Rosh hashana

'Where Traditions Meet': The inside story of Israeli baseball's rise from nonexistent to Olympics

Peter Kurz recounts the improbable journey of Israel’s baseball team to the Tokyo Olympics, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and personal triumphs.

Peter Kurz wears his Israel baseball shirt with pride.
The Harvard University Coat of arms (Ve Ri Tas) is displayed on the front of the Harvard Business School building on October 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jewish ex-Harvard admin. files discrimination suit over termination after Rosh Hashanah leave

People walk and ride bicycles on empty streets in Jerusalem on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, September 21, 2026.

Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August

Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year


Despite complaints, most Israelis like living in Israel - survey

The positive perception of life in Israel is more prevalent among the religious (79%) and the ultra-Orthodox (69%).

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

Oren Revach: Doing good deeds for people and Estee Lauder Israel

Coming to Estee Lauder Israel this year is the “Origins” skincare brand for face and body, based on natural materials and organic ingredients.

Oren Revach, General Manager of Estee Lauder Israel

Merage Foundation Israel: Creating communities for change

David and Laura, both natives of Tehran, Iran immigrated to the United States in their teens.  They began their philanthropic activity in Israel by giving back to the Jewish-Iranian community.

Mesquite Farm

Tamir Cohen: Leading Shikun & Binui in Israel and around the world

What solutions are available to alleviate the housing crisis in Israel? Cohen suggests a couple of solutions.

 Floating solar PV field in Ha’Bonim reservoir

Meuhedet: Innovating Israel’s health industry

"While we provide medical services to approximately 13 percent of Israel’s population, we are actually able to influence many more directly."

 Sigal Regev, CEO of Meuhedet

KKL-JNF: Targeting a cleaner, greener world

KKL-JNF’s reputation in regard to environmental issues has spread far and wide. Learn all about it here

 Birds View Biriya Forest

Yoel Har-Even: Creating connections between Sheba Medical Center, abroad

Har-Even has a lot to say about this country’s medical establishment and what can be expected in the future. Read more below

 Sheba campus

Beit Hillel: Ten years of attentive rabbinic leadership

This year, Beit Hillel is marking its tenth anniversary and is celebrating its accomplishments as an organization dedicated to providing rabbinic responses to all segments of Israeli society.


Shalva: Creating new ways to provide for people with disabilities, their families

Shalva’s comprehensive life-cycle programs, leading-edge therapies and inclusive educational frameworks have empowered families to raise their children with disabilities within the family framework.

 Shalva National Cente

Magen David Adom: A vision of dedication, determination to save lives

"MDA was established by a group of volunteers 92 years ago. Volunteers play an essential role, not only in the organization, but also in shaping the face of Israeli society as a whole."

 Eli Bin, the CEO of MDA