Tag: Life

Israelis like to live life to its fullest. Follow these stories and get to know more about the vibrant culture, rich history and the warmth of the people of Israel.

Bauhaus boom

Worldwide interest grows for Tel Aviv’s record-breaking collection of modernist, white-façade Bauhaus-style architecture.

The ‘elegant wines’ of Flam

A family-run boutique winery in Israel wins top marks and furthers the fame of world-class wines from the fertile soil of this ancient land. Jerusalem’s

A patchwork salute to the kibbutz

The Israel Quilters Association pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of the kibbutz with a special display at Europe’s premier quilting show. They’re gorgeous, colorful,

Antidote for date rape

Tel Aviv University chemists have a patented device that detects even small amounts of ‘date-rape drugs’ lurking in a beverage. Photo by Flash 90 No

Dragon boats are racing to Israel

How – and why – a Canadian Jewish community is bringing this fast-growing team water sport to the Sea of Galilee. Each boat holds 20-22

Mobile phone keeps tabs on malaria

A Gates Foundation grant will help an Israeli scientist further develop his cell-phone imaging system for diagnosing and staging the serious African disease. Mosquitoes carry

Wikimania hits Haifa

Hundreds to discuss how wikis can revolutionize the spread of information. Wikimedia Israel is already exporting knowledge to African schools. Wikipedia writers’ meet-up at Tel

Israel’s top 10 cafés

Israelis love meeting over a cup of coffee. Over the last 15 years, more and more chains have started offering first-rate java and cuisine. ISRAEL21c

Expanding humanitarian aid to Africa

IsraAid conference headlined by Live Aid veteran Bob Geldof and other Israeli activists working to improve conditions for Africans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DefpmMMJlJo Irish rock musician Bob Geldof

Clowning for a higher purpose

A new youth convention in Israel this summer is attracting Muslims, Christians and Jews who aim to set a new global social agenda through circus

Where the experts go to learn English

SpeakingPal, a small Israeli startup, is garnering international attention for its interactive, phone-based approach to teaching spoken English. “The best way to learn a language