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By: Bill Katz “Che Ruso, que te pasa?” (Hey Russian, what’s your problem?) I grew up hearing that in my little town of Santa Fe, Argentina. For many people, I was a “Russian” and I … Read More

By: Bill Katz Those of us who lived in Buenos Aires in March of 1992 still remember that hot afternoon on March 17th. At about 2:45 PM, the newscasts began announcing that a violent explosion … Read More

Pictured above: Someone being dropped off by his mom at an anti-Semitic rally in Ohio in the U.S. By: Netanel R. May 12th, 2020 It may come as no surprise that with a bunch of … Read More

By: Netanel R. April 27th, 2020 “And the LORD said, ‘What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to me from the ground.’” (Genesis 4:10) In Israel, we take memorial days … Read More

“How lonely sits the city, that was full of people!” — Lamentations 1:1 — By: Netanel R. March 25th, 2020 I never thought I would live to see the day when the streets of Jerusalem … Read More

Pictured above: The Jezreel Valley on a rainy day in Israel. By: Netanel R. Rainfall can be both a blessing and a challenge; too much rain can lead to flooding, but if not enough rain … Read More

By: Netanel R. January 30th, 2020 Nearly 41 years ago, Israel lost a close friend… Iran. Really? Yes. Just a few decades ago, Israel enjoyed the fruits of thousands of years of Persians standing with … Read More

Pictured above: The Old City of Jerusalem at sunset in the winter from the Mount of Olives By: Netanel R. January 15th, 2020 I didn’t grow up in Jerusalem. I grew up in a small … Read More

THE RHYTHM OF OUR STOMPING BOOTS WAS OFF BEAT. “One, two, one, two” I whispered, unsuccessfully attempting to steady the cadence of the 43 other soldiers marching in front of and behind me. Positioned in … Read More

By: Netanel R. December 13th, 2019 Nearly half of the people in Israel have at least one parent who was not born in Israel. This holds true, not only for Jewish Israelis, but also for … Read More