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From weight-loss devices to robotic bees and e-foil surfing, ISRAEL21c kept its readers informed and entertained despite it being one of Israel’s hardest years.
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From weight-loss devices to robotic bees and e-foil surfing, ISRAEL21c kept its readers informed and entertained despite it being one of Israel’s hardest years.

Stained-glass windows adorn places of worship for all three monotheistic religions, and their beauty is peaceful and inspiring.

Each war has its own anthems. What songs will be remembered in Israel from the traumatic months following October 7?

A playlist of tunes Israelis are listening to in these difficult days, seeking to provide relief or to uplift their spirits.

Reflecting the mood in Israel following Oct. 7 Hamas massacre and atrocities, ‘Harbu Darbu’ replaces sorrow with anger.

Eretz Nehederet (A Wonderful Country), Israel’s beloved SNL counterpart, gains overseas fans with edgy satire to counter anti-Israel rhetoric.

Israel’s only certified Santa Claus is determined to spread a message of hope, love and peace from the city of Jerusalem, especially now in these dark times.

Workers in all sectors blamed their burnout on intense workloads (47%), toxic company culture (39%) and pressure from managers (41%).

My family fled to Israel from one of the world’s most oppressive regimes, but progressives in the West now tell me ‘go back where you came from.’

Security forces and emergency response volunteers simulate a mass casualty incident that included extricating people from a home hit by rockets.

ScienTech aims to build an innovation ecosystem in the Arab cities of northern Israel based on a strong culture of scientific achievement.

After escaping doomed music rave, a young Israeli and his social activist father organize a New Year’s fundraiser benefiting child victims of Hamas.

Daughter of deaf parents is on a mission to get the watch to as many hearing-impaired Israelis as possible.

Organic Israel helps 25 farms in the Gaza border area replace or repair equipment that was damaged or stolen in the Oct. 7 attacks.

Descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel staged a candle-lighting ceremony and prayed for Hamas hostages and IDF soldiers on the frontlines.