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Land of Israel
Rachel Cohen-Kagan was one of the most prominent activists for the advancement of women’s rights in the young State of Israel. Her efforts led to her being among the signatories of the Declaration of Independence
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Judaism
“…we felt it would have been strange to hold a Seder in Egypt”
From the first election 72 years ago to the first snap election 70 years ago, Israel’s vibrant democracy is a work in progress
Diaspora
Albert Sabin may be less famous than Jonas Salk, but he probably shouldn’t be
The story behind Ben-Gurion’s refusal to wear a head covering at the funeral of S.Y. Agnon…
New US secretary of state’s immigrant ancestor was a trailblazing Yiddishist, as well as a carpenter and masseuse
Middle East
Irreplaceable documentation of ancient nomadic culture to be saved and made freely available online
Why did Rabbi Reines, the founder of Religious Zionism, support the British Uganda Proposal?
The renowned Kabbalah scholar’s brother chose a very different path, at one point leading the German Communist Party
The 19th century words and efforts of Rabbi Israel Moshe Hazan
Mid-15th century Iberian megillah now at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem and online
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