Elissa Einhorn

Elissa has 30 years of non-profit experience in the communications field. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism and was the sole staff writer and managing editor for the Sacramento, Calif. Jewish community newspaper for 10 years. Elissa made aliyah in August 2016 and is a Jerusalem-based freelance writer.

David Abraham

A passion for education, inclusion and Israel

Rozi Levi

From JDC program participant to JDC professional

‘The planned Jerusalem housing facility will reflect our commitment to support female soldiers, minimizing their hardship and expressing the gratitude of the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora.’

A new house for female lone soldiers


Aliya Stories: Education as a ticket to a better life

A professor’s journey demonstrates his conviction that given an opportunity, people can change direction.

Prof. Fridlender with his wife, Rosy

A would-be Jewish astronaut and the search for the origins of life

Jerusalem-based scientist Gary Steinman's quest for answers has led him to an incredible career.

Gary Steinman relaxes with his wife, Ricki, outside their Jerusalem home recently

Turning childhood pain into a well-lived life

Jill Cohen-Bateman made aliya from New York in 1978.

Jill Cohen Bateman

Life begins anew in Arad

‘This is not a botanical garden – it is a botanical farm!’

Garden, located in Arad, was gifted to the Ethiopian Jewish community by B’nai B’rith to commemorate Operation Solomon, the 1991 airlift that transported more than 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel

Percer le mystère de la genèse

Quelle est l’origine de la vie ? Le Dr Gary Steinman, homme de foi et brillant scientifique, n’a eu de cesse de chercher la réponse à cette questio

Gary Steinman et son épouse

From the ashes

Renowned artist Yoram Ra’anan is optimistic as he starts to rebuild career.

Yoram and Meira Ra'anan

All about that folk

From intimate evenings to twice-yearly hoots, Philippa Bacal knows that folk music is where it’s at.

THE POPULAR Hazel Hill String Band attracts fans at myriad musical events: contra dances, line dances, weddings, folk clubs, bicycle races, county fairs and more

Wellness for all

Rachel Koenigson is working toward a core mission of health for everyone.

Rachel Koenigson in action

Aliya Stories: Completing the family circle

Hillel Butman, 84, made aliya from Leningrad to Jerusalem in 1979.

Hillel Butman

Making kosher dresses in Abu Ghosh

Skye Green was born out of the need for modest clothing to fit the tastes of mother and daughter alike.

Skye Green owners Dinah Kraus (left) and Sophie Sklar at a Shop Israel Fair they organized in Jerusalem during Succot