7 Survivors Will Not Be SilencedIsraelis demand that the world take action to hold Hamas accountable for their brutality and to ensure that sexual violence as a weapon of war will not be tolerated.
Israelis demand that the world take action to hold Hamas accountable for their brutality and to ensure that sexual violence as a weapon of war will
Food
Keeping Cool in My Israeli KitchenChanneling emotions into cooking and food is the Jewish way.
Channeling emotions into cooking and food is the Jewish way.
Israeli Scene
Israel’s October 7 RefugeesIsraelis evacuated from their homes in the North and South of the country struggle with harsh new realities and difficult choices.
Israelis evacuated from their homes in the North and South of the country struggle with harsh new realities and difficult choices.
Food
Cooking as Wartime ComfortPost October 7, social media culinary stars share Israeli pride and flavor on Instagram.
Post October 7, social media culinary stars share Israeli pride and flavor on Instagram.
Being Jewish
Israel’s Other Secret WeaponIsrael’s secret weapon, Golda Meir once said, is that “we have no place else to go.” But there’s another tool in our arsenal: community.
Israel’s secret weapon, Golda Meir once said, is that “we have no place else to go.” But there’s another tool in our arsenal: community.
Israeli Scene
What Will Be at the End of It All?“It’s now day three since our reality changed,” writes Jessica Steinberg. “Thousands of Israeli reservists have been called up, including my nephews and neighbors, friends’ children and my boys’ teachers.”
“It’s now day three since our reality changed,” writes Jessica Steinberg. “Thousands of Israeli reservists have been called up, including my nephews and neighbors, friends’
Israeli Scene
War in Israel, Once Again“During the Yom Kippur War, I worried about my husband and our friends after they joined their reserve units,” writes Galia Miller Sprung. “Today, it is our children and grandchildren fighting.”
“During the Yom Kippur War, I worried about my husband and our friends after they joined their reserve units,” writes Galia Miller Sprung. “Today, it
Israeli Scene
When Golda Meir Pulled Off the ImpossibleIsrael’s Yom Kippur War victory was far from certain.
Israel’s Yom Kippur War victory was far from certain.
Israeli Scene
The Genius of Golda MeirAmerican Jewry followed Golda loyally, did what she asked of them and embraced her in a way that many Israelis would not, Deborah Lipstadt writes.
American Jewry followed Golda loyally, did what she asked of them and embraced her in a way that many Israelis would not, Deborah Lipstadt writes.
Israeli Scene
Israel at 75: A Special IssueExploring the sociopolitical forces, arts, culture and food that have defined modern Israel since its independence in 1948.Exploring the sociopolitical forces, arts, culture and food that have defined modern Israel since its independence in 1948.
Israeli Scene
Israel’s ‘Ethnic Democracy’Israel has made a critical mistake over the years in not being more explicit about its unique kind of democracy, writes author and scholar Daniel Gordis.
Israel has made a critical mistake over the years in not being more explicit about its unique kind of democracy, writes author and scholar Daniel
Israeli Scene
Abortion in Israel: Relatively Easy to Get, Hard to DiscussThe discourse over abortion differs dramatically between the United States and Israel, where the procedure is legal and barely a political issue.
The discourse over abortion differs dramatically between the United States and Israel, where the procedure is legal and barely a political issue.
American View Israeli Scene
Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!
Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!
Health + Medicine
Helping Children Deal With TraumaYoung victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.
Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.
Making Myself at Home: A Graphic Aliyah AdventureFrom working in an ice-cream shop to running to bomb shelters, an American-born graphic artist chronicles the milestones that make her feel like a ‘proper Israeli.’At Bookhaus in Tel Aviv, English Is Not Lost in TranslationMichal Goldschmidt’s bookshop in the north of the city has quickly become a cozy new literary hub for English-language readers.5050 Initiative Looks to Reverse Decline of Women in the Knesset‘Israel is facing a profound national crisis, and the upcoming elections are critical for rebuilding the country,’ says 5050 Initiative founder Yael Yechieli.What’s All the Buzz About Bees for Peace?Thanks to an interfaith coexistence effort, women across Israel from Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze communities are finding connection through beekeeping.Amid War in Israel, the Zoo Became a Sanctuaryby Miriam GreenAnimals still needed to be fed each morning, gates locked and enclosures cleaned. Life insists on its rhythms, even in times of fear.Echoes of Ancient Conflicts in Israelby Bill SlottEvery archaeological site or mountain overlook in the country was also a battlefield sometime, often many times, in the last 3,000 years.Fearing a Forever War in IsraelWhat if the two decades of relative quiet most of Israel had experienced before October 7 was the exception rather than the deviation?Proving Jewish Presence in the Land of IsraelGeorge Blumenthal collects spectacular antiquities that demonstrate the historical Jewish presence in the Land of Israel. Now, he's digitizing some of the most important pieces of evidence.Footer Menu Column 2
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