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From despair to renewal: Repairing homes, rebuilding lives

Tenufa Bakehila is Israel's only large-scale nonprofit organization providing urgent and essential home repairs, alongside social work support for families in need, on a national level.

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Stories about growth and resilience in St. Louis neighborhoods

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Riverside in Yehud-Monosson’s Gadot offers luxury living with direct access to Tel Aviv

 A man stands near a structure that was demolished by Israeli authorities, at the Bedouin village of Khirbet al-Hamidiyeh, in the northern Jordan Valley, on June 17, 2023

Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns


Discover an active retirement life at Bayit Balev

Join our Open House on September 8 at our facilities nationwide.

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Checua mystery: 6,000-year-old genomes of extinct humans upend the peopling of South America

A previously unknown genetic group at preceramic Checua shows no ties to other prehistoric communities, suggesting isolated hunter-gatherers diverging from early South American settlers.

Checua desert, home to mysterious extinct human lineage.

The power of a generation: Young Arabs and Jews are building tomorrow’s Israel - opinion

The future of Israel, in all its complexity, lies in the hands and spirit of its youth – both Jewish and Arab.

DESPITE THE obstacles, a steadfast determination among young Arabs and Jews refuses to yield to despair, say the writers, Boozy Merav Boaz (left) and Maisam Jaljuli.

Waves of hope: Even without setting foot in Israel, I feel more connected to it than ever - opinion

HaGal Sheli isn’t just about surfing. It’s a nonprofit that uses the ocean as a space for healing and growth.

‘ONE DAY, I believe, we’ll stand together on the same shore. We’ll paddle out into the sea – not just to surf waves but to rise above them, together,’ says the writer.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Yuval David's vision for a new type of Zionist advocacy

From confronting antisemitism to building the World Zionist Village, Yuval David calls for a bold new era of Jewish pride.

Corinne Baum speaks to Yuval David

Surfing beyond limits where the sea meets the soul

The growing surf community at Posseable is transforming lives through inclusion, trust, and the power of the ocean.

Posseable: "There’s something natural about being among people with shared interests, regardless of ability."

The birth of an Army of Healers: Jews, Palestinians offering support during war - opinion

The Army of Healers, a growing network of Arab Palestinian and Jewish facilitators trained in trauma-informed methods, has been supporting both Israelis and Palestinians for the past year and a half.

THE ARMY of Healers: Arab Palestinian and Jewish facilitators from Israel unite in their shared humanity.

Support educators who plant seeds for tomorrow - opinion

Many educators are leaving the field due to disillusionment. Communities must start showing up for them and supporting them.

JEWISH EDUCATORS hold a discussion at the M² 18x18 Summit last year.

Lea Yanai, Tom Haimov, and Paz Robinzon became models – alongside 28 extraordinary individuals

Judge Lea Yanai, Tom Haimov, Shahar Chernes & others walked the runway with 28 people with disabilities at the “Everyone is Equal in Fashion” event, part of a community leisure initiative.

 At the “Everyone is Equal in Fashion” event

The challenge of Jewish day schools: Getting alumni involved - opinion

Alumni are a key demographic in ensuring the financial future of Jewish educational institutions.

 BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY in Maryland: Jewish day schools are more than academic institutions; they are identity incubators, the writer maintains.

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