Alcohol

What's brewing in Israel's craft beer scene this summer?

From a World Cup lager to a bitter Jaffa orange ale, five Israeli craft beers are tested to find which brews truly deserve a place in your summer cooler.

FIVE DIFFERENT CANS for BeerBazaar American Lager depict iconic soccer players from past Mondials.
British gin brands featured at the “Distilling Excellence: UK Gin Showcase” in Tel Aviv on July 13, 2026.

British Embassy showcases UK gin as exports to Israel approach £4m.

Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Yinon Tamir and Tal Cymbalista in Verstill's facility in northern Israel

Near Lebanese border, Israeli tech reshapes how premium spirits are made


'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

Alcohol-fueled feasting was used by elites to mobilize labor and build alliances, study finds.

 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.

Wine Talk: The essence of Scotland

It is clear The Macallan still has what it takes. Looking forward to our next encounter in 20 years’ time! 

 The Macallan Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.

Post-war drink: The local alcohol that's bringing us back to life

Talia Levin dives back into routine with bold picks: Arak from organic dates, a strong Galilean vermouth, and a beach-ready canned cocktail—all made in Israel.

 Awaiting on the shelf

Jerusalem highlights: July 4-10

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Bar Rose

Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.

 A male patient, known case of hepatitis C, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split

Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings. 

Cast member Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European premiere in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

Assaf Winery blends rich wines, rustic cabins, and farm-fresh fare into a village experience

Full-bodied and fully family-run: As the winery nestled in the Golan Heights has grown, so has the family’s connection to it.

 The Assaf Winery in the Golan Heights

The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion

Alcohol consumption can have many long-term health consequences, yet there are no meaningful warnings about it.

 THEN-US surgeon general Vivek Murthy speaks to a Senate committee about mental health in 2023. In his final days serving for the Biden administration, he issued an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

The dry Tel Avivian and the redhead from Jaffa. M&H Distillery launched a new gin series

The distillery that put Israel on the world whisky map has launched a gin series based on local ingredients. When this is all over, we’re buying a bottle.

 The M&H whisky distillery

Cool bubbles and melting ice creams

A frozen and fiery summer box, all in one: The new Glidonit comes with a surprise.

 Alfajores Glidonit, Strauss