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In Israel, religious single moms gain greater acceptance

Not too long ago, single motherhood was frowned upon in certain segments of Jewish Israeli society. But thanks to lenient rabbis and supporters like Kayama Moms, the taboo is lifting.

In Israel, NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire says he’s ‘never felt more at home’

"People say ‘Is it a war zone?’ and I tell them that couldn’t be further from the truth," said the American basketball player who is now playing for Hapoel Jerusalem.

Why Friday the 13th is a Lucky Day for Jews

On Friday the 13th we typically watch for planes falling out of the sky and elevators crashing and relationships falling apart. Americans are so spooked by the number 13 that some buildings even skip the 13th floor. But if we lived in Israel today, we might be expecting only good things. That’s because in Israel, […]