The Jerusalem Report - July 10, 2026 - The Jerusalem Report

Jul 31, 2026

July 10, 2026 issue of The Jerusalem Report featuring stories centered on remembrance, forgiveness, love, and courage during the Three Weeks. The cover profile follows therapist Esther Marcus after the loss of her husband Stevie, describing how a children’s book with his photographs helps families—especially young children—understand grief and healing. Additional section highlights include topics spanning aliyah, Jewish community life, innovation, media and culture, books, games, readers’ photos, and arrivals.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

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On This Day

Aliyah

Icons

Trending

Arab Press

Observations

Innovation

Entertainment Guide

Books

Out There

Judaism

Games

Readers’ Photos

Arrivals

Cover

Esther Marcus: Gift left behind

Irit Haim: House built on hope

My four-letter word

Tinder for rescue animals

Kurdistan: Next start-up nation?

Israeli real estate in a hostile world

Z July 10, 2026 Power of remembrance, power of forgiveness As we commemorate the Three Weeks, two extraordinary stories of love and courage CONTENTS July 10, 2026 Cover 6 Esther Marcus: Gift left behind • By ALAN ROSENBAUM 10 Irit Haim: House built on hope • By ALAN ROSENBAUM 13 My four-letter word • By ANNA KRYCER 14 Tinder for rescue animals • ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN 22 Kurdistan: Next start-up nation? • By YOSSI HURST 31 Israeli real estate in a hostile world • By MIRIAM GOLD Sections 4 On This Day 18 Aliyah 20 Icons 22 Trending 29 Arab Press 32 Observations 34 Innovation 36 Entertainment Guide 38 Books 41 Out There 42 Judaism 44 Games 46 Readers’ Photos 47 Arrivals COVER CREDIT: Stevie Marcus, z”l Photos (clockwise from top): Stevie Marcus; Yaeli Productions; Shutterstock; Stringer/Reuters Z Editor: Erica Schachne Literary Editor: Marion Fischel Graphic Designer: Ronnie Remeny [Email: Mag@Jpost.com](Email: Mag@Jpost.com) Books: [Letters@jpost.com](Letters@jpost.com) [www.jpost.com](www.jpost.com) >> Magazine 6 28 14 33 34 36 Kosher & Friendly Travel Programs 2026 Mediterranean Cruise November 6-16, 2026 Ports of Call: ◆ Morrocco: Casablanca, Tangiers ◆ spain: Cardiz, Malaga, Barcelona ◆ Italy: Savona ◆ Gibraltar Guaranteed departure The magnificent Costa Fascinosa your floating hotel at sea! Enjoy 10 nights with delicious freshly prepared Glatt Kosher cuisine as you visit the most beautiful and diverse ports in the Mediterranean. Land tours w/ a Jewish flavor*. Selling Fast! With engaging Scholars-in-residence, Rabbi Ken & Kaila Lasky Spiro. From €2690!* pp/DBL Includes: *Unlimited *drinksGratuities *WhatsApp – Sukkot 2026 – AACI EMBRACES tHE NoRtH The Dan Carmel Haifa Hotel – Fun & Elegant! All rooms w/ Balconies & Sea Views Scholars-in-residence: Rabbi Shmuel Goldin & Rabbi Yitzchak Rubenstein* ◆ Heated Pool ◆ Gym ◆ Spa ◆ Mouthwatering Cuisine ◆ Tearoom ◆ Entertainment ◆ Chag-Shabbat full board, Chol Hamoed ½ board ◆ Children’s playroom ◆ Japanese Art Museum ◆ Lectures ◆ Haifa Film Festival ◆ Day Trips ◆ Carmalit Beautiful spacious Sukkah-Guaranteed seating *Subject to change & conditions / see website for full details [travel@aaci.org.il](travel@aaci.org.il | 02-5661181)[ |](travel@aaci.org.il | 02-5661181)[ 02-5661181](travel@aaci.org.il | 02-5661181) [ext.](ext. 205 | www.aacitravel.com)[ 205](ext. 205 | www.aacitravel.com)[ |](ext. 205 | www.aacitravel.com)[ www.aacitravel.com](ext. 205 | www.aacitravel.com) ONThiS day 20 years ago: July 10, 2006 Regarding Olmert’s striking comment: as life comes at us fast and furious, sometimes it does feel like world leaders are living ina movie –or chayim b’seret, a hebrew slang expression to denote La La Land. 4 July 10, 2026 COVER The gift he left behind After losing her husband Stevie, therapist Esther Marcus found away to keep his memory alive through a children’s book featuring his photographs –one that helps others, especially the very young, make sense of loss and healing • ALAN ROSENBAUM STEVIE’S PHOTOGRAPHY: Delicate surface of a kalanit flower (anemone) . (Photos: Stevie Marcus, z”l) ‘S tevie is everywhere, and he’s nowhere, and I find myself looking for him, and he’s not there,” said Esther Marcus wistfully. Marcus, a resident of Kibbutz Alumim, which was attacked on October 7, and whose husband Stevie passed away just three months later of a broken heart, never dreamed that she would need to utilize her skills as a therapist in maintaining her own resilience in the face of the personal tragedy that she had to face. The 61-year-old Marcus, born Esther Blau, is soft-spoken and reserved, grew up in the London neighborhood of Golders Green, and was raised in an Orthodox, Zionist family. She was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement and participated in its posthigh-school hachshara (preparation) program in

FAQs

What is the theme of the July 10, 2026 issue?

The issue highlights remembrance and forgiveness through stories of love and courage commemorating the Three Weeks.

How does Esther Marcus keep Stevie’s memory alive?

She channels his photographs into a children’s book designed to help others, especially very young readers, make sense of loss and healing.

What topics are covered beyond the cover story?

Sections include aliyah, trending items, Arab press, observations, innovation, entertainment guidance, books, games, readers’ photos, arrivals, and more.

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