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Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
Sharabi’s memoir, which details his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri and the more than year he spent in captivity, became a bestseller in Israel and was later released in English in the United States.
Israel and Iran won’t be center stage at the 68th Grammys
Wine Talk: The journey continues
Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025
Producer Lawrence Bender to receive lifetime achievement award at Jerusalem film fest
Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.
Lifetime achievement awards for Moni Moshonov, Rina Schenfeld
The festive ceremony will take place at the Petah Tikva Culture Hall on October 28, in the presence of Mayor Rami Greenberg.
Nova massacre documentary We Will Dance Again wins an Emmy
The harrowing documentary tells the story of the massacre through interviews with survivors and through video and audio clips made by the victims, survivors, and terrorists themselves.
NeuReality start-up wins special award
NeuReality, an Israeli AI start-up, wins a special award at InnoVEX 2025 in Taiwan for its groundbreaking technology that makes AI accessible to everyone.
Grapevine: Recognizing Rubinstein
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ben-Gurion University awards seven honorary doctorates at Board of Governors meeting
President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz stated, “Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is proud to confer an honorary doctorate upon seven distinguished individuals who embody the legacy of David Ben-Gurion"
Pulitzer Prize goes to Gazan poet who discredited hostages, disputed murder of Bibas family
In his social media posts, Abu Toha "specifically disparaged female Israeli hostages, questioned their hostage status and implicitly justified their abduction."
Blavatnik Prizes 2025: Israeli researchers honored for groundbreaking work in science
The 2025 cycle drew 36 nominations from seven Israeli universities, with juries composed of leading Israeli scientists and Nobel laureates selecting the winners.
‘The Rappaport Prize is my baby’: Irith Rappaport on her family’s philanthropy, legacy, and values
The Rappaport Prize has always meant more than just a recognition of excellence. It’s a living, breathing tribute to her parents’ legacy and values.
West End play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards
The play "Giant" earned the prize for best new play, and its star John Lithgow won the award for best actor.
