Israel

12 students at women’s seminary in Israel test positive for the coronavirus, sending 125 into isolation

The coronavirus outbreak does not affect students from the overseas program at Midreshet Lindenbaum, however.

By Marcy Oster September 7, 2020 1:14 pm

Empty chairs and a striking front page commemorate Israel’s 1,000+ coronavirus dead as curfews are delayed

The decision to delay the start of the curfews came after haredi Orthodox mayors sent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a letter saying they planned to stop cooperating with government authorities in working against the coronavirus in light of the expected curfew decisions.

September 7, 2020 12:56 pm

A view to Neve Shalom, Israel. (Wikimedia Commons/Howard Shippin)

Arab-Jewish school near Jerusalem damaged in fire

The school is located in Neve Shalom, a joint Arab-Jewish community established to foster peace between the communities.

September 4, 2020 11:02 am

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12 students at women’s seminary in Israel test positive for the coronavirus, sending 125 into isolation

Empty chairs and a striking front page commemorate Israel’s 1,000+ coronavirus dead as curfews are delayed

Arab-Jewish school near Jerusalem damaged in fire

My mother downplayed her Indian Jewish heritage to assimilate. As an adult, I’m learning to reclaim it.

UAE diplomat says normalization has ‘closed the gate’ on annexation

I organized a solidarity mission from Israel to New York City during the pandemic. This is what I heard.

8 incredible Israeli shows you may not have heard of

Peter Beinart ignores an inconvenient truth: Israelis and Palestinians haven’t given up on a two-state solution

We spoke with Jewish Currents about Seth Rogen, young Jews and that Peter Beinart essay

With flights grounded, Indians who work in Israel are unable to get back to their jobs

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