It is not uncommon to see Bedouins working as doctors or as factory workers in Israel, but this is less so in the hi-tech industry. Bedouin communities have some of the highest unemployment and poverty rates in Israel, but with the right support, this is changing. Fahima Atawana, a Bedouin woman who has made it… […]
By Katharina Hoeftmann Ciobotaru Another measure to lower the cost of living in Israel has been introduced. The government wants to now adopt European food safety standards and most Israeli guidelines are to be repealed. The changes affect, among other things, the production and import of canned vegetables, pasta, rice, sweets, spices, soup powder, condiments and… […]
No one likes a bully. When it comes to big corporations around the world, it feels almost as if they are all unregulated, free to do as they please. Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises (Clal Industries) has been fined NIS 6m (US$1.9m) for breaking the Clean Air Law. The Clean Air Law, according to the Ministry… […]
The 21st Maccabiah Games, the third-largest sporting event in the world after the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup, brought in over 10,000 athletes from 65 countries to compete in 3,000 events in 42 sports. The games have been held every four years in Israel since 1932, with the participation of many Jewish athletes from all over… […]
An Ecological Village or ecovillage is defined as a community with the goal of becoming more socially, culturally, economically and ecologically sustainable. These villages strive to produce the least possible negative impact on the natural environment through intentional design and ways of living. Clil, Adama, and Kadita are some of larger villages located in the… […]
If you have to renew your passport in Israel, there’s only one thing someone may tell you, “good luck.” During the pandemic many Israelis were reluctant to travel. Now that things are getting closer to normal, people are making travel plans once again and realizing that their passports are expired. There’s currently a backlog of… […]
Located on Tel Aviv University’s main campus, the Anu Museum of the Jewish People is a history museum with a perspective unlike any other. “Anu” in Hebrew means “we” and this museum is a celebration of us. Built on the principles of openness, positivity, and history this is an interesting, colorful and lively museum, something… […]
While I didn’t fully grasp it at first, my curiosity outweighed my cynicism. I was one of 60 others at the first WHT IF gathering, an aspiring culture movement, waiting to reach a surprise destination about 90 minutes past the Israeli border. Five minibuses filled with people, from Holland to Iraq and everywhere in between,… […]
First, we wish our readers, donors, and friends the happiest new year. We appreciate that you spend your time reading Between the Lines each week. As you know, many organizations that depend on donations are going through difficult times, and donations are being reduced or canceled. We are also feeling these effects, and our 2022… […]
In what has been a long battle after thousands of Sudanese asylum seekers escaped genocide in 2013, the Israeli government has been ordered by the High Courts to make a decision on refugee status, or grant temporary rights. The announcement comes as “a significant step for us as some have been waiting more than eight… […]
We mourn for the 45 lives taken by the disaster on Mount Meron and we extend our condolences to their families. Last week on the eve of Lag BâOmer, tens of thousands of Haredim gathered to fulfill their annual tradition to visit the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, light bonfires, and celebrate. However, by… […]
