Latin American Jewish converts seek recognition under Israeli Law of Return
For nearly a century, a little-known communal decree has effectively blocked tens of thousands of Jewish converts and…
Australian immigrant on aliyah, IDF service, and Israeli journalism
Chani Kaplan was born and bred in Sydney, Australia, where she attended Chabad schools with students “from a…
How Israel is winning the World Cup of public diplomacy in Venezuela
The first Jew in the world, Abraham, was also the first victim of antisemitism, when the self-declared king…
Why Israel must reverse the 2005 Gaza withdrawal, resettle Gush Katif
In the days leading up to Tisha B’Av, and as the anniversary of the 2005 Gaza withdrawal draws…
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…
Israel’s kibbutzim adapt to war, privatization, and a changing future
More than a century after they were first founded, have kibbutzim grown up? Let’s start at the very…
America at 250: American Jews can celebrate both US and Israel
Americayit. The Hebrew feminine for “American.” A prominent fellow immigrant once told me that no matter how long…
Nicole Zedeck: Making aliyah from Colorado to Israel’s front lines
Growing up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a town known more for its world-class skiing than for its Jewish…
An Alaska vacation can remind Israelis the world doesn’t revolve around them
In most visitors, Alaska inspires wonder at its beauty, awe at its wildlife, and admiration for the hardiness…
Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes
Ela Sayag Lipman got a distressing phone call from her cousin on the second day of Passover 2023.…
Like Moses, Israel needs leaders who understand different perspectives
Moses had already been told that he would not lead the people into the Land of Israel. Yet…
U.S.–Iran Negotiations and the New Architecture of the Middle East
After months of military confrontations, mutual attacks, the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and fears of…