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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

singletrack Yiftah.

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


Surfing beyond limits where the sea meets the soul

The growing surf community at Posseable is transforming lives through inclusion, trust, and the power of the ocean.

Posseable: "There’s something natural about being among people with shared interests, regardless of ability."

The birth of an Army of Healers: Jews, Palestinians offering support during war - opinion

The Army of Healers, a growing network of Arab Palestinian and Jewish facilitators trained in trauma-informed methods, has been supporting both Israelis and Palestinians for the past year and a half.

THE ARMY of Healers: Arab Palestinian and Jewish facilitators from Israel unite in their shared humanity.

Support educators who plant seeds for tomorrow - opinion

Many educators are leaving the field due to disillusionment. Communities must start showing up for them and supporting them.

JEWISH EDUCATORS hold a discussion at the M² 18x18 Summit last year.

Lea Yanai, Tom Haimov, and Paz Robinzon became models – alongside 28 extraordinary individuals

Judge Lea Yanai, Tom Haimov, Shahar Chernes & others walked the runway with 28 people with disabilities at the “Everyone is Equal in Fashion” event, part of a community leisure initiative.

 At the “Everyone is Equal in Fashion” event

The challenge of Jewish day schools: Getting alumni involved - opinion

Alumni are a key demographic in ensuring the financial future of Jewish educational institutions.

 BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY in Maryland: Jewish day schools are more than academic institutions; they are identity incubators, the writer maintains.

Best Movers in Rockville


A source of hope during crisis: the next generation rises to lead, create and inspire - opinion

Thousands of teens across the country are building solutions driven by their belief in a better future.

 THE COMPETITION last year: This summer, while much of Israel grapples with fear, uncertainty, and national emergency, thousands of teens across the country are building, says the writer.

Nofei Yerushalayim: A groundbreaking community where the residents call the shots

Where comfort meets care in the heart of Jerusalem.

 Residents of Nofei Yerushalayim

How Israel's culture of unity inspires an American teen to act - opinion

To build a stronger, more connected society, we need everyday presence, unity, and a willingness to help one another.

 THE WRITER stands at the entrance of Darca Netivot.

DNA study: Modern Jews and Arabs retain more than half their ancestry from Bronze Age ‘Canaanites’

Genome-wide analysis of 93 skeletons from Israel, Jordan and Lebanon traces an unbroken genetic thread across three millennia.

 Excavation near Jerusalem.