I am not a comic-book kind of a girl and the number of superhero movies I’ve watched can easily be counted on one hand. However, I’ve been anticipating the Wonder Woman movie for months. For me the ideas of feminism, the belief in and promotion of gender equality across all...
Venezuelan Jews Flee Crisis, Making Aliyah
Fleeing the crisis in Venezuela, 26 Jews immigrated to Israel this week, a continuation of a mass exodus of Jews from the South American country. Venezuela has been dominated by protests, some violent, against the current president Nicolas Maduro, and the former long-time leader of the country, Hugo Chavez, who...
2700-Year-Old Reservoir Discovered in Israel
During an archaeological dig near Rosh Ha’ayin in central Israel, archaeologists discovered a well-preserved 2,700-year-old reservoir from the Assyrian period. It is believed the reservoir was built by the Assyrians, following the destruction of the First Temple and the Kingdom of Israel. Incredibly, despite being so long ago, human engravings...
Israel Sends Firefighters to help Montenegro
Israel sent a firefighting delegation to Montenegro to help the country fight raging wildfires which are ravaging the country. Over 100 tourists have been forced to evacuate Montenegro’s much desired Adriatic coastline as the fire, fueled by strong winds and dry weather, spread near homes and campsites. The Montenegrin government...
How Does Colombia Feel About Israel?
I was born and raised a proud Zionist. My parents, who grew up in Colombia, instilled in me a love for the Jewish state. I always believed in Israel’s right to exist, but it wasn’t until I started school at the University of Florida that I realized how much of...
Israel Hosts A Record Breaking 20th Maccabiah Games
Israel is playing host to the 20th Maccabiah Games this month. The Maccabiah Games is an international Jewish multi-sport event often dubbed ‘the Jewish Olympics’. The event brings together thousands of athletes representing many different countries. The event, first started in 1932, takes place every four years, one year after...
Fifty Years Ago, Jews Returned to the Golan Heights
Fifty years ago today on July 14, 1967, Jews returned to the Golan Heights, building a town in the region. Between 1948 and 1967 while the Golan Heights was under Syrian control, the Syrians used the region as a military stronghold, randomly sniping at Israeli citizens. Syria allowed the terrorist...
11 Years Since the Start of the Second Lebanon War
This week marks 11 years since the start of the Second Lebanon War. The war took a large toll on northern Israel and its population, and still lives strong in the memories of many Israelis. The war was sparked when Hezbollah terrorists fired rockets at an Israeli town near the...
