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Michele Chabin
The Tmura fund aids nonprofits like Krembo Wings and HaGal Sheli, which provide opportunities for those with disabilities and at-risk youth. Photos Courtesy of Krembo Wings/HaGal Sheli
November 8, 2017, 9:42 am
Taking Stock Of Philanthropy
Israel’s Public Service Venture Fund uses employees’ stock options for charitable gifts to youth-related and educational projects.
By Michele Chabin
Esther Magara, a Jerusalem homemaker-turned-restaurant-owner, calls cancer “a gift” that allowed her to chart a new course in life. MICHELE CHABIN/JW
October 25, 2017, 9:05 am
After Cancer, An Unexpected Potential
Support and advocacy group’s workshops offer ‘catalyst for growth’ in wake of life-changing diagnosis.
By Michele Chabin
Director of the National Economic Council Gary Cohn speaks during the daily news briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, September 28, 2017 in Washington, DC. Cohn discussed the administration's plans for reforming the tax code. Getty Images
October 4, 2017, 10:43 am
American Expats Lobbying Against Tax ‘Burden’
Israeli Americans pushing Trump, Congress to drop levy on income generated outside U.S.
By Michele Chabin
Charedi boys have responded positively to the Taste of Honey program, now in its third year. Getty Images
September 13, 2017, 12:42 pm
Head Start For Charedi Kindergarteners
Pilot project for students with learning disabilities could be expanded for all ultra-Orthodox schools.
By Michele Chabin
Women pray at the women's section of the Western Wall. Getty Images
September 6, 2017, 4:15 pm
‘Game Of Chicken’ On Kotel Deal
Despite high court’s deadline, few expect egalitarian prayer pact to be implemented anytime soon.
By Michele Chabin
Children at a charedi school in Israel. A study of textbooks used in such schools is coming under fire for “fighting modernity, the central enemy, through textbooks.” Getty Images
August 23, 2017, 10:08 am
Charedi Textbooks Get Bad Grades
Analysis by research group finds widespread stereotypes about other Jews, and the U.S., in texts used in state-funded schools.
By Michele Chabin
The 68 new immigrants who will soon be Lone Soldiers in Israel pose for a group photo at JFK Airport. They will be serving under the framework of Garin Tzabar, an army program for immigrant Lone Soldiers. Michele Chabin
August 23, 2017, 9:04 am
How Aliyah Has Changed: More Non-Orthodox Singles, Smaller Orthodox Families
Aliyah by the 18-to-35 set on the rise.
By Michele Chabin
Many of the 56,000 volunteer who glean and package produce and food for Leket, Israel’s national food bank and rescue organization, are millennials. Courtesy of Leket
August 17, 2017, 11:23 am
Israel Banking On Instagram Tourism
New push to get millennial ‘influencers’ to spur their personal growth and help change the country’s image.
By Michele Chabin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on May 14, 2017. Getty Images
August 1, 2017, 8:12 pm
Temple Mount Crisis Wearing On Netanyahu. But Are There Any Challengers?
Scratches are mounting on Mr. Teflon
By Michele Chabin
An El Al plane seen at Ben Gurion International Airport, Aug. 5, 2013. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
July 26, 2017, 10:03 am
The Perils And Promise Of Making Aliyah At A Certain Age
New country, new age bracket, new job.
By Michele Chabin
Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, right, and Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau attending a New Year’s ceremony at the national headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem, Sept. 7, 2015. JTA
July 12, 2017, 11:21 am
Who Is A Rabbi? Israeli ‘Blacklist’ Includes All Streams
Stringency, malice or dysfunction? Workings of Israeli Chief Rabbinate appear to be a mystery.
By Michele Chabin
Teens with a susceptibility to schizophrenia who smoke pot are “playing with fire,” an Israeli medical study finds.
June 14, 2017, 11:12 am
Researchers Find Genetic Link Between Marijuana And Schizophrenia
The smoking gun on pot.
By Michele Chabin
India’s Jewish community, with roots in three cities, is believed to date back several hundred years. Wikimedia Commons
June 14, 2017, 10:53 am
On The Genetic Trail Of The Bene Israel
Researchers find ties that members of an Indian community likely originated from a group of Jews from the Middle East.
By Michele Chabin
The courtyard of the Alliance House arts center in the heart of Jerusalem hosts large parties.
May 17, 2017, 10:04 am
An ‘Alliance’ Of Creative Types
Alliance House, home to artists, dancers and designers, offers a collaborative model to strengthen downtown Jerusalem.
By Michele Chabin
A shoddy Jewish building constructed decades ago in Baka to house Jewish refugees is getting a facelift. afford. Photos by Michele Chabin/JW
May 17, 2017, 9:44 am
High-(Rise) Anxiety In A Gentrifying City
The mixed blessing of urban renewal, Jerusalem style.
By Michele Chabin
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