Lifestyle & Culture
Wearing his heart on his sleeve: one fan's archive for club and community
Jerusalem-born collector and sneaker artist Sahar Haba turns jerseys, tribute sneakers and match-worn memorabilia into a living record of fandom, grief and community, wearing and remaking the pieces that shaped his life as a Hapoel Jerusalem supporter
Bar Gindy | 02:22 | 04.14.26
יום העצמאות בתל אביב
Israeli cities pull plug on Independence Day events over security concerns
Officials cite fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing fighting in the north and safety risks, with events postponed or scaled down nationwide and economic concerns raised by performers and crews reliant on holiday shows
Ran Boker | 17:19 | 04.12.26
סברינה קרפנטר באירוע ווג וורלד בפריז, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter sparks backlash after calling Arabic chant 'weird,' mistaking it for yodeling during Coachella
The pop star mistook a traditional Arabic Zaghrouta for yodeling during her Coachella set, telling a fan 'I don’t like it' and questioning the chant onstage; the moment went viral, drawing criticism before Carpenter issued a public apology
ynet | 09:49 | 04.12.26
קולקציית אביב-קיץ 2026 של נועה גלר
Tel Aviv building collapse destroys designer studio: 'Don’t say it’s not war-related'
The building that partially collapsed on Passover eve housed designer Noa Geller’s studio and a longtime cutting workshop serving multiple brands, leaving businesses stranded as authorities deny responsibility and Geller scrambles to salvage what remains
Itay Yaacov | 13:49 | 04.08.26
What makes a piece of sports memorabilia worth a fortune
What began with a Salvador Dalí lithograph became a 54-year journey for collector Erez Kaminski, whose near-forensic approach to sports memorabilia is shaped as much by proof and provenance as by passion
Bar Gindy | 09:19 | 04.06.26
The streets of the Old City of Jerusalem are empty on Easter Sunday
War overshadows Easter in silent Old City of Jerusalem
​It's a far cry from a traditional Easter holiday, when tens of thousands of locals and tourists would flood the Old City to dance, sing, and parade in celebration of the holiday; 'There is no celebration. People feel very sad. This is not Easter'
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 21:42 | 04.05.26
לינוי אשרם מאורסת
Israeli Olympic champion Linoy Ashram gets engaged
The Olympic champion got engaged to her partner of three years, Omer Reutman, sharing the news on social media: ,Forever starts now,
ynet | 22:13 | 04.04.26
קייט מוס בתצוגה של גוצ'י
Fashion’s hottest runway stars are 50-plus
Gray hair, decades of experience take over global runways as models in their 50s and 60s shine; from Gillian Anderson to Kate Moss, fashion leans into older stars to attract affluent, high-spending clients
Itay Yaacov | 09:04 | 04.03.26
LEGO, but make it art: this artist doesn’t build sets — he builds statements
What began as a lockdown hobby evolved into a serious creative practice, with Elan ditching the instruction book to build bold mosaics, pop-culture tributes and sharp visual commentary from thousands of bricks
Bar Gindy | 17:15 | 03.30.26
Elliott and his son, AJ, point toward a screen in Elliott’s LEGO studio, where he began livestreaming builds during AJ’s treatment for a rare brain tumor
How LEGO helped a father hold on as his son fights a rare brain tumor
After 14-month-old AJ collapsed and doctors discovered a dangerous brainstem tumor, his father left his job, became his full-time caregiver and found unexpected solace in LEGO, building an online community along the way
Bar Gindy | 05:31 | 03.30.26
זנדאיה בפרמיירה לסרט "הדרמה", 2026
Always the bride: Zendaya’s all-white style streak
As rumors swirl around Zendaya and Tom Holland, the star’s run of bridal-coded looks and A24’s new merchandise push blur the line between red-carpet styling, movie marketing and manufactured romance around The Drama
Itay Yaacov | 06:31 | 03.25.26
סלין דיון שרה למרגלות מגדל האייפל במשדר טקס פתיחת האולימפיאדה 2024 בפריז
Celine Dion returns to the stage after rare illness forced yearslong silence
Singer to perform series of shows in Paris this fall, five years after canceling world tour due to rare neurological disorder
ynet | 19:26 | 03.23.26
Artist Sam Halaby sits inside his House of Colors in Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel
Over 2 billion views: the Israeli artist behind the internet’s most colorful home
