Beauty pageant
Melanie Shiraz wins Miss Universe Israel 2025 crown, vows to use platform for meaningful change
The 26-year-old is already coordinating with Jewish orgs. "I didn't enter this competition just to wear a crown—I did it because I believe in the power of this platform to create real impact."
Miss Holocaust Survivor documentary wins Ernst Lubitsch award
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
'Miss Aryan Angel' of Oxford wins Miss Hitler beauty pageant
Family of Miss Iraq flee country after photo posted with Miss Israel
Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, told Israeli media she enjoys a special friendship with her Iraqi counterpart.
For the first time ever, Miss Germany could be a Jew
German-Jewish pageant queen Tamar Morali sees her success as an achievement for the Jewish people.
Brazilian media highlights Miss Israel’s local roots
“I have everything from Brazil, the colors, the joy from Brazil. I think I am more Brazilian than Israeli.”
Miss Israel, Miss Iraq overcome diplomatic barrier on Instagram
Were beauty queens able to succeed where diplomatic efforts over the years have failed?
Jews on Twitter show love for Lebanon
'Forbes' featured Tel Aviv and Beirut as great tourists destinations for the fall of 2017 in the same article.
#2 Gal Gadot - A global sensation and she’s one of ours
While Gadot never seems to get political and steers clear of controversy, she certainly doesn’t try to hide her Israeli and Jewish heritage.
Right From Wrong: Terrorists and tiaras
Hanna should respond to the travesty by railing at her Lebanese hosts.
Freedoms of beauty queens
Lebanese beauty queen Amanda Hanna has been faulted for her openness.
Lebanese beauty queen visits Israel, loses her title
This is the second time a Lebanese beauty queen has run into issues because of Lebanon's relationship with Israel.
Meet the new Miss Israel: Jerusalemite Rotem Rabi
As is customary, Rabi, a former Air Force medic, will represent Israel in the Miss World competition, which will be held in December in China.