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The civilians’ war

Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.

Latet volunteers distribute food boxes in public shelters in Tel Aviv.
Destruction in Beit Shemesh after an Iranian rocket impact.

Beyond the Headlines: Among the ruins there is unity - opinion

As the CEO of jscreen.org, Dr. Matt Goldstein, MD, PhD, focuses on providing accessible genetic testing to empower individuals with critical, potentially life-saving health insights.

Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community

Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community


Tiferet Sigala, Yarden Cohen: Giving space, community for Jerusalem’s teen geeks

Jerusalemite of the Week: Geek Space has been a place where nerdy teenagers can get together and find the community they need.

Tiferet Sigala (L) and Yarden Cohen.

Same Tel Aviv, same La Tigre: The pizza that brought it together

No loose ends. Ever.

A Small-Big City. La Tigre.

Even the heavens began to cry with us: A United Hatzalah medic's experience in Sydney - opinion

A heavy rain washed over Sydney as the community mourned following the Bondi Beach attack.

UNITED HATZALAH delegation team members visit the wounded in a Sydney hospital following the terror attack earlier this month.

From grief to legacy: Israeli families transform loss into living memorials

Since October 7, dozens of initiatives have been launched in memory of someone who was killed in the massacre or the ensuing war.

Omri Michaeli.

Lighting Hanukkah candles in an age of Jewish anxiety - opinion

Hanukkah is no longer just a memory of survival. It is a test of Israel’s responsibility to Jews facing fear abroad.

Hatzalah in Sydney volunteers responding a mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Hospital discharge should not be the finish line: Doctors must help patients reintegrate - opinion

A critical, defined part of a medical team's job must be managing the patient's transition to the community.

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

ILA unveils plan for Israel’s first American-model retirement village

“This is a strategic move that reflects our commitment to promoting advanced housing solutions for the elderly population," said Yaakov Quint, Director of the Israel Land Authority.

'Planned retirement village in Arad' - illustrative

Why Miami’s entrepreneurs are embracing hybrid work and premium coworking

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At The Jewish Agency Board Meeting, ‘we act to impact’ becomes a blueprint for Israel’s recovery

Community representatives met with relatives of hostages and with bereaved families, toured war-affected areas, and discussed plans to increase aliyah while confronting antisemitism.

L to R: Jewish Agency Leadership: Mark Wilf, Chairman of the Board of Governors  Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive; Bruce Sholk, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and Yehuda Setton, CEO and Director General.

This Thanksgiving, Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet - opinion

A San Diego rabbi explores the history of Rose Canyon and delves into how the synagogue's land acknowledgment connects Jewish values to indigenous justice.

The Indigenous Kumeyaay territory of 1769 includes modern-day San Diego and Baja California.