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Linda Gradstein

Linda Gradstein

Linda Gradstein is a freelance writer for JNS.

Researchers and winemakers are cultivating grapes linked to varieties grown in the region during the Byzantine era, hoping to give Israeli wine a distinctly local flavor.
A massive algae bloom has forced Israel to tap the Kinneret and underground wells to meet the country’s water needs.
Winners recognized as having made lifelong contribution to the nation and humanity.
The Israeli organization was among the first on the ground after devastating floods, providing hygiene kits and mental-health support.
Residents of the southern Israeli city show resilience and optimism nearly three years after the Oct. 7 massacre.
Florentine neighborhood becomes a canvas of a nation traumatized by war, but remaining resilient and full of color and life.
ANU Museum festival pairs restaurants with emerging Jewish communities from India, China, Uganda, Peru and beyond.
Collaborative works by residents of Kfar Shimon offer a window into the inner worlds of young Israeli adults on the spectrum.
The project includes a modern, accessible visitors’ center overlooking the surrounding green landscape.
Two women soldiers from the Nahal Oz base open a Jerusalem café in memory of friends slain on Oct. 7, 2023.
Special events highlight the shared history and enduring ties between the United States and Israel.
From plants to jewelry, immigrant entrepreneurs showcase their dreams as they build new lives in Israel.