Couples in Israel are getting married later in life, and the percentage of people getting married overall has dropped by over 29% since two years ago. This sharp decrease is likely, or most definitely, due to the harsh and strict rulings of the Jewish Rabbinate, who still hold control over the marriage laws in Israel,… […]
Israeli tourism has experienced many losses in the past, and there is finally good news again. This past November, Israel saw an all-time high of 287,900 tourists, which is an increase of 38% since last November. Tourism Minister Yariv Levin mentions there were âintense marketing efforts directed especially at new countries like China and India,… […]
Three young Jews decided they were tired of getting tchotchkes for Chanukah, and are now inspiring people worldwide to use their âgeltâ for more than gifts. Donate the 8th is rallying Jews worldwide to host Chanukah gatherings and to choose a good cause to contribute to, instead of buying others useless gifts. The annual Donate… […]
Gear up for an Arabic food festival unlike any other. Over 45 chefs from the four quarters â Muslim, Christian, Druze, and Jewish. Culinary superstars from across the region will gather in Haifa for a 3-day food festival, not only to share their expertise in satisfying appetites, but also to stand together to support Haifa… […]
The hundreds of blazes which set Israel aflame last week are still being tended to by teams, though all are now said to be under control. While the cause of the fires remained unknown, security forces suspect the fires were caused by arson. The dry weather and wind helped spread the fires quickly throughout the… […]
Overflowing with warmth in both voice and heart, the legendary Leonard Cohen passed away at the age of 82 in early November. With news of his passing, communities in Israel and beyond honored Cohen like the memorial of a true friend. The songwriter and his relationship with Israel had been considered an item since that… […]
Robert Kraft has donated $6 million dollars to the development of a multi-sports complex in Jerusalem. The gift comes just in time to honor the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, and the 20th Maccabiah Games, set to take place in Jerusalem in July 2017. Kraft is the owner of the NFLâs New England… […]
The first Ethiopian Israeli woman to win the title of Miss Israel, Yityish âTitiâ Aynaw is taking full advantage of her role. Her beauty pageant win in 2013 plunged her into the spotlight, and sheâs since proven itâs not only for her beauty, but also for her brains. Since immigrating to Israel with her brother… […]
Around 70 artists are currently showcasing their latest works at the 8th Israeli Ceramics Biennale. This exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive exhibit in its field. 2016âs highlights are the gaping mouths and breasts with faces by Ronit Baranga, a series of frozen babies by Victoria Marudi and a video of a 4-ton block… […]
Itâs not new but now scientifically proven: an Israeli study reveals that the secret to sustaining great sex has little to do with actual intimacy in bed. Professor Gurit Birnbaum from IDC Herzliya and Professor Harry Reis of the University of Rochester conducted a study with more than 100 heterosexual couples over a period of… […]
The famous Mehane Yehuda market in Jerusalem has reached a new peak in popularity with this yearâs âJaffa to Agrippas Festivalâ. The dance group c.a.t.a.m.o.n under Elad Schechter performed inside and outside the market streets. The mere fact that this festival is taking place for the third time in a row demonstrates a change in… […]
The American-Jewish singer Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature for âfor having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition,â according to the Nobel Prize description. Born as Robert Allen Zimmerman, known as Bob Dylan and lovingly called âThe Bardâ is the 15th Jew to win the literature prize.… […]
The contemporary German photographer Herlinde Koelbl is internationally acclaimed for her outstanding photographs. The award-winning photographer now presented her latest project âFaces of Jerusalemâ in Jerusalem on behalf of the 50th anniversary of the Jerusalem Foundation. The Jerusalem Foundation commissioned a well-versed artist for the exhibition that seeks to highlight co-existence projects, mixed couples, and… […]
The passing of Israelâs ninth president and former prime minister is globally mourned. Simon Peres died early Wednesday morning after suffering from a severe stroke two weeks ago. The 93-year old Peres won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 and is one of Israelâs founding fathers. Shortly after news of his death was published, condolences… […]
This is a first in Israelâs film industry: The award-winning film âSand Stormâ is a directorial debut by Elite Xexer and is now on its way to represent Israel at the upcoming Academy Awards. The catch is that the Israeli family drama âSand Stormâ is spoken entirely in Arabic. The plot is about a remote… […]
It is her fifth Emmy trophy in a row – Jewish actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus was awarded the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Award for âOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Seriesâ. She is starring in the political satire show âVeepâ which won the the second consecutive award for âOutstanding Comedy Seriesâ. Julia in a black dress… […]
Tel Avivâs Teder phenomenon celebrates not only four years of existence but another summer of glory in the cityâs south. Every night the pop-up radio/bar/club/concert venue turns Beit Romano, a 1947 shopping mall, into a hip open air place with music, beer and pizza â and at six in the morning the Teder crowd, chairs… […]
Israelâs darling designer Ron Arad is having a high time this summer. Currently he is featured with a solo-exhibition at the renowned Mayfair Gallery in London, his recording sculpture âSpyre â is installed in the Royal Academy Annenberg Courtyard and his installation âThought of Train of Thoughtâ is prominent at the Eurostar platform at St.… […]
