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Birth, death, and birth again: The complex emotions that December brings

December is a complex tapestry of emotions for me, intertwining joy and profound loss as I navigate personal milestones and memories tied to the month.

By HADASSAH CHEN
07/12/2024

5,000 years ago, people living in Spain may have been documenting family lineages

To test their hypothesis, the scientists analyzed 657 plaques, focusing on aspects such as design, geographical distribution, and connection with the sizes of graves.

In-laws to the rescue: Family support in times of need

From moving day heroes to supportive grandparents, in-laws step up to make life easier for their families in Israel.

29/11/2024

IDF wives forum: Partners reserve service caused family emotional, financial harm

The forum, which started as a Facebook community of female family members and partners of reservists, is a civil organization that includes over 15,000 active members, the organization said.

18/11/2024
  An illustrative photo of elephants.

'Places We Left Behind': Commitment and true love conquer all

Although an interesting read overall, Places We Left Behind would resonate deeply with olim, who have all left places behind.

18/11/2024

One year later: The father of a soldier killed on Oct. 7 finds meaning with loss

Adir Tahar, may you rest in peace. To Adir’s family and all the bereaved families, I offer you my deepest condolences and what comfort I can.

  A southern shelter where Israelis were murdered on Oct. 7.

Closing my eyes for the bad parts: A mother’s reflections a year after Oct. 7

For days, my stomach felt twisted and tight; it was hard to breathe, and I knew I had to close my eyes – because if I looked, how could I continue to believe in humanity?

By DANYA KAUFMANN
19/10/2024

Alleviating loneliness in the third age during holiday seasons

Combatting holiday loneliness: Ways to alleviate third age isolation during family gatherings.

By ISRAELA SHEPS
10/10/2024
 Thomas and Emily Hand.

Emily Hand: A child's journey to freedom from Hamas captivity

Though the wounds of Oct. 7 will never fully heal, in the freedom of a child dancing in the sand, there is hope. For Emily. For Be’eri. For Israel.

By CHEN SCHIMMEL
07/10/2024
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