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Original feature reporting from JNS, including profiles, current stories and in-depth coverage of the people, communities and issues shaping Jewish life.
The Israeli Air Force’s first dedicated combat unit for religious women reflects a growing shift within Religious Zionism as new military frameworks seek to reconcile faith with frontline service.
The wooden beams, preserved for some 2,600 years beneath melted plaster, offer a rare glimpse into the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE.
The first residents move into caravans on Mount Ebal, overcoming early challenges while advancing a project supporters say will strengthen northern Samaria.
Fire damaged more than 30 structures, destroyed 15 homes and 10 businesses, and forced the evacuation of some 100 families.
“I think we need to invest in Israel’s Arab society—in education, employment and infrastructure. If we don’t, we’ll be the ones who suffer,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Bar-Ilan University researchers reported that pregnant women living near more vegetation had lower levels of long-term stress hormones.
Meitav officer gives JNS a behind-the-scenes look at how Israeli recruits are screened, evaluated and assigned roles in the military.
The Pickaxe facility, located near the Natanz enrichment complex, is believed to be buried deeper than Fordow and was not attacked during the 12-day war or the current round of fighting.
Yosef Dagan championed the penalty shootout following Israel’s elimination from the 1968 Olympics by the drawing of lots.
At a Tel Aviv gathering, volunteers hear the story of an Ethiopian immigrant’s journey to Israel as the organization seeks to strengthen its growing community beyond IDF bases.
Tour organized by Regavim and Green Now highlights cross-border pollution threatening Israel’s waterways, groundwater and ecosystems.
An exhibition by graduating girls at an Ohr Torah Stone high school reflects on identity, grief, resilience and hope after years marked by COVID-19 and war.
The Israeli Air Force’s first dedicated combat unit for religious women reflects a growing shift within Religious Zionism as new military frameworks seek to reconcile faith with frontline service.
The first residents move into caravans on Mount Ebal, overcoming early challenges while advancing a project supporters say will strengthen northern Samaria.
Fire damaged more than 30 structures, destroyed 15 homes and 10 businesses, and forced the evacuation of some 100 families.
“I think we need to invest in Israel’s Arab society—in education, employment and infrastructure. If we don’t, we’ll be the ones who suffer,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Meitav officer gives JNS a behind-the-scenes look at how Israeli recruits are screened, evaluated and assigned roles in the military.
The Pickaxe facility, located near the Natanz enrichment complex, is believed to be buried deeper than Fordow and was not attacked during the 12-day war or the current round of fighting.
At a Tel Aviv gathering, volunteers hear the story of an Ethiopian immigrant’s journey to Israel as the organization seeks to strengthen its growing community beyond IDF bases.
Tour organized by Regavim and Green Now highlights cross-border pollution threatening Israel’s waterways, groundwater and ecosystems.
An exhibition by graduating girls at an Ohr Torah Stone high school reflects on identity, grief, resilience and hope after years marked by COVID-19 and war.
“Iran threatens world peace, and the world should stand up to it. It’s very simple,” the Likud lawmaker told JNS.
Eyal Ostrinsky told JNS that the 125-year-old Zionist institution is broadening its support for Jewish communities worldwide, while reaffirming its mission of settlement, forestry and national development.
Eyal Ostrinsky told JNS that the 125-year-old Zionist institution is broadening its support for Jewish communities worldwide, while reaffirming its mission of settlement, forestry and national development.
Day Two of the “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” conference in Haifa explored how Jewish belonging is increasingly contested across digital platforms, popular culture and minority movements.
“Contemporary Antisemitism 2026" explores ways that can influence how cultures identify, understand, and confront anti-Jewish and anti-Israel sentiment.
A years-long effort identified and digitized the names of 9,100 Jews buried in Krakow’s historic Podgorze cemetery before it was destroyed by the Nazis.
Adam Ferziger’s research opened new avenues for understanding “long-standing undercurrents in Israeli society, culture and Jewish identity,” the judges said.
Thousands of Jewish athletes from a record 43 countries gathered at Teddy Stadium to launch the “Jewish Olympics,” with moving tributes to hostages, wounded soldiers and Israel’s fallen.
From plants to jewelry, immigrant entrepreneurs showcase their dreams as they build new lives in Israel.
“Israel is here together with the Jewish community to support it, think together and voice concerns vis-à-vis the government whenever it is appropriate,” said Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed.
Students in a new Technion program say they feel safer in the Jewish state than in France.
Herzog warns that rising antisemitism worldwide echoes the hatred that fueled the 1941 massacre of Iraqi Jews.
“If I didn’t tell their stories, they’d be lost,” says M.R. Manheim, whose debut book chronicles the lives of his father and two uncles—three Jewish brothers from Philadelphia who served in active combat.
