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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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The tragic circumstances that led to the surrender of the Jewish Quarter’s defenders in Jerusalem’s Old City during the War of Independence
“The establishment of a Jewish National Home in Palestine will be a blessing to the whole world.”
From the first election 72 years ago to the first snap election 70 years ago, Israel’s vibrant democracy is a work in progress
The story behind Ben-Gurion’s refusal to wear a head covering at the funeral of S.Y. Agnon…
Why did Rabbi Reines, the founder of Religious Zionism, support the British Uganda Proposal?
From a very young age, Bracha Avigad’s roots connected her to the Land of Israel and its flora
Staying healthy and maximizing opportunities during a complicated and difficult period
“If God gave me the power to build a collection with little money, who am I to sell it?”
As a young grad student 30 years ago, Prof. Brian Horowitz was an active witness to history
You can’t keep a good excuse for a party down. From the time the British introduced the Gregorian calendar, Israelis have celebrated New Year’s Eve.
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