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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.

|ByLAUREN GUMPORT
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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.

|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.

|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

|ByANAT THON ASHKENAZY, ASSAF SHAPIRA

International soccer stars coach Jewish and Arab children in Haifa

Local news from the across the country.

APRIL 2, 2015ByCOMPILEDTAMARA ZIEVE
Israel fans hold placards during their Euro 2016 Group B qualifying soccer match against Wales at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa.

City Notes: Acre hosts ‘special olympics’ on Good Deeds Day

A roundup of local affairs.

MARCH 26, 2015ByCOMPILEDTAMARA ZIEVE
Visitors at Beersheba’s wine festival, Salute 2015, enjoy the beverages and the atmosphere.

Central Elections Committee disqualifies two ballots in Kfar Kassem

The Central Elections Committee had 60 people, including committee members and legal advisers, investigate 233 possibly problematic ballots.

MARCH 24, 2015ByLAHAV HARKOV
An Israeli flag is seen in the background as a man casts his ballot for the parliamentary election

City Notes: Children’s ‘Book Parade’ takes place in Haifa

A roundup of local affairs.

MARCH 22, 2015ByCOMPILEDTAMARA ZIEVE
A work from ‘Colors of Rifle Barrels,’ an exhibition at Beit Hahayal Center in Tel Aviv

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Readers respond to previous issues of the 'magazine.'

MARCH 19, 2015ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Wine Talk: Look around us

It is important for us to know and understand the wines that are produced in our neighboring countries.

JUNE 19, 2013ByADAM MONTEFIORE
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Showtime: Frankly musical

Frankly Sinatra promises far more than just a pleasant evening’s entertainment.

NOVEMBER 29, 2012ByBARRY DAVIS
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West Bank Palestinians vote for 1st time in 6 years

PA President Abbas describes vote as "true celebration of democracy;" CEC says rate of participation at 54.8 percent.

OCTOBER 21, 2012ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
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Palestinians head to vote for first time in 6 years

PA President emphasizes legacy of democracy as over 50,000 Palestinians entitled to elect mayors, heads of village councils.

OCTOBER 20, 2012ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
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At cross purposes?

Residents and the municipality are at odds over an evacuation-construction project in Kiryat Menahem.

OCTOBER 18, 2012ByPEGGY CIDOR
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