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Barbra Streisand’s Jewish background and enduring legacy

Streisand’s influence extends beyond her artistic achievements, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and Jewish community.

The very Israeli history of the bucket hat

Let’s unpack the surprising origin story of this iconic hat, symbolizing the resilience and pioneering spirit of the Israeli people.

Unpacking Israel’s history at the Oscars

Here are some of the highlights from Israel’s history at the Oscars through the decades.

Israeli tech entrepreneur Hillel Fuld is taking a stand against misinformation during the Israel-Hamas War

“My biggest piece of advice [for Gen Z] is to educate yourself…learn the history of what happened in this region and what did not happen,” Fuld told Unpacked.

5 things to know about the Israel-Hamas War from this week: Ramadan, Rafah, election demands, UN resolution veto, Brazil’s president

The war between Hamas and Israel has surpassed 138 days. Here are the main stories from this past week.

The spirit of Israel today: Listen to the top Israeli songs that have been released since Oct. 7

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks, Israeli artists have poured their hearts into songs that have quickly gone viral, both within the country and beyond. 

Comedian Tiffany Haddish’s Jewish background

Haddish discovered her Jewish heritage at age 27 and has since developed a profound connection to her faith.

5 things to know about the Israel-Hamas War from this week: IDF hostage rescue, hostage talks, Sinwar, Lebanon, Palestinian state plan

The war between Hamas and Israel has surpassed 130 days. Here are the main stories from this past week.

Revisionist Zionism: Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s journey

IDF discovers Hamas base beneath UNRWA’s headquarters in Gaza as U.N. agency’s funding crisis deepens

UNRWA has stated that it was unaware of the sophisticated command center located directly beneath its headquarters.

Israel’s daring hostage rescue operation: How should the country bring the rest of the hostages home?

After Israel successfully rescued two hostages from Hamas, Israelis are discussing how the country should move forward to release the rest: a ceasefire and hostage deal, military pressure, or a mix of the two?

Jewish music star Nissim Black reflects on his journey to Judaism and the power of faith

“The greatest thing we can do is not shy away from our Judaism or run from it,” Black told Unpacked.

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