Israel thought it had crushed COVID-19. Then cases surged — and restrictions were reinstated.
by Sam Sokol JERUSALEM (JTA) — It was just two months ago that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory over the new coronavirus. Ten…
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Dr. Jacob and Odette Masliyah are the 2020 Negev Gala Honourees: Save the Date – August 27,2020
By Judy Goldsand (AJNews) – On August 27, 2020, Jewish National Fund Edmonton is very proud to be hosting a special livestream Negev Gala, honouring…
4 reasons why Israel’s West Bank annexation plans didn’t happen on July 1
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Since April, all eyes following the Israeli-Palestinian were glued to July 1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had negotiated the…
As the World Grapples with Systemic Racism… Israel Seeks to Empower Ethiopian Youth
by Sharon Gelbach (June 2020) – The growing protests against racism in the US have aroused strong feelings across the globe and Israel is no…
Meet Omer Yankelevich, the Orthodox woman tasked with mending the frayed ties between Israel and the Diaspora
by Sam Sokol JERUSALEM (JTA) — Omer Yankelevich is the new minister of Diaspora affairs in Israel, meaning she’s in charge of managing the Jewish…