Tag: Life

Israelis like to live life to its fullest. Follow these stories and get to know more about the vibrant culture, rich history and the warmth of the people of Israel.

Investing in the future

Participants in the Young Coexistence Leadership Development Program – a two year course to develop leadership skills in order to create future leaders in coexistence.Ask

Rare harmony emerges from the Middle East

Conductor Daniel Barenboim gives pointers to members of The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. (Photo: AFP)Using the adage that music can soothe the savage beast, reknown conductor

Absorbing lessons

Conference participants learned about the tools Israel has developed to promote integration, and they were very impressed with the way Israel invests in their human

Keeping things in perspective

Some 30,000 painstakingly modeled and painted human figurines dot Mini Israel, including 4,500 military and sports figurines that actually walk, wave their arms and kick

Looking for a donkey, low mileage

Janglo provides a way for immigrants to benefit from other people’s expertise, knowledge and experiences to solve all kinds of problems in a foreign culture.For

Voice of Peace Sets Sail Again

.It was once a legendary message of peace and reconciliation that became part of Israeli folklore. A ship anchored outside Israel’s territorial waters transmitted a

Dialing for a peaceful future

Roni Hirshenson, the “Hello, Peace” founder hopes the hotline will “make a connection that will send them the message that our conflict is not unsolvable.”It

Coming home, with a twist

A scene from the celebration last week at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv as 330 North American immigrants arrive.Among the 330 North American immigrants

Grasping hold of the olive branch

Participants join together at the 3rd annual Sulha Gathering of Peace and Reconciliation, held in a Galilee olive grove. (Photo: Rudi Halbright)Israel’s five million Jews