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How Amir Ohana, First Openly Gay Likud MK, Came Out of the ‘Political Closet’ (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - “I am here as the son of Meir and Esther Ohana, who emigrated from Morocco to build a country. I am here with...
Israel’s Solution for World’s Water Shortage Could Lead to Grassroots Movement (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - Speaking with me in Austin, Texas, in between his 55th and 56th speaking engagements for “Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World,” author Seth M. Siegel laments how the Barnes & Noble retailer places his book...
Stolen Goats Reveal True Spirit, Camaraderie of Israel
JNS.org - The morning of Dec. 4 was crisp and chilly, with just the right amount of sunlight to stave off the cold. I found myself standing in a circle of poker-faced men and women listening...
The Jewish Patch Adams: Medical Clowns’ Work Steeped in Smiles
JNS.org - “You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome,” says the late actor Robin Williams in the 1998 film “Patch Adams,”...
Playwrite Iddo Netanyahu: ‘Hitler Always Talked About Peace’ (INTERVIEW)
Late Friday night, on November 13, I was headed for bed when an ominous news...
With Popularity and Sales up, ‘Mensch on a Bench’ Has Much to Smile About
JNS.org - The Mensch on a Bench is so much happier now than he was a...
Don’t Think Israel is a Luxury Destination? Check Out These 6 Spots
JNS.org - While Israel is a common destination for cultural and religious pilgrimages, travelers seeking the...
Has Shia LaBeouf Reached the End of the Line?
Was Shia LaBeouf’s performance art piece at Manhattan’s Angelica Film Center (where he spent three days watching...
Dreaming Green in Southern Israel
JNS.org - Embodying the ongoing revitalization of Israel’s southern region, the Israeli Ministry of Environment recently...
How Amir Ohana, First Openly Gay Likud MK, Came Out of the ‘Political Closet’ (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - “I am here as the son of Meir and Esther Ohana, who emigrated from Morocco to build a country. I am here with my...
Israel’s Solution for World’s Water Shortage Could Lead to Grassroots Movement (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - Speaking with me in Austin, Texas, in between his 55th and 56th speaking engagements for “Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World,” author Seth M....
Stolen Goats Reveal True Spirit, Camaraderie of Israel
JNS.org - The morning of Dec. 4 was crisp and chilly, with just the right amount of sunlight to stave off the cold. I found myself...
The Jewish Patch Adams: Medical Clowns’ Work Steeped in Smiles
JNS.org - “You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome,” says the...
Playwrite Iddo Netanyahu: ‘Hitler Always Talked About Peace’ (INTERVIEW)
Late Friday night, on November 13, I was headed for bed when an ominous news bulletin flashed across my computer screen – something about a...
With Popularity and Sales up, ‘Mensch on a Bench’ Has Much to Smile About
JNS.org - The Mensch on a Bench is so much happier now than he was a year ago. Look carefully and you will notice that, whereas...
Don’t Think Israel is a Luxury Destination? Check Out These 6 Spots
JNS.org - While Israel is a common destination for cultural and religious pilgrimages, travelers seeking the best hotels, fine dining, and upscale relaxation less often find...
Has Shia LaBeouf Reached the End of the Line?
Was Shia LaBeouf’s performance art piece at Manhattan’s Angelica Film Center (where he spent three days watching his own films) a sign of madness or genius? Judging from...
Dreaming Green in Southern Israel
JNS.org - Embodying the ongoing revitalization of Israel’s southern region, the Israeli Ministry of Environment recently awarded its Environmental Prize of the Negev to Earth’s Promise,...
A Day in Rahat: The Bedouin Capital of the World
JNS.org - Liat Cohen is a seasoned member of an organization called Ma’agalim-Halkat (“Cycles” in Hebrew), which arranges visits between Jews and Arabs. Yet she admitted...
Garden State and Jewish State Share Table on Food Innovation
JNS.org - Food innovation is the next course in the storied US-Israel partnership. Rutgers University’s Food Innovation Center and Tel-Hai College in Israel’s northern Galilee region recently...
‘Start-Up Nation’ Israel to Host Forbes Magazine Young Entrepreneurs Summit
JNS.org - Forbes magazine announced Tuesday that it will host its Under 30 EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Summit in Israel for the first time...
The Top 10 Places to Visit in Israel
Israel is a holiday destination on many travelers’ bucket lists. No matter the style of holiday you are after, Israel has the answer. Whether you...
Jewish American Fashion Mogul Ralph Lauren to Step Down as CEO
JNS.org - Jewish American fashion mogul Ralph Lauren announced his plan to step down as chief executive officer of the renowned fashion brand. The head of...
