The former Knesset member and founder of the new centrist Oz Party weighs in on the country’s upcoming pivotal election and the global campaign against Zionism.
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Einat Wilf on the Battle for Israel’s FutureThe former Knesset member and founder of the new centrist Oz Party weighs in on the country’s upcoming pivotal election and the global campaign against
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Israelis Share Their Concerns Ahead of Election DayThree years after October 7, voters across Israel say they want accountability, stability and a leader who can bring the country together.
Three years after October 7, voters across Israel say they want accountability, stability and a leader who can bring the country together.
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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 hostages.
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
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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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Making Myself at Home: A Graphic Aliyah AdventureFrom working in an ice-cream shop to running to bomb shelters, an American-born graphic artist chronicles the milestones that make her feel like a ‘proper Israeli.’
From working in an ice-cream shop to running to bomb shelters, an American-born graphic artist chronicles the milestones that make her feel like a ‘proper
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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.
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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’
Interview: Yossi Klein HaleviAn acclaimed author, journalist and lecturer, Yossi Klein Halevi, 55, moved to Israel from New York 26 years ago. He serves as a senior fellowIsraeli Life: Oops, You’re Not JewishThe ‘Who is a Jew’ dispute has become even more contentious since Israel’s chief rabbinate has begun questioning conversions made under Orthodox auspices. Nearly twoFeature: Underground Tourism Israel’s Cave RouteLower your head, bend your knees, turn on your flash-light and take a deep breath: You are about to descend into the entrance of Hezekiah’sInterview: Ehud Ya’ariOne of Israel’s most respected Middle East experts, Ehud Ya’ari has long been a television commentator on Israel’s Channel 2. He is associate editor of TheIsraeli Life: Idealism From BelowMost Israeli teens go straight into the IDF after high school, but a growing number are opting to take a year to prepare physically andIsraeli Life: Breaking the SilenceAn extraordinary luthier tracks down violins that had been through the Shoah, fixing the instruments and uncovering the stories of the Jews who played them.Israeli Life: Smart Circleby Esther HechtThe Israeli chapter of the international Mensa organization has a very simple goal: to use its members’ brains and creativity to help themselves and theLetter from Jerusalem: Apple Pie and IsraelEvery American presidential candidate professes support for Israel; here are some hard questions voters concerned with the Middle East should ask them. January 3 Here’sFooter Menu Column 2
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