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'I experience the events of October 7 daily': Women on the frontlines of the fight against antisemitism
Morielle channeled her grief over her nephew’s death at the Nova massacre into a global initiative against antisemitism through technology and innovation; Tal-Or and Liram tackle online hate speech, stressing the need for stronger regulation and advocacy
Nitzi Yakov | 10.03.24
Moshe and Sharona at the Tomb of King David in Jerusalem
Global unity: new online project brings together thousands to recite Tehillim
Jewish New Yorker Sharona Avraham sparked a Tehillim project for matchmaking, fertility and healing spanning continents, based on the timeless phrase from Jewish tradition ‘whoever prays for his friend is answered first’
Nitzi Yakov | 06.07.24
Boy recites prayer during bar mitzvah celebration in Odessa, Ukraine
Heartwarming bar mitzvah a milestone of Jewish resilience in war-torn Ukraine
'This special celebration is another step in the development of Jewish life in Odessa, a city that has endured many missiles and shelling for over two years,' says local Jewish leader
Nitzi Yakov | 06.06.24
ליליה לאחוביץ בקיבוצי העוטף
The Jews who act for Israel's public diplomacy in face of hostility
A group of young Diaspora Jews undertake mission to advocate for Israel in countries with significant pro-Palestinian activity
Nitzi Yakov | 02.14.24
לוחם חות'י צועד עם דגל פלסטין
Are the Houthis actually occupying ancient Jewish land?
Yemen rebels claim Israel 'artificial entity occupying land that historically belonged to the Palestinians'; ironically, Yemenis today occupy same land once home to Himyarite, a Jewish kingdom that existed around 1,500 years ago
Nitzi Yakov | 01.02.24
יהודה בן חמו לצד אשתו שירה. יצא לרגע מהמילואים כדי להפוך לאזרח ישראלי באופן רשמי
The Olim who made Aliyah during the War
Leaving loved ones and familiar settings behind, these new immigrants from the U.S. courageously joined the IDF as lone soldiers; Amid war, they took brief reserves leaves to settle into their new homeland and selflessly chose to forsake their previous lives to aid in the IDF's victory
Nitzi Yakov | 12.15.23
דוכן תפילין באמצע הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית
The tefillin stand that got caught in the middle of a pro-Palestinian rally
Chabad tefillin stand at University of Pennsylvania found itself at the eye of the storm, subjected to verbal abuse and even physical violence; However, Chabad emissary emphasizes importance of maintaining presence, especially in face of pro-Palestinian protests
Nitzi Yakov | 10.20.23
'To those who hesitate in Iran, I say: look at me. I've made it from scratch'
They immigrated to Israel from Iran, and have no longing for the regime of terror and anti-Semitism they suffered. 'I came here with great difficulty, without a passport,' Rani Amrani recalls. But Yafit still misses the landscapes of her childhood and claims: 'We need to learn from the Iranian people how to show respect'
Nitzi Yakov | 09.15.23
בבית הכנסת בפוטי
'This guarantees the continuity of Judaism in Uganda': African nation's first Jewish center taking shape
With the help of Israeli Jews, the village of Putti is working to establish a center featuring a new kindergarten and Jewish school to serve the Abayudaya community, who have embraced Judaism and dream of making Aliyah, despite lack of recognition from Israel's Orthodox establishment
Nitzi Yakov | 08.19.23
שרה פרידמן
Ger hasid's transformative leap to World Jewish Congress leadership
Raised in Haredi Brooklyn home, she married at 17 and cared for her younger siblings following a family crisis; Fast forward 30 years, Sara Friedman fills a prominent position in the World Jewish Congress, residing in Israel, in a second relationship as ‘a traditional Jewish woman, but without a wig’; What happened along the way?
Nitzi Yakov | 08.04.23
ד"ר אסתר ברקו
New York native, oncologist moves to Israel to fulfill Zionist dream
Dr. Esther Berko says she does not want to talk about problems in her new homeland but admits that while Israelis have access to latest treatments, there is a shortage of support staff, still, she hopes to bring a cure to a cancer, threatening young children
Nitzi Yakov | 07.13.23
יעל עם הכלב שלה סקיי שאותו אימצה מבית שהזניח אותו
Israeli woman awaits second heart transplant in the U.S.
Yael Aloni, only 23, and her family launch fundraising campaign to allow her to go through a second heart transplant and a kidney transplant in the U.S. after Israeli doctors say waiting for donation could take too much time
Nitzi Yakov | 06.12.23
הדמיית המבנה היהודי בברלין
7 floors, 8,000 square meters: The new Jewish campus in the heart of Berlin
Complex is the largest Jewish building constructed in Germany after the Holocaust: 'Judaism has not only not been uprooted, but is flourishing on an enormous scale,' says Berlin chief rabbi
Nitzi Yakov | 06.08.23
פסל דוד בן גוריון בחוף תל אביב
Got your back: how Ben-Gurion fixed his back pain
While it's known that Israel's first prime minister suffered acute lower back pain, less is known about the person and method who helped him fix it, Feldenkrais, while also teaching him a trick that would make him famous
Nitzi Yakov, Eitan Gefen | 06.07.23
אילנה פרנק וג'רמי המבורג
'It's a business, but also Chesed': Couple helps autistic Jewish people find love
Los Angeles-based Jeremy Hamburgh and Ilana Frank help people on the autism spectrum develop their social skills and find love; now they are working on a program that will focus on helping autistic people from the religious community
Nitzi Yakov | 05.18.23
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