Culture
Israel Repurposes Public Phones Into Lifesaving Defibrillator Stations
This is the first time such an endeavor of converting redundant public phone booths into lifesaving devices has been done on a national level
June 11, 2020
Tel Aviv-Yafo Gears Up To Double City’s Bike Paths By 2025
The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality has approved a strategic plan which aims to double the length of bike paths in the city from 140km to 300km by 2025. The municipality says it plans to add 11 pedestrian streets. This will be done as part of an overall urban policy that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists and encourages […]
June 03, 2020
Culture and Masks: Israeli Museums and Galleries Reopen With Fanfare
Several museums and galleries opened their doors in Israel with shortened hours and new social distancing guidelines.
June 03, 2020
In Shadow Of Pandemic, Israel Opens Tourist Season – For Locals
For the tourism sector, which has been eviscerated during this pandemic, the glimmer of hope for reopening is longed for.
May 27, 2020
‘Eva.Stories’ Nabs Webby Accolades For Innovative Holocaust Series On Instagram
The Holocaust education series, based on the true story of a Jewish girl in Hungary during the Holocaust, was recognized in 2 categories at the 24th annual event.
May 24, 2020
With Eateries, Bars Set To Reopen, TLV Turns More Streets Into Pedestrian-Only Zones
The city says restaurants will be able to place tables and chairs on the streets to maintain social distancing for patrons.
May 20, 2020
Apple Music Highlights ‘At Home With’ Playlists From Israeli Artists
As Israel continues to ease many of its coronavirus lockdown restrictions almost daily, and businesses and the public-at-large anticipate the complete return to familiar routine, concerts and live shows are still off-limits. Popular Israeli artists have found a new way to connect with fans, through Apple Music’s ‘At Home With’ initiative. As part of the […]
May 14, 2020
Israel-Asia Center Fellows Secure $185M In Investments For Israeli Economy
The center brings together Asian and Israeli students to build up the future leaders in Israel-Asia relations.
May 14, 2020
Hackathon To Tackle Domestic Violence, Abuse With Tech Solutions
The 3-day event will host participants from Israel's tech ecosystem who will offer solutions, create initiatives, and help raise awareness about domestic abuse.
May 13, 2020
Israelis Adjust To New Normal With Creativity, Digitization, And Cautious Optimism
In Israel, one of the first countries to lock down and then reopen, there is a common desire for a familiar routine.
May 13, 2020
Want To Donate But Unsure Where To Start? 10 Charities, Causes Doing Life-Changing Work In Israel
Many of us who see the devastation are now realizing how lucky we are and feeling that we should somehow help, beyond just keeping our distance from others and wearing face masks.
May 07, 2020
Israeli Initiative Taps Into Global ‘Maker Army’ For Tech-Driven COVID-19 Solutions
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) is leveraging its vast network of tech talent to develop and manufacture affordable products to provide much-relief during the pandemic.
May 04, 2020
Tel Aviv Pride Parade Postponed Amid Pandemic
The annual parade in Tel Aviv, as well as the ones in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beersheba, will take place in August, organizers said.
May 03, 2020
As Israel Eases Coronavirus Restrictions, What Could Our ‘New Normal’ Look Like?
Officials in Israel and across the world over have urged that we should prepare for a changed reality post-pandemic.
April 21, 2020
Haifa University Launches Innovation Hub For Holocaust Remembrance
Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the University of Haifa launched an innovation hub encouraging students to use an entrepreneurial approach to develop new ways to honor victims of the Holocaust.
April 20, 2020