In Daliyat al-Karmel, artist Sam Halaby transformed his childhood home into a four-floor environmental artwork born from personal loss, later turning the once-secret project into a viral phenomenon and an unlikely place of comfort for visitors during wartime
Bar Gindy | 17:07 | 03.23.26
טייאנה טיילור בטקס הגראמי, 2026
Bold, daring, artistic: best dressed of awards season 2026
Selena Gomez set the tone early, Lady Gaga and Rosalía brought drama, and Teyana Taylor stole the season; from feathers to minimalist black gowns, the standout red carpet looks from two months of major events
Itay Yaacov | 12:45 | 03.22.26
תילן בלונדו
World’s ‘most beautiful girl’ gets engaged
French model Thylane Blondeau, once crowned the world’s most beautiful girl, is now 24 and engaged to DJ Ben Attal; she also has Hebrew tattoos and surprising link to an Israeli top model
Omer Daniel | 09:39 | 03.21.26
מתוך "אור לילה"
Iran’s answer to Israeli spy thriller ‘Tehran’: state TV launches espionage drama amid war
New 30-episode series ‘Night Light’ debuts for Nowruz, mirroring Israel’s ‘Tehran’ but from the regime’s perspective, featuring a foreign agent inside Iran; analysts say timing and messaging point to cultural propaganda push during wartime 
Lior Ben Ari | 23:11 | 03.20.26
צ'אק נוריס
Chuck Norris, action icon and 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star, dies at 86
Martial arts legend and TV staple passes away in Hawaii; family says he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones
ynet | 16:14 | 03.20.26
When life got loud, this nail artist pieced herself back together with LEGO
A nail art academy founder with a love for Marvel and Disney sets, Kimi says LEGO became more than a hobby during a difficult period, offering structure, emotional reset and a quiet challenge that also defies stereotypes about who collects and why
Bar Gindy | 00:44 | 03.19.26
מתוך Manhood
“A doctor told me: 'I can fill your penis with filler, but not the hole in your heart'”
The pressure to be bigger and more masculine now extends beyond gyms and dating apps; in an interview with ynet, filmmaker Daniel Lombroso discusses his SXSW documentary 'Manhood,' which follows men seeking penis enlargement and exposes an industry built on insecurity and shame
Amir Bogen | 11:30 | 03.17.26
הבריסטה שמשגעת את העולם
This barista upstaged Netanyahu, and the internet fell for her
An unnamed young woman who appeared briefly behind Netanyahu in a video meant to quash rumors of his death became an unexpected internet sweetheart, with viewers fixating on her cameo instead of his message
Ilan Levinsohn | 14:12 | 03.16.26
אריאנה גרנדה בטקס פרסי המבקרים, 2025
Ariana Grande’s tough year has at least one bright spot: her fashion evolution
At 32, Ariana Grande is drawing harsh online criticism over relationships, emotional moments with Cynthia Erivo and dramatic weight loss; yet, on red carpets, she is staging a nostalgic, glittering fashion campaign to restore old Hollywood shine
Erez Amiran | 05:05 | 03.15.26
The billboards have appeared along major highways and central intersections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, part of a nationwide campaign launched by the Friends of Zion Heritage Center
‘Thank You God & Donald Trump’: Evangelical leader launches billboard campaign across Israel
 Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion center and a long-time evangelical supporter of Israel said the campaign is intended to express gratitude for what he described as a historic moment in the Middle East during the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran
ynet Global | 06:17 | 03.14.26
מתוך הסדרה 'טהרן'
The real-life tragedy shaking the hit series ‘Tehran’
Even before the war with Iran upended reality, the creators of the hit series ‘Tehran’ found that real life could be more dramatic than any script; Now the show faces tragedy, conspiracy rumors and global political scrutiny after the death of producer Dana Eden
Raz Shechnik | 00:59 | 03.14.26
Why war can make you text your ex
A viral post in a women’s Facebook group revealed a surprising wartime impulse: the urge to message an ex; psychologists say stress, uncertainty and loneliness often push people to seek familiar emotional anchors, even in relationships that ended long ago
Dr. Adi Riva | 23:42 | 03.13.26
מתוך "האח הגדול"
Sirens blare, but TV sticks with reality shows
As heavy barrages pounded northern Israel and alerts sounded 82 times in 90 minutes, major broadcasters largely stayed with regular programming, with Channel 13 reportedly refusing a request from its news division to break into Big Brother
Ran Boker | 08:28 | 03.12.26
מנטה
When everything collapses: the new rules of crisis leadership
