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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

Adam Levine in hot water as more models come out with infidelity claims

Several months after his sweeping performance in Tel Aviv, Maroon 5 frontman gets accused by several Instagram models of cheating and flirting with them; denying the allegations, singer admits he was inappropriate 'on certain instances'

Omer Daniel | 16:09 | 09.21.22

Discovery evening of Bedouin culture in Dimona, southern Israel

Israel's first-ever coffee festival in Rahat, during Sukkot

Producer hails three- day festival as an opportunity for Israelis of all races and creeds to get to know the culture of their Bedouin compatriots and promote multiculturalism

i24NEWS | 11:16 | 09.21.22

Tel Aviv Arabic music festival brings Arab and Jewish audiences together

The three-day Arabit Festival featured dozens of artists who covered the entire width and breadth of local Arabic music — from traditional folk through classic Arabic pop to experimental electronic music

Yon Feder | 20:44 | 09.18.22

Marvel says will make changes to Israeli heroine character amid Palestinian uproar

Studio says while its characters and stories inspired by the comics, the filmmakers will take a new approach with the character of Sabra; pro-Palestinian group says superhero glorifies Israeli army and police

Dvir Reshef | 19:02 | 09.18.22

Justin Bieber cancels Israel concert over health fears

After canceling his South America tour, Bieber's team announces cancelation of entire Middle East, Asia tour including Tel Aviv show in October; local producers say working to refund disappointed fans for tickets already purchased

Ran Boker | 20:11 | 09.15.22

'I'm here and you can't ignore me,' says Arab contestant on Israel's Big Brother

Lebanese-born Riwa Raslan, whose casting to the hit reality TV show was first seen as gimmick, shares about living with two identities, and why she wouldn’t date a Jewish man

Yoni Froim | 15:06 | 09.15.22

Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid spotted together, sparking romance rumors

Deviating from his tendency of dating women under age of 25, Hollywood actor allegedly 'getting to know' the model, whose partly-Palestinian family is known for waging social media campaigns against Israel; DiCaprio previously dates Israel model Bar Refaeli

Inbal Hananel, Hadas Bar-Ad, Ynet | 13:48 | 09.14.22

Israeli TikTok star famous for mocking own obesity dies aged 28

Idan Ohayon, influencer followed by tens of thousands, known for content expressing love of food but also mocking weight problem; many fans post messages expressing struggle with news

Ran Boker | 17:29 | 09.07.22

Jerry Seinfeld for the Kith Fall 2022 Campaign

Jerry Seinfeld swaps puffy shirts for high-end streetwear in viral fashion shoot

Legendary Jewish comedian and New Yorker partners with streetwear brand Kith in a new clothing collection inspired by Queens College and Brooklyn College gear

Julia Gergely/JTA | 13:07 | 09.07.22

Culinary Adventures in Greece: Tasting Paros

Israelis love Greece, for its proximity, friendliness, beaches, music, shopping, history – and, of course, its cuisine. This article – the first in a two-part series – focuses on a visit to Paros Island and its many attractions

Buzzy Gordon | 23:33 | 08.31.22

Healing with humor, Palestinian American comedians strike a chord in West Bank

Comic performs wearing a black T-shirt bearing the word 'press', tribute to slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh; says jokes include comic riffs on being questioned by Israeli border guards

Reuters | 16:57 | 08.31.22

Gal Gadot visits children in Gaza border town

After taking heat for not speaking out against Palestinian rocket fire during most recent round of fighting in Gaza, the Wonder Woman star visits local kids in the closest town to the border

i24NEWS | 14:22 | 08.25.22

Olympic gold medalist Linoy Ashram posing with Elmo and Moishe Oofnik, Aug. 11, 2022

‘The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo’ getting a star-studded Israeli adaptation

Lovable red puppet will grace Israelis' boob tube with 14-episode series set to premiere in October, will offer another generation of Israeli children chance to learn from puppets and their friends

Noga Tarnopolsky/JTA | 23:12 | 08.21.22

Gal Gadot spotted in Tel Aviv straight from Netflix film set in Portugal

The Israeli Hollywood star seen walking with two of her daughters Maya and Alma looking beautiful and fresh despite the scorching August heat; her last Netflix project 'Red Notice,' streaming service's most watched film

