The best eulogies were those that addressed not only what Peres had accomplished, but also what remains left to be done.

A Syrian army source quoted in state media said its forces had made advances, which was denied by rebels who say they had repelled a new assault.

I could identify with Culture Minister Miri Regev, who accused the leaders of the Israeli film industry of being a snobbish, exclusive club. If only she weren't so bent on shutting people up and dictating content.

Arrivals / Departures: A young Israeli returning home after a wedding in Russia says she found the local formality off-putting; a young Frenchman who followed in Jacques Cousteau's footsteps travels to Israel to save coral reefs.

The New York City Jewish food mecca has been in business since 1937.

Jackie Walker also questioned the need for security at Jewish institutions, during a workshop on how to confront anti-Semitism and engage Jewish voters.

Leading entrepreneurs, academics describe Shimon Peres as prophet of Israel as a technological superpower.

One year after airstrikes began, they show no signs of abating as fighting continues with dozens more killed in Aleppo.