Magazine

What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion

Sometimes, even a short stay in a shelter can be educational and inspirational.

|ByBARBARA SOFER
IMPATIENT ISRAELIS that we are, it’s hard to wait for the all-clear announcements
FEDAYEEN OF the PFLP in mountains east of the Jordan River, early 1969. They carry Soviet and Egyptian weapons.

'The Arab Case for Israel': Explaining the conflict between Jews and Arabs - review

The Arab Case for Israel is the book that I would recommend above all others for anyone who sincerely wants to understand the entrenched conflict between Jews and Arabs in Israel.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
SIMON BETUEL in his home studio.

Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night

Influenced by the palettes of Rubens, Klimt, Vrubel, and especially El Greco, Betuel executes deeply Jewish paintings in both figurative and abstract styles.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
COVID WAS the only time when Israel acted as though it were a small island with no neighbors. Pictured: Prepping a vaccine

At 78, is Israel really an independent state? - opinion

This Passover was different from others because we spent too much of it in bomb shelters, pondering whether during such confinement we were truly free.

|ByGIL HOFFMAN

Josephine Baker: Dancer, spy, and champion against racism and antisemitism

From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.

MARCH 1, 2026ByBARRY BORMAN
Havana Baker: Josephine in Cuba, 1950; photo by Rudolf Suroch.

Voices from the Arab press: Netanyahu pardon debate and Israel's political tensions

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MARCH 1, 2026ByTHE MEDIA LINE
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026

The Purim-inspired chess technique that confuses my rivals - opinion

I win at chess by making opponents nervous, bewildered, and prone to blunders.

MARCH 1, 2026ByNATHAN LOPES CARDOZO
Chess

Ola-Ola in Tel Aviv: Fresh flavors in the heart of Carmel Market - review

We left Ola-Ola with a strong feeling that the restaurant has only improved in its three years of existence and gained confidence. Why not go and see for yourself?

MARCH 1, 2026ByGLORIA DEUTSCH
Food at Ola-Ola.

For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer

White Rabbit and ISAAC breweries showcase beers made with locally grown Golan hops, highlighting Israel’s brewing capabilities.

MARCH 1, 2026ByDOUG GREENER
The White Rabbit Brewery in Tel Aviv made the first beer brewed with Israeli grown hops. They were from Moshav Odem on the Golan Heights.

Living on hold: The psychological toll of uncertainty in Israel

Israelis endure fear, fatigue, and uncertainty, waiting anxiously for America’s next move on Iran and what it means for their future.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByDR. MIKE GROPPER
WILL US President Donald Trump just move out of this gray area already?

‘A living bridge’: Freed hostage mother, IDF veteran start to breathe again after October 7 trauma

Following the October 7 massacre, two women, a hostage’s mother and an IDF veteran, embody resilience, unity, and the unbreakable bond of the Jewish nation.

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Mothers of former hostages with Momentum founding director Lori Palatnik (C); Miriam Gritzewsky (in all white); Tzahit Levi (far R).

Parashat Zachor: Remembering Amalek in every generation

Amalek exploits spiritual weakness; Parashat Zachor calls on us to strengthen our identity and faith in every generation.

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
Cooling the bath: Amalek.

Voices from the Arab press: Turkey’s strategic bet on energy

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByTHE MEDIA LINE
A TURKISH petroleum engineer poses on the helipad of Turkish drilling vessel ‘Yavuz’ in the eastern Mediterranean Sea off Cyprus.

Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story

As Israel reaches 10 million citizens amid war, one photographer captures 100 lives that reveal a quieter, more human story.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026BySHANNA FULD
Ortal Pelleg connected to the author through surfing.