Birthday

Netanyahu, Herzog wish Trump a happy 80th birthday, praise his support of Israel-US alliance

"I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we ... bring the US - Israel alliance to greater heights," Netanyahu wrote.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.
THE PALMAH’S ‘German Squad’ on a training march, 1942.

This month in Jewish history: Revelation, thrill of victory, agony of defeat

A drone view shows an artist from the Sand In Your Eye art team putting the finishing touches to a giant sand portrait of David Attenborough to mark the conservationist's 100th birthday, on the beach in Morecambe, Britain, May 6, 2026.

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts

GUESTS ARRIVE to the birthday celebrations of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in Moshav Emunim, May 2, 2026.

Police officials criticized for attending Ben-Gvir's birthday party


Israeli playground concept 'YomHuledTech' announces international expansion

“I have no doubt that the people of Larnaca will embrace this project and that once the playground opens, we’ll see even more demand," said the mayor of Larnaca.

 YomHuledTech, a birthday playground concept that combines the Hebrew term “Yom Huledet” (birthday) with technology.

Sir David Attenborough premieres new documentary 'Ocean' ahead of his 99th birthday

He warns 'We are almost out of time' to save the Ocean from climate change.

 Sir David Attenborough premieres new documentary 'Ocean' ahead of his 99th birthday.

This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

 MONUMENT TO Shalom Aleichem in Bohuslav, Ukraine.

Brother of hostage Alon Ohel: Without a deal, there may be no one left to save

After nearly 500 days, the Ohel family received the first sign of life from their son, but the harrowing descriptions of his condition raise fears that time is running out.

 "We cannot sabotage or lie—we saw with our own eyes what is happening to them there." – Ron Ohel, brother of Gaza captive Alon.

Mother of hostage Alon Ohel: He is fighting for his life every day

Idit Ohel shares the heartbreaking ordeal of her son Alon, a hostage in Gaza, describing his suffering, resilience, and her unwavering hope for his return.

Idit Ohel pleads for her sons release at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, filled to capacity by protestors marking Alon's 24th birthday - his second in Hamas captivity - in the shadow of the potential collapse of the hostage deal, and calling on the government to keep the deal alive.

Sheila Patz: A 100-year-old woman's secret to a long life

“The whole of life is a challenge. You must understand what your challenge is.” 

 Sheila Patz and her two sisters, Jean and Ruth.

Hostage Rom Braslavski's birthday passes while in Hamas captivity for second time

Braslavski was taken from the Nova Music Festival when he was 19 years old.

A woman holds up a picture of Rom Braslavski, an Israeli hostage who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, among a crowd of Israelis participating in the annual Jerusalem Day march, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, June 5, 2024.

Birth, death, and birth again: The complex emotions that December brings - opinion

December is a complex tapestry of emotions for me, intertwining joy and profound loss as I navigate personal milestones and memories tied to the month.

 Hadassah Chen (L) with her husband, Yossi.

Headphone party: The hottest trend for events in 2025

Forget about balloons, confetti, and playing clowns. The new and refreshing trend in the world of events is the headphone party! 

 Headphone party: the hottest trend for events in 2025

Grapevine September 22, 2024: Happy birthday, Mr. President!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, 64 years young.