Shalom Chaverim

Shalom,

My name is Reli Israeli and I am the Jewish Agency Schilcha to the Masorti movement. Here is a selection of interesting things going on in Israel at the moment...

• Weapons or doors? Israel and Hezbollah have been arguing over conflicting videos, which may - or may not - show Hezbollah moving weapons in South Lebannon. Who do you believe? Watch the videos here
• Models and Zionism: a great combination. Israel's top fashion models have been arguing about national military service. Read about it here
• Planning a holiday, why not try Jenin? A fascinating new project, aimed at furthering cooperation and economic peace between Israelis & Palestinians, aims to brig groups of tourists to Jenin. The project is all the more interesting because of the active involvement Israel's Gilboa Regional Council & Defence Minister Ehud Barak. Read about it here
• Last week, many of you read and contacted us about Jay Michaelson's article in forward.com.This week, have a look at Ari Shavit's take on the state of the nation. Read it here and let us know what you think