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In our virtual world you'll find hundreds of articles about Zionism, Judaism and Israel; the details of many Programs in Israel for jewish young adults; a record of our activities all over the world; an Alyiah Info-Base; and many other things.

Articles

» A look on the Positive side: Not everything is rotten
Positive outlook propels positive actions while doomed forecasts probably spell just the opposite: This article deals with trends in Israeli society versus how it is portrayed in the local media. By: Yair Sheleg

» Untapped resources: Israeli scientists wonder: Could seaweed power the world?
Israel's contribution to the search for fuel substitues reach a new peak as several of the nations's research labs look for a product that will be both environmentally safe and satisfy part of the world's energy needs. By: Zafrir Rinat

» Divorce and Law: A discriminatory and dangerous trick
Tamar Rotem brings the complexities of dealing with divorce in the Ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, the division of roles between the civil and religious courts, and the possibilities and dangers of a bill that tries to remedy some of the issues posed by this situation. By: Tamar Rotem

» Abducted Israeli Soldiers: The Final Farewell
The farewell letter published by Mr. Zeev Bielski, the Chairman of the Executive of the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency as the two abducted Israeli soldiers are returned home. By: Zeev Bielski

» Analysis of an approach to Middle Eastern Politics: Is Israel the Problem?
"...with the exception of Israel and with the partial exception of Turkey, the entire Middle East lacks a culture of conflict resolution, let alone the necessary mechanisms of meaningful compromise. Such a culture can only be shaped through a process of democratization." By: Amir Taheri

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