Debating My Boyfriend Over Israel's Orthodox Rule
Noga Gur Arieh opposes Orthodox control of marriage and divorce in Israel. She was surprised to learn that her boyfriend doesn’t feel the same way.
When Babs Came to Town
Have you ever seen a real, live legend? I have. This Saturday, I went to see Barbra Streisand live in concert.
Happy Mother's Day To My Israeli Mom
Dear Mom,
We Missed Michelle Obama
President Obama’s visit was nothing less than inspiring for young Israelis. But one thing bothered Noga Gur-Arieh about the history-making trip: Where was Michelle Obama?
Is Miss Israel Beautiful?
Yityish Aynaw is the first black woman to win the Miss Israel pageant. Why do so many Israelis say the Ethiopian-born stunner is not really beautiful?
Israel, A Democratic Orthodox State?
The showdown over women’s prayer at the Kotel is a symbol of the Democratic Orthodox — not Jewish — state, Noga Gur-Arieh argues.
Columbia Disaster, a Decade Later
Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon died in the fatal Columbia accident. Six years later, his son died in the IDF. Today, his widow emerges as an inspiration.
Women in Combat Shouldn't Be So Revolutionary
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted the ban on American women serving in combat. For Israeli women, fighting in every branch of the armed forces is nothing new.