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Israeli Conflict at Home

By Ryan Fink, Israel Editor As war is slowly raging in Gaza between Israel and the remaining regiments of Hamas militant forces, the...

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Jun 7, 20242 min read

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Israel Rescues Two Hostages in Miracle Operation

"This operation is one of the most successful in all of IDF history"

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

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Singing for Change: Koolulam Releases New Song

"The end result was an inspiring and heartwarming song of support from people everywhere."

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

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Has UNRWA Become an Arm For Hamas?

"ten of the members of UNRWA that are accused are actual members of Hamas, and another member of UNRWA is a part of the Islamic Jihad”

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Mar 10, 20242 min read

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March for Israel Speech

Jacob Weiner Staff Writer Speech given to Independence Hall on Oct. 16, 2023 after a “March For Israel” from City Hall: On October 7th at...

Jacob Weiner

Dec 11, 20233 min read

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A Day Marked in History: the Washington Rally

"We followed, blue and white flags flailing behind us, posters in our hands and a collective mission on our minds."

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Dec 11, 20233 min read

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Misinformation on Social Media

"It’s often difficult to distinguish fact from fiction."

Catie Broker

Dec 11, 20233 min read

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My Muss Experience

“I will never forget it and the impact it made on my life.”

Ariel Shavit

Dec 11, 20231 min read

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Muss in Review

“Connect with my family, my Judaism, and my classmates"

Margot Englander

Dec 11, 20234 min read

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33 Weeks of Fighting for Israel’s Democracy

Andy Jacoby Staff Writer For the past 33 weeks, the people of Israel have fought against the Judicial overhaul that Netanyahu’s...

Andy Jacoby

Sep 4, 20232 min read

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Jamie Foxx Accused of Antisemitism

“This really makes me sick. I did not ‘like’ this post on purpose or by accident.”

Addison Smith

Sep 4, 20233 min read

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Can Differences Create Unity?

"people come from different backgrounds, they can be unified while still having different beliefs."

Eliana Weinstein

Sep 4, 20232 min read

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US and Israel Cooperation for the Future of Technology

"US Vice President Kamala Harris and Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced a joint five year initiative"

Jemma Dengel

Sep 4, 20231 min read

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Eurovision

"Although Noa had every reason to be disappointed, she instead expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to represent Israel"

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Jun 4, 20232 min read

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Lag B’Omer

Catie Broker Staff Writer Lag B'Omer is a holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer, a period of mourning in the Jewish calendar,...

Catie Broker

Jun 4, 20231 min read

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Safe Travels

"I am looking forward to [Gadna] so I can have a sample of the perseverance, and grit that Israeli army members carry with them"

Eliana Weinstein

Jun 4, 20231 min read

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Muss FAQ

"Well I am here to tell you that Muss rooms although they seem like the MOST important thing they really are not."

Addison Smith

Jun 4, 20233 min read

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Ben Gvir: A polarizing figure

"Many people credit the Religious Zionism movement’s boost in popularity to Ben Gvir..."

Rachel Loeb

Mar 31, 20232 min read

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The New Legislation: good or bad?

"Because Israel lacks a formal constitution, this bill is legal, despite its potential harm to democracy."

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Mar 31, 20232 min read

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Taking to the Streets: an Israeli Teen Shares Her Perspective

"From public transportation to the Conflict, all other issues have fallen by the wayside as Israelis fear the loss of their voices.”

Niva Cohen

Mar 31, 20233 min read

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The Cougar Chronicle

Israeli Conflict at Home

Israel Rescues Two Hostages in Miracle Operation

Singing for Change: Koolulam Releases New Song

Has UNRWA Become an Arm For Hamas?

March for Israel Speech

A Day Marked in History: the Washington Rally

Misinformation on Social Media

My Muss Experience

Muss in Review

33 Weeks of Fighting for Israel’s Democracy

Jamie Foxx Accused of Antisemitism

Can Differences Create Unity?

US and Israel Cooperation for the Future of Technology

Eurovision

Lag B’Omer

Safe Travels

Muss FAQ

Ben Gvir: A polarizing figure

The New Legislation: good or bad?

Taking to the Streets: an Israeli Teen Shares Her Perspective

About Us

Our Leadership

Claire Englander

Micah Friedman

Jillian Shweky

Yoni Bleir

Aviva Markowitz

Jonah Pappas

Ryan Fink

Ariella Eisenstadt

Thomas McLaughlin

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