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Judith Segaloff

Judith Segaloff is a published author of three books (written as Judith Lederman) and a former editor of a New York tabloid magazine. She covers fashion, interior design, technology and unique perspectives on Israel’s war, people and politics. At JNS.org, she provides thoughtful commentary on Jewish identity, society and cultural dynamics.

The plan is expected to establish Karnei Shomron as a major urban center in the heart of Samaria, linking nearby areas including Alonai Shiloh and Emmanuel, and marking what participants called a historic step in the development of Jewish communities in the region.
Following the Hamas massacre, two American Jewish physicians volunteered with Magen David Adom and found purpose, solidarity and a renewed connection to the Jewish state.
Hazut highlights the work of painters and photographers living in Israel’s biblical heartland.
Women in the military prepare for an Independence Day ceremony that blends tradition and pride.
The goal is to “provide a space free from distractions, where students can develop and refine social and emotional skills, improve the educational climate and enable focus on learning,” says Education Minister Yoav Kisch.
Calls to free the captives once united Israelis, but as the war dragged on, weekly protests in Tel Aviv morphed into bitter political battlegrounds.
Regavim’s Naomi Linder Kahn shows JNS how illegal construction promoted by the Palestinian Authority raises urgent questions about Israeli enforcement.
20 legislators from across the United States pray at Joseph’s Tomb, embrace biblical heritage and call for full Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
A new community resilience center offers mental-health support for soldiers and families deeply affected by the war.
A visitor center with an amphitheater, synagogue and research library aims to breathe new life into the ancient cemetery on “Har Hazeitim.”
“I chose to write about Ezra and Nehemiah because of all the biblical works of Tanach. It resonates most with the times we are living through,” Yael Leibowitz said.
This book seeks “to convince Jews of all persuasions everywhere to reconsider how they perceive other Jews.”