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My Year in Israel: Pain, Possibility, and So Much More

I call Israel the land of a thousand emotions because, regardless of the day, the country always evokes a kaleidoscope of feelings in me.

Five Ways to Observe Yom HaZikaron Outside Israel

Though most of us in North America don’t have the same connection to those who have died in service to Israel, we can still observe Israeli Memorial Day as we mourn from afar.

Stuffed Peppers with Rice

Recipe by

Orly Ziv

Stuffed vegetables are hugely popular in Israel and this is a dish you can find at workingman restaurants and Shabbat tables across the country. On Fridays we can smell it cooking throughout our building. I prefer small peppers for stuffing as opposed to the large ones.

Israeli Green Salad with Strawberries

Recipe by

Orly Ziv

Ramat Hasharon, where I live, was once famous for its strawberry fields.

Orange and Fennel Salad

Recipe by

Orly Ziv

Combining fruits and vegetables in salads is very Israeli. Oranges, in particular, are identified with Israel and this recipe pairs them with fennel for an unusual flavor combo.

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Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024

Rebecca Bardach

When Yom HaZikaron arrives on the eve of May 11th - 219 days since the horrific events of October 7th - we expect to still be stuck in the limbo of this ongoing nightmare.