Alan Rosenbaum

Alan Rosenbaum covers a wide variety of stories for the Jerusalem Post, ranging from the popular Veterans/New Arrivals column in the Friday Magazine, to feature particles, promotional pieces, and coverage of Jpost Conferences. Before embarking on his journalism career, Alan was vice president of the Davka Corporation for 30 years, which pioneered the development of Hebrew and Judaic software.. Alan holds a bachelors’ degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, a master’s degree in administration from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, and received rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois. Born and raised in Chicago, he has lived in Israel since 1996.

Residents of the northern city of Kiryat Shmona check missile attack damages at the city's Central Bus Station and Mall, Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel on November 27, 2024.

Driving Economic Renewal in the North: The establishment of the Business Hub

President Isaac Herzog speaks at last year’s GA.

A defining gathering for a defining moment

Russell F. Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund-USA: ‘Leadership fills the void by getting people to follow them.'

Raising Proud Voices for Israel


Placing the focus on the therapist

Teva’s Support the Soul program puts therapists front and center post-October 7

The Resilience Acceleration program in Teva’s offices

More Than a Degree: Reichman University Inspires International Students to Build a Life in Israel

Blending academic excellence with a deep connection to Israeli society, Reichman serves as a bridge to Aliyah for students from around the world.

More than half of the students in the Raphael Recanati International School will make Aliyah

Israel’s Ami H. Orkaby reelected to prestigious World Federation of Consuls Executive Board

Orkaby, "This is as an opportunity to further advance dialogue, people-to-people diplomacy, and in the Israeli-regional context, the expansion of f the Abraham Accords on the global stage.”

Ami H. Orkaby reelected to prestigious World Federation of Consuls Executive Board

From retirement to renewal: Anubanu lets Israeli volunteers make a difference

In Israel’s periphery, Anubanu’s volunteers are proving that a lifetime of giving doesn’t end with retirement – it only begins anew.

Anubanu volunteers in Kiryat Shmona.

From battlefield to bench: Shurat HaDin’s legal campaign against Hamas

Using the tools of international law, Tel Aviv-based Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center is waging a fierce legal campaign against the financial & institutional pillars of Hamas and its global enablers

MEMORIAL CEREMONY for 12 young Druze residents from Majdal Shams, killed in a Hezbollah missile attack in July 2024. Shurat HaDin is representing families of the victims in a lawsuit against Hezbollah.

How Ohavei Asaf are carrying forward the command of an October 7 hero

New foundation Ohavei Asaf honors courage, values, and leadership of Col. Asaf Hamami – continuing his mission to inspire, guide, and serve Israel’s people.

OHAVEI ASAF: Participants in the Tochnit Hamami program.

Park Roni Eshel set to expand as living tribute to heroism and hope

The Eshel family is seeking support for the next stage of the park’s development, ensuring that Roni’s legacy continues to inspire generations

Eshel and his family opened Park Roni, in the heart of their hometown of Tzur Yitzchak in central Israel

Mermaids and a talking donkey: A treasure trove of ‘midrashic’ interpretations - review

Zev T. Gershon's '100 Wonders in the World of Torah' includes entries of little-known stories and oddities.

‘BALAAM AND The Angel,’ 1493 woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle.

Walking, singing, eating, praying: Embracing the year ahead in Jerusalem

From early morning walks to karaoke nights and Sukkot shopping, discover 7 uplifting ways to make the coming year more joyful, spiritual, and meaningful.

An I Love Jerusalem sign outside of the Old City.

A Shared Calling: Partnering Across Faiths to Support Israel

Yael Eckstein, Global CEO of the IFCJ, reflects on the growing partnership with U.S. evangelicals and the impact it’s having on Israel’s most vulnerable

IFCJ volunteers pack medical supply kits to be distributed in Syria