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The fires in Israel are under control — but debate is raging over their cause

By Ben Sales (JTA) — The wildfires that erupted outside Jerusalem, burning vast swaths of forest and blighting Israel’s Independence Day, have been brought under control. But as the fires were contained, discourse in Israel focused on who or what … Read More >

Israel Latest News May 2, 2025

Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since

By Deborah Danan (JTA) — TEL AVIV — When she was preparing her Passover seder in April, Shlomit Sattler set a symbolic seat place for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who lived in her Jerusalem neighborhood before he was taken hostage by Hamas. … Read More >

Israel October 15, 2024

Living through ‘The Night of the Drones’ in wartime Israel

By Abigail Goldberg  Guest Columnist  I had the I am here in Tel Aviv at the end of a recent trip to Israel during an incredibly important yet difficult period in the nation’s history. I travelled here with a cohort … Read More >

Federation June 2, 2024

Israeli Arts & Culture Festival: Understanding Israel- A Tour of Jerusalem

A webinar series presented by Israel Educator and Guide, Muki A tour of Jerusalem Jerusalem looms large in the imagination of Jews, Christians and Muslims. This session will take a tour of the important sights in Jerusalem, from the comfort of your …

Cultural Education Entertainment May 21, 2024

Argentina will move its embassy to Jerusalem, Javier Milei announces during emotional visit

By Juan Melamed (JTA) — On his first day of his visit to Israel, Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, told Israeli authorities that his country would move its embassy to Jerusalem. Milei had vowed during his campaign to move the … Read More >

Latest News February 7, 2024

Israel @75: For Zmira Gold, Israel is a matter of heart, soul and sustenance

This is the first of an occasional series profiling Louisvillians with especially close ties to Israel  By Andrew Adler Community Editor Zmira Gold is a living embodiment of Israeli history. Born into the rough-and-tumble melting pot of 1930s Jerusalem, she … Read More >

Community Latest News August 24, 2023

Israel flexes its muscle as an up-and-coming sports host as 2023 European Athletics Under-20 Championships open in Jerusalem

By Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — The Israeli Athletics Association is preparing to host almost 2,000 athletes and officials from 48 countries for the 2023 European Athletics Under-20 Championships. The biannual track and field competition, which features 44 different events, will … Read More >

Israel August 4, 2023

Opponents of Israel’s judicial overhaul see parallels in Tisha B’Av, this week’s Jewish day of mourning

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The image started circulating almost as soon as the Israeli government finished voting to approve a divisive piece of legislation this week. “Shisha B’Av,” it said in white Hebrew letters against a black background – … Read More >

Latest News July 27, 2023

Israel passes first law weakening Supreme Court following months of civil strife

By Ben Sales JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s government has passed a law restricting the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws, the first piece of a proposed overhaul of the country’s judiciary that has led to massive street protests and … Read More >

Israel July 24, 2023

Protests and strike rock Israel as future of Netanyahu’s judicial reforms falls into doubt

This is a developing story. By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel was filled with surreal images Sunday night as thousands of people lit bonfires and gathered to protest in the streets against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his planned judicial … Read More >

Israel March 27, 2023

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