Rebuilding the North

Mountain bikers head north as Winner Epic Israel announces return to Galilee after 3 years of war

“After three years in which this region was almost entirely off the cycling map, we want to be among the first to return," Gal Tsachor said.

MOUNTAIN BIKERS race along the trails of Israel’s Western Galilee during Winner Epic Israel, which will return to the region in October for the first time since the war forced the closure of the trails nearly three years ago.
Hashomer Hachadash new volunteer initiative to support the recovery of Kiryat Shmona

Hashomer Hachadash launches volunteer initiative to support Kiryat Shmona's recovery

Council for Higher Education approves the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee.

Council for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel

 Yuval neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona.

Israel's North needs a long-term plan, commitment to rebuild - opinion


Driving Economic Renewal in the North: The establishment of the Business Hub

“Revitalizing and strengthening the North is a national mission and crucial to Israel’s resilience,” says Rashi CEO Michal Cohen

Residents of the northern city of Kiryat Shmona check missile attack damages at the city's Central Bus Station and Mall, Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel on November 27, 2024.

Global Jewish Leaders Visit Israel’s North to Support Postwar Recovery Efforts

The Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton: “A new hope for Israel is being written here.”

Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton with Col. (res.) Mofid Mara’i

Mental health crisis deepens for communities hit by October 7 attack

Two years on, many Gaza border and northern residents report worsening trauma, job loss, and fear of another October 7-style attack.

 Rita Lifshitz at her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Invisible infrastructure is the base of social resilience during a crisis - opinion

Given the current understanding of the importance of public infrastructure, Israel's government have a rare opportunity to invest smartly in public and invisible infrastructure.

 A military truck seen on top of a truck in traffic, on their way to the northern border with Lebanon, on Road 1, September 18, 2024

'We continued to supply water to the North throughout the war'

Mekorot head discusses northern water infrastructure at Jpost Conference.

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Tzafon Medical Center director: Rehabilitation, mental health are Israel’s key challenges from war

There is a shortage of rehabilitation and mental health professionals in Israel, Yehudai said, and it is even more acutely felt in the North. 

 Dr. Noam Yehudai

'It's about every one of us': JDC Division Director addresses Israel's mental fortitude amid crisis

Efrat Stern discusses Israel's mental well-being crisis, innovative interventions, and the need for community-based mental health solutions.

Efrat Stern: Believes effective mental well-being solutions require collaboration between government, organizations, and communities.

Rebuilding the North: Ayalim Association's commitment to community development

“It’s important to show the world that something good is happening,” said CEO of the Ayalim Association Sigal Barzelay.

 Sigal Barzelay, CEO of the Ayalim Association: "It's critical to bring young people to the Negev and the Galilee."

Tel-Hai College overcomes war challenges, moves toward university status

Dean Prof. Meirav Hen discusses the impact of war, student resilience, and Tel-Hai's transformation into a university to boost northern Israel's growth.

  Prof. Meirav Hen  Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Tel-Hai College.

Mizrahi Tefahot official: Bank assists northern residents to allow their return home

Mizrahi Tefahot official: Bank is assisting Northern residents with new financial products to enable them to return to their homes and businesses

 Marc Reiss