Anti-Zionism has become a “cultural norm,” Yonathan Arfi tells JNS.
The Shalom Jerusalem Foundation president told JNS that the holy site named “Zion” should be “a house of prayer for all nations.”
Adam Ferziger’s research opened new avenues for understanding “long-standing undercurrents in Israeli society, culture and Jewish identity,” the judges said.
“The challenges facing American Jewry are also very profound,” Rabbi Menachem Genack told JNS. “The risk of rapid assimilation. The level of antisemitism that we’re seeing. The security challenges facing the State of Israel.”
“When you have something saying you can’t go to someone who uses divination, or a witch, or consults spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer, that means this is something people were doing,” Eddy Portnoy, the curator, told JNS.
A Bar-Ilan University researcher argues that a cultic stone found at Tel Eton could provide archaeological proof of religious change in Judah during the First Temple period.
“Go and hug your daughters,” the mother of the 13-year-old terror victim urged during a memorial gathering marking the anniversary of her murder.
The Kemach Foundation provides training, counseling and professional support to help ultra-Orthodox Israelis advance in the workforce.
The Jerusalem museum is searching for historic photographs hidden in attics, albums and storage boxes ahead of a landmark exhibition.
Noa Arazi’s personal journey inspires a new organization to guide converts worldwide.
Be’er Shalom Synagogue honors four members of the community’s security team killed on Oct. 7.
Author Ian Pear explores faith, suffering and morality in a long-developed work he says has a “greater-than-zero chance” of someday becoming a movie.
Recent shows revive a debate that has echoed across Jewish and Christian tradition for millennia.
The wooden beams, preserved for some 2,600 years beneath melted plaster, offer a rare glimpse into the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE.
A Shavuot benefit at Jerusalem’s Tower of David raised funds for HaGal Sheli’s surfing-based rehabilitation programs.
Noa Arazi’s personal journey inspires a new organization to guide converts worldwide.
From Basque-style creations to classic Israeli dairy cakes, a seven-stop tasting tour showcased the capital’s growing cheesecake culture ahead of the holiday.
The cultural gem in Jerusalem seeks to keep S.Y. Agnon’s literary world relevant for new generations.
Middle school pupils from 33 schools tested their knowledge of the Israeli capital’s history, culture and landmarks at Tower of David.
Rich and creamy, dairy is the rule and not the exception for this two-day holiday.
Counter-demonstrators called for the destruction of the State of Israel.
Mike Evans honors pro-Israel advocates, highlights US president’s support at Jerusalem Independence Day event.
Widow of Yamam fighter Yorai Cohen, who fell defending Israel on Oct. 7, talks about life before and after his death.
Women in the military prepare for an Independence Day ceremony that blends tradition and pride.
Emotional gathering highlights the personal stories of fallen soldiers.
The wooden beams, preserved for some 2,600 years beneath melted plaster, offer a rare glimpse into the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE.
Project Qumran seeks scientific testing of surviving samples from a 1992 Dead Sea excavation that researchers believe may be remnants of biblical “Ketoret.”
A Bar-Ilan University researcher argues that a cultic stone found at Tel Eton could provide archaeological proof of religious change in Judah during the First Temple period.
Researchers say traces of repeated fire use deep inside South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave suggest early human ancestors were harnessing naturally occurring fires far earlier than previously confirmed.
Calling it “a dream come true,” the museum’s director Eilat Lieber says the Kishle site will become the Schulich Wing for Archaeology, Art and Innovation.
“It’s not just a display of the scrolls, which of course in and of themselves would be powerful,” but other “wow objects” leave viewers in awe, the museum’s director of exhibits told JNS.
NY exhibit underscores how medieval Christians both sang songs from Hebrew Bible and persecuted Jews
“Here you sing these Psalms every day, yet on Good Friday you go out and you beat up your Jewish neighbors,” Roger Wieck, of the Morgan Library and Museum, told JNS. “I don’t have an answer for you.”
The museum’s president and CEO told JNS that he hopes visitors will learn about the Holocaust and its root causes and apply that to understanding the world today.
“Gaon is the soundtrack of Israeli life,” says Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion.
“The ancient sources implying Queen Zenobia converted to Judaism are possibly accurate,” Haggai Olshanetsky, of University of Warsaw, told JNS.
The exhibits reflect the museum’s vision: “Connecting our ancient history and traditions with local contemporary art,” says director Suzanne Landau.
“It’s too soon to know whether he just had a brief moment or the beginning of a longer moment,” the curator and scholar Ori Soltes told JNS.
