From an ancient cave near the Western Wall to a boxing club and children’s theater, Jerusalem residents fleeing sirens discover unusual underground spaces that offer both protection and a brief escape from the strain of war

Among those collected during the annual pre-Passover cleanup were prayers for peace from Iranian citizens sent through the Western Wall Heritage Foundation's website, and notes from commanders in the US Army who currently are fighting alongside IDF soldiers

For decades, Iranian Jews rebuilt their lives in exile; now, amid turmoil inside Iran, some are allowing themselves to imagine something once unthinkable: returning home

New arrivals in absorption centers across Israel learn Hebrew and the difference between early alerts and real rocket sirens; despite the war, they say immigrating to Israel fulfilled a lifelong dream