Ben Raab

Ben Raab is a rising sophomore at Yale University studying history and political science. He is from New York City and is currently based in Jerusalem as a summer reporter. Ben’s hobbies include riding his bike, following New York City sports, and playing Settlers of Catan.

 THE ‘STIFF-NECKED people’ get a new long-necked wonder.

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo welcomes birth of new baby giraffe

 Judicial reform protesters in Jerusalem.

Judicial reform protesters awaited Knesset vote with sour grapes

 ENJOYING THE view at the Ramon Crater.

Negev’s ‘Desert Nights’ festival to kick off in August


Airbnb security lapse leaves SIM customers vulnerable to data breaches

On Airbnb, a user who enters and verifies a phone number will be automatically redirected to an existing account if the phone number has been registered with it.

Airbnb apartment (Illustrative)

Israel’s Ultimate Frisbee team gears up for European championship

This weekend, the 21-man Israeli squad will head to Ireland for the European Ultimate championship, a six-day, 17-team tournament featuring the top European teams.

 An illustrative image of people playing Ultimate Frisbee.

Protests in Jerusalem halt traffic on main streets

“We are looking to build a better future, democracy,” the protesters shouted in Hebrew. 

 Police maintain order during protests in Jerusalem on July 11, 2023.

How are commuters affected by Israel's 'Day of Resistance'?

The writer was forced to give up his efforts to get to a protest as public transport couldn't get through the road blockages.

 Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators block a main road at the entrance to Haifa, during a protest against the judicial overhaul on July 11, 2023.

Mother-daughter chefs team up for new line of agri-pizzas for Domino’s

The pizzas will be rolled out across all menus in Israeli Domino’s starting now for NIS 86.90 per pizza, the same price as all Domino’s mixed pizzas, for the next five or six months.

 MOTHER-DAUGHTER chef duo Nira (left) and Ruthie Rousso prepare new line of pizza for Domino’s last week, July 2023.

Liberian president gets Friends of Zion Award, eyes Jerusalem embassy

In accepting the award, Weah said, “The friendship between Israel and Liberia is not confined to mere words. I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside other world leaders and diplomats..."

 Israeli and Liberian Presidents discuss embassy move, July 4 2023

Israelis on Gaza border wary of terror escalation amid Jenin operation

An operation by the IDF in Jenin had begun overnight with airstrikes and raids on terrorist groups in the city.

 Palestinians protest against Israeli army raid in Jenin, along Israel-Gaza border fence east of Gaza City July 3, 2023

Disturbed’s fervor fires up Tel Aviv crowd

Disturbed's David Draiman shows his Jewish and Israeli pride during a passionate performance in Tel Aviv.

 Disturbed's David Draiman performing in Tel Aviv

Sacks scholars seek to preserve former British chief rabbi’s legacy

As the chief executive of the Spanish and Portuguese Sephardic Community in London, Rachel Fink was one of the 26 former students and close friends of the late rabbi participating in the conference.

Britain's former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks laughs during a news conference after being awarded the 2016 Templeton Prize in London, Britain, March 2, 2016.

Israeli embassy gives out sheep ahead of Senegal’s biggest national holiday

Israel's embassy, which regularly hosts meals on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, also works to support a number of local causes throughout the year.

Goats given to Senegalese people ahead of their primary holiday.