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Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks

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

THEN-IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L), Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang, and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud meet in Beijing, April 2023.
BAYREUTH FESTIVAL HALL in Germany, built specifically for the performance of Wagner’s stage works.

To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters

LEFT: AARON KRAUS, ‘Standing Prayer (Amidah).’ RIGHT: MIRIAM  JASKIEROWICZ ARMAN, ‘Begetting Life.’

‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater

YOU CAN make a toast for the New Year with a good sparkling wine, like Yarden Brut Rose.

Wine talk: Eat well, drink well


Parashat Va'ethanan: Behind the curtain

At Sinai, the people were instructed to remain outside the boundary. In the Sanctuary, the holiest place stood behind a curtain.

Modern culture has gradually eroded many boundaries.

'Faith in a Turbulent World': Lamentations teaches us how to endure grief - review

Yael Ziegler shows how the structure, rhythm and shifting voices of Lamentations hold grief, accusation and faith within the same biblical text.

MODERN REPLICA of the Arch of Titus relief depicting the spoils of the Second Temple, carried in a triumphal procession through Rome following its conquest of Jerusalem in 70 CE.

Before Tisha B'Av: Lessons from Singapore and Japan for repairing Israeli society - opinion

Who is wise? One who learns from all people. – "Ethics of the Elders"

THE WRITER and his wife the elephants at the Family Friendly Farm in Chiang Mai.

Tisha B’Av: Can Jews mourn destruction while witnessing national rebirth?

Rabbi Akiva’s smile offers a model for Tisha B’Av, allowing Jews to grieve past destruction while recognizing the beginnings of restoration.

MEASURE OF HOPE: Celebrating freed hostages on Simchat Torah in Moshav Lavon, Oct. 14, 2025.

After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel

“Every time she and I came here, there was always a sadness when we knew we had to leave,” Trank said of the country whose story shaped his career.

RICHARD TRANK with his Oscar, at home in Herzliya.

Herzog College Bible festival connects ancient texts to modern Israel - preview

The multilingual festival combined lectures, online study, and historical tours, bringing Tanach to audiences in Israel and around the world.

THREE GENERATIONS learning together: Brondie Levine with daughter Nechama Weiss and granddaughter Shira Levine.

Chocolate De Luxe brings handmade kosher luxury to Netanya - restaurant review

After decades in education, Esther Arbov turned a passion for chocolate into a boutique offering handmade pralines, desserts, and luxury gift packages.

AN ARRAY of Belgian chocolates are created on-site.

Chef Aviv Moshe returns to Tel Aviv with kosher Italian restaurant Bella - restaurant review

From jalapeño sashimi and lemon arancini to bisque gnocchi and tiramisu, Bella offers a polished new take on kosher Italian cuisine.

Food at Bella, Tel Aviv.

Latin American Jewish converts caught between communal bans and Israel’s Law of Return

The Nascent Sanhedrin is urging Israeli authorities to recognize Orthodox converts from Latin America and reopen a path long blocked by communal policy.

RALLYING IN JERUSALEM for the Bnei Anusim.

'Out of the Sky': The Jewish parachutists who jumped into Nazi-occupied Europe - review

Matti Friedman uncovers the forgotten stories behind the Jewish parachutists who risked everything to return to Nazi-occupied Europe.

HANNAH SZENES, 16, in Budapest.