
Writing Through the Void
Bereavement takes many forms, but the experience of losing a sibling often remains in the shadows. This diverse group of bereaved brothers and sisters found healing and connection through the power of writing at Beit Avi Chai’s writing workshop for bereaved siblings
By
Noa Sorek

An Endless Childhood
“A song is a magical cultural capsule. The moment a song comes out, it belongs to the audience no less than its creator,” says Maya Kosover, just before she returns with a second season of “A Song of Longing.” In this series of stage events, she takes musicians on a journey back in time to the roots of their work, promising to bring to light memories, sounds, and stories behind the greatest hits of Israeli music
By
Noa Sorek

Sealed With a Diss
With Hitler's rise to power, Gandhi proposed to oppose the persecution of the Jews in a nonviolent way. Despite his admiration, Martin Buber sent him an angry letter. This interview with researcher in Indian studies Dr. Shimon Lev, originally published in Hebrew a year before October 7, is more relevant than ever
By
Naomi Zoreff

Marc Chagall: Jewish Dreamer, Universal Artist
This month marks 40 years since the passing of Marc Chagall, one of the XX century’s most distinctive artists whose work continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As we commemorate four decades since his death in March 1985, we reflect on the Jewish heritage that profoundly shaped his artistic vision
By
BAC staff

The Enduring Myth of Spanish Poetry
The Hebrew poetry composed in medieval Spain not only sparked a literary revolution in its time but also evolved into a myth that continues to resonate in Hebrew literature to this day. Dr. Uriah Kfir explains how the brand created by the Spanish poets continues to inspire
By
Noa Sorek

Parashat Tetzaveh: Don’t Behave Like Amalek!
Remembering Amalek is remembering the temptation that exists in forceful superiority, a superiority that has corrupted many nations. We must behave differently, conduct ourselves with Hillel-like humility and overcome coarseness and violence
By
Lior Tal Sadeh

Beit Avi Chai at 18: Jewish Culture as a Necessity, Not a Luxury
As Beit Avi Chai celebrates its 18th year, its mission has never been more vital. In this exclusive interview, director Dr. David Rozenson reflects on its journey, impact, and evolving role in Israeli and Jewish life. He explores the necessity of Jewish culture in times of challenge, the creative resilience of Israeli society, and how culture continues to shape and strengthen our collective future
By
Noa Sorek