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 Chinese medicine man

Roni Sapir is a world authority on the ancient medical art, teaching it to Israelis and Chinese and treating patients in several countries.

Another triumph for Israeli wine

Golan Heights Winery is the first Israeli producer to capture a Gran Vinitaly Special Award as ‘world’s best wine producer.’ Tending the vines at the

Noa – still searching for another way

The Israeli singer-songwriter and peace activist performs all over the world, often with her Israeli-Arab duet partner, Mira Awad. Photo by Michal Fattal/Flash90 Ahinoam Nini

House swapping, Israeli style

House swapping allows travelers to sample each other’s hometowns without paying for hotels. The trend is catching on in Israel. Yirmie Elkus, left, and Amitai