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This week in Jewish history: Truman recognizes Israel, Russia issues May Laws

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

Abba Eban and prime minister David Ben-Gurion visiting US president Harry Truman, 1951.
 OECD representative meet with Finance Ministry officials, including Minister Bezalel Smotrich, on April 2, 2025.

Time to invest in Israel's economic future through meaningful social change - editorial

Doctor holds a stethoscope in front of a hospital background (illustrative)

Israel’s healthcare workforce lags behind OECD averages despite growth in doctors and nurses

 Women's wages as percent of men's wages.

Israel's gender-wage gap worse than developed world and growing, Shoresh Institution says


OECD Multilateral Instrument and E-Commerce Taxation – Israel

What is the MLI and why does it matter to the Israeli small and medium enterprise (SME) sector?

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Comptroller: Israelis buckling under high cost of living, gov't must do more

"The State of Israel is characterized by high concentration in the food market," said the comptroller. "We cannot accept the lack of action by government officials regarding concentration."

 A CUSTOMER shops for groceries at a Rami Levy supermarket branch, in Jerusalem.

An electoral reform could turn Sderot into Tel Aviv - opinion

With no regional or personal elements in voting, the current system may be hampering Israel's ability to address critical challenges.

 IDF SOLDIERS stand near the site of the old Sderot police station that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

Innovative treatments for phantom limb pain: Israel's approach to cutting-edge rehabilitation

Amidst the challenges of war and high rates of amputation, Israeli researchers and institutions are leading the way in innovative treatments for phantom limb pain (PLP).

The 6Degrees wearable ‘MyMove’ plus into treatment increases patient motivation and allows real-time results and provides the therapist with daily updates on changes in parameters (speed, range, and angles) for each patient.”

Gender equality struggles intensify for Israeli women during war

As men are called up for reserve duty, Israeli women find themselves juggling childcare, work, and household responsibilities during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

 An illustrative of the wife of a reserve soldier whose payments were taxed.

Globes Brand Index: Ono Academic College is top-ranked college in Israel

Those planning to attend Israeli colleges, even more so than universities - want to gain added value from their studies.

 Ono Academic College

Central Bank governor: Israel must find balance between security spending, economy

The war’s cost will force Israel to make painful fiscal adjustments, which the government has begun to do, but some of which were not approved in the Knesset, Yaron said.

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

Indonesia to normalize ties with Israel amid OECD membership bid

Normalization between the two countries had been planned but untimely sidelined after the breakout of the ongoing war.

 Indonesian Muslims attend mass prayers at Baiturrahman mosque during Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, April 10, 2024.

Your Taxes: How to do business in Israel in 2024 - opinion

There is no tax in Israel on estates or inheritances, only on gifts to foreign residents.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Looking ahead to the local elections, and a much needed balance of power - opinion

The local authorities in Israel have proven themselves to be just about the only possible counterweight to the excessive powers of the central government - and are a much-needed balance of power.

 ELECTION POSTERS promote the mayoral candidacies of incumbent Ron Huldai and challenger Orna Barbivai on the streets of Tel Aviv, ahead of this week’s election.

Taub Center: Israel is burning up, and it’s not from rocket fire

A new study shows the number of Israelis dying as a result of exposure to high temperatures is rising, and "the issue is being pushed aside."

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.