Jerusalemâs next prestige project is on its way: at the beginning of this week, President Reuven Rivlin symbolically laid the first cornerstone for the country`s new National Library. The building, due to be opened in 2020, is designed and carried out by the Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron and the Israeli architects Amir Mann-Ami… […]
Most Israelis admit easily that Eilat isnât the most enchanting place on earth. On the other hand the desert city along the Red Sea turns out to be one of the everlasting hot spots for local tourists and internationals alike. This not only boosted the ego of the local Eilatis who love their city â… […]
One thing is for sure: David Ben Gurion would have been delighted! A new photo exhibition is going to entertain up to 8 million passengers on their way from the passport control to the gates at the international airport Ben Gurion. This exhibition is initiated by the Ministry of Science and showcases 60 Israeli developments… […]
The India-Israel bilateral is more than the diplomatic ties shared by the two governments. The two countries enjoy a connection that goes back 2000 years. Jennifer Bligh speaks to Jaideep Sarkar who served as Indiaâs Ambassador to Israel until March 2016: Q: Most that people know about Israel-India relations is that India is a great… […]
It is by far no new phenomenon that the Dead Sea declines, new sink holes appear on a daily basis and the water level is constantly sinking. Deserted shower skeletons, patrol stations and dying palm trees are witness to the previous water edge that only few residents of the neighbouring communities remember. Haaretzâ new interactive… […]
The apartment in downtown Tel Aviv could feature in any architecture magazine as the quintessential artistâs digs. Two cats doze picturesquely amid piles of photographs, books, scripts. At the big round table sits Sara von Schwarze against a backdrop of trees swaying in the wind visible out the window behind her. The actress is very… […]
Professor Daniel Zajfman is the youngest president of the renowned Weizmann Institute of Science in the history of the research institute. Since the 47-year old physicist took over in 2006, the institute became more renowned and more international than ever before. We spoke with Professor Zajfman about Israeli science and his work as president. Interview… […]
Kosher-eating and travel-loving people often feel a bit lost when it comes to finding a kosher restaurant in an unknown area. Therefore, many either travel with their own food or need to check endless lists of internet recommendations to find out if a restaurant is truly kosher according to the Kashrut. It is surprising that… […]
âIn the beginning there was light,â says Doron Arazi with a wry grin. The historian researched the history of German products in Israel. And came across one of the earliest newspaper ads for the Munich-based lighting firm Osram â in the territory that then fell under the British Mandate for Palestine. German-Israeli relations have undergone… […]
The afternoon sun dips the sea of national flags into golden light, not a single cloud sullies the azure sky, and a gentle breeze keeps teasing the hair (and hemlines) of the audience â the 32nd Jerusalem Film Festival really got off to a swimming start. Yet that afternoon those who have come to see… […]
Israel’s most famous motorcyclist brought the torch for the âJewish Olympicsâ to Berlin from Tel Aviv. The flame is burning calmly, the box is secure. Elen Katz canât take any chances â it is unthinkable what would happen if the airstream or rain were to put out the flame â the flame that was to… […]
âTodayâs inauguration marks the beginning of a beautiful story: The GripsPfad shall bring pleasure to many generations,â said Swiss Ambassador Andreas Baum at the festive inauguration of Israelâs first BrainPath in Neve Eshkol. The fitness parlour with eleven brain stimulating exercises is adjoined to the regionâs largest senior citizen centre near Gaza. âThe first five… […]
âTodayâs inauguration marks the beginning of a beautiful story: The GripsPfad shall bring pleasure to many generations,â said Swiss Ambassador Andreas Baum at the festive inauguration of Israelâs first BrainPath in Neve Eshkol. The fitness parlour with eleven brain stimulating exercises is adjoined to the regionâs largest senior citizen centre near Gaza. âThe first five… […]
The German-Israeli project âStörungâ unites science and dance. The aim: further research into Parkinsonâs disease. Read more: The dancing scholars of Tel Aviv and Freiburg
The German-Israeli project âStörungâ unites science and dance. The aim: further research into Parkinsonâs disease. Read more: Dancing scholars of Tel Aviv & Freiburg
The images couldn’t be more impressive – the Israeli startup company RealView is able to optically extract not only embryos from the womb but their interior organs as well. The 3D images allow doctors to examine the organs by projecting true holographic images into free space, in other words: reality in 3D. The images can… […]
Kosher-eating and travel-loving people often feel a bit lost when it comes to finding a kosher restaurant in an unknown area. Therefore, many either travel with their own food or need to check endless lists of internet recommendations to find out if a restaurant is truly kosher according to the Kashrut. It is surprising that… […]
Great news for art and culinary lovers travelling to Israel: according to the ‘International Space Design Award’, the most beautiful restaurant can be found in Tel Aviv. ‘Pastel’ won this year’s competition against more than 4,000 competitors from 35 countries. The interior of the restaurant was designed by the architects Alon Baranowitz and Irene Kronenberg,… […]
The Israeli startupWix is not only one of the most successful companies in the Holy Country but soon to be internationally renowned as well – Wix bought a 30-second slot at this year’s Superbowl for no less than 4.5 million US-Dollar. What will be shown on Feb 1 to millions of people remains a well-kept… […]
