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Gaza’s Jewish past – and why it changed
Gaza, often viewed today solely through the lens of its modern Palestinian identity, has a rich and complex Jewish history spanning thousands of years. Though now devoid of Jewish life, the city was once a significant center of Jewish thought, trade, and mysticism. From biblical narratives to the heights of Jewish scholarship in the Ottoman period, Jews lived, worked, and worshipped in Gaza for centuries. However, conquests, political shifts, and violence systematically erase


Menachem Begin
Menachem Begin was an underground Commander, Opposition Leader, and Israel’s sixth Prime Minister.


Street signs, a reflection of the Homeland
"A city like this, my brothers and friends, you have not seen even in a dream" wrote Nobel Prize-winning Hebrew author S.Y. Agnon.


Discovering Yodfat: From Past to Present
This article explores the historical significance of ancient Yodfat and the development of the modern-day moshav.


The White City: Tel Aviv's Bauhaus Heritage
In 2003, the White City of Tel Aviv was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by virtue of its very large number of modernist Bauhaus buildings that were constructed in the 1930s and 1940s. Today, half of these—around 2,000 buildings—are protected heritage sites.


Joseph Trumpeldor
Discover the inspiring legacy of Joseph Trumpeldor, the Russian Zionist activist who became a Jewish national hero after defending Tel Hai.


The Negev: From Bible to Modernity
Explore the Negev's captivating journey from biblical times to modernity. Uncover its rich cultural tapestry shaped by diverse civilizations


Peki'in: A Window Into Israel's North
Known in Hebrew as Peki'in (פקיעין), this village is notable for its diverse population, comprising Jews, Druze, Christians, and Muslims.


The Historic Arrival of the Ruslan Ship
Embark on a journey through time with the historic arrival of the Ruslan ship in 1919, a symbol of resilience for the Jewish people!


Rabbi Moshe Haiby
Discover the story of Rabbi Moshe Haiby, an influential Yemenite Rabbi and one of the founders of Tel Aviv.
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