Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines: Dedicating Torah study and why no good deed is done alone - opinion

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

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Jewish yeshiva students study at the Kamenitz Yeshiva, in Jerusalem on August 19, 2026.
Selichot at the Kotel.

Beyond the Headlines: Leaving a mark that will last a lifetime - opinion

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

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
A sign in a Safed coffee shop showcasing the donation of recyclables to fund a tefillin stand.

Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion

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

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Elkana Levi giving a speech on gratitude.

Beyond the Headlines: Have you heard Elkana Levi’s speech? - opinion

Elkana did not gloss over the pain or the difficulty. He spoke about friends who had been killed, and about his darkest moments.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

Beyond the headlines: A time for gratitude - opinion

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

JUNE 24, 2025BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
The family of Dr. Yehudit and Eliran Nachum.

Israel's youths are moved to prayer, and it is coming from deep within - opinion

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Prayer service for missing teens at Makor Chaim Yeshiva, June 15, 2014.

In times of conflict, look to the past and future for positivity - opinion

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

JUNE 25, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
MICHAEL GOTTESMAN, recovering after being wounded in combat on Oct. 7.

Florida families glowing with joy over upcoming aliyah

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you don't read about in the news

JUNE 18, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
New olim arrive in Israel with Nefesh B'Nefesh.