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Falafel emoji on its way to your phone

A new slate of 230 emojis will begin appearing on phones later this year

Gay French Muslim teen to perform in Israel for Eurovision

"I hear life is really exciting over there in Tel Aviv," said France's Eurovision representative Bilal Hassani.

Award-winning actor John Benjamin Hickey to star in Tel Aviv-based film

Tony-winning, Emmy-nominated actor John Benjamin Hickey will star in Sublet, the latest film from leading Israeli dirctor Eytan Fox.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to play at Egypt’s pyramids

The March show is being promoted by by Nacelle, an Egyptian music entertainment company.

Jenna Jameson deletes Twitter, citing antisemitism and being 'attacked'

“I want to clarify why I’m leaving. My sobriety and faith are the most important things to me. I am being attacked for my faith. Being Jewish.”

Is the key to Middle East peace Ted Cruz's beard?

So says a "good friend" of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a long-standing supporter of Israel.

Nikki Haley resets Twitter account, keeps Jerusalem photo

The former U.N. ambassador was forced to wipe her account clean after using it for business and personal tweets.

LeBron James apologizes for 'antisemitic' Instagram post

James added that he was not aware of the offensive nature of the lyrics and the stereotype that accompanied it.

Newlyweds Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick robbed in LA

Burglars reportedly made off with jewelry from the couple's home.

Finally, Good News about Chocolate

Even if it has no added certifications, dark chocolate has a lot of benefits above milk chocolate.

Roy Moore: Sacha Baron Cohen defrauded me

Failed Alabama Senate candidate says consent form signed for Sacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime series ‘Who Is America?’ should be declared void.

Nine-year-old child arrested for underaged driving

The child was using his parents car to go grocery shopping.

What did Israelis Google in 2018?

Like the rest of the world this year, Israelis were searching for the World Cup - but also for Inbal Or, Netta Barzilai and Fauda.

What was trending on Twitter in Israel in 2018?

Netta Barzilai and Donald Trump get the most retweets and likes from Israelis over the past year.

Hollywood celebs celebrate Hanukkah

Ben Platt, Adam Sandler and Sacha Baron Cohen all share musical Hanukkah posts on social media.

Eight viral videos for eight nights of Hanukkah fun

There’s plenty of fun and funny clips to enjoy in Hanukkah 2018.

Three Ladies – Three Lattes: Bravo Beit Shemesh

What advice would you give Aliza Bloch to unify the city experiencing some of the most religious (haredi) – secular tensions in the entire country?

Man apologizes for yelling ‘Heil Hitler’ during ‘Fiddler’ show

The Anti-Defamation League called on police to press charges against man for "stoking fear among audience members."

Mark Zuckerberg joins 'Secret Tel Aviv' Facebook group

The Facebook CEO said it's "been too long since my last visit" to Israel.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and U.S.

See Shabbat times for your area.

Are you anxious?

A Jewish take on anxiety

What do I tell my parents?

Three ladies three lattes looks at percolating issues in Israel’s complicated social and religious fabric.

Madonna looking to hire kosher cook

Advertisement for singer reportedly seeking someone 'familiar with all the basic rules' of kashrut.

Amy Schumer announces first pregnancy

The comedian took to social media to share the news with the world.

Apple edits bagel emoji after outcry

Update to iOS adds cream cheese and a more appealing texture to the bagel emoji.