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Robert Israel

Robert Israel

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Freelance Writer and Editor, Freelance

Boston

Biography

Robert Israel writes on global affairs, healthcare/medical, arts, politics, travel, religion, and business. Since 2013, he is a contributing writer to Harvard University Divinity School Bulletin (Cambridge, Mass.). His online portfolios include (general assignment) risrael1a.wordpress.com, and (healthcare) risrael1b.wordpress.com. A former staff writer at the Providence Phoenix, editor at The Jewish Advocate (Boston), and the Rhode Island Herald (Providence), he earned his bachelor's degree at Roger Williams University and his master's degree at the University of Rhode Island. A recipient of the Hibakusha Travel Grant Award, he reported from Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Tokyo Japan on the lives of atomic bomb survivors for the Montreal Gazette and other newspapers. In 2021, he published "Light on the Roads" (Harbinger Press, Boston, Mass.), a selection of his magazine and newspaper stories and pieces over several decades. His second collection of stories and pieces titled "My Own Eyes," was published in Nov., 2024, also by Harbinger Press, and is available on Amazon.com. He can be reached at risrael_97@yahoo.com

Final Covers

Healthcare, Performing Arts , Medical Research, Global Affairs, Travel , Religion

Doesn’t Cover

Finance, Science

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 54

  • Monday is Victory Day in Rhode Island — a holiday worth reconsidering - The Boston Globe

    By Robert Israel

    Aug. 08, 2024

  • Review: “Joy and Pandemic” at HTC

    By Robert Israel

    May. 06, 2023

  • Homage to Rabbi Harold S. Kushner

    By Robert Israel

    May. 01, 2023

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Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States

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