
Israel – the chess world’s training powerhouse
At the first FIDE Grand Prix Series ever held in Jerusalem, Grandmaster Boris Gelfand explains how Israel excels at chess instruction.
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At the first FIDE Grand Prix Series ever held in Jerusalem, Grandmaster Boris Gelfand explains how Israel excels at chess instruction.

‘There hasn’t been a major technological improvement in the way spirits are made for a hundred and fifty years,’ says cofounder of Verstill.

Restaurant and bar recommendations on the influential website include seven in Tel Aviv and one in Jerusalem.

Thanks to immigrants from Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina, Israel is not lacking authentic Latin cuisine. Here’s where to find the best.

The head of Israel’s Yes Studios talks about turning ‘hyper-local’ shows like ‘Fauda’ and ‘On the Spectrum’ into international hits.

ISRAEL21c student Digital Ambassador goes north to find out the story behind the vegan, gluten-free Elements Café in the mystical city of Safed.

Cleopatra loved it, King Herod built a spa there… the Dead Sea has been one of the most unique spots on earth for thousands of years. Find out more.

Installation about wheat varieties on the brink of extinction wins 1st prize as part of Jerusalem Design Week delegation at Design Art Tokyo Festival.

Beatie Deutsch is one of a handful of professional Orthodox Jewish athletes — and yet, she is among the top three female distance runners in Israel.

Clothes created from recycled fibers, new concepts in zipper-free closures, and hand-painted garments are among the treasures from young designers.

Located near Gordon Beach, this vegan and vegetarian dining spot has proven popular for a decade. Our student Digital Ambassadors talk with the Hong Kong-born chef and owner.

The Nov. 21-30 festival incorporates works of veteran and young illustrators, leading academies and independent illustration associations in Israel.

Dekel Berenson’s two acclaimed short films, ‘Ashmina’ and ‘Anna,’ depict poignant stories in the lives of women in different countries he’s visited.


It’s not hard to make one of Israel’s favorite breakfast foods in your own kitchen. Follow along as ISRAEL21c’s Jessica Halfin shows you how as part of our Tayim recipe series.