In the wake of October 7, food-powerhouse Ruthie Rousso mobilized World Central Kitchen to provide millions of meals across Israel, supporting civilians, restaurants and freed hostages.
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Meet World Central Kitchen’s Woman in IsraelIn the wake of October 7, food-powerhouse Ruthie Rousso mobilized World Central Kitchen to provide millions of meals across Israel, supporting civilians, restaurants and freed
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Amid War in Israel, the Zoo Became a SanctuaryAnimals still needed to be fed each morning, gates locked and enclosures cleaned. Life insists on its rhythms, even in times of fear.
Animals still needed to be fed each morning, gates locked and enclosures cleaned. Life insists on its rhythms, even in times of fear.
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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.
Thanks to an interfaith coexistence effort, women across Israel from Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze communities are finding connection through beekeeping.
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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.
Michal 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
Food
Israel’s Burgeoning Network of Female WinemakersThese women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
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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
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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.

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.
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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’
Israel’s Political Gender RevolutionA revolution is taking place on Israel’s political stage—of the 120 Knesset members chosen in the country’s last elections, 29 were women.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.Footer Menu Column 2
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