Culture

For Israel Defense Forces soldiers wounded during the ongoing war with the Hamas terror group in Gaza, a new battle has begun: one in which they must learn to navigate through life with the wounds they have sustained – both physical and psychological. Restart, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Israel’s wounded […]

Israel was plunged into war on October 7, when Hamas terrorists from Gaza launched an unprecedented attack on the country’s southern border communities, killing 1,400 people, abducting hundreds and wounding thousands more.  And for the more than 1.5 million people in Israel living with disabilities, it has been a time of quiet suffering, frequently isolated […]

The famed ingenuity that earned Israel the moniker “Startup Nation” has spread to the home front during the war triggered by the October 7 massacre in southern Israel, in which Hamas terrorists killed 1,400 people, wounded thousands more and abducted hundreds into Gaza. Volunteers for a new organization have channeled their loss, fear and pain […]

Israeli giants of industry such as 3D printer Stratasys and defense technology company Elbit have spent the last eight months developing innovative solutions – not to benefit their businesses, but to ease ongoing issues faced by wounded veterans.  Restart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Israel’s wounded veterans, recruited these companies to […]

Israel has long been known for its innovation, earning its moniker of startup nation for its technological advances in medicine, climate change, agriculture and more. And that innovation has reached the country’s wine market, with sellers and growers alike turning to unique methods of growing, development and even hiring workers. And as Jews all over […]

Hundreds of people gathered recently at Israel’s largest college to hear 10 entrepreneurs show off their fledgling startups designed to make the lives of autistic people easier. The 10 had spent the previous six months developing their ideas in an accelerator program held by Hackautism, an organization that helps entrepreneurs to create viable startups to […]

In an area of northern Israel known as Wadi Ara, in the Arab town of Ar’ara, sits a British Mandate-era stone building. An abandoned schoolhouse that became an illicit hangout, this newly renovated structure is today the focal point of a plan to foster innovation among Israel’s Arab population, spearheaded by members of the community.  […]

An Israeli startup has found a way of mapping how each food tastes – its levels of sweetness, saltiness and even sourness – with the aim of creating the perfect meal tailored to your taste buds every time.   MAMAY Technologies uses an AI-powered algorithm capable of determining the “objective” taste of a food or beverage […]

Imagine learning about Mars from the Martian, leadership from the Lion King and inspiration from Inside Out.  For some students this could be a reality, thanks to an innovative learning platform devised in Israel that uses blockbuster movies to teach multiple subjects to school and higher education students.   AcadeMe+ creates educational lessons for colleges and […]

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) passed legislation reducing the influence of the judiciary over the decisions of the political echelon, the major newspapers in Israel all sported the same cover: a page of solid black broken only by a small slogan in white at the bottom that read […]

It took six years and $50 million, but last month the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem finally opened its renovated doors to an immersive experience that uses cutting edge technology to bring to life thousands of years of history.   The museum – a distinctive feature of the Jerusalem skyline that welcomes visitors to the […]

Today, the ability to create videos with artificial intelligence is open to anyone with a computer and the internet – and now the entertainment industry is catching up. But this has opened up a debate about what such programs mean for the creative industry, and whether they will really be able to replace the writers, […]

Imagine eating chocolate that did not cause your blood sugar levels to spike. Israeli startup SOLVEAT says it can offer just that, with its edible blend of herbal extracts that can be used in chocolate and other foods to support healthy blood sugar levels. SOLVEAT’s clinical team observed that the chocolate that includes the startup’s […]

An Israeli entrepreneur has developed a drink that he claims will end the notorious “post-lunch dip” that leaves many drowsy, less alert, and unproductive. This troublesome tiredness is actually the result of a natural phenomenon that helps the body regulate the sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. As darkness sets in, the body’s biological […]

There’s nothing more convenient than sliding on a pair of flip flops during the hot, sticky summer months. But their convenience comes with a price. They slide off too easily, they don’t provide support for your heels or toes, and wearing them too much may actually cause tiny tears in the ligaments and muscles in […]