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Israel looks headed for more elections as Gantz backs bill to dissolve parliament

(JTA) – Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Dec. 1 that his party will back a bill crafted by the opposition in parliament to dissolve the government, likely sending Israel to its fourth … more

GABE FRIEDMAN | 12/3/20

Israeli gymnast wins gold at European championships

(JTA) – Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram won a gold medal in the individual rhythmic category at the European Championships Nov. 29, becoming the first athlete to win the prize in decades who was … more

GABE FRIEDMAN | 12/3/20

‘Tremendous need’ for volunteers on IDF bases

Mark Werner wants us to know that we can do more to support Israel than just writing a check. “Our obligation as Jews is to strengthen Israel,” Werner, a self-described Zionist and the … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 11/6/20

What I’ve learned about Emirati culture as the chief rabbi’s wife

(JTA) — Jews around the world are rightfully celebrating the historic and euphoric peace agreement between Israel and the UAE — and so are the Emiratis. In particular, Israelis are looking … more

Michelle Waldman Sarna | 10/21/20

Israel has more per capita deaths from the coronavirus each day than US

(JTA) – Israel’s daily number of deaths from the coronavirus is higher than the United States on a per capita basis, according to a new report.Israel’s daily rate over the last week … more

MARCY OSTER | 10/2/20

Israeli firefighters in Calif. to battle wildfires

(JTA) – Israeli firefighters arrived in Sacramento, California, to assist with battling a wave of wildfires sweeping through the area. It marked the first time that Israelis have been sent to … more

9/3/20

Israeli government approves $75M bid for major stake in El Al to son of US businessman

JERUSALEM (JTA) – Eli Rozenberg, the son of millionaire U.S. businessman Kenny Rozenberg, is closer to acquiring a large stake in El Al Airlines. Israel’s Government Companies Authority … more

8/7/20

Avi Nevel: Building Rhode Island’s name in Israel

Avi Nevel, founder and CEO of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), was recently named by Providence Business News to its 2020 list of 25 Leaders & Achievers. Nevel, an Israeli, and … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 8/7/20

Israel offers Lebanon assistance after massive, deadly explosion in Beirut

WASHINGTON (JTA) – Israel has offered Lebanon humanitarian assistance after a massive explosion Tuesday [Aug. 4] at Beirut’s waterfront killed at least 30 people and injured … more

RON KAMPEAS | 8/7/20

8 incredible Israeli shows you may not have heard of

This story originally appeared on Kveller . It’s no secret that for more than a decade now, Hollywood has turned toward Israel to look for new show formats that could be adapted well for … more

Brandon Schuster | 8/7/20