Competition

At the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, chess bridges war and division

Gil Borochovsky, CEO of the Israel Chess Federation said, “Beyond the sporting value, this is an extraordinary cultural celebration."

Hundreds of thousands of viewers followed the games online, including from countries that typically avoid participating in Israeli events
One of gold medalist Yulia Sachkov and one of Israel flag on the podium at the Kickboxing World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships

BOTH TEL AVIV basketball teams – Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red)   – will be able to host Euroleague games in Israel starting in December following Tuesday's decision in the aftermath of the ceasefire.

European basketball set to return to Israel in December

SRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns


Start-up competition in the digital health field

EY and IATI launch a startup competition to provide companies with the opportunity to present their developments to leading investors.

Digital Health Startup Competition

America-Israel Cultural Foundation announces winners of 2024 Aviv Competition

Twenty-eight contestants between the ages of 21 and 30 competed in the 2024 Aviv Competitions.

 THE Aviv Competitions prize winners.

Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision

Valerie, a ninth-generation native of Jaffa and polyglot who speaks five languages, began her education at a French Christian school in Jaffa before transferring to a public school in Tel Aviv.

 Israeli singer Valerie Hamaty performs at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv, Sept. 7, 2022.

Rabbi Pinto to parents: “Competition among children is Greek culture”


Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival spotlights best of Jewish cinema

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is hosting the festival from December 28 - January 2, including wide-ranging genres and competitions.

A SCENE FROM ‘A Jew in America – Torn Identity.’

Fighter sets combat sports record with 2.9-second knockout. Watch video

Underdog Justin Watson secured first career victory by defeating favored Cole Ferrell, who held 12 prior wins.

 KO. Illustration.

Insurance agents president: "No real competition"

Shlomo Isaac: Israel ranks last in insurance companies to policyholders ratio | We all pay the price | Expensive car insurance despite decline in theft rates

 Shlomo Isaac

Harel Insurance and Finance supports athlete Yael Kadshai in Dakar Rally 2025

Harel Heroes aims to promote inspiring stories from Israeli society, focusing on sports, unique rescue missions, and personal victories.

 Liat Sadan

Floating bathtubs battle it out in a colorful Belgian regatta

Over 200 participants showcased their creativity in the annual Belgian bathtub regatta on the Meuse River, featuring rafts adorned with iconic symbols like the Manneken Pis and Atomium.


First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage

Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.

 Mia Le Roux at Miss South Africa 2024