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Apr 4, 2025, 12:19 AM

Shira Lewis: A Passion for Israel Inspired By The Legacy Of Jewish Women

In the coming weeks, the Jewish calendar will feature a number of significant dates, encompassing Pesach, Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. Each commemoration underscores the disparate history of the Jewish people: the Exodus from Egypt; the six...

Feb 4, 2025, 5:16 PM

Seeking A Minyan Before Skiing Vail? Chabad Rabbi Dovid Mintz Is There For You.

A visit to Vail never disappoints. With spectacular runs, social media-perfect vistas, world-class dining and an après ski scene that Travel + Leisure recently proclaimed “the best in the world,” the famed ski resort has it all. And, like thousands...

Dec 18, 2024, 10:34 PM

The Kung Fu Odyssey of Sifu Sapir Tal, the ‘Israeli Bruce Lee’

From seven-year-old judo student to widespread recognition as the ‘Israeli Bruce Lee,’ Sifu Sapir Tal’s ascension to the summit of kung fu has been a fascinating journey. Sapir is a recognized kung fu sifu (master); he has rarified status as...

Jul 30, 2024, 6:44 AM

Israel and Baseball: A ‘Day at the Ballpark’ with Israel Bonds New Leadership

Baseball predates the Civil War, and, over the course of that long span, it has established itself as America’s pastime, bringing people together for a myriad of reasons, including rooting for the home team, bonding with friends, and family...

Jun 23, 2024, 10:54 PM

The Global Journey of Laura Orzy, from South Africa to October 7

October 7 will forever be a point in time when everyone will remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard the horrifying news. For Laura Orzy, it was her global journey, spanning South Africa, Canada and...

May 7, 2024, 12:47 AM

Energy Healer Shirly Marton Offers Positivity and Balance for Troubling Times

The night of April 18, Iran initiated a massive attack on Israel, launching more than 300 drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles at the Jewish state. As the barrage raced towards Israel, Shirly Marton, a self-described “experienced energy healer,” remained...

Feb 28, 2024, 2:07 AM

It Sounds Like Fiction, but Israel’s Sabra is a Real-Life Intelligence Innovator

At any given moment, individuals or entities in countries throughout the world will be faced with a dire situation requiring a strategic skill set, particularly top-level intelligence capabilities. Although this has been the storyline for countless novels and films, in...

Feb 2, 2024, 3:00 AM

Global Mobilization: How the World Jewish Congress Rapidly Responded to Oct. 7

On October 6, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) wished its Instagram followers chag sameach on the joyous occasion of Simchat Torah. Less than 24 hours later, joy turned to darkness, and WJC, founded in 1936 in the ominous run-up to...

Nov 8, 2023, 2:43 AM

The Idyllic Life of Said and Adina Moshe and the Nightmare of October 7

October 7, 2023 will forever be a searing date of collective grief and trauma for the nation and people of Israel. Individually, there is a heartbreaking story for every man, woman and child killed, wounded or kidnapped by Hamas that...

Sep 5, 2023, 5:07 AM

Through ‘Dream Maker,’ Barak Marton Looks to Raise the Profile of Israeli Sci-Fi

These are busy times for Barak Marton. When I caught up with him, he had just returned from a brief Mount Carmel vacation, where the writer/director/cameraman took advantage of the solitude to clear his mind before embarking on two...

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James S. Galfund is former National Director of Marketing & Communications for Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds.

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