Recent headlines casting doubt on the kosher status of Hebrew National at first came as somewhat of a relief. To those like myself who have avoided Hebrew National for years – first because...
Who Are The Richest Rabbis in Israel? Also: Shocking Vandalism at Yad Vashem
Guess which rabbinic family occupies four of the top 13 slots. And who’s the only woman on the list?
Yad Sarah Helps you Celebrate Father’s Day
The Friends of Yad Sarah created a new Facebook page, and to inaugurate it they created a cool Father’s Day App. See the graphic above? That’s what a Father’s Day card made by...
Rocket Resistant High School, Courtesy of San Diego Philanthropists
Over 4000 rockets have been fired upon southern Israel since the withdrawal from Gaza in August 2005. One of the sectors hardest hit by these attacks has been the educational sector, where classes...
The Unofficial 13 Dos and Dont’s of Birthright Israel
This summer season marks the 13th anniversary of Birthright Israel, the audacious program that brings diaspora Jews aged 18-26 to Israel for a free trip. In honor of Birthright’s Bar Mitzvah...
Wiill Jewish Republicans Make it to Congress?
Several Jewish Republicans are hoping to win elections this year in either House or Senate races. This could mean the number of Jewish Republicans in Congress would double or triple.
Dancing in a Mental Institution, anyone?
The “Buddy System†is a service that Tel Aviv University provides, allowing international students to connect with Israeli students. Its purpose is not to treat participants as children, but to...
Fashion Shopping in Israel: What you need to know
Fashion Shopping in Israel: What you need to know By Michelle Esther Appelbaum, MA Educational Psychology, MBA Candidate As an American living in Israel, my expectations, desires, needs and wants...
Cyberwarfare Under Investigation: Stuxnet and Strategic Alliances
Considered the newest domain in modern warfare, cyberspace has now joined the ranks of traditional areas assessed by militaries all over the world. And this is exactly how cyberspace should be...
First Reform & Conservative Rabbis Employed by State of Israel
Israel’s attorney general is stepping-in to employ rabbis from non-Orthodox movements in an indirect way. At the same time, Israel’s Supreme Court is coming down hard on the Chief...