Culture
Michael Jackson, ABBA And Bowie In One Music Video. Sound Too Good To Be True? Check This Out
Vania Heymann's latest music video features some of your favorite artists hilariously dubbed by Israeli comedian Roy Kafri.
October 22, 2014
Hanoch Piven, The World-Famous Israeli Artist Who Creates Culturally Iconic Collages
Israeli Hanoch Piven may now be a world-renowned artist, but his road to international creative success was paved with failure.
October 22, 2014
Kippur App ‘Taslich’ Allows You To Virtually Repent Your Sins
Even the Jewish High Holy Days with their soul-searching don’t escape the grasp of high tech with a new app for repenting the year's sins called eScapegoat.
September 29, 2014
As Microbreweries Take Off In Israel, Alexander’s Eco-Friendly Ale Tastes International Success
The microbrewery craze is taking off in Israel, and Alexander Brewery, an eco-friendly, local and vision-driven brewery is already winning international awards for its unrivaled taste.
September 22, 2014
Charge Yourself: Solar-Powered Charging Stations To Recharge Our Phones And Minds
Many of us are so busy that we barely have time to charge our phones, let alone ourselves. Bezalel student Tal Bahar has come up with a creative solution that does both in the heart of the urban jungle.
September 21, 2014
This Designer’s Jewelry Is Inserted Under Your Skin To Harvest Energy From Blood Flow
Israeli jewelry designer Naomi Kizhner thought up a futuristic way to create energy; by designing jewelry that harvests the electricity flowing through the body.
August 20, 2014
Dreame: The Startup That Sketches Your Dreams Into A Beautiful Reality (Literally)
“Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious,” said Sigmund Freud, but so few of us remember our dreams in the morning. Using Dreame's unique platform that connects between dreamers and artists, people around the world can have their wildest dreams visualized in beautiful illustrations that do justice to the phrase, "a thing of dreams."
August 06, 2014
Outgoing President Shimon Peres To Head Peace-Driven Economic Corporation
As President Shimon Peres fulfills his last day as the ninth president of Israel, the 90-year-old is ready to announce that his next endeavor will be to head an economic cooperation investing in peace-driven initiatives.
July 24, 2014
Even In Times Of War, These Israelis And Palestinians Remind Us Not To Give Up Hope
Amidst the tension and turmoil of the on-going Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a number of organizations and individuals are bravely reaching out to communities in order to build bridges and restore much needed hope and optimism for the future.
July 21, 2014
Israeli Creative Director Becomes International Instagram Star With These Photos
Not everyone becomes a superstar on Instagram, but when they do there's usually a good reason behind it. Such is the case with Israeli creative director Dudi Ben Simon whose ingenious optical illusions attracted the attention of Instagram reps, shooting him into instant Instagram fame.
July 18, 2014
Israeli 3D Tech Behind The World’s First Drone For Extreme Sports Photography
One of the best parts about extreme sports is the chance to capture the adrenaline rush on camera and share it with friends. The AirDog, the world's first ever drone for extreme sports photography, is automatically following users and capturing aerial images like never before, powered by Israeli 3D printing technology.
July 02, 2014
First Israeli Film Festival Launches In Bangalore, India
Israeli cinema is continuing to gain international acclaim, now with a month-long film festival starting Thursday, July 3rd, in Bangalore, India. Nine popular Israeli films will be screened at the festival, including "Turn Left at the end of the World," about a family of Jewish Indians who emigrate to Israel in the 1960's.
July 02, 2014
Dreaming Of Privacy On Packed Flights? Israeli-Designed ‘B-Tourist’ May Be The Solution
Tired of the "nosy parkers" interfering with your privacy and peace of mind on packed flights? Envying the isolation afforded by the large chairs in Business Class? Meet Israeli-designed the b-tourist, the new method to secure in-flight segregation, even in Coach.
June 29, 2014
Israeli Genealogy Giant MyHeritage To Map Every Tombstone In The World
Israeli company MyHeritage has long established itself as one of the premiere genealogy services on the planet. Now, the high-tech family-tree creator has set its sights on an ambitious goal: adding every tombstone in the world to its already formidable database.
June 05, 2014
Meet Doona, The Foldable Car Seat That Turns Into A Stroller!
An Israeli industrial designer has solved a problem many parents encounter when they take their babies for a ride: the need to pack both a car seat and a stroller into the car.
June 02, 2014