As more Israelis choose pure olive oil to light the Hanukkah menorah, counterfeiters see an opportunity
by Cnaan Liphshiz JERUSALEM (JTA) — In a supermarket here, Ohad David makes a beeline for the most expensive olive oil in the store. He…
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Courage in Motion: An inspiring journey with IDF’s wounded veterans
By David Wallach, Beit Halochem Calgary (AJNews) – After a long wait of two years since our previous Courage in Motion cycling event in Israel,…
Israel approves national budget, averting new government’s collapse and repeat election
by Asaf Shalev (JTA) — In what was seen as a crucial test in Israel’s longstanding governing crisis, the country’s lawmakers managed to approve a…
Sweden’s foreign minister visits Israel, ending 7-year diplomatic freeze
by Katarzyna Andersz STOCKHOLM (JTA) — Sweden’s foreign affairs minister visited Israel on Monday, ending a seven-year freeze in diplomatic relations between the two former…
A story about Palestinians won Israel’s highest film honor. Its stars skipped the award show in protest.
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — The award for best feature film at Israel’s Ophir Awards, the country’s top film honour and its automatic nominee for…