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Dec 10, 2016, 5:27 PM

American musical “Avenue Q” satirizes exactly why Israel’s American immigrants left

My jaw dropped after seeing a Brazilian commercial of the Chinese take-out restaurant “China in Box.” The catch phrase of the restaurant’s jingle was a caricature of a Chinese man, crazily screaming “Chinaaaa in Box” with a heavy Chinese...

Nov 24, 2016, 4:53 PM

Finding the best ulpan for you: comparing Jerusalem’s top six ulpanim

Jerusalem is known for its international character. With a diverse population coming from all over the world, hearing a mix of tongues on the street is commonplace. But for newcomers to Israel, there is no question that Hebrew learning...

Nov 11, 2016, 7:19 PM

Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra Opens its 28th Concert Series

Under the musical direction of David Shemer, Italian “virtuoso violinist” Enrico Onofri will open Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra’s 28th concert series this month. The opening concerts on November 13th at Tel Aviv’s Israel Conservatory of Music and November 14th at...

Nov 7, 2016, 2:55 PM

How Israel’s norm of hospitality could save the Jewish world

In the Middle East, hospitality is embedded into our culture. If you’ve ever been in the Arab market in the Old City, you know that many shops have similar souvenirs, but there is one thing that all of the...

Sep 29, 2016, 1:10 PM

18 quotes by Shimon Peres to live by

Inspiring posters present many of the elder statesman's memorable statements

Sep 11, 2016, 8:17 PM

Remembering 9/11: Learning from Israel’s Ceremonies

On the morning of September 11, in Jerusalem, hundreds gathered at the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza to remember and honor the victims of the September 11 attacks that occurred 15 years ago today. Among the distinguished guests were police force...

Jul 18, 2016, 9:37 AM

Grassroots Initiative “Tiny House Israel” Seeks to Lower Housing Costs in Israel

Everyone in Israel remembers the great “cottage cheese revolution” of June 2011—a funny name, but a serious issue. Even with the price of cottage cheese lowered, the cost of living is still one of the biggest challenges of life...

Jul 8, 2016, 6:00 PM

5 Americans of Israel: Stories and Photos

For the 100,000-plus American citizens living in Israel, the Fourth of July is a time of pride and nostalgia. This year, many reflected upon their former life in the U.S., their new life in Israel, how they are acclimating,...

May 15, 2016, 2:08 PM

30 Movers and Shakers of Jerusalem

The Temple Mount and Western Wall in Jerusalem, as seen from the Israeli Air Force's annual fly-by on Independence Day, May 12, 2016. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)

Jerusalem is a city encapsulating and emanating great passion. Both Israelis and global travelers tend to be especially compelled towards Jerusalem for a multitude of reasons, and there is no question that everyone living in Jerusalem (and even outside...

May 12, 2016, 12:56 AM

Bringing Israel Together through the Power of the Crowd(funding)

Fireworks over Tel Aviv celebrating Israel's 68th Independence Day, May 11, 2016. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

Yom Ha'Atzmaut. The air smells of lit barbeques and sizzling meat. A unique mix of Hebrew favorites and electronic music blasts around the country, creating a nostalgic mix of summer festivities. Families gather in their homes, celebrating and schmoozing....

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About Me

Eliana Rudee is a fellow with the Haym Salomon Center and the author of the “Aliyah Annotated” column for JNS.org. She is a graduate of Scripps College, where she studied international relations and Jewish studies. Her bylines have been featured in USA Today, Forbes, and The Hill. She is the Jerusalem correspondent for the Culture Trip and a blogger for Jerusalem Village. Follow her column on JNS.org.