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.
Israeli Scene
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
Israeli Scene
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.
Israeli Scene
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’
Yiddish in the Holy LandOrtal Eyali is studying Yiddish in the Negev. One of 86 students enrolled in Yiddish language and literature classes at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University, Eyali’s linguisticSuited for ActionMeet the women of the 37th Magal Squad Commander Course of the Israel Defense Forces. The privates of Magal—the Hebrew acronym for Combat Support Corps—becomeIsraeli Life: Guess What’s Brewing?It’s a brisk winter morning on a hilltop in Gush Etzion. Inside a prefabricated hut, a middle-aged woman in a headscarf and ankle-length tunic isInterview: Daniel B. ShapiroDaniel B. Shapiro is the 19th United States ambassador to Israel—and the third Jew to hold that position—appointed by President Obama in March 2011. BornThe Arts: The Tel Aviv Openby Dina Kraftby Dina KraftA dazzle of color is the visitor’s reward for climbing four flights of stairs to take a peek at this duplex overlooking the Mediterranean Sea:Profile: Laila Abed RabhoOnly three miles separate Laila Abed Rabho’s home from Jerusalem’s Hebrew University, but she had to travel an extraordinary distance to get there. Abed Rabho,Letter From Herzliya: Collision Courseby Barry RubinMarch 19. There has been great international uproar, combined with sensational headlines, about the question of Israel attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities. Some favor an attack;Interview: Simcha JacoboviciA prolific documentary filmmaker-journalist as well as adjunct professor of religious studies at Huntington University in Ontario, Israeli-born Canadian Simcha Jacobovici, 59, intrigues and challengesFooter Menu Column 2
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