Israel is known for many things, including distilling drinkable water from the sea, but few know that Israel also distills whiskey. On March 11, Israeli Talia Garber will enlighten us with an Israeli …
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LARRY KATZ
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3/5/21
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RootOne is an ambitious new initiative that aims to help bring tens of thousands of Jewish teens from the United States to Israel on immersive summer trips.
Seeded by a $20-million gift from The …
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LARRY KATZ
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1/7/21
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(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 …
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GABE FRIEDMAN
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12/3/20
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(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 …
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GABE FRIEDMAN
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12/3/20
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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 …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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11/6/20
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(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 …
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Michelle Waldman Sarna
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10/21/20
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(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 …
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MARCY OSTER
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10/2/20
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(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 …
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9/3/20
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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 …
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8/7/20
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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 …
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MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE
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8/7/20
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