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A nonchalant wellness getaway: A summer stay at a tasteful (and tasty) sanctuary in Kibbutz Moran

These modest hideaways were social, cultural, and wellness retreats that served as a refuge from the city, work, and the pressures of modern life, focusing on holistic care for mind, body, and soul.

JULY 7, 2024|ByLAUREN GUMPORT

Jewish NGO seeks to enlist US mayors in the fight against antisemitism

As antisemitic cases spike across the United States, the Combat Antisemitism Movement is working to partner with local leaders to combat antisemitism in their communities.

APRIL 4, 2024|ByMICHAEL STARR

Anti-Israel demonstrators stage a rally outside New York City Hall

Ceasefire crowds take on local politics - opinion

A local ceasefire resolution will not wipe away the terror felt by many Jews on Oct 7 and have no impact on the foreign policy issue, other than creating even more division.

JANUARY 26, 2024|ByEVAN BERNSTEIN

MK PNINA Tamano-Shata (right), chair of the Knesset Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality, leads a committee meeting, earlier this month.

Israel needs more women on local councils - opinion

For local government to be able to truly represent all residents and understand the diversity of their different needs, it is important that there be appropriate representation of men and women alike

MAY 30, 2023|ByANAT THON ASHKENAZY, ASSAF SHAPIRA

Take a walk

The global initiative Jane’s Walk, in memory of activist Jane Jacobs who encouraged local residents to have their say, aims to get people out and strolling around their hometowns.

APRIL 27, 2015ByBARRY DAVIS

Grapevine: Coalition against pollution

Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv will have a lot of publicity in the near future, but not necessarily for reasons it would desire.

APRIL 22, 2015ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

UEFA boss Platini comes out in support of Israel over Palestinians

UEFA President tells Israel Football Association chairman Ofer Eini he would do all in his power to ensure Palestinian bid to suspend Israel from FIFA will fail.

APRIL 21, 2015ByALLON SINAI