Despite the concerning threats to Roe v. Wade in the United States Supreme Court, Israel’s Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz is offering a sliver of solace for women’s reproductive health rights. Horowitz has decided to update the “chauvinistic” and “ridiculously outdated” abortion rules in Israel. The law currently requires any woman seeking an abortion to apply…
Despite rising temperatures and climate crisis impact around the world, Israel’s temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average, a report by the Israel Meteorological Service states. This November was one of the hottest Novembers ever recorded with temperatures up to 2.5 degrees higher during the day, and up to 2 degrees higher…
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, Tel Aviv surpassed Paris, Singapore, and New York, jumping into first place as the number one most expensive city in the world. Supported by the strength of the New Israeli Shekel and the rising transport and grocery prices, the white city has reached a new economic peak, and not…
To all our readers, donors, and friends – Happy Hanukkah! We wish you a bright, healthy holiday – From our family to yours. As the darkest month of the year has arrived, we once again enter the 8-day festival of lights, also known as Hanukkah. While annual traditions of lighting candles, spinning dreidels, and…
Despite the current tourist ban, the 70th annual Miss Universe pageant will host 80 participants in Eilat on December 12. The pageant will be televised in 174 countries, and with tradition, will judge contestants on swimwear, evening gowns, national costumes, and a short interview. Half of the participants have already arrived, and have met with…
