Israeli runner finishes 2nd in NYC marathon women’s race

Long-distance runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 30 seconds, seven seconds behind the winner.
Design of Tel Aviv’s new Ink hotel celebrates literature

The library theme comes alive in the design of the structure, its shape resembling a stack of books. Floors are ‘chapters’ and rooms are ‘paragraphs.’
Kibbutz Lotan, Israel’s transformative desert retreat

A series of sustainable, carbon-neutral mud domes offers a taste of communal living for visitors.
6 London restaurants serving vegan flank steak from Israel

Redefine Meat’s 3D-printed ‘steaks’ and other plant-based meats have arrived on the menus of eateries such as Gauthier Soho and Mr. Whites.
Documentary: Life and death on an Israeli sheep farm

Filmmaker Omer Daida follows a 10-year-old girl in southern Israel who is juggling her love for animals with her wish to help her father in his work.
Discovering a vibrant and appealing Israel, from north to south

You know things are good when British tabloid, the Daily Mail, starts waxing lyrical about traveling to Israel.
Rising Israeli choreographer adds fresh perspective to NYC

Rehovot native Lilach Orenstein has earned a place among New York City’s experimental up-and-comers.
USA Today explores best things to do in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is called the Miami of the Middle East with good reason – warm weather, sunny skies, sandy beaches, arresting architecture and sizzling nightlife.
NFL legend’s son joins Tel Aviv venture capital firm

Nicky Montana first visited Israel in 2017 with his Football Hall of Fame father, Joe Montana. Now he’s living here and working for MizMaa Ventures.
What the world can learn from Israel’s Covid-19 booster campaign

In the last year, Israel has been at the forefront of vaccination rollouts for adults and teenagers, pioneered a vaccine passport and, in recent months, has spearheaded the use of booster shots.
Migrating pelicans get served food to stop them raiding fish farms

In Israel, pelicans migrating across the country are fed with fish in an effort to stop them raiding the country’s fish farms.
Israeli chefs have a way with vegetables

‘From Tel Aviv to Atlanta, I’ve yet to encounter an Israeli chef who didn’t have an affinity for farm-fresh produce.’
Dog DNA tests in Tel Aviv

The Guardian takes a lighthearted look at Tel Aviv’s decision to collect the DNA of all dogs living in the city, and track down and fine owners who let them poo on the streets.
Israeli educational system promotes learning Chinese

Since the Education Ministry introduced Chinese as an elective in 2009, the language has been gaining popularity among all the grades.
Where Tel Aviv Bauhaus architecture meets London antiques

A rare private house near Carmel Market boasts beautifully crafted dishes, teapots, and serving ware — much of it sourced from London flea markets.