Anyone for tea, in Jerusalem?
From tea parties for visiting artists to the legendary Fink’s Bar that served soldiers and spies, new exhibit at Tower of David shows life in Mandate-era Jerusalem.
Post-WW II Haggadot tell a story of liberation and hope
New exhibit of unusual collection of Haggadot draw parallels between the Passover story and the events leading up to the establishment of Israel.
The story of how Israel’s Mother’s Day became Family Day
The holiday inaugurated in 1951 was adapted in the 1990s to new Israeli family norms, reflecting the country’s social and cultural changes.
Israeli astronomy buffs celebrate super-moon on January 1
Modern astronomy in Israel was started by immigrants with a love for star-gazing. This tradition and passion remains strong to the present day
A General and a Gentleman: Allenby at the Gates of Jerusalem
Exhibition at the Tower of David Museum explores events from 100 years ago, when Britain’s General Edmund Allenby ushered Jerusalem into a new era.
Jerusalem cable-car plan takes flight
The capital city’s proposed cable car will float passengers over the Old City walls — a new twist on an idea that’s been successful before.
11 Rosh Hashana stamps that tell the story of Israel
ISRAEL21c takes a look at the Israel Postal Company’s annual tradition of issuing a festive postage-stamp series in honor of the Jewish New Year.
Kova tembel hats make an unexpected fashion comeback
Once a staple of the Israeli laborer’s wardrobe, the iconic cloth caps are enjoying a revival that has reached New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
Old Tel Aviv municipality stars in new music video
Summertime hit song ‘Tudo Bom’ features a building emblematic of the Tel Aviv spirit – the city’s first civic center and gathering point.
An ode to Tel Aviv architecture
Graphic designer Avner Gicelter turned his obsession with Tel Aviv’s historic structures into a series of beautiful illustrations.
Recreating familiar flavors
Strauss-Elite relaunches a line of old-fashioned hard candy and taps into the sweet side of nostalgia.
Haifa Port handover – 1948
At the flag raising, David Ben-Gurion described the final withdrawal of British troops as “one of the greatest days in the State of Israel’s history.”
Tmol-Shilshom – 21 Years Young
Bookstore-cafe-restaurant Tmol-Shilshom is Jerusalem’s center for poetry and literature — not to mention the amazing Friday brunch.
Songs of the First Lebanon War
Despite Israel’s thriving music scene in 1982, no anthem emerged from Operation Peace for Galilee.
Not Your Grandma’s Singalong
They used to be considered old-fashioned entertainment for the elderly but these days, “shirah b’tzibur” is trendy, fun and even funky.