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Israelis Are Volunteering in Droves to Feed Their Nation 

Among messages about running to bomb shelters and frantic refrains of “kulam beseder?” — “Is everyone ok?,” my aunt shares ...

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7 best ways to learn Hebrew

Want to start learning Hebrew? Find out what are the most efficient ways to learn Hebrew, plus - seven of the best ways to get started!

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Elder Of Ziyon - Yet more evidence that Israel has the most moral army in the world

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Yom Kippur War: Why Israelis haven't made fictional films about it

Why have Israel's most successful filmmakers, all of whom have made serious (anti-)war films, not made fictional accounts of the Yom Kippur War?

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Israeli Humor Kicks Into Survival Mode When Crises - And Rockets - Hit

Israeli comedians hold nothing sacred to keep the laughter going amid an unprecedented wave of civil unrest and rocket barrages.

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In Israel, all Jews are family. That's what the haters want to end.

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A Taste Of Israel: Satisfy Your Craving With A Click

Bringing Israeli food and snacks into your home is as easy as ordering an online cooking workshop, or a subscription box.

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'What Am I, A Goat?' Gal Gadot Teaches Viewers Hebrew Slang

Gal Gadot appears in Vanity Fair's latest episode of Slang School where she breaks down some hilarious terms commonly used by Israelis.

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Secular Jews are starting to understand the haredi Orthodox — thanks to Israeli television

Cracks in the secular-religious divide have begun to appear, and I believe much of the credit for the happy fissure belongs to Israeli television, writes Rabbi Avi Shafran.

“At 4 a.m., Israeli rocker Aviv Gefen was still crying, head in hands, in the empty Haifa-area amphitheater where he had performed the previous late May evening. Staff members urged him to go home.

In a televised interview days later, the popular performer described what had happened. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, he had performed in a venue empty of anything but amphitheater staff and a videographer. He had dedicated a song “with love” to the community of Bnei Brak. The densely populated haredi Orthodox community there was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus.

“I leave the stage,” Gefen recalled, “and I see on my telephone, without exaggeration, 420 messages. I start opening them, scrolling, and learn that someone had given my number to all of Bnei Brak. And I cried. And I could not leave the empty amphitheater. I started to cry. The love, the division in the nation, suddenly everything came together. The love I received came from people I had denigrated since I was 19. People who now erupted with love and with tears.”

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Israelis Adjust To New Normal With Creativity, Digitization, And Cautious Optimism

In Israel, one of the first countries to lock down and then reopen, there is a common desire for a familiar routine.

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Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News: If I survived Metzad, You Can Survive the Corona Lockdown (Judean Rose)

Part of living through the coronavirus lockdown means being a light unto the nations.

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Elder Of Ziyon - The Spectator explains what Israeli cuisine means

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Jews have been living in the Middle East and creating middle eastern food for decades. No one ever heard of a “Palestinian” Arab before 1967.

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Ancient Jewish dish becomes melting pot of Israeli cuisine

Consumed by Jews for Shabbat lunch since antiquity, hamin - also known as cholent - is enjoying a renaissance in Israel.

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A guide to the wines of the Galilee - ISRAEL21c

Winemaking in the Galilee has become more innovative and suited to the Israeli spirit than ever before

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You’re going to love our superb shakshuka recipe - ISRAEL21c

It’s not hard to make one of Israel’s favorite breakfast foods in your own kitchen. Follow along as ISRAEL21c’s Jessica Halfin shows you how as part of our Tayim recipe series.

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WATCH: Sderot Resident Gives Reporting Crew The Jewish Mother Treatment | Israellycool

An elderly resident of the beleaguered town of Sderot looks after a television crew

I love this!

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Israel In Numbers: Snapshot Of A (Largely) Happy, Healthy, Educated Nation

The annual report released every year by the Central Bureau of Statistics provides a fascinating picture of Israel in numbers. | NoCamels

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Where to purchase amazing original artwork in Israel | ISRAEL21c

Take home a piece of art from these 12 talented Israeli artists and collective art studios.

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Elder Of Ziyon - Are there “Arab Jews?”

Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.

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10 tips to survive the boiling Israeli summer like a local | ISRAEL21c

An essential traveler’s guide to protecting yourself from the sun and staying hydrated (without wasting water!), Israeli-style.

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Butter shortage in Israel? No problem: Bakeries go vegan | ISRAEL21c

The vegan mocha fudge cake introduced by La Farina will save 12,000 eggs, 370 liters of milk and 250 kilos of butter per year.

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Test your Israel knowledge by taking our Independence Day quiz! | The Jerusalem post

On the occasion of the State of Israel's 71st Independence Day, the 'Or Movement,' that brings the Negev and Galilee to their full inherent potential, brings you a fun quiz about the country.

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18 Little-Known, Amazing Things About Israel As It Turns 71!

From the largest dog cemetery to kosher stamps, we rounded up some more obscure but fascinating facts about the country ahead of Independence Day

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Women’s Day: What Makes Israeli Feminism Different Than All Other Types Of Feminism?

“Today Israel is full of women entrepreneurs, women who head their own corporations, manage banks, win Nobel prizes in science and are at every level of government.

With all this female accomplishment, the one role that no man can do is valued above all other achievements – motherhood. In Israel, no woman says “I’m just a mom.” In our society the position of mom outranks all others, including those whose decisions determine life and death for the People of Israel. In what other country in the world does the media respond to a new Chief of Staff being nominated by calling his mom?”

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A Beloved Israeli Snack Prepares to Take Bigger Bite Out of American Market | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner.com

Close-up of Bamba snack, to illustrate texture, colour and shape. Bamba is an Israeli snack composed of puffed cornmeal and …

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Taking Care Of Business: Essential Tips On How Best To Work With Israelis | Technology News

Organizational consultant Osnat Lautman wrote the book on Israel's unique business culture and how to navigate it.

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Here’s why, despite it all, Israelis live longer

An average lifespan of 82.5 puts Israel in the top 10 countries for longevity -- ahead of the US, with its 78.7 years

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How do you say fake news in Hebrew? - Israel News

Academy of the Hebrew Language also gives officials translations for driverless cars and chocolate truffles.

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One third of all countries have a religious symbol on their flag - but only Israel is "racist" ~ Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News

Great point.

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From Art To Extraordinary Architecture, Legendary Israeli Designer Ron Arad Keeps Stunning The World

Known for his daring experimentation with industrial materials, Israeli designer Ron Arad keeps stunning the world with breathtaking buildings and sculptures.

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Arizona IDF reservist releases new thriller about terrorism | JN Blog

Last summer, Dan Gordon, an IDF reservist from Arizona, was a guest blogger for Jewish News, sharing about what life was like along Israel's Gaza border during last summer's conflict. We just received word from him this week that he is headed back to Isra

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Everything you thought you knew about religious Zionists is wrong | The Times of Israel

On issues of land concessions, religious freedoms and gay rights, the answers of community members may come as a surprise

Uh-huh. I have been saying this for YEARS!There is AT LEAST as much diversity in the Orthodox community in Israel and the United States, as there is in the secular community. There is also FAR more misunderstanding about the Orthodox from the non-Orthodox than the other way around.

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From Small Marketplaces to the Culinary Markets: The Evolution of Food in Israel

When did cooks become chefs and then cultural idols? When did we become so addicted to food and cooking blogs? How did breakfast become a culinary event?...