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Beyond the Headlines: Stronger than we think

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

A protester waves the pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag outside UN headquarters during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran in New York on January 15, 2026.
 Israeli soldiers look up at pictures of victims of the Holocaust at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial centre, ahead of the Holocaust Remembrance Day starting this evening, at the Hall of Names, in Jerusalem April 27, 2022.

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Grapevine May 31, 2020: Justice delayed

Cracking down on sex abuse of minors has become a priority in Australia, and thus, the Australian media was particularly interested in quickly publishing the ruling of the Jerusalem District Court.

Diaspo President Reuven Rivlin and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi host a Zoom call with lone soldiers in Israel and around the world on April 7, instead of hosting them at the President’s Residence as in previous years.

Swastikas used to ‘Zoombomb’ online Torah study session

One individual also shared an image based on the poster for the movie Jaws showing the shark as Adolf Hitler and changing the word “Jaws” with “Jews.”

Antisemitic "zoombomb" shows one user's photo as a swastika

Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers only

Safety experts and law enforcement have warned that sexual predators and other criminals are increasingly using encrypted communications to avoid detection on Zoom.

Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom Video Communications

NY man caught murdering his father during AA Zoom meeting

The video participants said they could hear the assault, including the father‘s moans, though he had fallen out of sight behind a counter, the prosecutor said.

A New York City Police officer (NYPD) wears protective gear, while monitoring people waiting in line to be tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). March 26, 2020.

Jewish Millennial camp takes a different turn due to COVID-19

Few traditions are as universal to Jewish summer camp as color war, where the camps divide into teams by primary color for a day of athletic (and silly) competitions.

Some of 208 monday.com employees participate in a Zoom video conference this week

Hailing coexistence, SodaStream hosts virtual iftar

“This year, like every year, we are delighted to host our traditional Ramadan iftar event, which has become a symbol of peace, brotherhood and coexistence” - SodaStream International CEO Eyal Shohat

SodaStream hosts virtual iftar

Comedy for Koby takes to Zoom

Just like the live shows, the event will open up for a question and answer session.

Comedy for Koby lineup, May 2020

Jews and Native Americans: Brothers in the Great Spirit

The nonprofit Indigenous Bridges program is drawing Jews and Native Americans together against the backdrop of coronavirus.

NAVAJO NATION vice president Myron Lizer (third from left), Dine Navajo Nation members and Indigenous Bridges activists including Ateret Violet Shmuel (second from right) hold the Navajo Nation and Israeli flags to demonstrate the desire to collaborate.

Coronavirus dating demands everyone become a matchmaker

The virus’s evisceration of the singles scene has only put the nail in the coffin of a troubled and antiquated dating scenario that was already on life-support.

Diaspo President Reuven Rivlin and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi host a Zoom call with lone soldiers in Israel and around the world on April 7, instead of hosting them at the President’s Residence as in previous years.

A pandemic first in Texas: a jury trial via Zoom

Officials believe this is the first virtual jury trial to be held nationally amid the COVID-19 crisis.

A view of the jury box in court room 422 of the New York Supreme Court.