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 SceneThe 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.
Israeli SceneIsrael 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 SceneIsrael’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 SceneAbortion 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 SceneOrthodox 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 + MedicineHelping 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.
Israeli SceneWhat 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.
The Unexpected ChagallIn 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.Israel Is Good for Your Healthby Libby BarneaIsrael is No. 8 for life expectancy, with an overall expectancy of 82.5 years (men on average reach 80.6, women 84.3).Online Gaming for GirlsToya-Play A Difference is creating a Minecraft-style story-mode game to promote STEM fields to young girls still dreaming about their future.New Exhibit at Ben-Gurion Airportby Esther HechtVisitors 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.”Civil Divorce in Israelby Esther HechtAccording to a recent poll, 75 percent of the Jewish population supports taking divorce out of the rabbinate’s hands.Ancient Woman’s Seal Discovered in JerusalemExcavators 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.Dig In: Archaeology in Israelby Esther HechtYoung or old, Jews or non-Jews, volunteers at Israel’s 200-plus archaeology digs are discovering objects with religious and historical significance.Matkot, Israel’s Beachside Ball GameIsrael’s unofficial national sport has no rules and no winners. It just requires a beach, two players, two paddles and a ball.Footer Menu Column 2
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