Liat Collins

A tour of Jerusalem's Mekor Haim neighborhood reveals its history of resilience, wartime challenges, and ongoing growth, blending past heroism with present-day hope and coexistence amid conflict.

As Israeli hospitals move underground amid Hezbollah attacks, global reactions remain divided. The West’s response to the ongoing conflict reveals a struggle to defend against rising threats.

ISRAELI MUSIC is changing, in tune with the times. Elton John sings “Sad songs say so much...” but in Hebrew, sad songs have their own elevated status.

In the ultimate perversion, Israel is now being told how it should mourn its dead. Hint: Using the word “Holocaust” is unacceptable.

UNWRA is a massive failure for refugees – it's nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize is a massive failure, too.

Emigration, military refusals, and calls for unity mark Israel's internal struggles post-October 7. As divisions deepen, questions arise about commitment, resilience, and the future of Israel.

Collins dubbed "Brat" the word of the year, which established "brat summer" as an aesthetic and way of life. Clearly the global Collins wordsmiths didn't have the type of summer we had in Israel.

It is no good kicking the Jew-hatred down the road and trying to ignore it. Europe is not yet lost, but it needs to combat foul play.

Ziv Koren's The October 7 War is heavy to pick up and hard to put down. This is not a classic coffee table photography book but it is of lasting importance.

As the war rages on, art like ballet and opera brings moments of solace, hope, and a brief escape from harsh realities.