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5,000+ Russian-speaking immigrants arrive in Israel each month. The non-profit Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli (Israeli Weekend), founded in 2010, has been working to support the families and facilitate their integration into society.

Yair Levi is a Jewish Israeli singer, songwriter, and musical producer based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Yair, served as a Captain in the Israeli Navy Seals for 8 years.

Rabbi Doron Perez, Chief Executive of World Mizrachi, in his regular video from Jerusalem says that this Hebrew month is the time to view the world in a positive light. This editor’s response to the world is “Start with Israel”.

The Hebrew University has completed a study that shows the development of the Kingdom of Judah in the 10th century BCE. Archeological evidence from five sites confirms the Biblical accounts of the cities fortified by Rehoboam, grandson of King David.

26 educators from six countries gathered in Jerusalem for a 4-day conference aimed at globally promoting former British chief rabbi Lord Jonathan Sack's philosophy. The event launches a network of Rabbi Sacks-inspired scholars around the globe, guided by his philosophy on leadership.

Israeli charity Uga B’Haftaha (Cake by Surprise) matches volunteers with seniors in their hometown to visit and chat over cake and coffee. It started when Holon resident Tal Harel returned from a post-army trip and delivered municipality food to homebound seniors during the pandemic. (See also .)

At the Roots restaurant in Akko an Israeli chef skillfully combines the traditions of kosher cooking with the vibrant flavors of Arab cuisine.

Rabbis of many Israeli-Anglo communities recently met with Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. They agreed to work together on a new Ministry program to strengthen Anglo communities in Israel and encourage new waves of immigration.

Passengers arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport will walk past a beautiful 50-meter mural depicting 4,000 years of Jewish history. The installation was arranged by ILAN – the Israel-Latin American Network, whose Founder and President Isaac Assa was interviewed on Arutz Sheva.

A new study by Israel Transplant has found that the Israeli public’s stated willingness to donate organs has increased from 42% in 1999 to 60% today. Israelis are keen to save lives and believe that their loved one would “continue to live on” in someone else’s body.