Life in israel

Aliyah should not be motivated by antisemitism, alarmism - opinion

The ideal aliyah is not one made out of fear, but rather out of love and longing.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. Instead of fearmongering, we should be encouraging an aliyah of ideals and idealism, the writer maintains.
 IN BAT YAM, following an Iranian missile strike there last month, a sign reads: ‘Bat Yam is strong. Israel is winning!’ Says the writer: ‘Despite the divisiveness, I continue to find myself in awe of the Israeli nation’s resilience.’

If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry: Humor as a sign of resilience in Israel - opinion

 THE WRITER stands at the entrance of Darca Netivot.

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

 BUCHENWALD SURVIVORS attempt to make aliyah, 1945. Arriving in Haifa, they were arrested by British forces.

Consistent Torah education has earned today's Jews the stamina to survive - opinion


Healing Israeli society one year after October 7: Reflections on love and forgiveness

One year after October 7, we must practice unconditional love towards each other to heal our broken nation.

 IDF soldiers enjoying food delivered by Cooking with Love for Soldiers.

Rabbi reflects on post Oct. 7 life, war and resilience - opinion

Months on from the start of the war, the writer reflects on the abnormality of Israel's new routine, and the fears of an uncertain future.

 FIREFIGHTERS, ASSISTED by IDF soldiers, extinguish wildfires caused by a huge Hezbollah rocket barrage in Katzrin, the Golan Heights, last week.

Rocking out under the Iron Dome - reporter's notebook

If you cancel your parties and you stop singing and dancing, you’re giving in to the terrorists. 

Dead Sea rave

Netanyahu, Smotrich announce plan to combat cost of living in Israel

The new government’s plan includes utility price cuts, boosted stipends and stable gas price in order to stop the rising cost of living in Israel.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and FInance Minister Bezalel Smotrich present the government's financial plan on January 11, 2023

Despite complaints, most Israelis like living in Israel - survey

The positive perception of life in Israel is more prevalent among the religious (79%) and the ultra-Orthodox (69%).

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

Enhancing quality of life in Israel one project at a time - opinion

JNF-USA has taken part in many projects that have improved the quality of life for Israelis.

 A FIREFIGHTER douses flames in Yemin Orde, near Haifa, during the massive 2010 Carmel fire. Sophisticated firefighting equipment can dramatically reduce the amount of damage.

Israel Story podcast is back with a new season of off-beat tales

The show focuses on real life in Israel, not the Israel of tourism posters or news headlines, and tells fascinating stories that you would likely never hear if you did not tune in.

 ISRAEL STORY'S Mishy Harmon with his staff.

Quality of Life Index: Kfar Saba leads, Jerusalem ranked worst

Kfar Saba, Ramat Gan and Rehovot led the quality of life index of large cities, while Jerusalem, Bat Yam and Ashdod were the lowest ranked large cities.

Kfar Saba

Memories of serving in the Mishmar Ezrachi

Yehudit Collins and her husband Chaim joined the Civil Guard in 1979.

Chaim and Yehudit Collins on duty with the Mishmar Ezrachi in 2003

Living your life with integrity every day

These days of the coronavirus are challenging all of us to think about what is most important in our lives.

A girl plays on the beach as Israel celebrates its Independence Day marking the 71st anniversary of the creation of the state, in Tel Aviv, Israel May 9, 2019

Life in the shadow of the coronavirus - analysis

It's better than a lockdown, but it is not a return to life before corona. Rather, it is life in the presence of corona.

A cyclist takes a picture at the Barceloneta beach during the hours in which individual exercise is allowed outdoors, for the first time since the lockdown was announced, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Barcelona, Spain, May 2, 2020.