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Ilana Mann and Daniel Stieglitz in 1997.
I’m grateful for Thanksgiving in Israel
Adapting to a new country and culture often means having to shed aspects of where you originally came from. It’s a personal choice. When it comes to holidays, I continue to embrace the … more
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Ruth Ebenstein and Ibtisam Erekat
All the things we have in common
At Bar Ilan University, I learned a conflict resolution exercise that I have since used in group settings. You start by picking a divisive topic. The participants gather on different sides of the … more
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A soldier’s story: Turning the negative into a positive
Everyone has a story . Take a young man from Jerusalem named Yadid Akerman, for example. Born in Israel, he’s the son of two immigrants – an American mother and a Canadian father. He has … more
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Reconnecting to Providence from Israel
I love feeling nostalgic. The connection to the past is one of the many reasons that I have been writing this column for almost 12 years. I am able to connect this home, Israel, that I chose over … more
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Serving Israel through reserve duty is an honor
When I volunteered for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soon after moving to Israel, one of my friends said to me, “You know this won’t just be a few months to a few years of service, … more
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Israel and the Jews meet China
Most of my columns have focused on my Israel-related experiences. Last year, however, I wrote about how Israel served as a springboard to participate in an incredible trip to China, where I led a … more
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Different paths to mourning and repentance
As is well-known among those familiar with Israel, the country has a unique way of mourning. On Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel’s Memorial Day, sirens sound throughout the country. For … more
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The writer with his parents, Varda and Ezra Stieglitz.
11 years after making aliyah, I come full circle as a writer
Every year since my aliyah (immigration to Israel) in 2007, there has been at least one event that stands out from all the others. This year’s distinguishing event was the realization of my … more
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Writing retreat in the Negev desert sparks inspiration
Most of us search for community in one way or another. One of the communities I’ve sought out in Israel is writers, both while getting a master’s degree in creative writing from Bar Ilan … more
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The American who made aliyah and moved to the Negev tells the group a bit about David Ben Gurion.
Writing retreat in the Negev desert sparks inspiration
Most of us search for community in one way or another. One of the communities I’ve sought out in Israel is writers, both while getting a master’s degree in creative writing from Bar … more
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