History

The old pillar: Israel’s kibbutzim have changed beyond recognition - so what keeps them alive?

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Israel's kibbutzim and moshavim have shed many of their founding structures, but October 7 revealed that their social bonds and communal identity remain deeply resilient.

Kibbutz members of all ages take part in traditional Shavuot celebrations at Kibbutz Hukok in the Lower Galilee, northern Israel, May 21, 2026
FAMILY FOUND: Raanan Gidron welcomes his newly-discovered second cousin, Adrianna Turk, to Israel. After believing much of her family had been wiped out in the Holocaust, a DNA search revealed over 50 relatives scattered around the world.

Following DNA trails, a Jewish family shattered by the Holocaust discovers its lost branches

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.

A Historic Milestone at Arkia:

Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion visits Albert Einstein at Princeton University in 1951.

75 years of investing in Israel: The Genius Investor


Historic merger in Ramat Gan: Men's and women's teams to operate under same club

Gabbay and Glazer signed: For the first time ever, both basketball teams will operate under the same roof: "A model of excellence regardless of gender." The Mayor congratulated the move.

Avi Gabbay signs the club merger agreement with Ora Glazer at Maccabi Ramat Gan.

Will we forever live by the sword? - opinion

A deeper look at the heritage and history of the Jewish people teaches us that this is not merely a random sequence of disasters, persecutions, and wars.

Soldiers praying at the Kotel in 2013.

75 years of investing in Israel: Sam Rothberg — A Titan of Israel Bonds

Sam Rothberg was a passionate supporter of the State of Israel and emerged as an ideal leader for Israel Bonds.

Sam Rothberg at a joint Israel Bonds/UJA event in New York

Israel finds lost Altalena ship intact on Mediterranean seafloor, 78 years after IDF sinking

Heritage Ministry: Altalena found 503 meters deep, 20 kilometers off Israel's coast • Ship's discovery a 'defining moment for our national memory,' minister Eliyahu declares

The search for the remains of the Altalena, published August 24, 2026.

The City of David guest house: Adventures in the Old City - review

Soaring above the pine forests, you can see the entire Jerusalem skyline laid out at your feet. If I’d kept my phone on me, I certainly would have taken pictures of the breathtaking views. 

The writer looks relaxed from her prime perch.

The Odyssey holds a mirror to the breakdown of human society after October 7 - opinion

This may be history’s most important warning: Barbarism does not always come from outside. Sometimes it grows from within a society that regards itself as enlightened.

ZENDAYA PLAYS the apparition of Athena who appears to Odysseus (Matt Damon) and gives him some aphoristic guidance.

75 Years of Investing in Israel: Launching Israel Bonds

David Ben-Gurion presented the transformative vision of Israel Bonds to American Jewish leaders in September 1950.

David Ben-Gurion welcomes Bonds leadership to Israel.

After decades in darkness: Tel Afek's historic underground waterworks opens to public

The historic Tel Afek waterworks reopens: A journey following the water that saved Jerusalem, featured in a special Nature and Parks Authority series.

The British waterworks at Yarkon National Park.

We went to Tuscany to "do nothing" – and it was the perfect vacation

Among vineyards, wineries, medieval towns, and countryside hotels, we discovered Dolce far niente - and found that doing nothing takes real planning.

Lots of stops along the way just to say, “Wait, we have to take a picture of this.” Tuscany.

Anan Khalaili signs with Crystal Palace, becomes most expensive Israeli transfer in history

The Conference League winners signed the Israeli winger from Saint-Gilloise for £21m on a contract through 2031 with a sixth-year option.

Patience paid off. Anan Khalaili.