Barbara Sofer
Between missiles and swifts: A stay at the Gordonia hotel - review
Independence Day: 78+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion
What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion
Amir Peretz saw what others missed: Iron Dome reshaped Israel’s defense and future - opinion
Amir Peretz concluded his three-year tenure as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries in November 2024. He successfully boosted international partnerships and company revenue.
Netivot shows how Israel’s periphery can become its center - opinion
Netivot merges innovation and faith, turning Israel’s periphery into a thriving hub.
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.
A manicure, a memorial and the music of David - opinion
After two years of yellow hostage ribbons on her nails, the author removes them and finds meaning in orange, memory, and music.
Jerusalem daycare tragedy: Why make the story worse than it is? - opinion
We have many problems to solve in Israel, but we can’t afford to be blindsided by our own prejudices or by those of persons seeking any excuse to demonize our country.
Fast, fierce, and fun: The magic of Israeli women’s basketball - opinion
With the high stress level borne by Israeli kids, playing basketball is an excellent outlet for physical and emotional health. More than 600 elementary and high school girls take part in Jerusalem.
The Jewish immigrant who shaped America’s most famous coin - opinion
Discover Victor Brenner, the Jewish artist who designed the Lincoln penny and left a hidden mark on Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital.
Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world
Here is a selection of the jokes that happily came my way.
Third age: To tell or not to tell, that is the question - opinion
Was ageism, with its negative stereotypes and pressure to remain youthful, so embedded in her mindset that not mentioning her age had become a habit of avoiding judgment?
Zichron Yaakov’s new Gordonia hotel offers deluxe rooms, pools, and panoramic views - review
Overlooking the Carmel Coast, Zichron Yaakov’s new Gordonia hotel brings sea facing rooms, a dramatic infinity pool, a full spa, and refined cuisine to one of Israel’s most scenic towns.