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Young adults on Birthright hold oranges in Israel

Birthright Trippers Find Visiting Israel During War Is a Unique and Invigorating Experience

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By Elana Sztokman When Alon Fishman visited Israel in early January on a group trip, it wasn’t his first time in the country. But Fishman,...

For War-Related Rehab, Leading Israeli Hospital Uses Innovative Simulation System and Unique Tools

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By Elana Sztokman Even before the smoke began to clear from Hamas’s deadly Oct. 7 attack, Israeli healthcare professionals realized they were facing a series...
Karen Tal visits a student at an Amal school

Amid War, this Israeli Educator Is Finding New Ways To Promote Jewish-Arab Coexistence

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By Larry Luxner TEL AVIV — It only took a few minutes from the time the rocket fire from Gaza began on the morning of...
Survivors of the Nova party massacre participate in trance therapy

Survivors of the Nova Massacre on Oct. 7 Work Through Trauma at Unique Israeli...

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By Larry Luxner KIBBUTZ HAZOREA, Israel — Fifteen young men and women, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings and to each other, dance around a bucolic...

Approaching Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion, Baltimore-Odesa Partnership Continues Aiding Ukrainian Jews

It has been nearly two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, escalating the conflict between the two countries...
Students work on a farm

Amid War, Food Rescue Group Switches From Relying on Farmers’ Generosity to Helping Them...

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By Elana Sztokman Yariv Hagbi, a farmer whose family has been growing produce in the area of southern Israel near Gaza for generations, spent part...
Israelis protest calling for the release of hostages

For US Officials, Israeli Hostage Deal Brings Joy — and Hard Questions About How Much...

If the provisions of an agreement bear out and Hamas releases dozens of hostages, U.S. officials will celebrate alongside the Israelis. But then will come...
Crowd at the March for Israel

It’s Official: Israel Approves Deal With Hamas to Free at Least 50 Hostages in...

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By Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer Following six weeks of fighting, Israel’s government has agreed to a deal with Hamas that will free about 50...

Sen. Ben Cardin Receives Anne Frank Award From Netherlands Embassy

On October 19, Sen. Ben Cardin received the Anne Frank Award for Human Dignity and Tolerance from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the...
Youssef Ziadna

This Bedouin Bus Driver Saved 30 People From Israel’s Nova Party Massacre

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By Deborah Danan Every day at 4 p.m., Youssef Ziadna receives a phone call from a psychologist. Every evening, he sits on his balcony drinking...