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Tracing the unique Purim traditions of Cochin Jewry
The unique Purim traditions of the Cochin Jewish community, particularly the use of effigies as symbols of resistance and social inversion, have disappeared following the community's migration to Israel, according to a new study by Prof. Shalva Weil of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She spoke to reporter KAN Naomi Segal about the cultural legacy of the community.- 11 דקות
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Rare 17th century Esther scroll returns to Italy for Purim exhibition
Ahead of Purim, a rare 17th-century scroll of the Book of Esther, on loan from the National Library of Israel, has returned temporarily to the town of its creation, Ferrara, Italy, in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah. Dr. Chaim Neria, curator of the Haim and Hanna Solomon Judaica Collection at the National Library of Israel spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal- 10 דקות
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The never-ending burden for IDF reservists' wives
Modi’in resident Keren Weingarten Sherrington, a mother of three young daughters has had a challenging time since the start of the Gaza war. Keren is a member of Shutafot B’Sherut , or Partners in Service, a group of wives of IDF reservists from the national religious community. She spoke to KAN's Mark Weiss about how her life has changed over the last year and a half.- 8 דקות
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Should Israel leave the World Health Organization?
The Knesset Health Committee held a special debate on Monday to discuss the possibility Israel’s withdrawal from World Health Organization. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Professor Nadav Davidovitch from Beersheva’s Ben Gurion university, chair of the Taub Center’s Health Policy program and an executive board member at ASPHER, the Association of Schools of Public Health, European region.- 10 דקות
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Lawmakers plan for emigration of Gaza residents
More than 100 participants attended a special session on Sunday convened by the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus to discuss voluntary emigration of the Gaza population, as proposed by US President Donald Trump. The objective was to propose and promote practical steps to implement Trump’s plan. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Naomi Kahn from the Regavim movement, one of the organizers of the event.- 7 דקות
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Israel's Druze look at Syria with concern
In the aftermath of a bloody weekend that left hundreds of people dead, the IDF is closely monitoring the fighting in northern Syria. Israel's Druze community are also following developments closely and praised Prime Minister Netanyahu's pledge that no harm would come to Syria's Druze residents. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Amir Khnifess, Chair of the Israel Druze Center.- 9 דקות
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Ministers pledge expanded benefits for IDF widows, orphans
Israel defense and finance ministers have announced plans to expand financial support for spouses and children of those who fell serving in the IDF and Israel's security services. Shlomi Nahumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments, stressing that much more is needed for society to support this population.- 10 דקות
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Book offers glimpse into the divided world of Israelis living abroad
In her new book "Divided Hearts," author Yaffa Turgeman addresses the challenges faced by Israeli immigrants in the United States, of living a life with anchors in two places. For the Israeli-born Turgeman, who moved to Colorado some 35 years ago, the 18 stories that comprise the book are intended to highlight the consequences that come with such a choice. She spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.- 18 דקות
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