Politics in the Shadow of Corona

Written by Hillel Fendel

Gantz (left), Bibi (right)

Though solidarity and unity is now the name of the game in every-day life in Israel because of the Coronavirus hardships, politicians and public officials often appear to be playing on a different field. The Likud and Blue-and-White parties continue to bicker, with the Supreme Court stoking the flames of the conflict.

Lessons From the Corona Plague

Originally published by yeshiva.org.il, translated and edited by Hillel Fendel

The educational staff of the Bnei Binyamin Yeshiva High School in Bet El, and others, compiled the following list of lessons, appropriate for all ages during this difficult period.

Coronavirus (credit: istock)

Tuvia Victor: From Tragedy to Tranquility

Interview conducted by Sharona Eshet-Kohen

Tuvia Victor founded and manages Bet El's Pinat Chai [children's petting zoo]. In this interview he discusses his time learning at the Bet El Yeshiva, the importance of contributing to Am Yisrael [the Jewish People], and the terrorist attack that led to the creation of the Pinat Chai.

Tuvia feeding the Coati Munti at the Pinat Chai