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What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion

Sometimes, even a short stay in a shelter can be educational and inspirational.

|ByBARBARA SOFER
IMPATIENT ISRAELIS that we are, it’s hard to wait for the all-clear announcements
FEDAYEEN OF the PFLP in mountains east of the Jordan River, early 1969. They carry Soviet and Egyptian weapons.

'The Arab Case for Israel': Explaining the conflict between Jews and Arabs - review

The Arab Case for Israel is the book that I would recommend above all others for anyone who sincerely wants to understand the entrenched conflict between Jews and Arabs in Israel.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
SIMON BETUEL in his home studio.

Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night

Influenced by the palettes of Rubens, Klimt, Vrubel, and especially El Greco, Betuel executes deeply Jewish paintings in both figurative and abstract styles.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
COVID WAS the only time when Israel acted as though it were a small island with no neighbors. Pictured: Prepping a vaccine

At 78, is Israel really an independent state? - opinion

This Passover was different from others because we spent too much of it in bomb shelters, pondering whether during such confinement we were truly free.

|ByGIL HOFFMAN

Navigating modern perceptions: What Zionism truly means to me - opinion

Zionism means more than politics - it’s identity, home, and belonging in Israel.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByBRIAN BLUM
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

Beyond the Golan: The Israeli case for reclaiming southern Syria's Bashan - opinion

The Bashan is knocking, awaiting the return of its children, the Jewish people. Israel must now decide whether it hears it as noise or as a call.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByMICHAEL FREUND
VIEW OF snow on Mount Hermon in Syria, as seen from the northern Golan Heights, in Jan.

Jewish return to Temple Mount brings renewed memory and hope - opinion

Jews are returning to the Temple Mount, reconnecting prayer, memory, and faith in the place their hearts have longed for.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByMICHAEL FREUND
At first glance, it reads like an architectural blueprint rather than sacred literature.

Rediscovering HaPizza: Neapolitan pizza and Italian fare in Tel Aviv - review

HaPizza, on Tel Aviv’s lively Bograshov Street, has been serving its namesake dish for 20 years in an unassuming but very tasty manner.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByDAVID BRINN
HaPizza, on Tel Aviv’s lively Bograshov Street, has been serving its namesake dish for 20 years in an unassuming but very tasty manner.

Wine Talk: The French revolution

From Rishon LeZion to Zichron Ya’akov, Rothschild’s wineries anchored Israeli wine through empire, mandate, and statehood.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByADAM MONTEFIORE
BARON EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD, founder of an Israeli wine industry.

In the kitchen with Henny: An international Purim celebration

Mix, match, and celebrate with an international Purim menu that’s vibrant, unexpected, and perfect for a table filled with family and friends.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByHENNY SHOR
American Pulled Beef Hamantaschen

Glow Glamping: Healing trauma and finding peace in the Galilee - review

Escape to Rom Farm in the Galilee, where luxury glamping meets sustainable dairy, nature, and healing for body and soul.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByPAMELA PELED
An aerial image of Rom farm.

How to open yourself to feedback and personal growth

Feedback isn’t criticism; it’s a chance to grow. One small encounter reminds us how much we can learn from others.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByBATYA L. LUDMAN
Puzzle with missing pieces, with the words, "I was wrong," in the middle.

Ancient maps, scorched books, and survival art: Inside Israel Museum’s winter exhibitions

The Israel Museum opens its new winter fare with ancient charts, abstract paintings, compelling graphics, and alfresco beauty.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS
A New Map of the Promised Holy Land,’ by Dutch father and son Justus Danckert the Elder and Cornelis Danck erts the Younger, dating to around 1700, has our coastline running west to east.

Not a status, but series of moments: What it truly means to become Israeli - opinion

A British immigrant reflects on becoming Israeli, through war, work, family, and small daily moments that shape a true sense of belonging in Israel.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByELEANOR VON WEISL
A woman picking out produce at a market.