December 10, 2014
12:00 am

Poll released this week found that 65 percent of Israelis do not want Bibi Netanyahu as the next prime minister. Getty Images

‘Not The Time For New Elections’

On the Israeli street, fed-up potential voters see a dysfunctional government.

By Michele Chabin

November 19, 2014
12:00 am

A Simcha That’s Cinematic

Jerusalem’s Cinema City complex mixes the modern and the traditional.

By Michele Chabin

November 12, 2014
12:00 am

Jerusalem police have placed cement blocks at light-rail stations. Michele Chabin/JW

Pepper Spray Now A Hot Commodity

On the Jerusalem street, coping with tensions — and wondering if the ‘Third Intifada’ has begun.

By Michele Chabin

October 22, 2014
12:00 am

Octava Pink measures cancer-specific auto-antibodies. Courtesy of Eventus Diagnostics

A More Definitive Breast Cancer Test?

Diagnostic screening tool that looks at immune system has its R&D center in Jerusalem.

By Michele Chabin

October 14, 2014
12:00 am

Going to the wall for girls’ bat mitzvahs: Ads began appearing this week on public buses. Miriam Alster/Flash 90

‘Mom, I Also Want A Bat Mitzvah At The Wall’

New bus ads up ante in gender equality push at Kotel, as supervising rabbi holds his ground.

By Michele Chabin

October 8, 2014
12:00 am

New dustup over E. Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama at the White House last week.

Thorny Legal Questions At Play In E. Jerusalem

Beyond latest rift between Israel and U.S. over housing, differing interpretations of local, international laws.

By Michele Chabin

September 16, 2014
12:00 am

Activist Lisa Richlen giving her South Tel Aviv tour about asylum seekers in Israel. Irene Fertik

The Return Of The Domestic Agenda

With the Gaza war over, internal problems now closer to the front burner.

By Michele Chabin

August 27, 2014
12:00 am

Israelis inspect the damage after a mortar shell fired by Palestinian militants hit the city of Sederot on Aug. 24. Getty Images

Back To School Along The Gaza Border?

As criticism mounts over government’s handling of border communities in south, the start of classes next week looms.

By Michele Chabin

August 5, 2014
12:00 am

For Israeli Millennials, Already War-Weary

‘I have no other land’ refrain mixes resolve with sense that conflict is never-ending.

By Michele Chabin

July 23, 2014
12:00 am

A woman mourns over the casket of Israeli soldier Jordan Bensimon Tuesday in Ashkelon. Getty Images

On The Israeli Street, Toughness And Compassion

A cease-fire that leaves Hamas’ tunnel network in place is ‘too scary to contemplate,’ one resident says.

By Michele Chabin

July 9, 2014
12:00 am

In Ashkelon, Residents Want Stronger Response; Soul seraching in wake of Khdeir murder.

By Michele Chabin

July 8, 2014
12:00 am

The Hatzot mall in the city of Ashkelon was nearly empty Tuesday due to a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza. Michele Chabin/JW

Ashkelon Wants Stronger Response

In show of normalcy, stores open in sleepy city 15 miles from Gaza, but no one is out.

By Michele Chabin

July 8, 2014
12:00 am

Relatives of slain teen Mohammed Khdeir in their mourning tent, where 350 Jews paid respects Tuesday. Michele Chabin/JW

Soul Searching After Palestinian Teen’s Murder

As Israelis try to make sense of killing, 350 Jews pay condolence call to Mohammed Khdeir’s family.

By Michele Chabin

June 30, 2014
12:00 am

Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on Sunday, before they received news of the boys' death. Getty Images

Israel Reacts To Boys’ Deaths

On Jerusalem’s streets, residents speak of sadness, conflict, rage and concern for the future: ‘There’s no end to this.’

By Michele Chabin

June 18, 2014
12:00 am

An Israeli soldier searches Hebron for the three kidnapped yeshiva students. Getty Images

Left, Right Laying Blame

In Israel, +972 Magazine cites the occupation; deputy defense minister says no point in land for peace.

By Michele Chabin

Writer: Michele Chabin

‘Not The Time For New Elections’

On the Israeli street, fed-up potential voters see a dysfunctional government.

A Simcha That’s Cinematic

Jerusalem’s Cinema City complex mixes the modern and the traditional.

Pepper Spray Now A Hot Commodity

On the Jerusalem street, coping with tensions — and wondering if the ‘Third Intifada’ has begun.

A More Definitive Breast Cancer Test?

Diagnostic screening tool that looks at immune system has its R&D center in Jerusalem.

‘Mom, I Also Want A Bat Mitzvah At The Wall’

New bus ads up ante in gender equality push at Kotel, as supervising rabbi holds his ground.

Thorny Legal Questions At Play In E. Jerusalem

Beyond latest rift between Israel and U.S. over housing, differing interpretations of local, international laws.

The Return Of The Domestic Agenda

With the Gaza war over, internal problems now closer to the front burner.

Back To School Along The Gaza Border?

As criticism mounts over government’s handling of border communities in south, the start of classes next week looms.

For Israeli Millennials, Already War-Weary

‘I have no other land’ refrain mixes resolve with sense that conflict is never-ending.

On The Israeli Street, Toughness And Compassion

A cease-fire that leaves Hamas’ tunnel network in place is ‘too scary to contemplate,’ one resident says.

In Ashkelon, Residents Want Stronger Response; Soul seraching in wake of Khdeir murder.

Ashkelon Wants Stronger Response

In show of normalcy, stores open in sleepy city 15 miles from Gaza, but no one is out.

Soul Searching After Palestinian Teen’s Murder

As Israelis try to make sense of killing, 350 Jews pay condolence call to Mohammed Khdeir’s family.

Israel Reacts To Boys’ Deaths

On Jerusalem’s streets, residents speak of sadness, conflict, rage and concern for the future: ‘There’s no end to this.’

Left, Right Laying Blame

In Israel, +972 Magazine cites the occupation; deputy defense minister says no point in land for peace.

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