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Sagit Alkobi Fishman

Jun 21, 2025, 12:54 AM

The Forgotten War for Women in Prostitution

Illustration of intensified fragility in times of war. Created via PS Adobe. Credit: Sagit Alkobi Fishman

In 2018, Israel joined a small group of progressive nations by adopting the "Nordic Model" – legislation that criminalizes the purchase of sex while decriminalizing those who sell it. This groundbreaking approach recognizes that women in prostitution are victims...

Daniel A. Weiner

Jun 20, 2025, 12:06 AM

Struggling in the Dark

The Bible recounts the struggle of the Patriarch Jacob on that dark night of the soul along the banks of the river Yabbok. Confronted with the prospect of a violent reunion with a resentful brother the next morning, Jacob...

Candice Talberg

Jun 19, 2025, 5:14 PM

Soroka – targeting Israel’s most vulnerable

If you need to ask the question whether Israel’s war against Iran is just, you can look no further than today’s deliberate attack on Soroka Hospital. One of the most multicultural facilities in the country, Soroka Hospital treats patients from...

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Jun 18, 2025, 3:27 PM

The Fruits of Peace

In Parshat Shlach (Bamidbar 13:20) the scouts were instructed to bring back souvenirs from their visit to the Land of Israel: “...You shall strengthen yourselves (vehitchazaktem), and you shall take some of the fruit of the Land.” Those days were...

Jun 17, 2025, 11:09 PM

On Russian-Speaking Immigrants in Israel: An Interview with Rabbi Binyamin Minich

Binyamin Minich has been the Rabbi for the last five years of Kehilat Daniel, located in Mishkenot Ruth Daniel in Jaffa, one of the five congregations of the Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism. Born and raised in the city...

Jun 17, 2025, 6:00 AM

Power in Motion: Finding Purpose After the Battle

Photo credit: Times of Israel

I’ve been an observer—and an admirer—of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for as long as I can remember. As someone who follows military affairs around the world, I have never encountered a force as committed and as consistently overburdened...

Jun 15, 2025, 11:48 PM

IAF Female Fighter Pilots and Navigators participate in airstrike on Iran

Maj. Shin, a female navigator in the Israeli Air Force, is pictured alongside her fighter jet in an undated photo released for publication on June 14, 2025 (©️Israel Defense Forces)

The Israeli Air Force requires grit, determination, commitment, and sometimes a court case that prescribes gender equality An Israeli Air Force female combat navigator, Major “Shin” took part in this weekend’s unprecedented airstrikes on Iran in “Operation Rising Lion.” She...

Jun 15, 2025, 12:52 PM

In Times Like This, Israel’s Heart Still Beats

Photo credit: Times of Israel

Right now, as Israel has declared a state of emergency and sealed its airspace, the streets may be quieter. The skies emptier. Schools, shops, and airports may be shut. But Israel has never been about the buildings—it’s always been...

Ella Ben Emanuel

Jun 15, 2025, 6:04 AM

Friday 13th, 2025:

Today Israel attacked Iran. But the laundry still needed folding. I would love to say that my day, Friday, June 13th begins at some palatable hour this morning, after the sun has gently risen on another June day, when the...

Rachel Sharansky Danziger

Jun 13, 2025, 2:18 PM

Rerouted to Cyprus

I don't know how long I'll be stuck on this island, but with a whole planeful of people suddenly looking out for each other, at least we're in it together

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