A video circulating online shows a powerful moment: Ba’ash Indursky, daughter of Shlomo Indursky of the Belz Hasidic community, enlisting in the Border Police, accompanied and embraced by her haredi father. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/418460

Mayors and municipal leaders from 15 countries gathered in Jerusalem for the 34th International Mayors Conference, organized by the American Jewish Congress (AJC) and the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Coming to Israel changed many of their perceptions. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-876246

King Norodom Sihamoni granted a royal audience to Alona Fisher-Kamm, the newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to Cambodia, marking the beginning of her diplomatic mission. Israel has long assisted Cambodia’s agriculture (see here previously). https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501796081/king-receives-new-israeli-ambassador-as-cambodia-bolsters-relations/

Non-profit analysis organization Candid has awarded its 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency to ELI: The Israel Association for Child Protection (see here previously). It puts ELI in the top 1% of  Israeli non-profits, demonstrating exceptional financial health, accountability and impact. … Continue reading →

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton has purchased $5 million in Israel Bonds, bringing its total investment up to $8.2 million and making it the largest university investor in the United States. https://www.jns.org/florida-atlantic-purchases-5-million-in-israel-bonds-says-president/

Thousands of Jews of Ethiopian descent gathered at Jerusalem’s Sherover Promenade to celebrate the community’s ancient Sigd holiday. Sigd is a bridge between Ethiopian Jewish traditions and the wider Israeli society. One attendee was Avera Manfisto – a 5-years hostage … Continue reading →