CHECKBOOK ZIONISM New book considers the role of American Jews — and their money — in the Zionist cause
NATIONAL RECOGNITION Lev Echad’s Shir Goldstein, an Independence Day ‘torchlighter,’ recalls post-Oct. 7 scramble to help, organization’s ongoing work with evacuees
COME TOGETHER Jewish Agency chairman: It’s time for Jews — within Israel and around the world — to unite
Never forget First-of-its-kind exhibit chronicles Oct. 7 atrocities, highlighting women’s voices, hostages’ plight
CAMPUS BEAT Most Jewish college students say anti-Israel protests disrupted their classes, a quarter say they faced physical or verbal assault
IN MEMORIAM Grief and pride mix at ceremony commemorating 77 North Americans killed in Israel over past year
ChANGING FOCUS Started a year before to help people move to Israel, La’aretz Foundation pivoted to help individual families affected by Oct. 7
Travel plans Birthright Israel prepares for a smaller-than-normal, but still comparatively large summer season
NO DIRECTION HOME Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern discusses the evacuated city’s untenable present, uncertain future