Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the headlines: What the freed hostages teach us about Jewish resilience - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Einav Zangauker at celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators sign deal freeing all hostages from Gaza, October 09, 2025.
The family of Dr. Yehudit and Eliran Nachum.

Beyond the headlines: A time for gratitude - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Prayer service for missing teens at Makor Chaim Yeshiva, June 15, 2014.

Israel's youths are moved to prayer, and it is coming from deep within - opinion

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
MICHAEL GOTTESMAN, recovering after being wounded in combat on Oct. 7.

In times of conflict, look to the past and future for positivity - opinion

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

Florida families glowing with joy over upcoming aliyah

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you don't read about in the news

JUNE 18, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
New olim arrive in Israel with Nefesh B'Nefesh.