Naomi Shemer

New library, new hope: Scholars, tourists, and refuge at the National Library after Oct. 7

The war is never far from the sight and minds of visitors and staff, but the quiet exhibition dedicated to the hostages gives contemplative and heart space to mourn. 

|ByFRAN KRITZ
The National Library of Israel
LINOY ASHRAM

Grapevine March 8, 2023: Women’s place in Israel’s history

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
MEMBERS OF the US Marine Corps with (from left) President Isaac Herzog, US Ambassador Tom Nides, Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and outgoing Deputy Chief of Mission Jonathan Shrier.

Grapevine July 8, 2022: Not newsworthy?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
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WATCH: How the Beatles inspired a Yom Kippur War song of hope

Naomi Shemer set out to write a Hebrew cover of "Let It Be," and ended up with a poignant song on the Yom Kippur War.

|ByLAHAV HARKOV