Bar Zaga | 17:08 | 08.04.22

Turkish NBA star hosts interfaith basketball clinic in Jerusalem

Enes Kanter Freedom believes clinic could demonstrate tolerance and compassion between different peoples as well as 'build camaraderie and develop relationships'

Jacob Gurvis/JTA | 17:30 | 08.02.22

Israeli model to star in GQ fashion shoot with Italian sex icon Michele Morrone

Dancing with the Stars dazzler Eden Fines will take part in campaign for international men's magazine alongside star of smash-hit Netflix erotic drama 365 Days

Bar Zaga | 12:48 | 08.02.22

Verdi’s La Traviata closes out the 2021-22 Israeli opera season

A flashy, time-warp version of Giuseppe Verdi’s tragic opera La Traviata is the last production Tel Aviv audiences will see until the next season begins in November

Buzzy Gordon | 10:40 | 08.01.22

Barcelona gets world’s first Michelin-starred kosher restaurant

As tourism in Spain bounces back post pandemic, summer travel season reignites hope for renewed Jewish tourism into the country and one eatery is offering gourmet cuisine for kosher-keeping Jews

Orge Castellano/JTA | 18:26 | 07.17.22

Inna Berkowits, an art historian at the Haifa University's Hecht Museum explains about Amadeo Modigliani's painting 'Maud Abrantes' that is painted on the reverse side of a canvas with another painting by him titled 'Nude with a Hat' and is on display at Haifa University's Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel, June 28, 2022

Israeli museum finds sketches hidden in Modigliani painting

X-ray scan reveals three previously unknown sketches hidden beneath surface of one of Italian painter's works; 'quite an amazing discovery,' says art historian

Associated Press | 16:57 | 07.13.22

Israel picks singer Noa Kirel for 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Public broadcaster Kan's panel picks pop star from 78 potential candidates to represent Israel in the international competition; culture minister hails the choice saying Kirel is a role model for young girls with her determination and creativity

Ran Boker | 18:22 | 07.11.22

Israel's Ambassador to Romania plays the angel of death in a local production of Hanoch Levin's Winter Funeral

Israel's envoy in Romania stars in Hanoch Levin's stage play

David Saranga stars in an adaptation of late Israeli writer's Winter Funeral in Bucharest after embassy joins hands with Jewish Theatre to bring plays and literary texts to local audiences

Itamar Eichner | 11:37 | 07.03.22

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner spotted wining and dining in Tel Aviv

As U.S. fissured more than ever amid heated abortion debate following overturning of Roe V. Wade, former U.S. president's daughter and senior adviser seen smiling on a night out in the big city

Yoni Froim | 23:16 | 06.26.22

Real Madrid star and Israeli girlfriend spotted poolside in Tel Aviv

The Israeli model and her fiancé, Belgian soccer star, soak up the sun in a Jaffa Hotel shortly after their engagement; Mishel made my love for Israel grow, Courtois says

Bar Zoga | 10:36 | 06.15.22

Pop up or traditional: six wine bars to savor

Israel's growing reputation as a producer of award-winning vintages results in more wine bars becoming a part of the urban culinary scene that is as an international foodie destination

Buzzy Gordon | 16:37 | 06.12.22

A Rarity in Tel Aviv: High Baroque Opera

The recent entirely homegrown Israeli Opera production of Handel’s Alcina, named after a sorceress queen, is at the same time periodically musically enchanting, yet on the whole more bewildering than bewitching

Buzzy Gordon | 15:06 | 06.05.22

In first, Knesset speaker to deliver a speech at Jerusalem pride parade

Mickey Levy decides to attend event after organizers and liberal lawmakers received death threats; 'LGBT people are equal citizens of the State of Israel and deserve full equality,' he says

Moran Azulay | 16:04 | 06.02.22

Ten terrific pizza places - part 1

Israel's pizza scene takes on some of the luster that characteristic of the local gastronomy as more talented chefs choose to specialize in artisanal pizzas seeking a badge of honor in the profession

