Orit Arfa

Wanna make a better case for Israel? Don't talk too much about politics! So say some experts, here.

Read about some of the cool technologies coming out of Israeli minds. I really like Geneio.com and the Waze app. This is my report from the Israel Conference, that brought Israeli and American entreprenuers together to show off their stuff: Israeli Inventiveness Gets Local Spotlight.

At the 2011 AIPAC Policy Conference in DC, it's largest ever, I witnessed first hand the flurry over Obama's May 19th speech when he called for the 1967 borders as the basis for negotiations. Read how LA leaders and residents responded.

For my first "war story", I go into the heart of the Israel community to cover the battle being waged between city Israelis and valley Israelis.

These new soldiers prove the Zionist spirit is alive and well among young Angelenos. Click here to read more....

I attended the Gala Awards Dinner for the 25th Anniversary of the Israel Film Festival on October 20 at the Beverly Hilton. On the red carpet, I asked Richard Dreyfuss, Avi Lerner, and Dolph Lundgren the big red carpet question.

Read more about it and watch the red carpet coverage here.

Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love, this article was definitely one of the most enjoyable. If you're in Israel, I definitely recommend it all:) Click here to read it.

Happy Holidays everyone!

As Sukkot approaches, most Gaza evacuees still live in temporary housing. Read more....

Four hunky IDF commandos from Israel came to address the Los Angeles community about what they believe REALLY happened on the flotilla and during the IDF's other controversial operations.

Click here to check it out.

It seems like peope still need to move to Israel to escape persecution.

Read about the Abraham brothers' journey from Indonesia to Israel after being chased away by Muslim extremists.