Between sirens, shelters, and teacups—our new Israeli everyday life with humor, discipline, and a dose of lion-like strength.
Author - Dov Eilon
Dov worked for 22 years on Israeli radio and television responsible for background music and sound effects for programs after completing studies at the Jerusalem Music Academy. Dov plays the cello.
But he always had a knack for journalism, and since 2001 has been writing for several German-language websites in addition to his work on television.
With Israel Today since May 2016, Dov enjoys focusing on reporting from Israel that gives readers abroad an honest picture of life and events in Israel. Dov oversees the website in German.
Dov is married with three grown children and lives in Modiin between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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Nights in the shadow of rockets
How ongoing Iranian bombardment turns daily life in Israel into a dangerous balancing act.
How we prepared for Iran’s attacks, why the preemptive strike was necessary—and why I still have hope.
A personal look at life in Israel after October 7.
A new study examines the connection between mind-altering substances and psychological distress following the October 7 terrorist attack.
Why words like “Palestinian” or “Jew” are red flags for artificial intelligence.
The Houthis’ nightly rocket attacks not only robbed me of sleep, they reminded me of great Yemenite cuisine and culture.
How thoughtless statements weaken the State of Israel and promote antisemitism.
A visit to my sister in England made it clear that Israel has no chance of explaining itself abroad. It is a losing battle if Israel’s opponents are not prepared to accept a truth other than their own.
Immediately after Yom Kippur, preparations began for the week-long Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot. Everywhere you could hear the busy hammering of people building the sukkah.
