Israel can be a challenging place to start anew, but the rewards of contributing to a secure, thriving homeland for the Jewish people make it worthwhile for so many Arizonans who choose to call Israel home. While ideology may be behind the drive to make aliyah, there must be a stronger pull to stay there…
Jews around the world are familiar with the fall holidays: a three-week period beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Simchat Torah. However, only in Israel is Passover the beginning of another three-week holiday period. A few days after the end of Passover, Israel observes Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), which this year is on Thursday,…
Nature knows no borders. At the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, this is more than just a slogan. It’s the mission that brings Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian and international students together to tackle the environmental issues of the Middle East. The Arava Institute, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, was founded to build bridges between…
