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Should Israel have welcomed Clavicular? Inside the debate dividing Jewish influencers

Braden “Clavicular” Peters’ Israel trip has divided Jewish influencers, raising questions about redemption, influence, and where Israel draws the line.

Ephraim Moses Lilien, the forgotten artist who gave Zionism its visual identity

Before Israel existed, Ephraim Moses Lilien gave Zionism its visual identity, reshaping how Jews imagined themselves and their future.

‘Pulp Fiction’ producer Lawrence Bender on bringing October 7 drama ‘Red Alert’ to life

More than 1,000 days after October 7, the creators of Paramount+’s “Red Alert” explain how they recreated the attacks with survivors’ help.

‘Unconditional’ review: Liraz Chamami shines in Apple’s new Israeli mystery

A mother’s search for answers drives the suspense in “Unconditional,” a twist-filled Israeli drama now streaming on Apple TV+.

The hidden story of Hemda Ben-Yehuda, the woman who helped build modern Hebrew

Hebrew survived for centuries in prayer and sacred text. Hemda Ben-Yehuda helped turn it into a language of everyday life.

What Is Jerusalem Day? The history and meaning behind Yom Yerushalayim

From ancient Jerusalem to the Six-Day War, here’s why Jerusalem Day carries deep historical, national, and religious meaning for Jews worldwide.

Can a book change hearts? Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir ‘When We See You Again’ just might

In “When We See You Again,” Rachel Goldberg-Polin refuses to let her son be reduced to a symbol or statistic.

How Israel’s coffee carts became living memorials after October 7

After Oct. 7, Israeli coffee carts are becoming living memorials, turning grief into connection, community, and everyday acts of resilience.

Noam Bettan’s ‘Michelle’ could keep Israel’s Eurovision hot streak alive

Noam Bettan’s Eurovision song “Michelle” is a sweeping love song, but Israel’s entry arrives amid boycotts, protests, and political tension.

Meet Itamar Hayun: Author of ‘The Elite Warrior Mindset’ and a builder of ‘Homes for Warriors’

After Oct. 7, Itamar Hayun turned combat lessons into a guide to resilience, leadership, and purpose: “The Elite Warrior Mindset.”

22 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Meet the Jewish and Israeli athletes headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics, from hockey goalies and figure skaters to bobsled trailblazers and alpine siblings.

6 Israeli fashion brands focused on sustainability to watch this Tu Bishvat

This Tu Bishvat 2026, meet six Israeli fashion brands bringing those values to life through ethical, earth-minded design.

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