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
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.
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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’
Israeli Life: Our Children, Our ArmyThe draft is a rite of passage in the Jewish state, but are more Israelis avoiding their national service? No Israeli can remain unmoved byGiants in a Quiet Cornerby Esther HechtBehind a stone wall on a busy Jerusalem street the stories of forgotten heroes and legendary characters live on. Lined with cafés, bookstores, jewelry shops and evenLetter from Ketura: Where the Local is GlobalA family came to Kibbutz Ketura to reconnect and focus on personal goals. Their time there, however, was spent working on world-changing projects. After ourThe Rebranding of Umm al-FahmThe city of Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel is known as a political flashpoint, but it is trying to make a name for itself inCollege of ContentionOne 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.Letter from Haifa: An Official Language Gets More RespectAdapting an ancient language for a modern population, the Arabic Language Academy is working to expand the vocabulary of Israeli Arabs while maintaining their culturalIsraeli Life: Jewel in the RoughMichal Negrin’s floral, ornate earrings and necklaces have a large and devoted following; and her shops, located around the world, are the places where herInterview: Nir BarkatNir Barkat, 50, the successful high-tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, was elected mayor of Jerusalem in November 2008, pledging to improve life in the cityFooter Menu Column 2
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