Writer: Abigail Klein Leichman

Abigail Klein Leichman, a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c from August 2010 until her retirement in March 2024, moved to Israel in 2007. She has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

Israel’s car music maven

“The car is the only place in the world you can die just because you’re listening to the wrong kind of music,” says researcher Warren Brodsky, who is gaining international attention for his work.

Hananya Schwartz performing with Ka'et at the opening night of the Jerusalem Biennale of Contemporary Jewish Art. Photo by David Vinocur

Dances with kippah

Israel’s all-male Ka’et Ensemble is a unique dance troupe of religious men who merge the worlds of spirituality and movement.

If you have trouble conceiving because of PCOS, try eating a heartier breakfast. Image via Shutterstock.com

Breakfast helps make a baby

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may overcome infertility by consuming more calories in the morning, according to Israeli researchers.