
Israel emerging as a world contender in ball sports
Israel has long excelled at judo, sailing and gymnastics but suddenly is finding its feet in soccer and even baseball.
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Israel has long excelled at judo, sailing and gymnastics but suddenly is finding its feet in soccer and even baseball.

ISRAEL21c’s summer intern samples fresh deep-fried chickpea balls in 5 shops, vowing that from now on there will be no more frozen falafel for her.

Still elated from a quarterfinal win against Brazil, the Israeli team failed to find the back of the net despite dominating the match.

Israeli music startup incorporates cutting-edge technologies not to replace human artists, but to enrich their creations and expand creativity.

Amid massive flooding and an impending ecological catastrophe, Israeli NGO IsraAID rushes essential aid to displaced Ukrainians.

Aleeza Ben Shalom is a mother of five from a small town in northern Israel. She’s also the star of one of the most talked about Netflix shows.

Israeli side came from behind twice in a 5-goal thriller, eventually scoring a winner in the extra
time. Ofir Haim’s team will now face Uruguay.

Little by little, guided therapy with dolphins swimming freely in the Red Sea helps children feel more successful, confident, patient and resilient.

Celebrating the leading stars who represent the many faces of Israel so beautifully, both inside and out.

Maccabi Haifa Anan Khalaili’s 97th minute goal against Uzbekistan sends fans into a frenzy, setting up a showdown with either Brazil or Tunisia.

Designer references the outdoors in a 15th-floor indoor playground for kids visiting their parents at work in a Tel Aviv company.

From Noa Kirel to transgender superstar and 1998 Eurovision winner Dana International, there is no shortage of hits to dance to this June.

Largest pride parade in Mideast returns this year as two-day festival, in addition to many smaller-scale events for those who wish to avoid crowds.

Zarina Wasser thought she was being pranked when Midwest Israel Consulate asked her to do a workshop for a Chicago nonprofit helping at-risk youth.

Don’t expect it to be vertical, quick or quiet. Do expect to make new best friends.