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

Bar Kuperstein leading the HaGomel blessing.
Visitors examine exhibits at the “Jewish Shamash Museum” in Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraq opens first Jewish museum as country's ancient community nears extinction

US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019.

'Just bored and reading Hebrew': Britney Spears shares Jewish prayer books in Instagram post

SEPHARDI SERVICES are held every Friday night in Plovdiv’s Zion Synagogue.

The enduring Jewish story of Bulgaria


Israelis should become more selective about where they travel - opinion

Israel exists so that Jews have a place where the state – not a foreign government, and certainly not a hotel manager – is ultimately responsible for the security of Jews.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A poster against antisemitism is seen on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Markham, Ontario, Canada on March 22, 2025.

Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion

Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August

As antisemitism rises, the Jewish world faces a turning point - opinion

From Toronto to cities around the world, rising antisemitism is threatening Jewish communities and raising urgent questions about their future.

Shattered windows at Kiva’s Bagel Bar after suspected antisemitic attack in Toronto, Canada. July 26, 2026.

IMPACT's Digital Defender 102 workshop helps Jews aged 55 and up fight online antisemitism

IMPACT also runs a program designed to "empower high school students to stand up, speak out, and make a meaningful difference online and in their communities," according to the organization's CEO.

IMPACT’s Digital Defender 102, a workshop for those aged 55 and up focusing on confronting antisemitism and amplifying Jewish pride, joy, and resilience through the use of artificial intelligence and social media, Queens, New York, September 3, 2026.

Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

Several customers said that they’ll miss Stein, but they also bemoaned the fact there aren’t many Jewish food options left.

Stein Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after his last day in business, Aug. 24, 2026.

From feeling at home in Canada to making aliyah - opinion

Growing antisemitism and declining trust in institutions are leaving many Jewish Canadians questioning where they belong.

 Protesters in support of Palestinians stand at an encampment, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024.

A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah

From global traditions to digital kitchens: How worldly flavors and creative recipes are redefining the modern Rosh Hashanah table.

Simply Saucy Brisket from the Dining In Cookbook of Kosher.com

Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments

On Saturday, El-Sayed insisted that his push for “context” to the attack was broadly appropriate, but not at that moment, explaining that such “conversations” could happen "in the fullness of time."

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Over 70% of Jewish teachers fear professional backlash for speaking out, ADL report says

The report states that antisemitism existed in teachers' union spaces before the events of October 7, but the subsequent conflict accelerated and intensified existing dynamics.

Students participate in a class at Denver Jewish Day School, where increased enrollment has led to fuller classrooms.

Will we forever live by the sword? - opinion

A deeper look at the heritage and history of the Jewish people teaches us that this is not merely a random sequence of disasters, persecutions, and wars.

Soldiers praying at the Kotel in 2013.