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Ayelet Raymond

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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From Les Misérables to the Maccabiah: A Young Star’s Journey to Israel

From Les Misérables to the Maccabiah: A Young Star’s Journey to Israel

This month, gymnast Sophie Knapp stepped onto the floor of Teddy Stadium in Israel wearing the colors of Team USA at the 2026 Maccabiah Games. The...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond

Kosher Barbie, Israel Beauty Queen on Fifth Avenue: Identity as Living Language

Today, I step onto Fifth Avenue as Miss Israel World International, with a design inspired by Israel’s 78th birthday celebration cake, but also as...

31.05.2026 70

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Ayelet Raymond

Israeli Beauty Queen Honors Spider-Man’s Stand Against Antisemitism in Times Square

This month in Times Square, a superhero stood up against antisemitism—while the city around him stayed silent. In a city full of people, the only...

10.04.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond

No Kings but God: Israeli Beauty Queen Faces Fear in Times Square on Passover

This Passover, as Miss Israel World International born and raised in Jerusalem, I found myself in Times Square surrounded by protesters holding signs...

07.04.2026 100

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Ayelet Raymond

Miss Israel 2025 Ayelet Raymond: a special bond with Miss India

26.12.2025 150

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Ayelet Raymond

Lighting Hope: Eli Sharabi and Gilad Erdan at the MDA Hanukkah Gala

18.12.2025 150

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond

All I want for Hanukkah is kosher Barbie: Miss Israel’s ‘dreidel spin’ design

16.12.2025 40

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Ayelet Raymond

Miss Israel Ayelet Raymond makes history with first Star of David crown

15.12.2025 100

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond

Miss Israel 2025 Ayelet Raymond wishes Shana Tova with all who stand with Israel

22.09.2025 200

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Ayelet Raymond

Miss Israel on Netanya’s tribute: ‘Charlie Kirk Square’ honors Israel’s friend

16.09.2025 100

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond

Miss Israel wins Miss World Influencer: a sash alone doesn’t create impact—influence does

11.09.2025 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond

Miss Israel dedicates Jerusalem of Gold to Mizrahi girls denied school by rabbis

07.09.2025 150

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Ayelet Raymond

Like Queen Esther, my role model as Miss Israel

27.08.2025 100

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Ayelet Raymond

From Israel to the Hamptons confronting antisemitism

11.08.2025 90

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Ayelet Raymond

To all the kings and queens supporting Israel in the upcoming parade in NYC

18.05.2025 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ayelet Raymond