The ISRAEL21c Digital Ambassadors is a program for vibrant college, graduate and post-college students, aged 18-25, from North America, who wish to learn about the intricacies and strategies of social media while “doing something for Israel”. The activities are apolitical and require a…
Last Friday night, the entire religious community of Halamish – more than 1500 people – were forced to evacuate as fires surrounded their town. Those who could get to their vehicles picked up others, piling 7-8 people in every car. Many had never driven on Shabbat in their whole lives. W…
As we emerge from the long Thanksgiving weekend, Israel is assessing the widespread destruction and tallying the damages caused by five days of wildfires which burned across the country. This morning’s report is written with cautious optimism that the fires are finally over. Strong winds…
Elementary students at the Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy celebrated Thanksgiving by learning about both the American and Jewish traditions of giving thanks. Mrs. Pacileo's fifth graders performed a play entitled "The First Thanksgiving" depiciting the experiences of the Pilgrims…
As Israel heads into Shabbat, dozens of fires continue to burn across the country from the Galilee to Kiryat Gat, including one that threatens the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway. As of now, no one has been killed due to the fires, but hundreds have been injured –but few seriously. Dozens of ho…
