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Shabbat Aliyah: Israeli communities that make aliyah possible come together to honor new olim

As 42 congregations across Israel celebrate Shabbat Aliyah, they honor both the journeys that brought olim here and the communal spirit those immigrants bring with them.

FRENCH OLIM arrive in July.
Community reviews and transparent dispute systems help hold online service providers accountable.

How community review systems drive operational transparency in online services

Shimon HaTarsi, District 3, Tel Aviv. Rendering for illustration only.

Planning a future in Israel? Why the right Tel Aviv home starts outside the front door

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Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth


Igor Shatkhin - My man of the year

From orphaned at three to leading Ukraine's largest Jewish federation, Igor Shatkhin transforms his childhood trauma into hope for thousands of war-torn children and families.

Igor Shatkhin and Rabbi Avraham Wolff welcoming a delegation from the USA at “Mishpacha  Ukraine”.

From despair to renewal: Repairing homes, rebuilding lives

Tenufa Bakehila is Israel's only large-scale nonprofit organization providing urgent and essential home repairs, alongside social work support for families in need, on a national level.

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Stories about growth and resilience in St. Louis neighborhoods

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Riverside in Yehud-Monosson’s Gadot offers luxury living with direct access to Tel Aviv

Electra Residence’s Riverside project offers upscale apartments, expansive green open spaces, and a station on the Purple Line light rail in the Ono Valley.

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Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns

Hagai Reznik warns decades of neglect towards Israel’s Bedouin community in the Negev could lead to a catastrophe, citing illegal weapons, crime, and lack of state support as key issues.

 A man stands near a structure that was demolished by Israeli authorities, at the Bedouin village of Khirbet al-Hamidiyeh, in the northern Jordan Valley, on June 17, 2023

Discover an active retirement life at Bayit Balev

Join our Open House on September 8 at our facilities nationwide.

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Checua mystery: 6,000-year-old genomes of extinct humans upend the peopling of South America

A previously unknown genetic group at preceramic Checua shows no ties to other prehistoric communities, suggesting isolated hunter-gatherers diverging from early South American settlers.

Checua desert, home to mysterious extinct human lineage.

The power of a generation: Young Arabs and Jews are building tomorrow’s Israel - opinion

The future of Israel, in all its complexity, lies in the hands and spirit of its youth – both Jewish and Arab.

DESPITE THE obstacles, a steadfast determination among young Arabs and Jews refuses to yield to despair, say the writers, Boozy Merav Boaz (left) and Maisam Jaljuli.

Waves of hope: Even without setting foot in Israel, I feel more connected to it than ever - opinion

HaGal Sheli isn’t just about surfing. It’s a nonprofit that uses the ocean as a space for healing and growth.

‘ONE DAY, I believe, we’ll stand together on the same shore. We’ll paddle out into the sea – not just to surf waves but to rise above them, together,’ says the writer.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Yuval David's vision for a new type of Zionist advocacy

From confronting antisemitism to building the World Zionist Village, Yuval David calls for a bold new era of Jewish pride.

Corinne Baum speaks to Yuval David