With the Jewish holiday of merriment almost upon us, there are entertaining joy-inducing Purim events going on all over the country, security issues notwithstanding.
The exhibiting artists include some who were taken hostage or murdered in October, as well as residents of southern Israel, who along with their families experienced the loss, destruction, and pain.
American Jewish groups will likely face calls from inside their organizations to denounce nationalist politicians and face an uphill battle in defending Israel
Labor's Kariv says party will demand pluralistic policies in coalition deals; Religious Zionism's Ohad Tal presents friendlier face to Jews abroad, but can't back it up with plans