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From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion

Jews have always had differences of opinion, and it has never shown the best of us. We can't be divided anymore.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
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Prices in the New Carmei Gat Neighborhood Break a new record: NIS 5.8 million for a duplex


Building community should be Israel's top resolution for 2025 - opinion

In times of war and uncertainty, strengthening local communities isn't just about survival – it's the key to national resilience.

 MARCHERS PARTICIPATE in the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York on Sunday.

'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer's number 5 jersey, iconic during his time at FC Bayern, will never again be worn by another player at the club.

 'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer.

Yael Eckstein, IFCJ President, Showcases Interfaith Compassion in War-Torn Relief Efforts


Everyday heroes in an extraordinary nation - opinion

Sometimes, heroism is found in the humility of a life well-lived, in the silent sacrifices made for the greater good, and in the love and care given to others.

 Modern tefillin - painted black.

Three-meter bows unveiled: First images of uncontacted Massaco tribe in the Amazon

Population of the isolated community has doubled since the 1990s, now estimated at over 200 people.

 Three-meter bows revealed: First-ever images capture uncontacted Massaco tribe thriving in the Amazon.

People contribute more during wartime - opinion

Giving during wartime is much more than an act of generosity; it constitutes an important psychological and social mechanism for dealing with crisis.

 THE ANNUAL Zichron Menachem Braid of Power campaign begins tomorrow, encouraging hair donations for women with cancer.

The distinguished Azerbaijani Rabbi joins the global Jewish council


Small-town Jewish life is alive and leading the way as it always has - opinion

At this moment in American history, we must affirm the importance of recognizing the perseverance of small-town communities, their unique challenges, and instructive blessings.

 ATTENDEES ENJOY a light moment at the Center for Small Town Jewish Life’s Fall Shabbaton.

From Amsterdam to the UAE: Protecting those who safeguard Jewish life - comment

Emissaries like Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who has gone missing in Dubai in a suspected terror attack, stand at the front lines of Jewish continuity and must be protected.

 A woman wrapped in an Israel flag stands outside the place where mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema attends a press conference following the violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024.

Delegation for peace and solidarity visits Amsterdam: Condemnation of Anti-Semitism