Guy Illouz, 26, was carving a career in the music business. Hamas terrorists shot Illouz at the Nova festival and kidnapped him to Gaza. Illouz died there of his wounds, and Hamas continues to hold his body hostage.
The Undercover Operation to Rescue the Crown of Damascus
The incredible story of how a priceless Hebrew manuscript written nearly 600 years ago was smuggled out of Syria and eventually brought to the National Library of Israel
Larger Than Life: Remembering Eden Ben Rubi
Ben Rubi had a natural artistic spark that enabled the Rishon Lezion resident to express her unique personality in her works. She dreamed of leaving her mark on the world. On October 7, 2023, she was among those murdered at the Nova music festival.
Upon a Pink Cloud: Remembering Inbar Haiman
Graffiti art was Inbar’s thing, but her creativity was boundless. She was among those abducted at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, and was later murdered by Hamas terrorists.
The Legacy of the Etrog Man
One particular Yemenite-Israeli family has become synonymous with the famous fruit we are obliged to bless during the festival of Sukkot
When “The Hebrew Hammer” Struck Twice on Rosh Hashanah
Ninety years ago, American baseball star Hank Greenberg played on the Jewish New Year holiday, even hitting two home runs, but later sat out Yom Kippur
Remembering Ephraim Kishon, Israel’s Champion of Satire
Israel is marking a century since the birth of its greatest satirist. No doubt, he would have a lot to say about the current state of Israeli society…
Tu B’Av, the Jewish Valentine’s Day
“There’s nothing in the world I’d rather do than helping people find love,” says a matchmaker
From “Bourekas Films” to the Israel Prize: Menahem Golan’s Israeli Hollywood Story
It’s been a decade since the passing of legendary film producer Menahem Golan. His remarkable career began with films poking fun at Israel’s unique social fabric, but he would go on to work with the likes of Chuck Norris, Sylvester Stallone and Meryl Streep.
Joy and Medals, Sorrow and Pain
This summer’s Paris Olympics warrants a historical look at some of European Jewry’s athletic stars… and tragic losses
