Hi-tech trailblazers: The Druze heart of the Start-Up Nation

If, as they say in Africa, it takes a village to raise a child, in Israel it takes many villages to make the “Start-Up Nation.” Read more.

First-ev er 'Ask the Rabbanit' website to be launched by women scholars

The initiative, called Meshivat Nefesh, follows an eight-month pilot period in which leading female halachic experts have answered more than 200 questions on a popular websites. Read more.

PepsiCo to acquire Israel’s SodaStream for $3.2 billion

PepsiCo will acquire the Israeli home soda maker manufacturer SodaStream for $3.2 billion, the soft drink giant said Monday. PepsiCo plans to maintain the Israeli company’s current base of operations in the Negev. SodaStream will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary. Read more.

Nikki Holland is new president and CEO of JFC-UIA

Jewish Federations welcome a new senior professional in Canada. Read more.

We're on the edge of a precipice here

The Jewish Agency for Israel makes a case for strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora and attending GA 2018. Read more.