Delegation of Knesset Members Visits Jewish Communities in North America
Eight members of the Israeli Parliament visited the Jewish communities of New York and New Jersey as part of a trip organized by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Jewish Agency for Israel. The purpose of the visit was to acquaint the parliamentarians with the richness and diversity of Jewish community life in North America, issues,…
Sakura alley appeared in Kyiv: trees symbolize countries supporting Ukraine during the war
Some time ago, a symbolic Alley of International Support for Ukraine appeared on Independence Square in Kiev, where seven sakura trees were planted on behalf of public organizations from seven countries that provided Ukraine with the greatest support: the USA, Canada, Lithuania, Israel, Great Britain, Poland and Germany. Tree…
White House releases new anti-Semitism strategy
On the morning of May 25, a new strategy for combating anti-Semitism, developed by the US presidential administration, was published. The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) actively advocated for the creation of an interagency task force to combat anti-Semitism, which prepared this strategy, and also regularly advised the White House administration ...
In Israel, created the world's first laptop without a monitor: how it works
Israeli startup Sightful has unveiled the world's first laptop with a virtual screen. It can be operated using augmented reality (AR) glasses, according to Dev. The screen size is 13 inches, and the device also includes a keyboard and AR glasses connected to a laptop…
Jewish Federations of North America launched a campaign for the release of Evan Hershkowitz
On March 29, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, the son of Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Union, was arrested by Russian intelligence agencies on charges of espionage. Representatives of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey immediately contacted Evan's parents, expressing their support and offering the necessary assistance. Management…
Americans are trying to smuggle hundreds of kilograms of fruit rolls to Israel: why are they doing it
Two American couples have been caught by Israeli customs trying to smuggle a total of more than 300kg of fruit rolls into Israel as the country faces a severe snack shortage due to the TikTok craze, JTA reports. A customs officer at Ben Gurion International Airport inspected how…
The Holocaust is long over, but anti-Semitism continues: how it happens and how to deal with it
“You don't have to finish the work, but you don't have to stop trying,” says Jewish wisdom from the Mishnah. On April 19, 1943, an uprising broke out in the Warsaw Ghetto. Its inhabitants tried to stop the German army and police who entered the ghetto in order to…
Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary: events with distinguished guests will be held in Tel Aviv
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address thousands of Jewish leaders from around the world who have gathered in Tel Aviv to celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary. Leaders of Jewish communities and organizations from 20 countries will arrive in Israel this week to participate…
Scientists have found that plants can talk, and even recorded the 'speech' of a tomato
In a groundbreaking study, a Tel Aviv University team has documented "talking" plants for the first time. Scientists have discovered the clicking sounds that plants make. People cannot hear them, they differ depending on the type and type of stress, according to the Times Of Israel. During some time…
Ukrainian in Israel served 16 years for a murder he did not commit
As a result of a court ruling in perhaps the most famous murder case in Israeli history, Roman Zadorov was acquitted of the murder of a 13-year-old schoolgirl in 2006. This decision was handed down in a retrial that overturned previous convictions in which…