20 stunning photographs of Storm Elpis in Israel
Snow is rare and never lasts for long in Israel’s capital, but when it comes it turns the city into an astounding winter wonderland. Enjoy our photos of the snow.
Magen David Adom CEO takes shifts at Covid testing sites
Eli Bin, head of the national emergency response group, joins managers pitching in across Israel due to the unprecedented testing demand.
Toilet dig reveals the dirty secrets of Jerusalem’s wealthiest ancients
Jerusalem’s wealthiest elites had the rare luxury of toilets 2,700 years ago, but poor hygiene and sanitary conditions led to chronic stomach troubles.
10 then-and-now portraits on Tel Aviv’s most iconic street
Reflections of Dizengoff’s 1970s heydays go viral online and on the street, leading to rekindled friendships and a popular exhibit.
The rise, and hopefully continued rise, of Israel’s iconic ibex
Hunted almost to extinction, Israel’s desert goats have rehabilitated nicely since their rocky period a few decades ago, but there’s still much to do.
Israel’s favorite singers and songs in 2021
Spotify and Apple Music stats show Omer Adam, Eden Hason, Eden Ben Zaken and Noa Kirel are the top homegrown artists Israelis favored this year.
Magdala Stone and other rare artifacts on view in Galilee
New Sanhedrin Trail exhibition at the Yigal Allon Center on Kibbutz Ginosar includes 150 rare ancient artifacts from the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Think Good campaign to stamp out hateful online discourse
Israeli president and Meta launch celebrity-endorsed campaign asking social-media users to think twice before posting a comment that could hurt.
Spot the dog robot was ringbearer at an Israeli wedding
Percepto drone company’s product manager gets a surprise under the chuppah when Spot trots down the aisle.
Instant fresh hummus is now only a push of a button away
Instant hummus machine aimed at cafés, restaurants, hotels and office canteens that want to serve hummus but not to make it.
Christmas lights up Jerusalem after Covid hiatus
Rana Fahoum, the Muslim CEO of the multicultural Christian YMCA, says it felt awesome to welcome the public back to this beloved annual event.
Quiz: Test your holiday knowledge of Hanukkah
It’s easy to get into the spirit of Hanukkah with its candles and fried treats, but how much do you really know about the holiday? Take our fun quiz to find out.
11 charming photos of Hanukkah in Israel in the old days
Soldiers scoffing donuts, dreidel-inspired dances and serious candle-lighting ceremonies – not much has changed when it comes to Hanukkah.
New garlic species is found and already it’s endangered
Deemed ‘rare but not that impressive,’ Allium judaeum garlic plants discovered near Jerusalem are under preservation by Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
Unearthed photos reveal Johnny Cash’s Holy Land visit
Images reveal a bygone area, complete with fancy dinnerware, floral wallpaper and two musical giants in the same room.