Increased tensions between the State and the religious establishment were reflected in the recent Supreme Court decision, which determined that the Chief Rabbi (Rabbinate) has the sole authority to provide kashrut certification to Israeli restaurants, hotels and food manufacturers. A number of grass roots initiatives – many of them from the Orthodox community – are […]
Read MoreThe Leviathan reservoir, which is situated about 100 kilometers west of Haifa, was discovered in December 2010, and recognized as the largest natural gas discovery in the world in the last ten years. The rights holders approved $3.75 billion for development in addition to approximately $1 billion that has already been invested in various exploration, appraisal, […]
Read MoreIsrael’s border with southern Lebanon has indeed been quieter since 2006. But that quiet could be deceptive as military analysts note that Hezbollah has amassed tens of thousands of missiles which, they noted, are being stored in and under homes in southern Lebanon. A future military engagement with Hezbollah, would be highly destructive for both sides. The […]
Read MoreThe Tel Aviv gay pride parade this Friday is regarded as one of the most colorful and vibrant parades in one of the world’s most ‘gay friendly’ cities. The municipality expects some 180.000 people to participate including some 30,000 tourists. This year’s theme is the empowerment of women in the LGBTQ community. The tour explored […]
Read MoreJerusalem Day, on Sunday June 5th, marked the 1967 reunification of the city and the Jewish people’s connection with Jerusalem throughout the ages. But how united or divided Jerusalem really is gets debated constantly by politicians, pundits and the residents of Israel’s capital. The tour explored the political complexity of the reunification of Jerusalem, the […]
Read MoreJustice Minister Ayelet Shaked has announced a plan to promote a “Norms Bill”, applying Israeli law to Judea and Samaria (West Bank). The bill was brought forward during the term of the last government, but was rejected by the former attorney general, Yehuda Weinstein, who opposed the bill, stating that it undermines the status of the sovereignty of the OC Central Command. Although […]
Read MoreThe Aleh Negev Rehabilitation Village is a multifaceted center providing young adults with multiple disabilities the opportunity to lead productive lives in a safe environment. IDF Major General (Res) Doron Almog, who had an autistic son, was a major driving force behind the establishment of this innovative facility in the Negev which we will visit. […]
Read MoreZikaron Basalon (Living Room Memories) encourages the younger generation to organize events marking Holocaust Day in a way that is more meaningful to them and their communities. The project was established in 2011 by young people who initiated meetings with Holocaust survivors in a more intimate setting – usually in someone’s living room. Since the initiative began, […]
Read MoreThe week-long Passover festival which begins next Friday eve, April 22nd, celebrates the transition of the Israelites from slavery to freedom. The ritual-rich holiday mandates that Jews remove all leaven from the kitchen and the home which is interpreted as a time for intensive spring cleaning. Tamar Cohen, a licensed tour guide, will take the group through the picuresque […]
Read MoreThe Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram is reporting that Israel and Egypt are discussing the maritime borders between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, following Cairo and Riyadh’s recent deal, transferring control over Sanafir and Tiran, two strategic islands in the Gulf of Eilat to the Saudis. The agreement is reported to oblige Riyadh to honor all of Egypt’s commitments in its peace treaty […]
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