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  • Israel at 75: A Special Issue
    Israeli Scene
    Israel at 75: A Special Issue
    Israel at 75: A Special Issue
    Exploring 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. 

  • Israel’s ‘Ethnic Democracy’
    Israeli Scene
    Israel’s ‘Ethnic Democracy’
    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

  • Abortion in Israel: Relatively Easy to Get, Hard to Discuss
    Israeli Scene
    Abortion in Israel: Relatively Easy to Get, Hard to Discuss
    Abortion in Israel: Relatively Easy to Get, Hard to Discuss

    The 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.

  • Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!
    American View Israeli Scene
    Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!
    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!

  • Helping Children Deal With Trauma
    Health + Medicine
    Helping Children Deal With Trauma
    Helping Children Deal With Trauma

    Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.

    Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.

  • What Will Israel Look Like at 100?
    Israeli Scene
    What Will Israel Look Like at 100?
    What Will Israel Look Like at 100?

    Asking the tough questions is our responsibility, says former Ambassador Michael Oren.

    Asking the tough questions is our responsibility, says former Ambassador Michael Oren.

Israeli Scene
IDF Medics the Best in the World
by Esther Hecht
Israel’s team was first sent abroad in 1985, when a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Mexico City. Since then, 21 delegations have traveled to 15 countries.
Israeli Scene
In Haifa, Multiculturalism in Neon Lights
by Ilan Ben Zion
Haifa’s lower city will once again be illuminated this month by the Holiday of Holidays festival, a celebration of the northern Israeli city’s religious diversity now in its
Israeli Scene
Celebrating Thanksgiving, in Israel
by Jessica Steinberg
In the United States, fall brings Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends. In Israel, how can an American with strong connections to the holiday celebrate, too?
Israeli Scene
Army News, Population Stats and New Laws from Israel
by Libby Barnea
Recent developments from the Israel Defense Forces to the Knesset.
Israeli Scene
Israel’s 20th Knesset: Highlighting a Few Good Women
by Allison Kaplan Sommer
These female members of Knesset are reshaping Israel.
Israeli Scene
Israel’s Political Gender Revolution
by Allison Kaplan Sommer
A revolution is taking place on Israel’s political stage—of the 120 Knesset members chosen in the country’s last elections, 29 were women.
Israeli Scene
The Unexpected Chagall
by Martin Hoffman
In 1931, the renowned artist wandered into a Yemenite house of worship. The painting he created hints at his connection to the Jerusalem synagogue he visited.
Israeli Scene
Israel Is Good for Your Health
by Libby Barnea
Israel is No. 8 for life expectancy, with an overall expectancy of 82.5 years (men on average reach 80.6, women 84.3).

 

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