Israel’s Secular Culture Is Rediscovering Judaism – but Only the Easy Parts
From tefillin and Shabbat to kabbala and mysticism, Jewish tradition has become cultural currency among secular Israeli artists…
Medical clowns offer serious relief for Israeli kids recovering from trauma
JTA — Shorty, the aptly named 4-foot-8-inch medical clown, stood between two young patients riding coin-operated toy cars…
Where Israel’s Sea Turtles Recover Before Returning Home
Cinderella, Fiona, Elsa and Moana passed us from right to left, flapping their large flippers and giving us…
He Was Israel’s Jon Stewart. Now He’s on a Mission to Free Young Voters From Netanyahu’s Hold
Comedian and satire TV host Lior Schleien in May. “I remind them that under this Israeli government, more…
In New Low, Israel Bestows a Lifetime Achievement Award on the ‘Grandmother’ of the Dead
The Israeli cult of death has reached another nadir, as Irit Oren Gunders is set to receive an…
Israeli Children Used to Sing About Peace. Not Anymore
After two and a half years of constant war, will it ever be possible to restore to Israeli…
Gal Gadot Wins Israel's Genesis Prize – 'Jewish Nobel' – for Wartime Support – Haaretz
Gal Gadot Wins Israel’s Genesis Prize – ‘Jewish Nobel’ – for Wartime Support HaaretzGenesis prize awarded to actress Gal…
Radiohead's Thom Yorke won't play in Israel: 'Don't want to be 5,000 miles near Netanyahu' – Haaretz
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke won’t play in Israel: ‘Don’t want to be 5,000 miles near Netanyahu’ HaaretzRadiohead’s Thom Yorke says…
Gal Gadot, top producer receive warm welcome, awards at Jerusalem Film Festival – Haaretz
Gal Gadot, top producer receive warm welcome, awards at Jerusalem Film Festival HaaretzJerusalem Film Festival opens, honors Gal Gadot…