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Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, (left) the consul general of Israel in Miami, presents Gov. Mike Parson with a copy of the Torah on Thursday, Oct. 28 in Missouri. (Photo from Gov. Mike Parson's Twitter feed.)

Missouri governor meets with Israeli consul general

Eric Berger, Associate EditorPublished October 29, 2021

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday in Missouri with a consul general and deputy consul general of Israel. “This morning I met with Consul General of Israel in Miami Maor Elbaz-Starinsky and Deputy Consul Mr. Mike Driquez and was honored to welcome...

Shilo Ben Zeev, left, with Emendo Biotherapeutics cofounder and CEO Dr. David Baram. Photo courtesy of Shilo Ben Zeev

How a bullied Jewish boy became a successful med-tech entrepreneur

Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21cPublished October 27, 2021
‘I want any teenager with problems to know that life doesn’t end with school,’ says Shilo Ben Zeev. ‘If you push your dream and don’t give up, you can do a lot.’
The Saville family enjoys a summer day at the Arch three months prior to their move from Jerusalem to St. Louis.

Teen settles into St. Louis life after family moves here from Jerusalem

Avital Vorobeychik, Freshman, Yeshivat Kadimah High SchoolPublished October 24, 2021

This summer, freshman Dvir Saville moved to St. Louis from Jerusalem with his parents, Aviezer and Irit, and his three younger brothers. “My dad is an accountant that works for a global accounting firm, and two years ago, [he] was offered to go on...

Illustration of the Beresheet 2 Moon mission. Image courtesy of SpaceIL

Israel and UAE plan to fly to the Moon together

Abigail Klein LeichmanPublished October 21, 2021

(ISRAEL21c) - When Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed the historic Abraham Accords last year to foster binational collaborations, it seemed that the sky was the limit. Now, even the sky is no limit. The newest of many projects blossoming...

Cap-main: A simulation of AIR ONE in flight. Photo courtesy of AIR

Commute got you down? Fly to work on your electric plane

Brian BlumPublished October 21, 2021

(ISRAEL21c) - The morning news is reporting terrible traffic into the city. Waze has no workaround, and you’re needed in the office for an important client meeting at 9am sharp. “No problem,” you smile. “I’ll just fly to work.” Literally. That’s...

Image from “An Israeli Love Story,” which is being screened at the 13th annual Israeli film festival at Congregation Temple Israel. Photo: Rami Tazlka

13th annual Israeli Film Festival set for November 7

Published October 20, 2021

Enjoy two Israeli films and Israeli-style refreshments during intermission (served in COVID-safe packaging) on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Temple Israel. A $5 donation is requested to cover the cost of refreshments. The film festival is open...

Healables CEO Moshe Lebowitz speaking to NBA coach and player Ed Pinckney. Photo courtesy of Healables

A wearable that soothes and heals at home

Abigail Klein LeichmanPublished October 20, 2021

(ISRAEL21c) - A mild pins-and-needles sensation encircled my forearm as the Healables sleeve was activated from Moshe Lebowitz’s smartphone. The intensity can be dialed up or down with the flick of a finger. I was in the Jerusalem office of Healables,...

New Bnei Menashe immigrants kissing the ground after arriving in Israel on October 13, 2021. Photo by Laura Ben David/Shavei Israel

235 members of a lost tribe of Israel come home

Abigail Klein LeichmanPublished October 20, 2021

(ISRAEL21c) - On October 13, 235 more immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community landed in Israel after years of waiting to come home. Hailing from Manipur in northeast India, they are descendants of the lost biblical tribe of Menashe and have preserved...

What next for the Dead Sea?

Abigail Klein LeichmanPublished October 19, 2021

(ISRAEL21c) - Hundreds of people undressed for a nude photo shoot last week to bring attention to the Dead Sea, a unique body of water bordered by Israel and Jordan at the lowest point on Earth – 420 meters (1,380 feet) below sea level. The Dead...

The search for Ron Arad: Leaving no soldier behind

The search for Ron Arad: Leaving no soldier behind

JOSEPH FRAGER, jnsPublished October 17, 2021

(October 17, 2021 / JNS) With the recent disclosure that the Mossad carried out a courageous mission to discover what happened to Israeli Air Force Lt. Col. Ron Arad, whose plane went down over Lebanon in Oct. 1986, it is appropriate to highlight how...

The astronauts walk past their intended habitat. Photo by Florian Voggeneder/OeWF

Astronauts carry out space mission in Israeli desert

Naama BarakPublished October 14, 2021

(Israel21c) - Yours truly has always thought that Makhtesh Ramon in the Israeli desert looks like somewhere straight out of space, with its masses of reddish sand, bizarre rock formations and general sense of absolute peace and quiet. Turns out, I’m...

The tree-shaded Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv. Photo by Anna Wachspress

The ultimate guide to Rothschild Boulevard

Sol GruffyPublished October 14, 2021

(Israel21c) - From pastoral bike paths, cultural institutions and classic Bauhaus architecture to chic cafés, top-notch restaurants and charming kiosks — Rothschild Boulevard offers the perfect Tel Aviv experience. Rothschild is not only Tel Aviv’s...

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