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Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures

It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service. 

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV
President Herzog at the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony, on Sunday, September 6.
President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.

Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7

During his meeting with Chile's ambassador, Herzog addressed ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Gaza conflict and referred to the Trump Board of Peace initiative.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
THREE GENERATIONS learning together: Brondie Levine with daughter Nechama Weiss and granddaughter Shira Levine.

Herzog College Bible festival connects ancient texts to modern Israel - preview

The multilingual festival combined lectures, online study, and historical tours, bringing Tanach to audiences in Israel and around the world.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Menachem Israelivitch (2nd R) and Michel Rolland (2nd L) with the winemaker and ex -director of Château Lascombes. The kosher cuvée is always a team effort.

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland

From a small importer to a global powerhouse, Royal Wine Corp reshaped the kosher wine market across continents.

|ByADAM MONTEFIORE

Appointment ceremony for 36 new judges emphasizes importance of consensus

Herzog stated that despite the many differences in backgrounds, they had succeeded in reaching an agreement on the 36 new judges.

APRIL 18, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli president Isaac Herzog speaks at a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on April 18, 2024.

Grapevine April 12, 2024: Farewell but not goodbye

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

APRIL 12, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with (from Left) Hila and Ran Rahav, Dadi Attas, and Gadi Weinreb at the 50th anniversary celebration of Alut.

President Herzog lands in Rwanda for diplomatic talks

President Herzog arrives in Rwanda as first high-ranking Israeli in Africa since October 7, discussing the hostage crisis and marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide.

APRIL 7, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog lands in Rwanda. April 7, 2024.

Herzog and Zelensky complete new unifying Torah scroll

Presidents Zelensky and Herzog participated in writing a Torah Scroll dedicated to peace amid their countries' crises. The scroll engages diverse contributors and symbolizes Israel-Ukraine unity.

APRIL 5, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG writes the final letter in the Kiev Torah scroll, without the hand-guidance of a scribe.

Senior Israeli-Arab community leader calls for ceasefire at Herzog’s Iftar dinner

Ali Salem urges ceasefire in Gaza at President Herzog's Iftar dinner, emphasizing peace-making capacity of attendees. Arab-Jewish unity emphasized, focusing on partnership for peace and solidarity.

APRIL 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog reveals an antisemitic book found in Gaza at the Munich Security Conference, February 17, 2024

Grapevine March 27, 2024: When the nose knows

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 27, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG attends the Megillah reading at the Theatron Hotel synagogue in Jerusalem.

Israel's Herzog to open Holocaust museum in Amsterdam amid protest

Israeli President faces protest at Holocaust Museum opening amidst Gaza conflict. Dutch Jewish group expresses concerns over his attendance.

MARCH 10, 2024ByREUTERS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives at the Portuguese Synagogue on the day of the opening of the National Holocaust Museum, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 10, 2024.

The 120 Women Leadership Council: Addressing a problem with no name

The 120 Women Leadership Council participants have engaged in extensive dialogues across various regions of Israel.

MARCH 7, 2024ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Women take part in a 'Day Without a Woman' march on International Women's Day in New York, U.S., March 8, 2017

Herzog to award presidential medal for civilian heroism

Herzog created the award to preserve the memory of civilian valor and to recognize the efforts those from October 7.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A SEARCH is held for human remains and other evidence among many destroyed vehicles in a field near Netivot, after the October 7 massacre by Hamas. Those calling for an end to the fighting have clearly forgotten that there was a ceasefire in place until the morning of October 7, the writer argues.

Argentinian President Javier Milei due to meet Herzog in Israel

Argentina’s recently elected president, Javier Milei has been very vocal in his condemnation of Hamas and his support for Israel in the current war.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023