Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry
Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.
Shifra Jacobs: Adjusting to life in Israel as a young olah
From Manchester to the IDF: a young woman’s journey of aliyah, adaptation, and finding her voice in a new country.
A cultural experience: Meeting neighbors in the bomb shelter during war with Iran - comment
Now, with the restrictions finally lifted, I only hope that life returns to some kind of normality, that we can resume our daily routines, and that I can meet and get to know my neighbors.
Heshy Engelsberg: A bumpy and painful aliyah journey, but with no regrets
Despite the challenges of daily life in Israel, with his apartment, and the culture-shock of adjusting to a new country, former New Yorker Heshy Engelsberg has no regrets.
Summer’s here! A snapshot of Jerusalem's warm-weather activities to enjoy
In Jerusalem set out to uncover some of the events that the whole family can look forward to this summer. Here they are, in calendar order.
Israel's Bnei Menashe community finds a home in Sderot synagogue
The Alfei Menashe Synagogue in Sderot and its spiritual leader, Rabbi David Lhungdim, are building a community.
Jews have survived the unimaginable, we'll emerge from the darkness and thrive again - opinion
I hope and pray for good news and better days, in which we can truly celebrate the Jewish holidays and calendar, together as a unified nation, with lighter hearts and better spirits.
1,400 lights, 1,400 souls: Shining a light on the victims of October 7 - interview
Every bulb represents a name, every barcode tells a story: A light installation at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square aims to keep the memory of each victim.
Triple Purim: How Jerusalemites celebrate this year’s three-day extravaganza
This year, the festival is extended to three days in walled cities – adding the day before and the day after – giving rise to what is commonly known as Purim Meshulash, or “triple Purim.”
Peace, coexistence, and disillusionment: How do we move forward? - comment
Our nation is hurting deeply. The road ahead is long, and we may never fully heal. But amid our collective trauma, one thing I know for certain is that our nation’s faith and spirit will prevail.
