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The Genius of Golda Meir
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.

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

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

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.

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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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Online Gaming for Girls

by Randi O'Connor

Toya-Play A Difference is creating a Minecraft-style story-mode game to promote STEM fields to young girls still dreaming about their future.

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New Exhibit at Ben-Gurion Airport

by Esther Hecht

Visitors departing Israel from its main airport near Tel Aviv can view posters top science innovations in the yearlong exhibition “Israeli Discoveries and Developments That Influenced the World.”

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Civil Divorce in Israel

by Esther Hecht

According to a recent poll, 75 percent of the Jewish population supports taking divorce out of the rabbinate’s hands.

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Ancient Woman’s Seal Discovered in Jerusalem

by Sharon Udasin

Excavators in Jerusalem’s City of David recently uncovered a 2,500-year-old seal bearing the name Elihana—a woman whom they assume could conduct business and own property.