Israel

By Nison Gordon Translated by P Samuels The point closest to Kever Rochel (Rachel’s Tomb) On the roof of the water tank in Kibbutz “Ramat Rochel” A visit to Har Tzion A symbolic warning...

By Yehuda Honickman Growing up in a household filled with a love for Israel, it’s no surprise that I would eventually make the life-altering decision twelve years ago to leave...

By Sivan Rahav Meir Aluma Ha’itan is the sister of Amichai Vanino, who fell in a heroic battle defending Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Simchat Torah. She wrote to me that...

By Sivan Rahav Meir Of all the amazing, joyful, and meaningful events on Sukkot, two powerful moments stand out in my mind. One was on the morning of Simchat Torah...

By Sivan Rahav Meir Many heard the news while they were building their sukkah. During Sukkot, when we recite Birkat HaMazon, we add, “May the Merciful One raise for us...

By Rabbi Chaim Goldberg The Shura Army Base used to be among the quietest military outposts in all of Israel. Located in central Israel, the base served mainly as a...

By Sivan Rahav Meir Yom Kippur, which is on the tenth of Tishrei, is considered the holiest and most important day in the Jewish year. In the Torah it is...

By Sivan Rahav Meir The simanim are special foods that are a central part of the festive meal on Rosh Hashanah. We dip an apple in honey and wish for...

By Sivan Rahav Meir During these tense times in Israel, here is an open question for anyone reading this post: “You have been offered the opportunity to hang a huge...

On Sunday, September 15, The Bridge hosted a public assembly, uniting community members in a resolute call for the immediate release of hostages. The event brought together a diverse...