Six students made history last week by becoming the first-ever Israeli cohort with intellectual disabilities to earn bachelor’s degrees. The graduates — Ruti Bar-Or, 46, from … more

Israeli Jews are widely cast as colonists who immigrated to “Palestine” over the last century and then displaced Palestine’s indigenous Arabs. This narrative has things … more

A Hebrew-inscribed tombstone dating to the 13th century has been discovered on a coconut farm in southern India. the Week reported on Friday. Thoufeek Zakriya, a Jewish history researcher … more

There’s a charming café in the heart of Tzfat, an ancient, mystical city nestled in the hills of Galilee, that might as well be located in West Hollywood. Everything about Bella Bakery … more

Summer eating is the best eating of the year, as far as I’m concerned. It’s light and quick and relaxed and far less labor-intensive all the way around. The foods of summer are perfect in … more

Sara Krown, an Israel Defense Forces “lone solider” from the Five Towns, needs support and Hewlett organizations have bee   stepping up. “She’ll say they don’t … more

The Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem is set to showcase a collection of Disney-inspired artworks created by Holocaust survivors and victims. These rare pieces, including a … more

Voter registration programs aim to make voting more accessible for people, and to encourage them to participate in the democratic process. But a recent directive … more

From Le Chocolat on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst to Cacao Hagalil in Northern Israel, Chanie Koenig has shared sweets and positivity globally. “I love working with chocolate and I enjoy … more

M any major American media are in a death spiral. News outlets like CNN, NPR and the Washington Post are losing audiences in droves, hemorrhaging cash and laying off staff. At the same time, the … more