In Tel Aviv, (not many) peaceniks gather to keep Peres’s flame alive
Sitting and talking, just as their late leader would, dozens of Young Labor activists hold ‘peace circle’ in Rabin Square as a reminder of the ideals the former president stood for
View ArticleEthiopian immigration to Israel resuming after 3-year freeze
Amid civil unrest in Ethiopia, first group of Jews since 2013 set to arrive in Israel on Sunday; 9,000 still waiting in Ethiopia
View Article63 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel after years-long wait
Despite government announcing an ‘end’ to immigration from Ethiopia in 2013, some community members are reunited with family
View ArticleThe glorious, reviving silence of Israel’s Yom Kippur
As cars retreat, leaving people and bicycles to rule the roads, it’s a chance to stop and breathe, to take stock of the year that has passed
View ArticleUsing the term ‘honor killings’ leads to many more victims, Israeli Arab...
Another woman murdered in Lod leaves campaigners arguing over how to classify such deaths, to prevent dismissing them as an ‘Arab problem’
View ArticleA giraffe ate my lulav set
A selfie in Nairobi with the traditional Sukkot items has an unexpected outcome, though the spirit of the holiday survives
View ArticleNo gas, no problem at Israel alternative fuel expo
From fuel-efficient cars to electric planes, hundreds of companies unveil their energy-saving vehicles at Fuel Choices Summit
View ArticleBeers, jeers (for Clinton), and naps with Jerusalem Trump supporters
About 100 people kick off the night at Mike’s Place in Jerusalem for an informal event by Republicans Overseas Israel
View ArticleTel Avivians respond to Trump win with mix of emotions
‘We allowed ourselves to eat chocolate because we’re in mourning,’ one woman reports; ‘I’m glad, but I don’t care,’ soldier says
View ArticleDiaspora pedophiles increasingly use Israel as ‘a haven,’ activists charge
As sex offenders flee their home countries for the Jewish state, grassroots efforts at raising awareness of their presence has led to a slander lawsuit
View ArticleWith pedophiles seeking sanctuary in Israel, one way parents can protect kids
Best thing families can do to defend children against sexual abuse, say activists, is to talk about it
View ArticleBiblical sheep in Israel for first time in millennia
119 Jacob’s sheep, a heritage breed mentioned in Genesis, began arriving last week
View ArticleFlooding threatens to destroy biblical sheep project
It took two years to get the Jacob‘s sheep from Canada to Israel; now, after heavy storms, the first sheep, Rachel, has died, and 40 are sick
View ArticleAfter devastating fires, JNF skips trees for the forest
More than 130,000 dunams (32,000 acres) of forests burned in the November fires; the Jewish National Fund says best to not replant… somewhat at odds with its fundraising plea
View ArticleChristians worry ‘Silent Night’ may soon refer to their community in Bethlehem
In birthplace of Jesus, Christian population has dropped from 86% to 12% in the past 60 years, following trend across Middle East, except in Israel
View ArticleAfrican asylum seekers hit the books thanks to new student group
Newly launched African Student Organization provides support for 19 asylum seekers studying at Israeli universities The post African asylum seekers hit the books thanks to new student group appeared...
View ArticleIsrael, Palestinians reach landmark water deal for West Bank, Gaza
New desalination project is part of wider plan to run water through pipeline from Red Sea down to Dead Sea; US envoy Greenblatt hopes it's a 'harbinger of things to come' The post Israel, Palestinians...
View ArticleReligious fans knocking on promoter’s door after Guns N’ Roses extends show
Band's request to add hour to concert means it will start before end of Shabbat; a few ticket-holders ask for refunds to the sold-out gig The post Religious fans knocking on promoter’s door after Guns...
View ArticleWhite House hopes water deal will create ‘environment’ for peace talks
In statement, Trump administration reiterates an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal is a 'top priority' for president The post White House hopes water deal will create ‘environment’ for peace talks...
View ArticleIn muggy Tel Aviv, Guns N’ Roses brings sizzling show to 62,000 fans
Energetic peformance, one of Israel's largest concerts ever, runs for over 3 hours; woman seriously hurt attempting to scale stage, 65 treated for dehydration The post In muggy Tel Aviv, Guns N’ Roses...
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