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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...

May 1, 2023, 8:37 AM

Jews Left Europe in Pursuit of a Dream. Their Sons Fought to Preserve It

May 8th marks the 78th anniversary of the end of the war against Nazi Germany. As V-E Day approaches, it’s worth remembering how the Jewish immigrant experience of the early 20th century gave rise to a new generation of...

Mar 6, 2023, 11:07 PM

Susan Weikers: A Life of Pro-Israel Activism

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the accomplishments of women collectively, and for appreciating, on an individual basis, the achievements of women who have realized so much on behalf of causes dear to them. For Susan...

Dec 28, 2022, 11:46 PM

‘The Source’ of Decades of Israel Bonds Memories

It all started with 'The Source.' I read James Michener’s millennia-spanning epic, tracing the historic arc of Eretz Yisrael and the Jewish people, while in college. My fascination with the novel triggered a desire to see the world, starting first...

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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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