Postcards from Jerusalem
Read commentary, vignettes and impressions from our month in the Holy Land at the Postcards from Jerusalem blog.
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Refusing to Serve
By Hazal SipahiWomen conscientious objectors in Israel face ostracism and prison time for upholding their beliefs. -
More Arab-Israelis Volunteering for National Service
By Carly Gutner-DavisIncreased awareness about the nature and benefits of service program has prompted more Arabs to join up. -
Building Tolerance Through Shabbat
By Amara McLaughlinEach Friday, members of a Jerusalem synagogue welcome Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Armenian pilgrims, as well as other Jews, to their homes to share the beauty of Shabbat. -
A Town Takes Shelter
By Emily CohenSLIDESHOW: In the town of Sderot near the Gaza border, rocket attacks are a regular part of life. -
Art Without Borders ‘for a Better World’
By Brandon DesiderioA Jerusalem museum features socio-political art from around the world. But extending the olive branch hasn’t always been easy. -
West Bank Brewery Pours Amidst Conflict
By Maya Ergas ShwayderOwner's wife shares how brewery thrives amidst checkpoints, water shutdowns and other indignities of life in an occupied territory. -
Artist-Rabbi Makes Jewish History with a Pen
By Mallory MoenchLike any observant Jewish man, Simeon Ben-Yochai keeps his head covered – but instead of the traditional kippah, he wears an artist’s beret. -
Staying to Play Under Attack
By Mallory MoenchKids growing up on the Gaza-Israel border amid bomb shelters and rocket fire don't want to leave home.