A New Chapter Begins
A Personal Message from the Chief Editor
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Sunday Letter, a new weekly publication from Jewish Projects.
Since our founding in 2014, our mission has been to connect the world with Israel and the Jewish people — through news, history, faith, culture, and independent commentary.
Today, we are reaching more people than ever before.
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These remarkable numbers represent something much greater than social media growth. They represent people across continents, cultures, and faiths who want to understand Israel and the Jewish people.
And we are just getting started.
The past month has highlighted two major challenges: the struggle over Israel's legitimacy in international public opinion and the threat posed by radical Islamist extremism to European security, democratic values, and Western societies.
We believe an independent Israeli and Jewish voice is essential in today's international conversation.
Every Sunday, we will bring you the stories behind the headlines, historical discoveries, human experiences, and perspectives that deserve your attention.
We invite you to read, reflect, share, and become part of our growing international community.
Chanan Ziderman
Founder & Chief Editor, Jewish Projects
In this issue
01 Israel at a Crossroads
Election Day Approaches as Israel Faces Political Divisions and Extraordinary Security Challenges
With national elections scheduled for October 27, Israel is preparing to choose its next parliament amid competing political visions and persistent security concerns.
Meanwhile, the extraordinary attempted attack aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has renewed questions about aviation security and extremist threats.
Read the full story
02 Three Years After October 7
A Nation Remembers. A Generation of Warriors Struggles to Heal.
Three years after the October 7 massacre, Israel is still confronting the human cost of war.
The Defense Ministry reports approximately 30,000 wounded security personnel admitted to its rehabilitation system since the war began, with 63% experiencing psychological reactions.
Beyond the statistics are thousands of families whose lives have changed forever.
Read the full story
03 The Stones Still Speak
Ancient Mosaics, Biblical History, and the Enduring Jewish Connection to Israel
Across Israel, archaeological discoveries are bringing remarkable chapters of Jewish history back into the light.
Ancient synagogues, inscriptions, and beautiful mosaics tell the stories of communities that lived, worshipped, and flourished in the land centuries ago.
For people of faith, these discoveries also invite reflection on the biblical vision of return and restoration.
Explore the discoveries
04 Europe at a Crossroads
Radical Islamist Extremism, Antisemitism, and the Future of Western Democracy
Europe is facing difficult questions about terrorism, radicalization, integration, and the protection of democratic freedoms.
The rise of antisemitic threats and the activities of extremist networks demand serious attention, particularly as Jewish communities seek greater security.
How can free societies defend themselves without abandoning the principles that define them?
Read the full analysis
05 Discover Israel
Beyond the Headlines: Timna Park and the Extraordinary Beauty of Israel
Far from the headlines, in Israel's southern desert, lies one of the country's most extraordinary natural landscapes.
At Timna Park, ancient copper mines, towering sandstone formations, and the famous Mushroom Rock reveal a world of geological beauty and human history.
This is another side of Israel — a land waiting to be discovered.
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