Lifestyle & Culture
מיכל מזרחי בחנות הבגדים
Lesson in generosity: teacher opens free clothing boutique for students
Teacher Michal Mizrahi set up a clothing shop at a Tel Aviv high school, where students can refresh their wardrobes with stylish items, free of charge and without judgment
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 13:50 | 12.26.25
חורף בירושלים
Milder temperatures expected as brief rain system clears Israel
Partly cloudy skies Wednesday with isolated coastal drizzle; rain and possible thunderstorms forecast for northern and central regions over the weekend
ynet | 07:36 | 12.24.25
דמי מור בטקס פרסי גילדת השחקנים, 2025
Not just world's most beautiful: Demi Moore’s year in fashion
Now in her 60s, her new title reignites debate over cosmetic tweaks, but most agree: she's a red carpet icon, boldly redefining femininity, natural beauty and self-confidence with every appearance
Erez Amiran | 20:28 | 12.22.25
This man built Israel’s most valuable Pokémon collection—and a community around it
With rare cards, vintage merch and grading expertise, one Israeli collector is leading a Pokémon renaissance where nostalgia meets serious money
Bar Gindy | 18:09 | 12.22.25
אנדרו תיקי אפשטיין
Epstein photos show Prince Andrew lying across laps of five women, deepening royal family crisis
A newly released image showing Prince Andrew with several young women at the Sandringham estate, with Ghislaine Maxwell nearby, has reignited scrutiny and sparked fresh family tensions at the heart of the British monarchy
Inbal Hananel | 10:22 | 12.22.25
דייב שאפל
‘If I say I stand with Israel, they got me’: Dave Chappelle bashes Israel on Netflix special
In a surprise Netflix special, Chappelle joked that saying ‘I stand with Israel’ would mean he was co-opted and accused Israel of killing Gaza journalists
Dennis Bihler | 19:43 | 12.21.25
ביל גייטס
How Jeffrey Epstein shadowed Bill Gates’ marriage
The resurfacing of Jeffrey Epstein case materials has renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates past associations, his divorce from Melinda Gates and the personal regrets he now says define one of the most painful chapters of his life
Inbal Hananel | 16:10 | 12.21.25
סידני סוויני לובשת גליה להב בפרמיירה של הסרט "עוזרת הבית" בלוס אנג'לס, 2025
Plunging neckline, feathers: Sydney Sweeney stuns in Israeli designer gown at premiere of 'The Housemaid'
The Hollywood star turned heads at the LA premiere of 'The Housemaid', wearing a white halter dress by Israeli fashion house Galia Lahav; the look is inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s iconic moment in 'The Seven Year Itch'
Itay Yaacov | 11:40 | 12.17.25
רוב ריינר ניק ריינר
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner to be charged with parents’ murders
Prosecutors say 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner will face two counts of first‑degree murder with special circumstances in killings of his father, acclaimed director Rob Reiner, and mother Michele Singer Reiner in their Brentwood home
ynet | 00:21 | 12.17.25
רוב ריינר ודונלד טראמפ
‘No low is too low for this psychopath’: Hollywood erupts after Trump post on Rob Reiner
Hollywood figures and Republicans alike condemn President Donald Trump’s remarks after the killing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, calling the post cruel, inappropriate and detached from the facts as tributes pour in for the acclaimed director
ynet | 12:53 | 12.16.25
ניק ריינר, רוב ריינר ואשתו מישל
Son of director Rob Reiner, Nick, arrested in connection with parents’ murder
Less than a day after filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were found dead in their Los Angeles home with their throats slashed, US media report their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of killing them
ynet | 18:19 | 12.15.25
Israel’s past, boxed and stacked: Israeliana archive tells a story in rust, vinyl and Zionism
In a private space packed with vintage ads, toys and memorabilia, Vital turns forgotten relics into a living record of Israeli culture; 'Our history is fragile, if we don’t keep it, it disappears,' he says
Bar Gindy | 12:42 | 12.15.25
טיילור סוויפט
Taylor Swift mentions Israel in her documentary and fans are furious
Swift's new docuseries, 'Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,' has sparked an online uproar over two references to Israel; angry netizens claim Swift deliberately chose to include segments and are demanding that she take pro-Palestinian stance
ynet | 13:06 | 12.14.25
Not child's play: rebuilding your life, one Lego set at a time
Lego offers escape, nostalgia and self-therapy for collector Gal Zahavi, whose shelves hold more than 100 sets; he says the hobby grounds him, fuels his creativity and connects him to a growing community of adult builders across Israel
Bar Gindy | 10:50 | 12.08.25
Winter Dreams II light festival at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens to host dazzling Winter Dreams II light festival
The European winter experience that swept the world will be presented in Jerusalem from December 14 through the end of January 2026, featuring 28 light displays and 17 giant light sculptures created especially for the festival
ynet Global | 09:31 | 12.07.25
תחריט גרמני מהמאה ה-19 שבו נראה שייקספיר כאיש משפחה מוקף באשתו אן ובילדיו, המקשיבים לסיפוריו
The hidden life of Shakespeare: the son he lost and the marriage history forgot
The death of Hamnet, Shakespeare’s son, left little trace in history, as did his wife, Agnes; now, a bestselling novel and a new film by Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao revive the family tragedy that shaped his work and restore Agnes to the spotlight
Smadar Shiloni | 09:27 | 12.06.25
משכית x שי פרנקו, קולקציית סתיו-חורף 2025-26
Are Israeli men becoming style-conscious? Designers and brands think so
