Culture
Tech2Peace Brings Together Palestinians, Israelis Through Tech and Dialogue Workshops
Founded by a group of tech professionals and peacemakers, Tech2Peace gathers Israelis and Palestinians for sessions on tech, entrepreneurship, and peace.
August 20, 2020
Israeli Jewelers Design Custom, $1.5M Diamond-Encrusted Face Mask
Israeli jewelers Orna and Isaac Levy, founders of Yvel in Jerusalem, are producing an 18k gold mask with over 3,600 diamonds for a Chinese customer.
August 12, 2020
Tel Aviv To Open First ‘Sail-in’ Floating Theater In HaYarkon Park Lake
The city of Tel Aviv announced the launch of Israel’s first “sail-in” floating cinema at the boating lake at Hayarkon Park this week. The theater will operate from August 22-28 in partnership with the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. The event is open-air and will abide by Health Ministry regulations, the municipality said. A total of 70 […]
August 10, 2020
Israeli Hotels, Eateries Win Top Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
The Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards honored dozens of Israeli businesses in the food and hospitality industry, including top hotels and restaurants.
August 09, 2020
A Legendary Drive-In Theater Returns To Tel Aviv For Two Nights Only
Almost 50 years ago, the city of Tel Aviv launched a drive-in complex where vehicles gathered to screen the movie Walt Disney’s “The Jungle Book, the first movie shown at the drive-in theater. It was the only drive-in theater to operate in Israel at the time and remained open from March 1973 until the year […]
August 03, 2020
Netflix Series ‘Unorthodox,’ Shira Haas Nominated For Emmy Awards
The Israeli actress has been nominated for an Emmy award for his role as Esty, a young Hasidic woman from Brooklyn in the Netflix series Unorthodox.
July 29, 2020
Delicious Experiences: Israeli Online Platform Brings International Cuisine To Your Home
Amid a global pandemic and restricted travel, Delicious Experiences connects foodies with Michelin-starred restaurateurs, James Beard Award winners, cookbook authors, and acclaimed culinary professionals.
July 23, 2020
Israeli Photographer Wins 2020 iPhone Photo Award For Stunning New Zealand Shot
Avishai Futerman's photo of a New Zealand kea bird along the summit of Mt Luxmore won 2nd place in the Nature category.
July 22, 2020
Apple Orders Remake Of Popular Israeli TV Drama Series ‘When Heroes Fly’
This is the second drama by Israel's Keshet Studios to be picked up by Apple TV+.
July 19, 2020
Israeli Tech Startup Colu Helps Cities Cope With Pandemic Through Civic Engagement
The Tel Aviv-based digital wallet company has been boosted engagement with city residents by rewarding them for shopping locally, volunteering, and discovering new areas.
July 16, 2020
7 Fun Things To Do In Israel During This Summer Of COVID-19
National parks, local farms, coral reefs and entertainment attractions are expecting local vacationers. The activities, of course, come with social distancing rules and hygiene requirements.
July 09, 2020
New Streaming Platform Looks To Become ‘The Netflix Of Israel’
IZZY aims to showcase Israeli culture, history, tech, and human drama to a global audience with over 50 hours of TV shows, documentaries, and films.
July 06, 2020
Israeli Royalty-Free Media Startup Artlist Raises $48M To Grow Digital Stock Offerings
Israeli startup Artlist, a provider of high-quality, royalty-free licensed music, stock video clips, and sound effects for digital creative industries, announced on Monday that it has raised $48 million in a fresh financing round led by leading global investment firm KKR. US venture capital firm Elephant Partners, an existing investor who led a previously unannounced […]
June 29, 2020
Falafel Day Fundraising Venture To Help Small Businesses Survive COVID-19
A group of volunteers chose falafel to star in an inaugural initiative aimed at adding a scoopful of optimism to businesses hit hard during the pandemic.
June 16, 2020
Tel Aviv Launches New Campaign To Attract Domestic Tourists
The campaign offers deals for Israelis who book overnight stays at local hotels, including various free tours, beach chairs, and bicycle transportation.
June 15, 2020