Culture
A Jerusalem gem: Rediscovering the Rockefeller Museum’s treasures in Israel's capital
New tours of the Rockefeller Museum showcase artifacts ranging from First Temple-period jewelry to Egyptian pharaohs.
South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale; because its selected artist wanted to focus on Gaza
U2 releases EP featuring poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai
A Community called home
‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
The record-breaking kiss took place at 5 p.m., when the couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe.
Futsal’s ‘Shefel Cup’ returns to Jaffa Port
Futsal is a variant of association soccer played between two teams of five players each on a court smaller than a soccer pitch.
ICCR India Chair MoU signed at Tel Aviv University
Marking a new milestone in India–Israel academic cooperation.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Haifa holds Holiday of Holidays Festival
The festival is an initiative of Beit Hagefen – The Arab-Jewish Cultural Center – and the Haifa Municipality.
Free for kids, workshops, and holiday meals: This is what Christmas looks like in Nazareth
Ramada Olivia Nazareth Hotel offers December Christmas packages with tree lighting, belly dance shows, and workshops. From NIS 2,780 per couple for 2 nights, boosting Galilee holiday tourism.
Israeli bluntness masks a rich moral code that Western politeness lacks - opinion
Israel’s rough social style reveals a lived morality and authenticity that is often absent in Western politeness.
Uri Geller: Guinness World Records has bent to politics in new boycott of Israel - opinion
The record for the world’s largest steel spoon was earned in 2018 - but were it to happen today, Uri Geller's application would be rejected.
Supernatural stories surge on Israeli TV as new hits draw big audiences
TV Time: Israeli viewers are flocking to new paranormal dramas, from cursed army bases to Druze reincarnation tales, as networks roll out ambitious supernatural series.
Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision after Israel cleared to compete
"If no one was up in arms when Russia began its invasion, and it was exiled from global competitions and Eurovision, then the same should happen with Israel," Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said.
