Ecuador is set to open an innovation office in Jerusalem that will have diplomatic status. Israeli Foreign Minister called his Ecuador counterpart, Gabriela Sommerfeld, and praised Ecuador’s decision. https://www.jns.org/saar-ecuador-to-open-office-with-diplomatic-status-in-jerusalem/

Released hostage Agam Berger visited Joseph’s Tomb alongside Samaria governor Yossi Dagan. Dagan said, “You are here with us, in this holy place, at the Tomb of Joseph the righteous, who came out of the pit to kingship.” He wished … Continue reading →

Yarden Bibas received a personal Torah scroll dedicated to the memory of his family. Yarden wrote three letters in the Torah scroll, – Shin, Alef, Kuf. for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir. The scroll was donated by Rabbi Moshe Scheiner at … Continue reading →

Since its inception 42 years ago, Sar-El has brought in more than 240,000 volunteers from over 40 countries to help on IDF bases, with over 36,000 just since Oct 7 2023. 25% of the workers are not Jewish. Tasks can … Continue reading →

‘From the Ruins to a Shared Israeli Future’ is the title of the newest photo exhibit outside of Beit Hanasi, the Israeli President’s residence. The new photos show scenes of resilience and work since the start of the October Iron … Continue reading →

A luxury rural-style hotel is set to be built in Kibbutz Nir Am, near the Gaza border, in a project valued at 80 million shekels. The hotel, the first of its kind in the region, will feature 55 rooms, a … Continue reading →

The UJA-Federation of New York is building the “UJA New York Nova House” – a permanent community center for 10,000 Nova community members and survivors, near Netanya, Israel. It will offer long-term recovery, sports, cultural activities, workforce development and other … Continue reading →

The collectives that have embodied Israel’s pioneering spirit for over a century are determined to emerge healthier from the Oct 7 2023 attacks. Neri Shotan, CEO of the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund said “We need to rebuild the kibbutzim stronger.”  … Continue reading →

Released hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen posted a video of himself with his family, singing the Benaia Barabi song “Keren Shemesh” (Ray of Sunshine). He said, “The song is also a song of hope, the sunbeam dispelling the darkness, showing us the … Continue reading →

The Western Galilee Now Association (See here previously) is a lifeline for small businesses during times of war. Supported by JNF-USA, the WGN in one example, helped Shula, a chef and owner of a culinary business in the Galilee, to … Continue reading →