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Religious Leaders Launch Project Honoring Fallen Soldier Through Spiritual Renewal

The Awakening Association has launched a new initiative to make spiritual teachings on repentance more accessible, dedicated to the memory of Captain Daniel Mimon Tuaf, who fell in combat.

Rabbi Meshulam’s Wife Offers Message of Hope as New Year Begins

Rebbetzin Yemima Mizrahi shares reflections on wartime grief, national divisions, and the spiritual light she seeks for Israel in a special pre-holiday interview.

One Act Can Change Everything: The Power of Individual Choices

A philosophical examination of how single actions can tip the scales of history. Drawing on Jewish legal tradition and neuroscience, experts explore why we can never predict which moment will prove decisive.

Nobel Laureate Ada Yonath, Pioneer of Molecular Biology, Dies at 87

Prof. Ada Yonath, the Israeli chemist and crystallographer who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has passed away. She revolutionized our understanding of how proteins are synthesized at the molecular level.

Pesach Krishbeski, Jerusalem’s ‘Poker,’ Dies at 90

Pesach Krishbeski, known as 'the Poker of Jerusalem' for his decades performing at weddings, celebrations, and gatherings across the city, has passed away at age 90, marking the end of an era in Jerusalem's cultural life.

Singer Yigal Ushri Explores Love, Loss in New Track ‘What Did You Find in This City’

Following his previous release 'Leaving Depression,' Israeli artist Yigal Ushri launches a poignant new song about separation, Tel Aviv, and the longing for a connection left behind.

Zousha: The Hasidic Musical Duo Captivating Millions Worldwide

Shlomo Gissin and Zacharia Goldschmidt, a musical duo from Manhattan, have become a global phenomenon, drawing millions of followers with their unique blend of Hasidic music and contemporary sound.

Dr. Orit Galili Zucker, Israeli Media Veteran and Political Strategist, Dies at 65

Dr. Orit Galili Zucker, a prominent Israeli journalist, media researcher, and political strategist who advised both the Labor Party and PM Netanyahu, has died after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 65.

Lior Dayan on Forgiveness: How My Mother Shaped Who I Am

In a candid personal essay, Israeli public figure Lior Dayan reflects on reconciling with his mother and how forgiveness became central to his identity and success.

Legendary Paratrooper and Kurdish Alliance Builder Dies at 92

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tzuri Saguy, one of the IDF's most celebrated paratroopers who helped forge Israel's strategic ties with Kurdish militants, has passed away at 92. Saguy served 32 years in operational roles and was remembered as a fearless fighter and pioneering strategist.

Record Labels Play It Safe, Betting on Algorithm Winners

Israel's record labels have shifted strategy, prioritizing artists with proven social media followings over developing new talent. The shift reflects how algorithms now wield more power than music executives in determining which artists succeed.

From Cinema to Social Media: How Anonymity Reveals Hidden Truths

Decades of film have documented anxiety about adulthood, but social media's anonymous confessions finally reveal what movies only hinted at: nobody really has it figured out.

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