
Despite war, Israel ranks 5th happiest country in the world
The World Happiness Report places Israel as the second happiest country among those under 30 years old.
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The World Happiness Report places Israel as the second happiest country among those under 30 years old.

The issue of Israelis held captive in Gaza is starting to wane in importance for many people around the world. Attending live events calling for their release can help us rediscover empathy.

Archive footage sheds light on the Jewish community’s meticulous preparation for the beloved holiday.

From hamantaschen hatred and outdated costumes to a biblical feminist icon and too much drinking – Purim is one great holiday.

Museums should do more than just show art; they also play a civic role, says director of Tel Aviv Museum of Art, who transformed her institution into a place of healing after the October 7 Hamas attack.

Israel Trauma Coalition’s CEO Talia Levanon says the organization’s goal post October 7, is to help the thousands of people across Israel in need of trauma counselling, and to prioritize strength over victimhood.

Besides being part of the organization that operates the song contest, like other non-European countries such as Australia and Morocco, Israel adds spice to this popular song contest.

Experts say the country’s participation in this year’s Eurovision song contest is crucial to avoid a precedent of Israel being banned from international events.

The bi-annual art event was set to take place in November, but the Gaza conflict led to a change of schedule.

Among the runners were 15,000 IDF soldiers and members of security and rescue forces.

Yocheved Ruttenberg was living in Dallas when she heard of the Hamas atrocities. One week later she was in Israel to volunteer. Now, four months on, she is leading aid efforts.

The nearly 2,000-year-old coin dates back to the first year of the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132 CE.

You cannot leave this plaza the same as you went in, not after seeing the poignant artworks and hearing the stories of loved ones still held captive.

From Yotam Ottolenghi to Eyal Shani, Assaf Granit and Michael Solomonov, Israeli chefs are wowing the world by incorporating their native influences into daring new dishes.

Yad Sarah has been helping Israelis in crisis for nearly 50 years, but the scope of post-October 7 needs has overwhelmed even its seasoned volunteers.