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Ben & Jerry’s independent Israel operation has come up with a flavor that does not leave much to interpretation. Called “Milk and Honey,” the biblical description of the Land of Israel, its ingredients are supplied by Israeli cows and bees and its chocolate fudge pieces come shaped like Stars of David.

Victory Supermarket Chain Ltd., a popular discount grocery retailer in Israel, released its first-quarter 2026 financial results a month ago. The Israel Securities Authority demanded it issue a supplemental report to explain a greater-than- expected jump in earnings, and the supplemental revealed that 99 million shekels ($33 million) came from sales to the Gaza Strip.

Pointing out that the boycott-divest-sanction (BDS)  movement targets not only Israeli companies but American companies that do business with Israel, an ADL analysis shows New York City losing more than $37 billion in Big Apple taxpayer losses between 2025 and 2035.

Qatar Foundation International, the US member of the Doha-based nonprofit foundation headed by the Qatari royal family, told partners this week that it is “winding down its operations,” according to a screenshot of an email circulated on social media.

Babka and Krantz, a Jewish bakery owned by Polish and Israeli immigrants has shut its doors, citing a combination of economic pressure and anti-Semitic harassment.

The workday begins at 5:30 a.m. It is now late morning on a snowy day in Boulder, and Steve Pagnotta still has an energetic bounce in his step. “I’m the late guy,” Pagnotta laughs, “but we are baking around the clock.” Pagnotta is general manager of Moe’s Broadway Bagel

A support group for interfaith Jewish families has slashed its workforce after facing an unanticipated budget shortfall. 18Doors announced on March 31 that it had “significantly” reduced its staff due to budget constraints. 

American colleges and universities received more than $1.1 billion from Qatar and over $285 million from Saudi Arabia in 2025, according to new data that the US Education Dept. released on Feb. 11.

Israel’s flag carrier, El Al, will be fined nearly $39 million for price-gouging during Israel’s two-year war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Competition Authority announced Feb. 8.

At first glance, geography, climate and culture suggest Estonia and Israel have little in common. One sits on the frosty edge of northeastern Europe, defined by pine forests, Baltic winds and a Nordic culture; the other is a mix of Mediterranean beaches, Semitic languages and biblical traditions.