The city of Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel is known as a political flashpoint, but it is trying to make a name for itself in

One of Israel’s fastest-growing schools of higher education is situated in a West Bank city. How its future will play out remains to be seen.

Adapting an ancient language for a modern population, the Arabic Language Academy is working to expand the vocabulary of Israeli Arabs while maintaining their cultural

Michal Negrin’s floral, ornate earrings and necklaces have a large and devoted following; and her shops, located around the world, are the places where her

Nir Barkat, 50, the successful high-tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, was elected mayor of Jerusalem in November 2008, pledging to improve life in the city

The story of Israel, it has often been remarked, is a tale of two cities: secular Tel Aviv and religious Jerusalem. They are indeed different

Against all odds—and thanks to state support—Israel’s haredicommunity has grown in numbers. But can Israel continue to pay the price? I’m standing in the Kerem Avraham

Relocating to the desert to continue the work of his pioneering predecessors, Amram Mitzna has brought new opportunities to a once-impoverished Negev town. At a