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.

‘Every preemie is a new adventure’

Dr. Iris Morag introduces new approaches in family-centered care and long-term assessment for fragile newborns at an Israeli hospital. Photo courtesy of Mayanei HaYeshua Medical

Turning Israel into a living classroom

Keshet educational tours interface with Israeli society so that visitors understand that the story of contemporary Israel is their story, too. “Keshet is in many

Wikimania hits Haifa

Hundreds to discuss how wikis can revolutionize the spread of information. Wikimedia Israel is already exporting knowledge to African schools. Wikipedia writers’ meet-up at Tel

The Israeli who fights AIDS in Africa

Public health activist Dr. Zvi Bentwich has been lauded for a lifetime of combating AIDS in Israel and Africa. He’s also the grandson of a legendary malaria fighter in pre-state Israel.

MetaCure treats diabetes without meds

Attached to the stomach in a minimally invasive procedure, the Israeli-innovated device frees diabetics from pills and injections. DIAMOND is attached via electrodes to the

Clowning for a higher purpose

A new youth convention in Israel this summer is attracting Muslims, Christians and Jews who aim to set a new global social agenda through circus

Four years by bike across the world

He’s already cycled 60,000 kilometers – now Israeli adventurer Roei Sadan is in the final leg of his incredible journey across the planet. Looking into