Israeli Hospital Saves Lives of Two Pregnant Women in Critical Condition from Gaza
It is rare to find two women from Gaza, within weeks of each other, with their unborn child facing life-threatening problems necessitating the expertise of Israeli specialists at Rambam Health Care Campus—but that is what happened. Two and half weeks ago, “A” from Gaza, 29 years old and pregnant with her third child, was brought […]
Kerry Demands Partial Israeli Settlement Freeze
Israel’s Army Radio reported that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is insisting that the Israeli government impose a construction freeze in settlements that fall outside of communities Israeli would keep in any final-status deal with the Palestinians. Aides to Kerry are arguing that construction freezes would allow negotiations to continue after the April deadline. […]
A Sour Note
Aside from being a learned rabbi, inspiring leader, charismatic teacher, talented ba’al koreh (Torah reader), and loving father, my husband, Yossela, is the most gifted, creative, and amazing musician I know. So far, music has been a hobby for him; he plays when he takes a break from learning, teaching, working, and parenting. He hears […]
Israel Most Favorably Viewed Mid-East Country by Americans
A recent Gallup poll has revealed that American’s have consistently viewed Israel in a favorable light compared to any other country in the Middle East. A random sample of 1,023 respondents showed that 72 percent of Americans held a “very favorable” view of Israel. Israel’s favorability went up 6 percent, compared to the 66 percent […]
Al-Qaeda-linked New Terrorists, DAESH, in Gaza Strip
It’s official: Al-Qaeda has begun operating in the Gaza Strip. A video posted on YouTube this week showed terrorists belonging to the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, known colloquially by its Arabic acronym, DAESH, announcing plans to wage jihad [holy war] against the “infidels, traitors and Crusaders.” This is the first time […]
Israeli Startups Shape the Future, Save Lives
In just 66 years, the State of Israel has brought together some of the finest minds in innovation. Dubbed the “Startup Nation,” Israel is the world’s leader in…
Mother of Unconscious 3-Year-Old Testifies Against Palestinian Rock Throwers
The five Palestinian suspects arrested in connection with the rock attack that left three-year-old Adele Biton from the Yakir community in critical condition nearly one year ago, heard from Adele’s mother during their trial last Thursday, February 13. In March 2013, three-year-old Adele Biton was critically injured following a Palestinian rock attack on her mother’s […]
Leaked UN Report Accuses Israel of “Ethnic-Cleansing”
Israel is no stranger to criticism from the United Nations. This week, a UN report leaked by the non-governmental organization UN Watch, is stirring up even more controversy against Israel. Richard Falk, the United Nation’s special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories who is retiring in March, authored a final […]
Glorifying Fringe Jewish Extremists at the NY Times
The New York Times continues to go out of its way to glorify Jewish extremists who represent a minuscule portion of world Jewry, yet command high-profile media coverage. In the latest absurdity, this weekend, the New York Times ran a 1,300-word polemic entitled “A Conflict of Faith: Devoted to Jewish Observance, but at Odds With Israel” about observant […]
Chairman of ‘Heart to Heart’ on Christian T.V.
Unlike other countries in the world that are large enough to sustain a surplus of blood, or can rely on neighboring countries to help out in case of emergency, Israel doesn’t have those luxuries. This news story shows how Jewish and Christian tourists from around the world pitch in to help Israel’s national blood bank. […]