Culture

There are about 5 million disabled kids in the world that do not have access to a wheelchair. When two Israelis founded Wheelchairs of Hope, they had these children in mind. The organization is hoping to produce one million kid-friendly wheelchairs and ship them worldwide.

There are many similarities between great chefs and great fashion designers: both require a keen sense of taste, and, for the masters in each field, the creator's personal signature is always apparent to connoisseurs. Israeli hat designer Maor Zabar has combined both areas with a collection of hats that look simply delicious!

Israeli designer Nir Chehanowski has a knack for making flat objects looking like they are three-dimensional. He already had one successful Kickstarter campaign, but with his current Bulbing project – he exceeded expectations and tripled his goal with plenty of time to spare.

Speaking two languages fluently is not only a great advantage when traveling and in the business world; a recent study from the University of Haifa shows that being bilingual also increases mental flexibility.

The peace process may be in the dumps, but one Israeli entrepreneur thinks that the answer to peace lies at least partly with children, and their ability to play together online. The project, Games for Peace, is all about bringing Palestinians and Israelis together using online gaming.

Much of the world's conflict-resolution is done behind closed doors between various nations, but what if architects were thrown into the mix? Israeli firm Saya has set out to design a practical, architectural solution to world conflicts, from the Middle East to Cyprus and the US Mexican border.

After years studying the phenomenon, an Israeli and an American professor have developed a revolutionary treatment method for teenage depression, which is now being awarded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Feel like a plate of Picasso salad? While that specific dish might not be on the menu of Modern, the Israel Museum's restaurant, the restaurant does offer several dishes inspired by other renowned artists. Check out the delicious masterpieces!

Have you ever had your keys get tangled up with some thread in your pocket? How about scratching something accidentally? Luckily, Israeli company Panny has created a sleek, stylish and multi-usage key case that can solve our keychain woes.

High-tech often works best when it's helping people with disabilities to enjoy the things other people take for granted. One example is Israeli Project RAY, whose smartphone for the blind now also has a bunch of specialized apps.

Window cleaners surprised children at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel today, when they arrive in full Spider-Man garb to clean the top floors windows of the complex.

What happens when you send a group of Israeli engineering students to impoverished villages to solve 3rd-world issues with 1st-world education? The answer: positive change and real training for the leaders of tomorrow.

A pair of ingenious Israeli architects have created the perfect solution for urban artists on a modest budget: A tiny art studio that can also double as a living space.

Much of the world's future will be shaped by 3D printers and at the forefront of that industry is Israeli-American company Stratasys. Several eco-friendly companies are using Stratasys' technology to 3D print energy sources for third-world countries.

With a background both as a makeup artist and a graphic designer, Tal Peleg uses her skillset to create unique art. This Israeli artist uses her own eye as the canvas for some amazingly detailed creations.