Gay Pride in Israel 2022

Introduction Pride events are held throughout the world in order to celebrate the LGBTQ+  community and its achievements. In Israel, there are many pride events, however, the main one is the Tel Aviv Pride. The Tel Aviv Pride was first observed in 1998 with around 3,000 participants and has since grown to 250,000 international participants. […]

Easter and the land of Israel

One of the most famous Christian celebrations is Easter, and it is celebrated every year on April 1. All around the world, wherever Christians live, they commemorate this day with tremendous pomp and circumstance. Because this event is conducted to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion, it is regarded in high respect […]

Why is terror increased in Israel during Ramadan?

Ramadan is a time of celebration and reflection for Muslims worldwide. But for Israelis, this month brings with it a heightened risk of terror attacks. In recent years, there has been a surge in violence during Ramadan, with terrorist groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad taking advantage of the holiday to launch deadly attacks against […]

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Jewish Background

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was elected Ukraine’s sixth president in April. In 1978, Zelensky was born in Kryvyi Rih, a Ukrainian city in central Russia, to a Russian-speaking family. In addition to being Jewish, his mother is also an engineer, and his father is a computer scientist. Several of his grandfather’s siblings and his paternal great-grandfather […]

Israel is going to take up to 25,000 Ukrainian refugees

Opinion by Gili Meshulam They won’t stop for a second: they watch the news and raise funds for Ukraine, which stops the world to wonder- why do Israelis care so much about the Ukrainians. Take over 25,000 refugees. Well the answer is very clear: they can identify with them. They can identify with feeling helpless […]