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A different Gaza story

Exposing a reality of life between Jews and Arabs hidden from the world’s media.Part I I went to our Pediatric ICU at the Emek Medical

Hope for Israel’s environment

The next generation will be more environmentally conscious.Savoring the views of Israel’s green spaces is a spiritual experience for almost anyone – you can’t help

Israel is no longer alone

People are seeing that Israel is a country that contributes to the world – every day. I recently spent two days in Washington DC with

The other side of Israel’s hasbara

We’re creating affinity for Israel among young Americans which must not be taken for granted. Bob Dylan once wrote something about changing times, and if

Walking the land

Experiencing the wonder of Israel through nature, spirituality, camaraderie and sheer joy.Returning from a trip is a little like going back in time. You retrace

Israel is (still) real

This country has created a mass culture that’s very strong and long-lasting, like a cactus. Even after 15 years of watching NBA basketball on cable,

Shedding my American skin

Here I was, sitting on an Israeli’s couch, sharing my personal thoughts on everything.The other day, as I stood outside my newly acquired Jerusalem apartment,

Seeing stars in Jerusalem

Celebrities like Will Smith send the message that visiting Israel is safe – and cool.Atir Cohen got quite a surprise on his Bar Mitzvah day

Tale of a reluctant Zionist

My American world of orderly supermarkets, Starbucks and Borders began to fade. I am not a Zionist. I didn’t come here for the land, its

Israel – a nation like ours

US policy tends to align closely with Israel’s because Americans like Israel.America’s longstanding solidarity with Israel suits most Americans just fine, but it sets some

An Israeli in Israel

Voting in the elections always brings out that dormant patriotism.Despite having lived in Israel for more than 20 years, and having built a life and