Israel advocacy

Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz joins 1,000 Christian leaders in Jerusalem for Oct. 7 anniversary summit

Participants will meet released hostages, bereaved families and survivors of the Nova massacre during a week of events intended to strengthen ties between Israel and Christian communities.

Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz in Jerusalem.
Members of the national board of J Street U, the liberal Zionist group's campus wing, speak at their 2026 convention in Washington, D.C.

Jewish establishment heavy hitters are joining J Street in sign of changing times

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Kol-Gai Trainees Begin Field Missions at New Agricultural Moshav Bitron

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Jerusalem Jane: Deep emotions, excitement of entering into a new year - opinion


Iran tried to assassinate a pro-Israel Georgian Jew. Here's how he survived

Itzik Moshe said the assassination attempts occurred outside Beit Israel’s office on the main street of Tbilisi.

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Meet Eliza Kanner: Israel advocate by day, New England Patriots cheerleader by night

For Kanner, balancing the two roles is an expression of her commitment to both her passions.

Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders raiderette cheerleaders pose during the game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.

How can we connect Israel and the next generation in the digital era? - opinion

The Ethical Tribing strategy to connect Israel and the next generation is rooted in marketing and the use of social media.

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

Jewish institutions awaken to climate crisis, with hundreds pledging action

The last few months have seen a flurry of new initiatives aimed at greening Jewish institutions and directing action on climate. 

 Dayenu CEO Jennie Rosenn holds up a banner after addressing the crowd at a rally urging New York State lawmakers to pass the Climate and Community Investment Act in New York, April 7, 2021.

WATCH: Rep. Ritchie Torres shuts down anti-Zionist at town hall

In a video posted by Twitter user Chaskel Bennett, Torres is seen responding to a question from a town hall attendee.

 Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks during a news conference calling for the resignation of Rep. George Santos’s (R-NY), at the US, Capitol in Washington, US, February 7, 2023.

Latin American legislators join Jewish groups to spread IHRA definition of antisemitism

Representatives from ten countries – such as Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala Brazil and more – will be in attendance.

The Israel Allies Foundation holds a conference on antisemitism in the Congress of Guatemala.

The Golda Awards: A celebration of student leaders fighting for Israel - opinion

The goal was not simply to give credit where it’s due, but to show our community that these students are on the frontlines against antisemitism today.

 STUDENTS RECEIVE certificates at The Golda Awards in Toronto, at the beginning of this month.

The time for Israeli hasbara is now - opinion

Sadly, even after 73 years, Israel has not learned that it is not enough to be in the right, we must also be smart.

A PALESTINIAN boy shown pulling a cart carrying his brother and various belongings amid the destruction in Gaza during Operation Guardian of the Walls in May.

Here's how Israel can have better hasbara - opinion

Hasbara (the overall public relations efforts to defend abroad the point of view of the State of Israel) must change in three broad areas: Messaging, Resources, Execution.

 PRO-PALESTINIAN demonstrators protest at the Washington Monument earlier this year.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex. Israel must admit it - opinion

Israel should aim to promote critical thinking among the world which will hopefully lead to a more moderate and balanced view of the conflict.

OVER THE social networks, worldwide influencers such as Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa (pictured) took a harshly over-simplified pro-Palestinian stance.