YidLife Crisis’ ‘Swedishkayt’ explores Sweden’s unexpected Yiddish revival

In Sweden — a country more associated with ABBA than Abraham — Yiddish has quietly returned to public life.  Once a fading echo of Eastern Europe, it’s now one of Sweden’s officially... Read more »

Sde Teiman video leak probe

Chief Military Advocate Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi took leave Wednesday after dramatic turns in the investigation into the Sde Teiman video leak showing the treatment of Palestinian terrorists, according to an IDF spokesperson... Read more »

Tech Giants Report AI Investment Returns Today

Wall Street was bracing for a pivotal moment in the artificial intelligence race today, as tech titans Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), and Meta are all set to report their quarterly earnings. The results... Read more »

A rabbi’s take on ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2

Last year’s Netflix breakout hit, “Nobody Wants This,” returned on October 23 with its second season: 10 entertaining and bingeable episodes that viewers can finish faster than a typical Passover seder. In... Read more »

What’s Needed to Generate Alpha? The Power of Tech Innovation.

Takeaways from the Latest Investor Roadshow   As capital markets stabilize and investors regain appetite for technology, the question has shifted from if to how to generate alpha. The answer, increasingly, lies in... Read more »

Netanyahu convenes meeting after Hamas Gaza hostage deal violation

Israeli officials racked their brains Tuesday over how to respond to Hamas’ latest violation after the terror organization returned the remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati, who was not among the 13 fallen... Read more »

Vance downplays Israel-Hamas flareup, argues Gaza ceasefire is holding

US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire will hold, following an exchange of fire between Israel and Hamas, and as Jerusalem and the terror group accused... Read more »

Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life

If you’ve followed Unpacking Israeli History for a while, you know I’m drawn to patterns. Study history for long enough, and it’s hard not to see them: echoes, cycles, recurring themes.  If... Read more »

Will the Gaza ceasefire last?

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faced new challenges as it entered its third week, with both sides accusing the other of violating the agreement. While Hamas handed over the remaining 20... Read more »

Hen Mazzig celebrates Jewish Joy with Season 2 of ‘And They’re Jewish’

In the wake of the sharp rise in antisemitism since October 7, influencer, activist, and Tel Aviv Institute founder Hen Mazzig has been one of the most visible Jewish voices online. His... Read more »