Category: Culture

(New York Jewish Week) – The Borscht Belt, the Jewish vacationland in New York’s Catskill Mountains, has been in decline for nearly as long as it once thrived. Most of the resorts and hotels that drew Jews to “the… Continue Reading News Source: www.jta.org

In the last decade, psychedelic drugs have garnered increasing interest in medical research for their potential therapeutic applications. Compounds like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA have demonstrated promising results in treating various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions. The growing market of psychedelic medicines Studies suggest that these substances can facilitate transformational experiences…

While Israeli cinema has been a prominent presence at the film festival over the years, you won’t find any Israeli films in the 2024 edition; however, in the documentary competition, the film ‘Sabbath Queen’ will be screened, dedicated to Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, who is openly gay Continue Reading News Source: www.ynetnews.com

For the first time since its opening, the Otzarot HaYa’ar (Forest Treasures) mushroom farm in Betzet in the western Galilee has closed down. The farm’s owner and caretaker, Shaked Ben Shitrit Barnea, and her daughter, who evacuated to Tiberias since the beginning of the war in Gaza, couldn’t believe the day would come when they…

A temperature of 40.7° was recorded in Tel Aviv on Thursday, breaking previous records for April of the past 85 years and the hottest day on record in Israel since 1907. The extreme heat can be hazardous to our health, and it’s important to act accordingly. Experts explain how heavy heat can harm our body…

Amid severe criticism directed at women’s and international health organizations for their silence on the sexual violence and rapes perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7, three doctors from HaEmek Medical Center and Rambam Health Care Campus penned a forceful editorial in “The Lancet,” a leading global medical journal. 1 View gallery Dr. Zafran and…

Nahal HaShofet (“Judge’s Stream”), tucked away within Ramat Menashe Park in northwest Israel, has recently reopened its gates to visitors following extensive reconstruction.  This scenic natural spring — known for its human-planted forests, oak groves and tranquil streams — suffered damage to infrastructure and amenities in 2020 due to flooding. A glimpse of the flooding…

Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Israel Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage, housing some of the most significant ancient treasures that shed light on millennia of human history.  Among its vast collection are artifacts that stand out for their historical, archeological and cultural significance. Preserving and showcasing these ancient treasures not…

October 7 made both Jewish and Arab Israelis jittery. Aside from pain and shock, many wondered how the massacre would impact relations between them.  For conflict-resolution activist Mohammad Darawshe, decades of bridge-building between the two populations was put into jeopardy overnight.   “There were daily calls by Hamas to Arab citizens to create another front by…

Panathinaikos B.C. is still struggling to digest Tuesday’s loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 1 of the EuroLeague quarterfinals. In an official statement released on their X account, the Greeks leveled serious accusations against the officiating and EuroLeague management, alleging that decisions were made to favor Maccabi due to the security situation in Israel.…