Culture

Israel’s Stunning New National Library Breaks Ground In Jerusalem
"To sustain their relevance in the information age, libraries must generate alternative spaces to attract new audiences," the architects state.
April 13, 2016

A New Kibbutz? WeWork’s Urban Community WeLive Could Revolutionize City Living
Israeli entrepreneur Adam Neumann, who grew up on a kibbutz, is creating a new collective community in the city.
April 11, 2016

Israeli Architect Eran Chen Is Transforming The Face Of New York: “Architecture Is Not A Privilege”
Chen has become one of the leading architects in New York, currently designing some of the most stunning buildings in Manhattan.
March 30, 2016

International Day Of Happiness: Five Israeli Startups That Aim To Make You Happier
Israel is one of the happiest countries on earth, according to the UN. It's no wonder, then, that some of the coolest apps that aim to make us happier were created in Israel.
March 20, 2016

Prone To Stress? Soon, There Will Be A Blood Test For That
Blood test results could facilitate early intervention in professions prone to high stress or trauma, such as firefighters and policemen.
March 15, 2016

Missbeez To Bring On-Demand Beauty Services To Your Home, Office
Israeli startup Missbeez, founded by a woman entrepreneur, is connecting busy career women with independent female cosmeticians.
March 08, 2016

Even On eBay, Women Earn Less Than Men, Study Shows
A female seller receives 80 cents for every dollar a male seller receives when selling an identical new product through an eBay auction.
February 29, 2016

Meet The Israelis Behind The Coldplay-Beyoncé Hit Music Video
Coldplay's new hit video 'Hymn For The Weekend' featuring Beyoncé was made possible thanks to an Israeli special effects team.
February 22, 2016

Why Do Successful People Become Corrupt? Winning Leads To Dishonesty, New Study Finds
The dishonest behavior “stems from an enhanced sense of entitlement among competition winners,” Israeli researchers say.
February 08, 2016

Does Social Impact Investing Pay Off? Israeli Investors, Entrepreneurs Weigh In
Is social impact investing the next venture capital? Israeli startups are getting funds to develop technologies that positively affect societies around the globe.
January 18, 2016

Israeli Non-Profit Ofanim Turns Old Buses Into High-Tech Classrooms On Wheels
Ofanim runs after-school programs in retrofitted buses, which bring technology and science to the places that need them the most.
December 21, 2015

Train Your Brain To Be Happy With New App Happify
Developers of the Happify app, which boosts users’ emotional wellbeing, claim that 86 percent of them became happier!
December 14, 2015

Grandparents Who Were Stressed As Adolescents Tend To Have Daring Grandchildren, Study Shows
A new Israeli study suggests that grandchildren are deeply affected by their grandparents' exposure to stress in their teenage years.
December 09, 2015

Israeli Study Busts The Myth: Male And Female Brains Are The Same
Contrary to popular belief, there's no difference between the brain of a guy to that of a girl.
December 07, 2015

From Art To Light Fixtures, Designer Ayala Serfaty Illuminates The World With Stunning Installations
Serfaty, who invented new methods of sculpting glass and fabric, has exhibited in some of the world's most prestigious museums.
November 30, 2015