Buzzy Gordon | 17:01 | 05.24.22

תזמורת פירקת אלנור בפסטיבל פליציה בלומנטל למוזיקה

Israeli orchestra plays in Egypt for first time in four decades

Firqat Alnoor performs during Independence Day festivities in Israeli mission in Cairo; 'Events such as these express the way the words peace and stability can turn into reality,' Israeli envoy says

i24NEWS | 18:15 | 05.22.22

שיעור ריקודי בטן בביתה של חני כהן יהונתן

Religious belly dancing teacher sparks innovative physical feminine discourse

Hani Cohen Yehonatan grew up in a religious-Zionist household, and her love for belly dancing sparked her passion to teach and spread the art to other women; 'People know belly dancing as a very revealing type of dance, very sexual, and that's a stigma that I came to tackle'

Shani Zohar Shadma | 15:46 | 05.19.22

אוקראינה להקת קאלוש אורקסטה חוגגת ניצחון ב אירוויזיון ב טורינו

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war

Zelensky welcomes victory, Ukraine’s third since its 2003 Eurovision debut; says his country will do its best to host next year’s contest in the devastated port city of Mariupol

Associated Press | 12:04 | 05.15.22

The cast of 'Heirs of the Land' perform during filming in Spain in 2020

Spanish Jews take the spotlight in new Netflix series about the Inquisition

Set in 14th century Barcelona, Heirs to the Land chronicles the life of a young man of modest means who finds himself in the crosshairs of an old religious conflict

JTA/Cnaan Liphshiz | 20:04 | 05.08.22

Acclaimed rapper 50 Cent to perform in Israel

Grammy-winning rapper behind hits In Da Club, Candy Shop and Just a Lil Bit will perform in Tel Aviv's Menora Mivtachim Arena on July 4; ticket prices start at NIS 349

Ran Boker | 20:22 | 04.25.22

The Marriage of Figaro: opera as farce

The Israeli Opera’s recent production of Mozart’s famed comedic opera The Marriage of Figaro was as entertaining as much by virtue of the performers’ acting as by their superb singing

Buzzy Gordon | 08:15 | 04.25.22

Studio Annette and Felicja Blumental Music Center

Music moments in March: an annual festival and a sublime requiem

The first official days of spring heralded some notable concerts: the 24th Felicja Blumental Music Festival, and the Israel Camerata Jerusalem’s performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Heavenly Requiem: Divine Angels

Buzzy Gordon | 19:04 | 04.21.22

Never too late: Hard rockers Three Days Grace to perform in Israel

Multi-platinum Canadian group — known for mega-hit singles such as Riot, Never Too Late, and Animal I Have Become — will arrive in Israel for the first time ever to play a single show in Holon on October 15

Ynet | 23:42 | 03.28.22

#CookForUkraine — a culinary mission to help Ukrainian children

Two food writers — one Ukrainian and the other Russian — launch crowdfunding campaign, encouraging online users to post pictures of traditional Ukrainian dishes and help collect donations for Ukrainian children and their families

Shai Segev | 23:49 | 03.21.22

חרקוב שריפה בעקבות הפצצה מלחמה משבר אוקראינה רוסיה

Israel's academia offers scholarships to Ukrainian students, researchers

Tel Aviv and Haifa universities say hope other institutions will follow suit; scholarship program will include fully subsidized accommodations and tuition to allow academic studies and research to continue

Ynet | 20:56 | 03.03.22

Up-and-coming Israeli model stepping into Angelina Jolie's shoes

Young Israeli model Dorit Revelis to be the new face of Guerlain, an international perfume line campaigned by American icon Angelina Jolie for years

Bar Zaga | 23:20 | 03.01.22

Want to find love? Hold off sex, Israeli love and emotion specialist suggests

Is love at first sight real? Why do we listen to dating apps that clearly don't have our best interests in mind? Dr. Liat Yakir shares her insight knowledge on dating, attraction, and intimacy for Valentine's Day

Idan Lushi | 19:22 | 02.14.22

Tinder Swindler: Story of Israeli conman a Netflix hit

New true-crime documentary tells story of Shimon Hayut who posed as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul to woo women online and con them out of millions of dollars

i24NEWS | 19:16 | 02.06.22

Black Eyed Peas frontman defies Israel boycott calls

Will.i.am says politics don't dictate his actions, with pressure from pro-Palestinian activists unable to deter him from performing in Israel and maintaining ties to the country's high-tech scene

