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Colu: Transforming the way your wallet and community works

Founded in 2014, blockchain technology company Colu offers the combination of a mobile payment system and a unique city cryptocurrency.

Pedaling on two wheels through Israeli history

Cycling culture has gone hand-in-hand with modern Israel’s development and suffered just as many growing pains.

Gal Gadot wishes her followers a meaningful Yom Kippur

'I am sorry if I ever hurt your feelings'

Achinoam Nini pays respects to Fuld family

'The news broke me to pieces. I can't breathe'

Israel 'expresses regret' for downed Russian jet, holds Syria responsible

Expressing regret, Israel says responsibility of incident falls squarely with Syria as well as Iran and Hezbollah.

Amir Yaron named as candidate for next Bank of Israel governor

Police detain 5 Shabab al-Aksa activists on Temple Mount

Special security measures in place for Yom Kippur.

Person-to-person: How to get your temper under control for Yom Kippur

“When people learn to calmly ask for what they need, they don’t feel like yelling so much. It takes constant practice to learn how to ask people to help you or give you something."

Colu: Transforming the way your wallet and community works

Peres Center honors Ronald Lauder

“Ambassador Lauder is one of the few Jewish leaders who speaks out, who states their mind, who cares, who has actions everywhere, and I’m deeply honored to present him with this award today.”

Morag's Run: Why a small desert road was a key pivot in the Yom Kippur War

Tirtur Road’s dual role – Egyptian defense line and would-be Israeli artery – would turn the nondescript desert road into a major strategic pivot.

Haredi at heart: Former ultra-Orthodox members discuss Yom Kippur

“I love my heritage, but I love embracing it in my own way and in the ways I want to. I love that now I can choose to do what I’m comfortable with and that’s it.”

Two Palestinians killed by missile strike close to security fence in Gaza

IDF says it has found and dismantled at least two bombs in recent days planted near the fence.

Ashdod’s Assuta Hospital to hold Home Front Command drill

The hospital is the first Israeli hospital designed to be able to fully function during chemical and biological weapons events.

‘By all definitions of the word, a superhero’

“Anyone who knows Ari knows that a fatal condition is small on him. He is getting up in 10 seconds."

The year of the woman

Genesis Prize Foundation awards Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality grants to 37 Israeli NGOs.

Strumming jazz softly

Danish guitarist Jakob Bro marries personal and musical growth at the Haifa Alternative Jazz Festival.

Two films by Israelis win awards at Toronto fest

The film Fig Tree is based on the director’s own experiences growing up in Ethiopia and moving to Israel.

WINE TALK: Wine Roots

Wherever Jews resided, there has always been wine made in the home.

Battling to protect Crusader battlefield

Protesters demonstrate against plan to decommission Horns of Hattin national park.

Sukkot activities and amusements

The best activities for the upcoming holiday.

State to review actions of Netanyahu aide Keyes on harassment accusations

US Ambassador Ron Dermer's failure to pass on allegations on Keyes to authorities will also be investigated.

A partnership to save lives

To date, nearly 3,000 people have been saved by Ezer Mizion’s registry, 346 of them in the Jewish year that has just now ended.

Report:‘Frustration’ in White House grows over Jewish opposition to Trump

The study from the Jewish People Policy Institute examines a growing political divide over Israel in the U.S.

Demands to sacrifice Yom Kippur scapegoat on Temple Mount rejected

“The time has come that the Jewish people adds deeds to its prayers... The era of prayers by themselves and actions by themselves has ended."