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.

The top 10 science stories of 2011

In an impressive year for Israeli science, ISRAEL21c reviews some of its most popular stories of the year, from breakthroughs in cancer, to mind-controlled computing and solar windows.

David Broza. Photo by Ilan Besor

David Broza, citizen of the world

‘I’m trying to get to places where there’s not a chance Israeli music will ever be played,’ says the singer-songwriter and peace activist.

Lee Korzits rounds a mark in the first Gold Fleet race in the RS:X women's windsurfer class at the ISAF World Sailing Championships off Fremantle near Perth on December 8, 2011. Photo by GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images

Israel’s gold-medal windsurfer

Olympic hopeful Lee Korzits nearly quit the sport she loves but came back with renewed vigor as seen in the 2011 World Sailing Championships.

Going beyond street view

Israel’s VisionMap makes advanced 3D aerial photo systems for applications from disaster relief to security to urban planning. A VisionMap view over Australia. If you’ve

Peace begins at home

A house with an Arab and Jewish history now serves as a center for a range of coexistence programs in the mixed city of Ramle.

Joseph Cedar talks Israeli cinema

As awards for Footnote pile up, the director-screenwriter reflects on why he remains in Israel among a new generation of talented filmmakers.