The search for Haymanut Kasau: Why Israel must not forget the missing girl
Last week, at the end of our Shabbat services in Jerusalem, the blessing over the wine that precedes…
Taiwan’s first Maccabiah delegation celebrates growing Israel friendship
When Taiwan’s small delegation marched into Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium at the opening of this year’s Maccabiah Games, it…
Jerusalem Jane finds healing living in Tiberias after years of war and trauma
Her laughter was like sunshine penetrating the darkness and deep pain inside my soul. The sound of laughter…
Record 595,000 Israelis expected to vote for first time in 2026 elections
A record 595,000 Israelis between the ages of 18 and 22 are expected to cast ballots for the…
The Blogs: Tzur Misgabi – Strengthening Jewish Life in Judea | Linda Pardes Friedburg
“Behold, Hashem your God has given you the Land. Go up and inherit it, as Hashem the God…
Jerusalem completes safety preparation for Tisha B’Av prayers, events
In preparation for the holiday of Tisha B’Av, hundreds of police officers, Border Guard soldiers, and volunteers will…
Can Israel heal its divisions before it’s too late? Lessons from Tisha B’Av
According to a well-known folk tale, Napoleon once passed a synagogue on Tisha B’Av and was surprised to…
Israel Police seize 8,600 smuggled eggs near Jerusalem
Border Police officers near Jerusalem seized 8,600 eggs allegedly smuggled into Israel from the West Bank and arrested…
Batya Ezri, the ‘time traveler’ of Jerusalem
The first thing people do when they walk into Batya Vintage House isn’t shop. They take a deep…
Ultra-Orthodox protests continue across Jerusalem, Attorney General’s home
Jerusalem District Police and Border Police soldiers are working to clear roads as haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protests continue across…
War, boycotts, and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink
As the post-Oct. 7 and post-Iran war – possibly inter-Iran war – trauma continues to leave its mark…
Avi Goldberger, pub owner who brings everyone together
On June 8, 2026, during the latest flare-up with Iran, Hataklit Pub in the Russian Compound of Jerusalem…