SHANNA FULD

Shanna Fuld as seen at the Jerusalem Post Panel Tisha B'Av in Israel Feels More Real Than Ever Tonight, as Jews across the world finish fasting and observing Tisha B'Av, the day we mourn the destruction of our two Holy Temples, I find myself reflecting on what it means to experience loss during Tisha B'Av in Israel. Six weeks ago, during the Iran war, a missile struck my apartment in Tel Aviv and reduced my home—my safe space, my news studio, and my life as I knew it—to rubbl

Shanna Fuld in a speaking engagement in Israel Life After the Tel Aviv Missile Strike Since the Tel Aviv missile strike destroyed my apartment and the Israel Daily News studio on June 16th, I've been living in a hotel. I thought only TV and book characters lived in hotels. Have you ever read A Gentleman in Moscow? I'm getting chills. The hotel is not home, and I often forget during my walks "home" that I'm actually returning to the hotel and not my apartment, which is no more

Shanna Fuld inside a bomb shelter during the Israel-Iran War June 2025 As I write this, I am sitting near a bomb shelter during the latest Iran Missile Attacks on Israel. In the span of 30 minutes, I was instructed to enter a shelter, leave it, stay nearby, and then informed that the latest strikes had landed in northern Israel. Hits were reported from both Iran and Yemen on Saturday night, with fatalities and injuries already confirmed. The center of the country remains on h

Shanna Fuld hosting an Event at Tribe Tel Aviv As I celebrate Shavuot in Israel, I’ve just returned from a deeply meaningful vacation in Italy with my two sisters—a rare and much-needed reunion. Living i n Israel while they are based in the U.S. means we don't get nearly enough time together, making this trip especially personal and emotional. Saying goodbye at the airport was difficult, but I returned home feeling grateful for the time we shared. As soon as I landed, I hit t

Shanna Fuld in New York with Family Family Time While Living Abroad is something I deeply value, especially because opportunities to be with my sisters are rare. This upcoming week, I’ll be away from my desk spending much-needed quality time with my family. My sisters are twins, and while I live in Israel, they are based in the United States. In fact, it has been nearly nine months since I last saw one of them, who now lives in Utah. Investing in family became a personal prio

Shanna Fuld in A Tour of Akko, Israel This past Friday, May 9, was my birthday—a day I always look forward to. As part of my annual birthday reflection, I took some quiet time to pause, journal, and think about the year behind me. Birthdays provide a rare opportunity to slow down and take stock of where we are, what we've accomplished, and where we hope to go next. A Birthday Reflection on Ambition and Self-Compassion One thing I've noticed about myself is that I'm always rea

Shanna Fuld at the JNS conference This week in Israel was nothing short of intense. From two days of reporting at the JNS International Policy Summit to the emotional transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut, followed by wildfires and missile attacks from Yemen, the country experienced every emotion imaginable. Through it all, I was reminded why Israel at 77 remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern history—a small nation that continues to build, innovate, an

Shanna Fuld of Israel Daily News in Israel Passover in Israel was beautiful this year, even as rockets were fired from Gaza and Yemen and many Israelis remained on active military duty. To celebrate the holiday, I hosted a model seder with Tribe Tel Aviv. The event offered a fun, relaxed, and educational way for people to experience Passover in community. To make the evening memorable, we paired different chocolates with each of the four cups of wine traditionally enjoyed dur

Shanna Fuld CEO of Israel Daily News Celebrating 2025 Passover As Passover in Israel approaches, the annual cleaning frenzy has officially begun. This year, the pressure feels even greater because Shabbat leads directly into the holiday, forcing many families to prepare earlier than usual. Kitchens are being kashered, cupboards are being emptied, and every last breadcrumb is under scrutiny. While the collective panic seems unavoidable, I prefer a different approach: clean a l

War Resumes: Rockets, Strikes and Shaky Nights in Israel This past week, life under rocket sirens in Israel returned to the forefront. The hardest moment for me was the 7:30 a.m. wake-up siren. The panic stayed with me for the rest of the day. Just hours before the ceasefire ended, I attended an intimate concert by Ishay Ribo at The Barby in Jaffa. Looking around the room, I saw people from every background singing together. Ribo's Torah-inspired music has a unique ability to

Shanna Fuld CEO of the Israel Daily News covering the Bibas Family Funeral Covering the Bibas family funeral was one of the heaviest days of my war coverage. Wednesday began in Rishon LeZion, where the caskets were carefully placed into vans before beginning their final journey. I followed the procession through the streets alongside mourners who gathered at 7 a.m. to pay their respects. The sorrow was visible on every face. Later, I stood at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv during

Shiri Bibas holding his youngest son This past week has been one of the heaviest in recent months. The return of Shiri Bibas, after months of desperate hope and agonizing uncertainty, sent a wave of grief through Israel. It was not simply the news itself—it was the painful confirmation of what so many had feared. A mother taken alongside her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, became a symbol of the tragedy that has touched countless families since October 7. The image of Shiri B

lair Horn and members of his family, upon their arrival at Ichilov I'm back in Israel and settling into my Sunday night routine—the quiet moment when I allow myself to be honest with newsletter readers about what I'm feeling. The tea is on, Akon is playing, and my thoughts return to the reality facing this country. The fate of the Israeli hostages in Gaza weighs heavily on many of us. While life continues, it often feels like we're moving through the day while carrying the we

Hanukkah in Israel - Decorations seen in the streets of Israel - December 2024 Seasonal Wishes for a Happy New Gregorian Year As we enter the holiday season in Israel, with Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Gregorian New Year approaching, I want to share what has been on my mind and in my heart this year. There is something special about the holidays aligning, allowing people from different backgrounds and traditions to celebrate together. Before I share my personal reflections, I

Shanna Fuld, CEO of Israel Daily News inside a car in Israel This week I had to run out of my home twice in the wee hours of the morning (and once in the afternoon) because Houthi terrorists in Yemen sent rockets into central Israel, and both landed too close for comfort. For many of us, this is the reality of life under rocket fire in Israel—being jolted awake by sirens, rushing to safety, and trying to maintain some sense of normalcy amid the uncertainty. The first time was