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Opinion All you need to know about Israel’s founders — an illustrated guide
A portfolio of a few of the men and women integral to the formation of the Jewish state
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Opinion As Israel turns 75, I remember what I had to sacrifice to become a ‘good Israeli’
In order to be accepted in Israel, I had to deny my Iranian identity
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Culture ‘The first thing I did was kiss the ground:’ Readers write about their first trips to Israel
Memories of archaeological digs, a sense of Jewish connection and both optimism and fear in the Jewish state
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Fast Forward Netanyahu cancels speech at federation conference in Israel amid protests
Knesset member who sponsored judicial overhaul is jeered at Jewish Agency event
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Opinion Israeli soldiers occupied my home for years. 75 years in, have the protesters forgotten us in Gaza?
I can’t help but support Israelis protesting their own government, but the justice system they're fighting for failed my people
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Opinion Kaffiyehs are cool again: Meet the Coachella star, Elyanna, shaking our views of Palestinian culture
What happens when a pop star from Nazareth becomes the face of her people?
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News Two late iconic Israeli singers have been resurrected via AI for a duet. Not everyone is happy about it.
The song features Ofra Haza, known as Israel’s Madonna, and Zohar Agrov, a popular Mizrahi singer who was also a convicted rapist
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News Conference meant to celebrate Israel’s 75th may be overwhelmed by protests
The Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Israel comes as many top Jewish leaders and philanthropists have been unusually critical of the Israeli government
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Opinion When my children decorate for Hanukkah, I don’t just see pride. I see pluralism in action.
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