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Oshy Ellman

May 19, 2026, 7:38 PM

Beyond Haredim: The Secular Draft Issue No One is Talking About

As Israel approaches another election cycle, the national debate over military service is once again becoming a central political issue. For years, however, the conversation has been framed almost entirely around one subject: Haredi exemptions. Yet the data shows...

Mar 30, 2026, 7:11 PM

The Living Message of Passover

The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, once reflected about Passover: “Pesach tells us that the strength of a nation does not lie in horses and chariots, armies and arms or in colossal statues and monumental buildings and overt demonstrations...

Jan 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

120 Kids. No School. Ra’anana fails Religious Sector

For over half a year, 120 children in Ra’anana have been left stranded without a school. And the reason is simple: the municipality, elected and funded by the residents, has chosen to work against its residents. Instead of serving their...

Jan 8, 2026, 10:24 PM

Is Ra’anana Turning Its Back on Aliyah?

Over the years, Ra’anana has prided itself on being one of Israel’s leading cities in welcoming Olim from around the world. The absorption center, otherwise known as the Mercaz Klita in Ra’anana, consisting of an Ulpan and residential apartments,...

About Me

Oshy Ellman has over two decades of experience in international relations, marketing and communications. Born in Israel and raised in the United Kingdom, she now resides in central Israel and is an active participant in the Olim community.