As the country comes down from a fourth coronavirus wave, Israeli officials plan to unleash the next vaccination campaign for 5 to 11 years olds. Parents will be expected to vaccinate their children, which has already seen major backlash and protests from those who are more cautious and less trusting of the institutions concerned. For…
As of Wednesday, the Tel Aviv district court ruled that a woman can be recognized as a baby’s adopted mother if the child is conceived through surrogacy abroad, even if the woman does not have a partner and is not genetically linked. This ruling set a new precedent for what has been and continues to…
After weeks of negotiations within a covert operation, Israeli activists and Jewish organizations have managed to evacuate about 170 Afghans to support their escape from the recent Taliban takeover. In two separate missions, 42 women and children were evacuated to the United Arab Emirates, followed by 125 people who were evacuated to Albania. IsraAID, a…
For children aged 3-18 who contracted coronavirus, about 11.2% have experienced the effects of long COVID, says a recent survey by the Health Ministry. Ongoing symptoms include illness, fatigue, breathlessness, disturbed sleep, concentration problems, and mental health issues. Ultimately, with isolation, school closures, and the midsummer war, it is uncertain what impact the virus has…
What do Google, the sewing machine, and the periodic table have in common? They were all inspired by a dream. While ‘dreamers’ are not often taken seriously, there is a serious need for more dreams, believes Sharonna Karni Cohen, Founder of Dreame, a venture which turns people’s dreams into art. This year, inspired by International…