An exhibition by graduating girls at an Ohr Torah Stone high school reflects on identity, grief, resilience and hope after years marked by COVID-19 and war.
Collaborative works by residents of Kfar Shimon offer a window into the inner worlds of young Israeli adults on the spectrum.
The Apple TV drama combines espionage, family conflict and psychological suspense in a gripping story about how far a mother will go to save her daughter.
Los Angeles-born Rachel Lester tells JNS that winning global public opinion requires more effective storytelling, diverse voices and discipline on social media.
“When you have something saying you can’t go to someone who uses divination, or a witch, or consults spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer, that means this is something people were doing,” Eddy Portnoy, the curator, told JNS.
Irvin Ungar recounts his mission to restore the American Jewish artist to his rightful place in history.
Yishay Ishi Ron’s book, “The Girl Who Rode the White Lion,” is based on a true story of a family that hid Jews in a circus during the Holocaust.
In a new monograph, the Israeli architect showcases projects inspired by the landscapes, history and layered identities that shape the Jewish state.
The Jerusalem museum is searching for historic photographs hidden in attics, albums and storage boxes ahead of a landmark exhibition.
“If I didn’t tell their stories, they’d be lost,” says M.R. Manheim, whose debut book chronicles the lives of his father and two uncles—three Jewish brothers from Philadelphia who served in active combat.
“I never imagined making a Jewish film about Woody Guthrie,” Steven Pressman told JNS. “We started finding out all these threads. It just opened my eyes completely.”
Hazut highlights the work of painters and photographers living in Israel’s biblical heartland.
Yosef Dagan championed the penalty shootout following Israel’s elimination from the 1968 Olympics by the drawing of lots.
According to CyberWell, social media posts tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup falsely claim the Argentine soccer star is Jewish or controlled by Jews while recycling conspiracy theories about Jewish control of FIFA.
After becoming the first Israeli women’s national basketball team to win a European medal, the team reflected on the bond that fueled its remarkable run.
David Bolchover talks to JNS about his new book, which tells the stories of 11 Jewish football stars murdered in the Holocaust.
Despite falling short in the series, Team Israel celebrated a historic performance, new friendships and valuable preparation for the European Championship.
Despite facing hostility throughout the tournament, Team Israel captured gold and now has its sights set on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Afeka College engineering students are preparing to become the first Israeli team to compete in Europe’s only 24-hour solar car race.
From Cuba to Estonia, immigrants to Israel proudly compete under their former homelands’ flags while celebrating their shared Jewish identity.
Maccabiah Israel Chairman Asaf Goren tells JNS that memorial swims, commemorative pins and even favorite foods are helping athletes remember 18 fallen members of the Maccabi family.
Thousands of Jewish athletes from a record 43 countries gathered at Teddy Stadium to launch the “Jewish Olympics,” with moving tributes to hostages, wounded soldiers and Israel’s fallen.
Never Say Never (NSN) team rider Nadav Raisberg speaks with JNS after securing the points classification at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and winning the Israeli road race championship.
After two years of playing in other countries due to war, the International Tennis Federation has allowed Israel to host again.
“I knew I was gonna be fighting antisemitism,” Inna Vernikov, a Republican, told JNS. “I didn’t see politicians doing that on a big scale. I just saw a lot of pandering on both sides.”
At state ceremony in Jerusalem, the Israeli president, prime minister and chief of staff said the legacy of “Operation Yonatan” continues to define Israel’s commitment never to abandon its citizens.
First-of-its-kind gathering underscores the importance of creating spaces where dads can grieve, share and heal.
Lawmakers, diplomats, military leaders and Christian supporters gathered in Jerusalem to debate Israel’s future, regional security and the battle for public opinion.
The U.S. ambassador joined bereaved families at a northern Israeli olive grove where supporters around the world plant roots in Israel by adopting trees.
“I thought I was simply going to learn how to surf and take up a new sport,” Avi said. “But I quickly realized that it was about something much more meaningful.”
The final day of “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” examined how artificial intelligence, social media and digital knowledge systems are reshaping the spread of anti-Jewish narratives and efforts to counter them.
“Today, we see that the majority of the Israeli public wants a government of consensus,” Blue and White party chair tells JNS.
The project includes a modern, accessible visitors’ center overlooking the surrounding green landscape.
English-speaking educators, therapists and rabbis gathered in Jerusalem to explore how trauma, reserve duty and prolonged war are transforming marriage and relationships.
SAZF Chairman Craig Pantanowitz urges cabinet ministers to provide evidence or retract suggestions that Israel is linked to anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa.
Two women soldiers from the Nahal Oz base open a Jerusalem café in memory of friends slain on Oct. 7, 2023.
