Undeterred by War, North American Jews Continue to Immigrate to Israel
By Peter Ephross
Mordechai Deluca never considered delaying his move to Israel from the United States because of the war with Iran. If anything, the opposite...
Meet the Israeli Scientists Leading the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer
By Larry Luxner
First, the good news. Among Americans under 50, the overall cancer mortality has plummeted by 44% over the last quarter-century. Better diagnostic tools,...
At This Jerusalem Museum, Everyday Objects Tell the Story of the Holocaust in a...
By Larry Luxner
JERUSALEM — A guitar played by Jewish teenager Nina Simon of Skopje, Yugoslavia. A shortwave radio that once belonged to Raphael Ahav of...
A New Chapter of Service: Lee H. Cohen Joins Northern Virginia Jewish Funerals
Northern Virginia Jewish Funerals continues to expand its presence in the community with the addition of Lee Cohen as Community Liaison, bringing with him...
Amid Critical Doctor Shortage, Israel Launches International Program to Bring 2,000 Physicians by 2029
By Larry Luxner
TEL AVIV — Dr. Olivia Keller-Baruch had long dreamed of working as a doctor in Israel.
Originally from Montreal, she knew making the move...
These Jewish Day Schools Embracing AI are Reimagining Education for the High-Tech Era
By Peter Ephross
In one classroom, students create a podcast featuring an “interview” with the prophet Elijah. In another, instructors teach Jewish prayers using AI-created songs...
With Antisemitism and Costs of Living on the Rise Elsewhere, This Jewish Day School...
By Larry Luxner
DALLAS — Meral Tubi and her Israeli husband Kfir never imagined they’d one day leave their Los Angeles home to move to Texas.
But...
Forging Israel’s Quiet Heroes: Inside the Holtz Air Force High School
By Elana Sztokman
When in June the Israeli Air Force launched a high-stakes mission to bomb elements of Iran’s nuclear arsenal, many of the technical crews...
With Rising Numbers of American Students Considering College in Israel, a New Program Offers...
With American Jews experiencing rising antisemitism, particularly on college campuses, a growing number of Jewish high school students are considering options in Israel for...
Eight New Olim Celebrate Their First Hanukkah as Israelis
This Hanukkah, eight new Olim will gather around their menorahs for the first time as Israeli citizens. In a year when light has felt...