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


Australian bakery makes Hamas-themed cakes for child's birthday

A Sydney bakery posted about creating Hamas-themed cakes for a child's birthday, featuring the Palestinian flag and a Hamas spokesperson. After sparking a controversy, the post was deleted.

 Hamas-themed cake baked by an Australian bakery. Uploaded on 22/5/2024

Serenade surprise: Personalized birthday messages that echo love

From heartfelt songs to nostalgic videos, cherish birthdays with intimate gestures that transcend distance. Experience the joy of customized tributes that speak volumes of affection.


World’s oldest gorilla celebrates 67th birthday in Berlin zoo

Born in 1957 and transported to a zoo in West Berlin in 1959, Fatou has lived an extraordinarily long life which was commemorated with a special treat of fruit and vegetables. 

 An endangered high mountain gorilla eats in the forest within the Volcanoes National Park near Kinigi, Musanze District, Rwanda, August 31, 2023.

Thousands call for end of Gaza war in Tel Aviv, mark Kfir Bibas' birthday

The collective also marked the birthday of Kfir Bibas, who has now turned one while being held hostage in Gaza.

 Gaza hostage families protest on Ayalon highway on January 18, 2024

Grapevine: Celebrating Walter

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Cakes for a happy birthday (Illustrative).

Pascale's Kitchen: Colorful birthday treats

Happy birthday to all of the precious children, and may we all experience quiet days ahead.

 Light and fluffy chocolate cake

Grapevine: Mazal tov, David Geffen

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jerusalem Great Synagogue

A birthday wish: Helping those in need amid Hamas-Israel war

It’s my sweet daughter’s birthday, and the only thing she wants is for all the hostages to come home, safe and whole.

Illustrative photo of a birthday cake.

Grapevine: Triple-digit mazal tov

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Cakes for a happy birthday (Illustrative).

Welcome to 5784! First Israeli baby of Jewish New Year born in Holon

A family from Rishon Lezion later claimed it had the first baby of Rosh Hashanah eve, according to a Sheba Medical Center statement.

 The Sarusi family is seen holding their newborn, the first Israeli child born in the Jewish New Year 5784