Crisis strategist Itay Ben Horin’s bestseller Crisis Management examines 16 major global crises — from BP and McDonald’s to Lance Armstrong and world leaders — offering practical frameworks for decision-making, communication and leadership under pressure
ynet Global | 17:13 | 03.11.26
Haim and People & Collectors podcast host Bar Gindy
The collector who turned crystals into a career — and a refuge
After struggling in traditional jobs, Haim built a crystal room that became his livelihood — and a space where visitors come to learn, connect and almost always leave with a stone
Bar Gindy | 08:26 | 03.10.26
US President Donald Trump gathers evangelical leaders in Oval Office prayer as US war with Iran escalates
Trump gathers evangelical leaders in Oval Office prayer as US war with Iran escalates
Megachurch pastors and faith leaders gather around the president to pray for wisdom, protection and guidance as Washington carries out Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic
Maayan Hoffman | 22:15 | 03.09.26
תקיפות האיראן
For us it's survival, for them it's a Trump whim: the chasm between Israeli and American media
Israel sees the war with Iran as existential, but many US commentators question its goals, legality and cost, reflecting a public that feels little direct threat from Tehran and views the conflict largely through the lens of Washington’s own political battles
Amir Bogen, New York | 00:19 | 03.09.26
נשים לבושות צ'אדור באיראן
'No different from leopard-print thongs': the meaning of Iranian women's modest clothing
The chador, which covers the body and face of Iranian women, has become a symbol of religious oppression, but it can also be seen as the opposite - it also stands out; when did they start wearing it and how did it fit into the fashion world's runway?
Itay Yaacov | 21:56 | 03.08.26
שער השבועון "זן־אה אמרוז" (האישה של היום) מ־1968
'Iranian women always built ties with global feminist movements even in the hardest times'
What do Iranian women wear at home after removing the chador? What can anti-Israel billboards reveal about the regime? And what role do children play in Iran’s political upheavals? Two Israeli researchers explain the society behind the headlines
Galit Hareli | 13:41 | 03.08.26
קאשה
Kesha’s wild journey from ‘Tik Tok’ pop star to fearless fighter
From the global smash ‘Tik Tok’ to a bitter legal battle with producer Dr. Luke, Kesha has transformed from a party-pop sensation into a symbol of resilience; along the way she clashed with powerful men, including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Donald Trump
Omer Daniel | 10:37 | 03.08.26
אריה אסייתי. רק מאות פרטים שרדו בטבע, בפארק הלאומי יער גיר במדינת גוג'ראט בהודו
From ancient Israel to modern Iran: the enduring symbolism of the lion
Though the Asiatic lion vanished from Israel centuries ago and from Iran decades ago, its powerful legacy endures in both cultures — from the Bible to today’s Iranian regime opponents
Shmuel Munitz | 04:15 | 03.06.26
השער של "שארלי הבדו" שהוקדש לחמינאי
Turbaned toilet: Charlie Hebdo mocks Khamenei’s death with provocative cover
Decade after the 2015 terror attack on its newsroom, satirical weekly marks Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death with provocative cover and cartoons; France braces for possible retaliatory attacks
Tamar Sebok, Paris | 13:42 | 03.04.26
סהר סיידיאן
‘I broadcast to Iranians worldwide’: The Persian voice on Israeli radio reaching listeners inside Iran
Sahar Seyedian, who left Iran at 18, now hosts a weekly Persian-language program on Kan REKA; she speaks to listeners inside Iran and abroad, supports regime change cautiously and dreams of a roots trip with her children
Tzipora Roman | 01:47 | 03.04.26
קארי פריג'ן בולר ודונלד טראמפ
Ousted by Trump, beauty queen Carrie Prejean Boller takes aim at Israel
After defending figures accused of antisemitism and wearing a Palestinian flag pin at a White House hearing, Carrie Prejean Boller was removed from a religious freedom panel and is set to receive an anti-Zionist award
Daniel Edelson, New York | 16:34 | 02.27.26
המשלחת בנחיתה בנתב"ג
120 evangelical women land in Israel amid Iran tensions to show support
Organized by Eagles’ Wings, what organizers call the largest-ever delegation of Christian women leaders arrives during heightened regional threats, set to meet President Herzog, visit the Nova festival site and declare a 'spiritual Iron Dome' of prayer for Israel
ynet | 23:24 | 02.26.26
טראמפ ואפשטיין
Epstein’s secret UK flight trail: Did Prince Andrew play a role?
The Times reports that the convicted sex offender’s plane landed in Britain more than 60 times, including at the Royal Air Force base Northolt
Inbal Hananel | 20:09 | 02.26.26
Lahav Barak
Turning discarded books into memory
Israeli artist Lahav Barak crafts forgotten books into living art
ynet Global | 12:48 | 02.25.26
אנדרו לובר
Activists hang viral photo of former UK royal Andrew inside Louvre
Viral image captured after his brief detention last week sparks global meme storm and makes its way onto the walls of the Paris museum, reviving scrutiny over disgraced royal stripped of his titles following Epstein scandal
Inbal Hananel | 17:45 | 02.24.26
הנסיך אנדרו
'I gave Andrew a massage while he was naked — inside Buckingham Palace'
Monique Giannelloni told the Daily Mail she was invited to the palace in 2000 after a referral from Ghislaine Maxwell, saying Andrew returned from the bathroom unclothed and later paid her with a check drawn on a royal household account.
Inbal Hananel | 14:10 | 02.24.26
פרויקט צמד ברזל
From the battlefield to the classroom: How Israeli reservists are rebuilding civil discourse
After months of fighting side by side, reservists from across Israel’s political and social spectrum are bringing the spirit of shared responsibility they forged in uniform into schools and communities to model respectful disagreement
ynet Global | 12:05 | 02.24.26
קייט מידלטון בטקס פרסי הקולנוע הבריטיים
Kate Middleton brings BAFTAs red carpet back to life, reasserting herself as its ultimate style savior
Princess of Wales rewears a lilac Gucci gown in a nod to sustainable fashion; Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor command attention, Emma Stone opts for a plunging black silhouette, and Kirsten Dunst falters in one of the night’s least flattering looks
Itay Yaacov | 14:50 | 02.23.26
Retro gaming revival: one man’s quest to recreate the golden age of arcades
Economics lecturer Or turned nostalgia into a meticulously curated gaming sanctuary, preserving arcade-era authenticity while exploring the emotional and financial logic of collecting in a digital world
Bar Gindy | 08:36 | 02.23.26
Director Abdallah Alkhatib accepts the GWFF Best Feature Film Debut Award for 'Chronicles From the Siege'
German minister walks out after Gaza ‘genocide’ remarks at Berlin Film Festival
Palestinian-Syrian director accuses Germany of complicity in Gaza during Berlinale awards speech; Israeli ambassador praises minister’s exit
Reuters | 21:17 | 02.22.26
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Celebrate Purim in nature: Family events at Israel's national parks and reserves
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority invites families to mark the holiday with guided tours, Megillah readings, craft workshops and wildlife-themed activities at sites across the country
ynet Global | 10:18 | 02.20.26
לקוואן סמית', תצוגת סתיו-חורף 2026-27 בשבוע האופנה בניו יורק
New York fashion week highlights: sheer trends, Michael Kors’ 45th anniversary and a Carolyn Bessette revival
Michael Kors marked 45 years, Pamela Anderson went makeup-free in the front row and Julia Fox bounced between shows; Calvin Klein revived elegant minimalism while sheer looks dominated the runways, defining New York Fashion Week fall-winter 2026-27
Itay Yaacov | 19:50 | 02.19.26
טאקר קרלסון ב טקס לזכר צ'רלי קירק באצטדיון ב גרנדייל אריזונה ארה"ב
Tucker Carlson, welcome to the Bible Land
Carlson’s visit to Jerusalem on Ash Wednesday carries a stark warning: words shape beliefs, beliefs drive actions and history shows how words can inflame hatred that gets Jews killed
Mike Evans | 14:00 | 02.18.26
פול לוגאן עם כרטיס פוקימון Illustrator
How the 'holy grail' of Pokémon cards became a global cultural event
The $16.492 million sale of the Pikachu Illustrator was not just an auction but a made-for-screen moment that turned a rare card into a symbol of how pop culture and money now move together in real time
Bar Gindy | 10:22 | 02.18.26
Lynn and Joel Rosenberg
Jerusalem summit aims to rally 3,000 Christian Zionist leaders amid rising US backlash
Christian Zionists face growing attacks in the US and plan a 3,000-person 'Epicenter Summit' in Jerusalem in 2027 to bolster support for Israel and revive Christian tourism after COVID-19 and war
Maayan Hoffman | 06:11 | 02.18.26
He never outgrew My Little Pony and turned it into a lifelong mission
Since receiving his first pony in 1991, Jonathan has spent decades assembling hundreds of rare figures, preserving childhood memory as a living personal archive
Bar Gindy | 18:25 | 02.16.26
ג'וזית מרגי. "הפסקתי לדבר צרפתית. הייתי יושבת מול 'המלט' בצרפתית ובעברית, עוברת מילה מילה".
‘I didn’t leave France — France gave up on me’: actress builds new life in Israel
After classmates beat her and a principal told her to 'try to be a little less Jewish,' Judith Mergui made aliyah alone to Israel, learned Hebrew from scratch and chose to build her life and acting career in Tel Aviv
Galit Hareli | 15:47 | 02.15.26
NRB President and CEO Troy Miller at the ACLI Reception
‘Christians are solid on Judea and Samaria, Iran should be top priority’
Days before the NRB convention, President Troy Miller says world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators will confront AI, antisemitism and Iran, push Jewish-Christian unity and frame the moment as a test of faith-based media in a polarized, fast-changing era
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 17:05 | 02.14.26
ג'יימס ואן דר ביק קימברלי ברוק והילדים אוליביה ג'ושוע אנאבל אמיליה גוונדולין
More than $2 million raised for James Van Der Beek’s family after his death
Hollywood stars including Zoe Saldaña and Steven Spielberg donated to a GoFundMe launched by the late 'Dawson’s Creek' actor’s wife to cover medical debts, household expenses and their six children’s education
Inbal Hananel | 10:54 | 02.14.26
טאקר קרלסון
Fact-checking Tucker Carlson’s portrayal of Christians in the Holy Land
Claims about Christian life in Israel face pushback from Israeli Christian advocates and legal experts citing official data and regional comparisons  
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 13:44 | 02.12.26
ג'יימס ואן דר ביק בצילומי הפרומו ל"דוסון קריק"
James Van Der Beek’s Tel Aviv love story, from first meeting to wedding
He burst into our lives in an old flannel shirt, climbing through a window - and never left; the Dawson’s Creek star has died at 48, leaving his wife, whom he met in Israel, six children and millions of heartbroken fans worldwide
Inbal Hananel | 12:17 | 02.12.26
תמיר גולן
Bachelor of the week: My grandmother saved me from drug addiction
At 24, Tamir Golan hit rock bottom, battling food and drug addiction before his grandmother stepped in; faith reshaped his life, and today the 35-year-old Tel Aviv content creator says he wants a simple, tradition-minded woman to build a stable, loving relationship
Sivan Kanety Avitan | 09:59 | 02.12.26
ג'ניפר גריי ופטריק סוויזי
At 65, 'Dirty Dancing' star turns heads with bikini photos
Jennifer Grey, who starred as 'Baby' opposite Patrick Swayze’s Johnny in the 1987 hit film, shared swimsuit photos earlier this week from a getaway with her close friend, actress Tracy Pollan
Inbal Hananel | 11:43 | 02.11.26
The Batcave of memory: how one collector turned childhood regret into a pop culture powerhouse
Surrounded by more than 300 Batman figures and shelves of anime icons, content creator Yarin opens up about healing through collecting, building identity from memory and transforming a childhood obsession into a creative career
Bar Gindy | 17:20 | 02.09.26
באד באני בהופעה בסופרבול, 2026
Casual and accessible: the meaning behind Bad Bunny’s Zara wardrobe at the Super Bowl
A week after making Grammy history in a black Schiaparelli tuxedo, the Puerto Rican star surprised America’s biggest stage by wearing light-toned looks from accessible Spanish brand Zara — turning fashion into a statement
Itay Yaacov | 15:50 | 02.09.26
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