Last week, Abraham Marley, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, celebrated his bar mitzvah, embracing his Jewish heritage with pride. Ziggy Marley, Abraham’s father, shared a heartfelt photo on Instagram, capturing a moment of profound significance. “I share this photo of Abraham and I from his celebration of becoming a man according to the ancient tradition. He has reached that age of responsibility and change…

Israeli security forces intercepted the most significant number of guns being smuggled into the country from Jordan since October 7, the Israeli Police announced on Monday. Soldiers identified three suspects crossing a border fence on Sunday night. Upon searching the area, they discovered three sacks containing over 75 handguns and dozens of weapon parts. The search for the smugglers is ongoing, reflecting the persistent efforts to curb illegal weapon trafficking into Israel.

New immigrants to Germany seeking citizenship will now be required to affirm their acceptance of Israel’s right to exist and tolerate the presence of Jews in the country. This significant policy change was announced by the German Interior Ministry last week, reflecting Germany's proactive stance against rising antisemitism. The changes come in response to increasing antisemitism in Germany, expanding the naturalization test to include questions on antisemitism, Israel’s right to exist, and Jewish life in Germany.

A mathematics teacher who merged geometry with architecture for an engaging classroom project. A special education teacher using dolls for therapeutic purposes. A grammar school instructor initiating a communication simulation project to boost student confidence. These are just a few of the six remarkable teachers from Israel’s state religious educational system who were honored last week by the Tzemach David Foundation for “excellence in innovative Jewish education.” Their groundbreaking contributions are shaping the future of education in Israel.