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Featured Post Rabbi Avi Goldberg: A man who lit up the world

It was late at night. I was walking home from one engagement or another, weighed down by the war, the losses abounding around us,...

Interior Ministry suspends ties with Haaretz after publisher’s controversial Gaza war speech

The Interior Ministry announced Thursday it would suspend all cooperation and advertising with the Haaretz newspaper following controversial remarks made by the paper's publisher, Amos Schocken,...

The Flood of Hatred: Reflecting on Humanity’s Moral Crisis

This has been a fast-moving, heart-wrenching week. Every headline tells a story of unimaginable loss and sacrifice, and it’s challenging to keep up with...
View of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) building in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib / Flash90.

What does the new unrwa legislation mean for Israeli businesses sector and unpacking the...

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Healing Trauma through Nature and Wildlife Encounters

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Natural Retreats

Healing Trauma through Nature and Wildlife Encounters. (courtesy) During my ongoing emissary mission with Bedein—Agents of Hope, I embarked on a journey with my family to explore...
GLACIER VIEW resort in Alaska, nestled amid vibrant autumn forests and near the enchanting Matanuska Glacier, offers a serene escape for families. It seamlessly blends adventure and tranquility in a breathtaking natural setting, says the writer. (photo credit: Courtesy Noam Bedein)

Nature can heal the trauma of war in a post-October 7 Israel

In the wake of profound societal trauma, particularly among Israeli and Jewish families affected by the ongoing war, I find myself reflecting on a...

The Peace Process Failed, but Its Bad Assumptions Live On

Shany Mor’s essay identifies four “concepts” that he believes blinded us to the approaching disaster of October 7. The first is what he sees...

Understanding the indoctrination faced by Gaza residents under the rule of Hamas lead by...

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Iran Debuts Blood-Splattered ‘No Hostage Will Be Released’ Mural in Tehran

The barbaric mural was Iran’s response to the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who masterminded the October 7 atrocities. Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces...