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גאיה בומר ימיני רוקדת לצד הארי סטיילס בגראמי

Israeli dancer shines next to Harry Styles at Grammy Awards

In conversation with Ynet, 24-year-old Gaya Bommer Yemini talks about sharing the big stage with one of pop music’s hottest names

Ran Boker | 14:01 | 02.06.23

Israel's Fauda star talks about career and success

Meirav Shirom says she was always drawn to the stage, and despite her role in Israeli hit show Fauda, reveals that her breakthrough moment is yet to come; also shares her encounter with Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons

Assi Tochen | 20:32 | 02.05.23

Israeli model Yael Shelbia balancing faith, career, and love

Following their move to Dubai, the Shabbat-observing model says she and beau Omer Adam are subject to pressure to get married, and feels like 'every day that goes by and I don't have a ring on my finger - is bad

Bar Zaga | 21:57 | 02.02.23

Israeli fiancée of Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois showing off at the gym

Mishel Gerzig shares a video on social media just before she begins her workout, wearing all pink and revealing a fit figure after a getaway in the Alps

Dennis Bihler | 21:03 | 02.02.23

DiCaprio spotted with new Israeli beauty

Hollywood star and 19-year-old Israeli model Eden Polanii appear at a Los Angeles party together in what many believe to be a new fling while his girlfriend Victoria Lamas, nowhere to be seen

Bar Zaga | 20:59 | 02.02.23

World's once most popular porn star converts to Judaism, has Israeli partner

Former adult film star announces new budding relationship following improvement in her health from a condition that placed her in a wheelchair

Omer Daniel | 18:25 | 02.02.23

Paul Rudd spills the tea on how he maintains his youthful looks

Jewish Marvel actor says secret behind him seemingly never aging has everything to do with him incorporating fitness into his daily routine

Omer Daniel | 22:42 | 02.01.23

Mixing business and pleasure - Omer Adam, Yael Shelbia join in campaign

The glamorous power couple is expected to arrive from Dubai for a photo shoot and promotion Cattleya Fashion Eyewear; Shelbia says she has never been as happy as she is living with Adam

Bar Zoga, Hadas Bar-Ad | 11:29 | 02.01.23

Bella Hadid back to denouncing Israel, ignoring terror attacks

In a series of Instagram stories posted over the weekend, pro-Palestinian supermodel accuses Israel of 'slaughtering' children and elderly women, fails to mention recent deadly terror attacks that left 7 Israelis dead

Hadas Bar-Ad | 17:20 | 01.31.23

HBO series evokes Israel-Palestine conflict in new season trailer

A teaser for season 4 of the hit drama series 'Succession' claims family feud poses a challenge like the Israel-Palestine conflict, only harder and much more important

Matan Shor | 22:45 | 01.26.23

Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle

Capitalizing on Oscar nominations movie theaters expect better ticket turnout to new cinematic hits among them Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans'

Reuters | 20:17 | 01.26.23

White nationalist leader Nick Fuentes addresses his livestream audience on the day Roe v. Wade is struck down to attack Jews on the Supreme Court, June 24, 2022

White supremacist Nick Fuentes returns to Twitter with antisemitic spree

Vocal Holocaust denier blasts back onto the scene with deluge of unsavory posts, including praise for Hitler

Philissa Cramer / JTA | 21:27 | 01.25.23

Steven Spielberg arrives at the premiere of "The Fabelmans" as part of AFI Fest, November 6, 2022, in Los Angeles, California, United States

Spielberg’s ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods, WWI epic with anti-Nazi past gets 9

This year's Academy Awards nominations list is jam-packed with Jewish characters, stories and artists

Andrew Lapin/JTA | 17:37 | 01.24.23

קיילי ג'נר בתצוגת ההוט קוטור של סקיאפרלי בפריז, 2023

The Israeli artist behind Kylie Jenner’s outrageous lion head outfit

Star once again wowed the world after stepping out in Paris wearing a gown adorned with eerily lifelike lion head, created in collaboration with Ami Zarug

Itai Yaakov | 18:33 | 01.23.23

Opera and ethnic liturgica: a memorable music week in Tel Aviv

A stirring reprise (after six years) of the Argentinian masterpiece Misa Criolla was performed in Heichal HaTarbut, followed by the Israeli Opera premiere of two rarely seen short works: Aleko by Rachmaninoff, and Cavalleria Rustica by Mascagni

Buzzy Gordon | 16:42 | 01.22.23

Kanye West's legal team seeks to terminate services via newspaper ad

Law firm says ad idea comes as a last resort after controversial rapper shut off phone number they were provided with, leading to 'breakdown in communication'

Dennis Bihler | 23:30 | 01.17.23

High-profile Israeli media personality says she's moving to U.S.

Judy Mozes confirms will leave Israel for New York soon with her partner, intends to keep hosting Ynet radio talk show from new home abroad while eyeing Hollywood career

Matan Shor | 19:22 | 01.16.23

Lisa Marie Presley arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mad Max: Fury Road" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on May 7, 2015

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

The singer and only child of Elvis, died on Thursday after a hospitalization, according to her mother, Priscilla Presley; Elvis died when she was just 9 years old and she recalled him kissing her goodnight hours before he would collapse and never recover

Associated Press | 09:14 | 01.13.23

Famous Kuwaiti singer makes surprise visit to Israel

The singer refers to Israel as 'Palestine' fearing backlash from her fanbase; a doctor who met with Shams says that she had taken part in workshops between Arabs and Jews

i24NEWS | 23:04 | 01.12.23

Real Madrid goalkeeper and Israeli fiancée plan culturally Jewish wedding

Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig have not been too eager so far to divulge details about their special day, but the Belgian giant will reportedly break a glass according to Jewish tradition

Hadas Bar-Ad | 13:01 | 01.12.23

Spielberg's Jewish family story ‘Fabelmans,’ triumphs at Golden Globes

Jewish filmmaker also awarded Best Director for tale of his childhood with parents' troubled marriage, antisemitism and his early attempts at filmmaking

i24NEWS, Ynet | 09:57 | 01.11.23

Emma Shapplin: Sometimes accidents can be surprising and beautiful

Ahead of Israel concert, pop opera sensation says she’s happy to return to the amicable people and warm Mediterranean atmosphere she ‘soaks up like a sponge’

Ilan Levinsohn | 15:05 | 01.10.23

neckless from the Lovely French series by Leehee Segal in Emily in Paris

Israeli designer's jewels star in Emily in Paris

Leehe Segal's Bleecker & Prince jewels spotted in Paris show by series costume designer who selects seven of them to adorn screen; designer not fazed by fame with long list of celebrity customers already on hand

Itay Yaacov | 11:19 | 01.10.23

Gigi Hadid's father said to be dating woman 47 years his junior

Palestinian American real-estate mogul Mohamed Hadid was seen walking down Rodeo Drive with reality star Keni Silva, born the same year as daughter Gigi, a vocal critic of Israeli government

Gilad Meiri | 16:59 | 01.08.23

‘The Hidden City’ exhibition reveals the secrets of Israel’s Jaffa

Artist Maya Smira says exhibit born with the idea that the city of Jaffa is constantly renewing itself; says she uses architecture of Jaffa as raw material, then integrates her feelings and vision

i24NEWS | 10:15 | 01.03.23

The Madonna of the Middle East: Israeli pop icon Ofra Haza named one of greatest singers of all time

Rolling Stone Magazine hails Haza’s combination of traditional vocal conventions inspired by her Yemeni-Jewish ancestry with modern technique

Dennis Bihler | 11:49 | 01.02.23

Selahattin Paşali plays the protagonist in the upcoming series titled 'Ömer'

In Turkey, Orthodox drama Shtisel is being adapted for a Muslim audience

Drawing inspiration from hit show picked up by Netflix, Ömer set to premiere sometime in 2023 and involve young man’s dilemma between religious tradition and secularism

David I. Klein/JTA | 23:13 | 12.28.22

War of Independence veterans protest 'defamatory' Netflix movie

Five ex-soldiers demand streaming service immediately remove film depicting them and their comrades killing Palestinian children and babies in cold blood

Korin Elbaz Alush | 17:36 | 12.27.22

Gal Gadot and family spotted strolling around rainy Tel Aviv

Ynet encountered the Israeli actress and her husband Jaron Varsano going for a walk around the block together with their little daughter, unfazed by the wet

Bar Zaga | 15:59 | 12.25.22

Pop legend Robbie Williams to perform in Israel

Williams set to hold concert during a music festival in Tel Aviv in June, alongside other international and local artists including Sam Smith, Papa Roach and Static

Ran Boker | 09:31 | 12.21.22

Kourtney Kardashian's eldest son celebrates bar mitzvah

The wildest family on TV gathers for Mason Disick's coming-of-age party; noticeably absent were Travis Barker and Kanye West

Omer Daniel | 23:30 | 12.19.22

אנטונלה מסי משתפת את הסטורי של קורל סימנוביץ'

After World Cup triumph, Messi's wife shares message in Hebrew

Antonela Roccuzzo shares post by Israeli model Coral Simanovich congratulating soccer star's family and team for World Cup win; 'You deserve it the most'

Ynet | 22:43 | 12.19.22

Israeli diplomat/actor, juggles motherhood, career between NY and Tel Aviv

Maya Wertheimer, wife of Israel's consul general in NY Asaf Zamir, says she is coming out of the most challenging years of her life - losing father, while being fulltime mom, and Israeli celebrity

Hadas Bar-Ad, Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig | 14:44 | 12.19.22

מעצב השנה של יריד העיצוב הצרפתי MAISON & OBJET

Jerusalem born designer chosen exceptional talent of year by Maison & Object

Raphaël Navot, best known for his work on the Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers, he will present 'The Apothem Lounge', an immersive installation designed to 'portray a visual emotion'

Carla Rathaus | 20:56 | 12.18.22

A Christmas tree next to a Hanukkah candlestick in Haifa, Israel, during the Hag HaHagim festival

In Haifa, Jews and Christian Arabs celebrate holidays together

Thousands of Israelis flock to the 'northern capital' to take part in weeks long festivities marking holidays of both faiths celebrated for past 29 years showing unity among residents of mixed city

i24NEWS | 20:09 | 12.18.22

Leonard Cohen's children in legal battle over $48 million estate

Lorca and Adam Cohen suing father's former lawyer and trustee for right to royalties from Jewish singer's songs, novels and poems

Ynet | 17:18 | 12.14.22

Hollywood director refutes accusations she 'killed' Wonder Woman films

The production of the 3rd sequel of Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot, sparking uproar and pointing fingers at director Patty Jenkins for abandoning the film; Jenkins calls Gadot the greatest gift, and inspiration

Ynet | 14:10 | 12.14.22

Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor

The Mark Twain award will be presented to the Jewish actor for his roles in both comedies and dramas having 'an impact on American society'

Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA | 10:54 | 12.14.22

Israeli Netflix star visited on Hulu set by new young love

In a fast bounce back from the end of a 3-year lowkey relationship, Michael Aloni and 21-y/o Roni Zouler share lovey-dovey pics from the set of We Are the Lucky Ones

Bar Zoga, Hadas Bar-Ad | 13:54 | 12.13.22

Israeli hip-hop star Shaanan Streett mixes music with activism

Keeping it real, Israeli rapper and his Hadag Nahash band balances lyrics on important issues with keeping both the tone and process of song-writing enjoyable, 'audiences pickup on authenticity' he says

Howard Lovy/JTA | 17:57 | 12.11.22

Tragedy of gay Palestinians exposed on Israeli stage

New play tells story of LGBTQ+ people in West Bank or Gaza where lack of civil rights legislation leaves them open to discrimination and harassment

i24NEWS | 22:25 | 12.08.22

Gal Gadot in solidarity post against antisemitism

In light of growing antisemitic speech, the Israeli actress reposts Biden's condemning Jew hatred tweet, and emphasizes his call to 'reject antisemitism wherever it hides'

Hadas Bar-Ad | 21:51 | 12.04.22

Israeli reality star moving to Paris, says concerned for family left behind

Uriel Yekutiel plans on boarding a flight in about three months, after learning French and losing 10 Kilo (22 pounds) to join a celebrity chef's group in the artistic management of a new complex in Paris' Le Marais neighborhood

Yoni Froim | 21:32 | 12.01.22

Israeli Tinder Swindler spotted dining in Tel Aviv with new flame

Simon Leviev seen out dining with young German model at fancy Italian restaurant, flanked by security detail

Ynet | 22:48 | 11.27.22

מיכאל דדון (במרכז) בחוף הים, מתוך התערוכה

Haredi-educated teen becomes TikTok fashion influencer

Michael Dadon breaks norms through his passion for fashion - At only 18, he has nearly 10 thousand followers on TikTok and is the centerpiece of an international photo festival, but has dreams of becoming a successful fashion figure

Shmuel Munitz | 21:57 | 11.24.22

Israeli photographer gets honorable mention in African photography contest

Photo submitted by Maya Maymoni shows silhouettes of giraffes, lit by sunset and lightning; says at that moment she felt that she had actually captured nature; Grand Prize awarded American photographer Michelle Kranz for portrait of gurilla

Noa Fisher | 17:19 | 11.24.22

Floyd Mayweather spotted on surprise visit to Jerusalem

Arriving from Dubai, Mayweather seen strolling the old city of Jerusalem and visiting the Mahane Yehuda market as he pauses for photos with fans, later attending a basketball match in Tel Aviv

i24NEWS | 17:23 | 11.21.22

Brainwash: What is smog?

Where would you find the conjunctiva? When did humans start using fire? Which famous scientific research was conducted on pea plants? Take a challenging scientific trivia

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 09:50 | 11.21.22

The Israeli Opera launches the 2022-23 season with The Tales of Hoffman

Jacques Offenbach’s opera fantastique The Tales of Hoffmann kicked off the current season of the Israeli Opera: a diverse lineup of eight productions that will run through next July

Buzzy Gordon | 14:23 | 11.14.22

Israeli popstar Noa Kirel walks down MTV red carpet with daring Kanye West outfit

Singer arrives at award show in Germany wearing clothing set emblazoned with rapper’s face and jewelry decorated with Jewish insignia in a message against antisemitism

Itay Yaacov | 23:38 | 11.13.22

Israeli radio host suspended for telling Haredi MKs to hang themselves with tefillin

Notoriously abrasive host Natan Zahavi lands himself in hot soup with explosive on-air rant targeting ultra-Orthodox politicians and taken off air until further notice

Ran Boker | 21:56 | 11.13.22

Gigi Hadid AWOL at Leonardo DiCaprio's star-packed birthday bash

Hollywood star celebrates his 48th birthday with all of showbiz’s who's who, from Mick Jagger and LeBron James to Wesley Snipes and Tobey McGuire; but where was his (alleged) new partner?

Omer Daniel | 20:52 | 11.13.22

Emma Shapplin to perform in Tel Aviv early next year

French soprano says happy to return to Israel for January 31 concert, having performed for local audiences on a number of occasions

Ynet | 11:38 | 10.24.22

ציור שנמכר בבית מכירות פומביות שלפיו הוא צוייר על ידי היטלר

Channel 4 to use Hitler art in controversial comedy show

In Jimmy Carr Destroys Art, comedian may use flamethrower to destroy a painting by Adolf Hitler if studio audience votes in favor of destruction - 'argument to be made whether moral character should decide whether or not a piece of art exists ,' network executive says

Hadas Bar-Ad, Ynet | 20:56 | 10.13.22

Song by Israeli artist becomes Iranian protest anthem

'I got videos of women dancing at underground parties, taking off their chadors and dancing to my songs,' Liraz Charhi says; her third and latest album 'Roya' recorded with four Iranian musicians

i24NEWS | 13:55 | 10.10.22

Israeli stars praised in European production of famed musical

The Band's Visit starring Miri Mesika described luminous and Alon Aboutboul said to bring dignity as band leader after premiering in the UK in new production directed by Michael Longhurst; to run until December 3

Ynet | 11:53 | 10.09.22

BDS supporter awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

Annie Ernaux signed a petition calling for a boycott of the 2019 Eurovision in Israel; a year earlier she signed a petition calling for a boycott on Israeli dance troupe's performance in France

Ynet | 22:56 | 10.06.22

A team of three Christian Arab Brazilians, seated in front, won first place at the inaugural Abrahamic Hummus Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 21, 2022

Brazilian Jews and Arabs hold hummus championship to celebrate coexistence

Around 150 people wearing yarmulkes, keffiyehs and other types of Arab scarves gather in Sao Paulo for competition centered on one of Middle East’s signature dishes

Marcus M. Gilban/JTA | 13:32 | 09.29.22

NY Fashion Week features Israeli models

Sharing the runway with supermodels including Gigi Hadid, Serena Williams, and Kim Kardashian, Israeli models Sun Mizrachi, Bar Refaeli, Bar Zomer, and Eden Fines strutted their stuff in the international fashion event this month

Itai Yaakov, Hadas Bar-Ad | 12:09 | 09.27.22

Israel's Burning Man festival to be held under noise regulations, organizers say

After Bedouin residents near festival grounds complain of noise from six day annual event, police convenes meeting where restrictions on musical performances and noise level agreed; festival will silence concerts between 2 pm and 4 pm and from 11pm to 7 am

Ilana Korial | 18:30 | 09.21.22

Culture

Israeli dancer shines next to Harry Styles at Grammy Awards

Ran Boker

Israel's Fauda star talks about career and success

Assi Tochen

Israeli model Yael Shelbia balancing faith, career, and love

Bar Zaga

Israeli fiancée of Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois showing off at the gym

Dennis Bihler

DiCaprio spotted with new Israeli beauty

Bar Zaga

World's once most popular porn star converts to Judaism, has Israeli partner

Omer Daniel

Paul Rudd spills the tea on how he maintains his youthful looks

Omer Daniel

Mixing business and pleasure - Omer Adam, Yael Shelbia join in campaign

Bar Zoga, Hadas Bar-Ad

Bella Hadid back to denouncing Israel, ignoring terror attacks

Hadas Bar-Ad

HBO series evokes Israel-Palestine conflict in new season trailer

Matan Shor

Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle

Reuters

White supremacist Nick Fuentes returns to Twitter with antisemitic spree

Philissa Cramer / JTA

Spielberg’s ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods, WWI epic with anti-Nazi past gets 9

Andrew Lapin/JTA

The Israeli artist behind Kylie Jenner’s outrageous lion head outfit

Itai Yaakov

Opera and ethnic liturgica: a memorable music week in Tel Aviv

Buzzy Gordon

Kanye West's legal team seeks to terminate services via newspaper ad

Dennis Bihler

High-profile Israeli media personality says she's moving to U.S.

Matan Shor

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

Associated Press

Famous Kuwaiti singer makes surprise visit to Israel

i24NEWS

Real Madrid goalkeeper and Israeli fiancée plan culturally Jewish wedding

Hadas Bar-Ad

Spielberg's Jewish family story ‘Fabelmans,’ triumphs at Golden Globes

i24NEWS, Ynet

Emma Shapplin: Sometimes accidents can be surprising and beautiful

Ilan Levinsohn

Israeli designer's jewels star in Emily in Paris

Itay Yaacov

Gigi Hadid's father said to be dating woman 47 years his junior

Gilad Meiri

‘The Hidden City’ exhibition reveals the secrets of Israel’s Jaffa

i24NEWS

The Madonna of the Middle East: Israeli pop icon Ofra Haza named one of greatest singers of all time

Dennis Bihler

In Turkey, Orthodox drama Shtisel is being adapted for a Muslim audience

David I. Klein/JTA

War of Independence veterans protest 'defamatory' Netflix movie

Korin Elbaz Alush

Gal Gadot and family spotted strolling around rainy Tel Aviv

Bar Zaga

Pop legend Robbie Williams to perform in Israel

Ran Boker

Kourtney Kardashian's eldest son celebrates bar mitzvah

Omer Daniel

After World Cup triumph, Messi's wife shares message in Hebrew

Ynet

Israeli diplomat/actor, juggles motherhood, career between NY and Tel Aviv

Hadas Bar-Ad, Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig

Jerusalem born designer chosen exceptional talent of year by Maison & Object

Carla Rathaus

In Haifa, Jews and Christian Arabs celebrate holidays together

i24NEWS

Leonard Cohen's children in legal battle over $48 million estate

Ynet

Hollywood director refutes accusations she 'killed' Wonder Woman films

Ynet

Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor

Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA

Israeli Netflix star visited on Hulu set by new young love

Bar Zoga, Hadas Bar-Ad

Israeli hip-hop star Shaanan Streett mixes music with activism

Howard Lovy/JTA

Tragedy of gay Palestinians exposed on Israeli stage

i24NEWS

Gal Gadot in solidarity post against antisemitism

Hadas Bar-Ad

Israeli reality star moving to Paris, says concerned for family left behind

Yoni Froim

Israeli Tinder Swindler spotted dining in Tel Aviv with new flame

Ynet

Haredi-educated teen becomes TikTok fashion influencer

Shmuel Munitz

Israeli photographer gets honorable mention in African photography contest

Noa Fisher

Floyd Mayweather spotted on surprise visit to Jerusalem

i24NEWS

Brainwash: What is smog?

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education

The Israeli Opera launches the 2022-23 season with The Tales of Hoffman

Buzzy Gordon

Israeli popstar Noa Kirel walks down MTV red carpet with daring Kanye West outfit

Itay Yaacov

Israeli radio host suspended for telling Haredi MKs to hang themselves with tefillin

Ran Boker

Gigi Hadid AWOL at Leonardo DiCaprio's star-packed birthday bash

Omer Daniel

Emma Shapplin to perform in Tel Aviv early next year

Ynet

Channel 4 to use Hitler art in controversial comedy show

Hadas Bar-Ad, Ynet

Song by Israeli artist becomes Iranian protest anthem

i24NEWS

Israeli stars praised in European production of famed musical

Ynet

BDS supporter awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

Ynet

Brazilian Jews and Arabs hold hummus championship to celebrate coexistence

Marcus M. Gilban/JTA

NY Fashion Week features Israeli models

Itai Yaakov, Hadas Bar-Ad

Israel's Burning Man festival to be held under noise regulations, organizers say

Ilana Korial