Associated Press | 23:00 | 11.29.21

Memorable music moments from the Israel Camerata J'lm

Chamber orchestras finally kicks off its pandemic-delayed 2021-2022 season with Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, by Molière, and “Two Pianos, 40 Fingers,” featuring rarely heard works by very famous composers

Buzzy Gordon | 17:57 | 11.03.21

נבחרת מלכת היופי 2021 נועה קירל וריף נאמן

Israel prepares for Miss Universe pageant in Eilat

Pageant to include representatives from the UAE and Morocco and performance by Israeli singer Noa Kirel; tourism minister says event is 'anchor' promoting and presenting country as vacation destination

i24NEWS, Ynet | 08:17 | 10.28.21

Culture

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

Adam Levine in hot water as more models come out with infidelity claims

Omer Daniel

Israel's first-ever coffee festival in Rahat, during Sukkot

i24NEWS

Tel Aviv Arabic music festival brings Arab and Jewish audiences together

Yon Feder

Marvel says will make changes to Israeli heroine character amid Palestinian uproar

Dvir Reshef

Justin Bieber cancels Israel concert over health fears

Ran Boker

'I'm here and you can't ignore me,' says Arab contestant on Israel's Big Brother

Yoni Froim

Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid spotted together, sparking romance rumors

Inbal Hananel, Hadas Bar-Ad, Ynet

Israeli TikTok star famous for mocking own obesity dies aged 28

Ran Boker

Jerry Seinfeld swaps puffy shirts for high-end streetwear in viral fashion shoot

Julia Gergely/JTA

Culinary Adventures in Greece: Tasting Paros

Buzzy Gordon

Healing with humor, Palestinian American comedians strike a chord in West Bank

Reuters

Gal Gadot visits children in Gaza border town

i24NEWS

‘The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo’ getting a star-studded Israeli adaptation

Noga Tarnopolsky/JTA

Gal Gadot spotted in Tel Aviv straight from Netflix film set in Portugal

Bar Zaga

Turkish NBA star hosts interfaith basketball clinic in Jerusalem

Jacob Gurvis/JTA

Israeli model to star in GQ fashion shoot with Italian sex icon Michele Morrone

Bar Zaga

Verdi’s La Traviata closes out the 2021-22 Israeli opera season

Buzzy Gordon

Barcelona gets world’s first Michelin-starred kosher restaurant

Orge Castellano/JTA

Israeli museum finds sketches hidden in Modigliani painting

Associated Press

Israel picks singer Noa Kirel for 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Ran Boker

Israel's envoy in Romania stars in Hanoch Levin's stage play

Itamar Eichner

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner spotted wining and dining in Tel Aviv

Yoni Froim

Real Madrid star and Israeli girlfriend spotted poolside in Tel Aviv

Bar Zoga

Pop up or traditional: six wine bars to savor

Buzzy Gordon

A Rarity in Tel Aviv: High Baroque Opera

Buzzy Gordon

In first, Knesset speaker to deliver a speech at Jerusalem pride parade

Moran Azulay

Ten terrific pizza places - part 1

Buzzy Gordon

Israeli orchestra plays in Egypt for first time in four decades

i24NEWS

Religious belly dancing teacher sparks innovative physical feminine discourse

Shani Zohar Shadma

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war

Associated Press

Spanish Jews take the spotlight in new Netflix series about the Inquisition

JTA/Cnaan Liphshiz

Acclaimed rapper 50 Cent to perform in Israel

Ran Boker

The Marriage of Figaro: opera as farce

Buzzy Gordon

Music moments in March: an annual festival and a sublime requiem

Buzzy Gordon

Never too late: Hard rockers Three Days Grace to perform in Israel

Ynet

#CookForUkraine — a culinary mission to help Ukrainian children

Shai Segev

Israel's academia offers scholarships to Ukrainian students, researchers

Ynet

Up-and-coming Israeli model stepping into Angelina Jolie's shoes

Bar Zaga

Want to find love? Hold off sex, Israeli love and emotion specialist suggests

Idan Lushi

Tinder Swindler: Story of Israeli conman a Netflix hit

i24NEWS

Black Eyed Peas frontman defies Israel boycott calls

Associated Press

Memorable music moments from the Israel Camerata J'lm

Buzzy Gordon

Israel prepares for Miss Universe pageant in Eilat

i24NEWS, Ynet