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Food
Israel’s Burgeoning Network of Female Winemakers
These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.

These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
Israeli Scene
‘Let the Truth Come Out’
Some families of female observer soldiers murdered by Hamas are not just grieving—they’re angry. And they demand accountability for October 7.

Some families of female observer soldiers murdered by Hamas are not just grieving—they’re angry. And they demand accountability for October 7.
Israeli Scene
Israeli Paralympians Are Headed to Paris Games
Despite 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.
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October 7 Survivors Will Not Be Silenced
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 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 Kitchen
Channeling emotions into cooking and food is the Jewish way.

Channeling emotions into cooking and food is the Jewish way.
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Israel’s October 7 Refugees
Israelis 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 Comfort
Post 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 Weapon
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.

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’
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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
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When Golda Meir Pulled Off the Impossible
Israel’s Yom Kippur War victory was far from certain.

Israel’s Yom Kippur War victory was far from certain.
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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.
Israeli Scene
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
Israeli Scene
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.
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 Trauma
Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.

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

Shapiro Family Says “Shalom” After Six Years

U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro and his wife, Julie Fisher, made a point of traveling extensively throughout Israel, visiting Muslim, Christian and ultra-Orthodox communities.

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An Israeli Take on the Global Medical Cannabis Industry

by Wendy Elliman

BOL Pharma's Dr. Tamir Gedo discusses the emerging industry of cannabis-based drugs.

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The Promised Land of Medical Marijuana

by Wendy Elliman

With eight farms authorized to cultivate marijuana, Israel’s cannabis industry is one of the most advanced in the world

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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.

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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

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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?