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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.


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» Best of Both Worlds?: High-tech in the Service of the Rabbis
Are the new opportunities for ultra-orthodox women's employment by Israeli high-tech firms a step in the right direction for incorporating these religious communities into the larger productive society? Or is this another gateway for modernized exploitation of women by their own communities and the employing firms? 
By: Avirama  Golan
» Breaking the Myth of Semantics: Post-Zionism Doesn't Exist
"The arguments called "post-Zionist" have various aspects - not only political but also cultural. They view Zionism as a colonial phenomenon, not as a national movement that is contending with another, Palestinian, national movement over its claim to the same territory. Some of those who are called "post-Zionists" go even further in their argument that the very existence of a Jewish people is a "narrative" that was invented in the 19th century, and that the Jews are at base a religious community." 
By: Shlomo  Avineri
» Refining Definitions: Civic Equality does not mean Freedom of Immigration
In Israel everything is linked to the rest: law, politics, security, demographics, society and economics. So are immigration policies, human rights and civic equality. In this article, Prof. Gavison brings her analysis of the complex issues that have to be addressed while considering the legal situation regarding Israel's immigration policies. 
By: Ruth  Gavison
» 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
 
 
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Casino Night has Maon bursting at the seams
'Zionism: Learn it, Live it Love it' – hits Canada
"Join Forces" - Riding for Israel's Soldiers
Lone Soldiers Tell UCLA They Love Their New Homes
Hagshama and Brooklyn Talk Elections
Brooklyn College and Hagshama Screen 'Beurfort'
"Who Wants to be a Zionist" hits Palm Beach Young Professionals
IDF Soldier Motti Hecht Speaks at Palm Beach Jewish Book Club
No Such Thing as Israeli Food – H2G Israeli Cooking Night
Hunter and Hagshama: Knights of the Roundtable
Hagshama participants danced the night away to old favorites under the stars at 70's in The Succah
"Sing for Koby an Overwhelming Success!"
 
 
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