Today in Israel
Spring arrives in Israel and with it the flower Italy Valerian to the hills of Jerusalem
Valerian is a genus of flowering plants in the Caprifoliaceae family, whose members are commonly known as valerians. They are herbaceous perennials with woody roots and domed flowers. Italian valerian is a species in this family, growing in Israel but also throughout the eastern Mediterranean region, […]
Jewish World
Australia: Government and opposition pledge to rebuild synagogue burned in anti-Semitic attack
The Adass Israel Synagogue, founded in 1949 by Holocaust survivors from Hungary, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Poland, is a cornerstone of Melbourne's Hasidic community. It houses Torah scrolls that were rescued from the fire and came from Europe and had been saved from the ravages of World War II.
Opinion
America
VIDEO: Trump says arrest of pro-Palestinian Columbia University leader is “first of many”
He said Mahmoud Khalil is a “radical pro-Hamas foreign student” and that the protests are being driven by “paid agitators” US President Donald Trump has said the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, an activist who led pro-Palestinian protests on the Columbia University campus, is “the first of many” and has taken advantage of […]
Europe
Archaeologists discover what may be the oldest mikveh outside Israel in Italy.
Located about 25 kilometers from Rome, Ostia Antica was an important port of the Roman Empire, where diverse communities and religions developed. Until now, the Jewish presence in the city was known primarily through the existence of a synagogue, but recently, the remains of what may be the oldest mikveh in the world were discovered.
Asia
Politics
Documents captured in Gaza reveal how Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran continue to plot to destroy Israel.
The report concludes that although the terrorists suffered heavy losses in the war in Gaza, the strategy of destruction could be reactivated in the future if the organization recovers and receives external support. Documents seized during the war in the Gaza Strip revealed that Hamas, in coordination with the Iranian regime and Hezbollah terrorists, developed a […]
Science and Technology
ScienceAbroad, an Israeli Foundation worthy of all praise
By Dr. Israel Jamitovsky A recent article about the problems faced by Israeli scientists, academics, and physicians residing temporarily or permanently abroad led me to discover ScienceAbroad, a non-profit foundation that aims to maintain ties with Israeli researchers in the academic and scientific world, as well as to promote and […]
Israel and Latin America
ADL and the Latin American Jewish Congress launch the ALAS initiative to combat antisemitism in Latin America.
The ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the Latin American Jewish Congress (LAJC), along with legislators from Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile, launched ALAS – the Latin American Alliance Against Antisemitism. ALAS is a regional initiative that promotes legislative measures and public policies to combat antisemitism throughout Latin America. ALAS functions as a platform for […]
Lifestyle
The 27th Felicja Blumental Music Festival
The best Israeli artists from all musical genres will gather for a week to offer unusual combinations and a journey through styles and worlds. By Chiquita Levov. The long-awaited and beloved Felicja Blumental International Festival, founded 27 years ago by the late Annette Celine, is back. This year, […]