Israeli menswear is booming as brands roll out smart casual and tailored lines for men who want to stand out; designers say the appetite is real, but the market has cycled before and many Israelis still dress “like a herd,” not as individuals
Itay Yaacov | 18:31 | 12.05.25
נועה כוכבא
Miss Israel–turned-reservist emerges as key Israel advocate in US, calls Mamdani 'a nightmare'
Noa Cochva shifted from modeling to reserve service after Oct. 7, later caring for her ill father before becoming a leading Israel advocate in the US, speaking on campuses and at community events
Dina Halutz | 20:58 | 12.03.25
חן דפסמס וחמותה אור־אל מאור. פירגון הדדי
‘My husband was embarrassed’: Two women in one family publish erotic books and break taboos together
Chen Defsames and her mother-in-law Or-El Maor describe how writing erotica became a shared path and how their families reacted; ‘stop shaming everything connected to erotica’
Yael Garty | 09:46 | 12.03.25
רונית ים
From Tel Aviv beach stalls to 17 million shekel deal: Ronit Yam’s remarkable rise
Kopel sold 51% of her beach-born jewelry brand to Terminal X after starting out selling pieces with her baby in a carrier; bout of Bell’s palsy slowed her until her daughter Shai stepped in; today they run the business from Israel and Costa Rica
Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 07:37 | 12.03.25
לב שבור
Why breakups hurt so much — and the science that helps you heal
Breakups activate the same brain regions as physical pain—how do you cope when your heart feels shattered? Research-backed tools offer practical ways to ease the hurt and help you start feeling better
Naama Kaminer-Mevorak | 04:38 | 12.03.25
מיילי סיירוס מקס מורנדו
Hey Liam! Miley Cyrus is engaged
The singer and her partner, Max Morando, are engaged after four years of dating, according to reports; Rumors of their engagement intensified after the star arrived at the 'Avatar' premiere with a huge, sparkling diamond ring
Omer Daniel | 22:36 | 12.02.25
סברינה קרפנטר בטקס פרסי VMA של MTV ל-2025
‘Have you ever tried this one?’ White House sets ICE raids to Sabrina Carpenter Juno hit
A TikTok pairing ICE arrests with Carpenter’s sex-themed lyric ignited outrage as critics accused the White House of turning deportations into online entertainment
ynet | 12:59 | 12.02.25
הארון המיוחד של דילן
Inside Dylen Dror's custom closet: viral teen who built a store-style wardrobe wall
The 17-year-old social media star, whose viral content has topped 370 million views, recently moved into a unit on a moshav and designed an unusual wall-to-wall closet showcasing the thousands of clothing items he has collected
Maya Benita | 02:16 | 12.02.25
Winners of the Hebrew Olympiad 2025
Hebrew Olympiad kicks off with growing participation from Arab students, overseas learners
Students ages 12–18 will tackle original linguistic puzzles rarely seen in classrooms, from ancient Semitic language puzzles and code-breaking tasks to word meanings and idioms
ynet Global | 16:37 | 12.01.25
Brick by brick, Pop by Pop: Building a geek kingdom out of plastic, faith and pure nerve
Lin Cohen, a religious mother and former combat medic, is at the center of Israel’s growing geek scene—building custom toys, organizing packed fan events and proving that collecting isn’t just nostalgia, but a form of identity and community
Bar Gindy | 09:00 | 12.01.25
פורנו
'It felt like I struck gold': The first time I watched porn
Four adults reflect on the first time they encountered porn—from TV films to online searches—and how those moments shaped them
Sapir Gordo | 03:43 | 11.30.25
מישל גרציג קמפיי זי ספורט
Mishel Gerzig: 'They canceled my invitation because I’m Israeli; Thibaut was furious'
Mishel Gerzig, the Israeli model married to Real Madrid star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, is back in Israel for a new campaign shoot. During a break on set, she spoke about life in Spain, the antisemitism she’s encountered, her recent foray into music, and the possibility of another child
Bar Zaga | 21:13 | 11.28.25
רדיוהד
Radiohead’s 2025 comeback shows why no band sounds like them | Review
In their 4th decade, Radiohead shows how a group of total individualists can sound sharper than most of today’s rock; London’s O2 crowd embraced the pure experience, not a wait for ‘Creep,’ as old deep cuts became new peaks
Einav Schiff | 21:01 | 11.28.25
פרימיירה להציל את שולי סאן
Woman arrested for alleged yearlong stalking of Israeli model Bar Refaeli
According to authorities, the woman allegedly sent repeated messages to Refaeli on social media and also showed up near the model and her family members
Meir Turgeman, Bar Zaga | 16:43 | 11.27.25
טארה ריד
Actress Tara Reid collapses in Chicago hotel, says someone spiked her drink
The 50-year-old actress fainted in a Chicago hotel lobby and yelled, 'I'm famous, I'm an actress!'; she later said she filed a police report, claiming she hadn’t finished her drink and the next thing she remembers is waking up in a hospital
Omer Daniel | 11:07 | 11.25.25
Haute couture and nostalgia: the toy museum bringing childhood back to life
After four decades in fashion, Yaron Minkowski opens a toy museum in Jaffa where tin robots, Pez dispensers and Soviet-era dolls reflect his life; he says collecting is both his art and his stand against disposable culture, preserving memory across generations
Bar Gindy | 20:01 | 11.24.25
הדוגמנית מיכל חרודי
Posing topless is 'not a big deal' for Israeli model tapped for new Versace campaign
Michal Harodi, an Israeli actress, model and classical pianist, was discovered by chance and chosen to star in debut campaign of fashin house's new artistic director, not the first time an unknown Israeli has been given rare opportunity by brand
Itay Yaakov | 23:44 | 11.23.25
נטלי פורטמן בפסטיבל קאן, 2025
Israeli roots, Parisian chic: At 44, Natalie Portman’s style is more refined than ever
With her signature bob haircut, red lipstick, bare legs and long-standing relationship with the fashion house Dior, Natalie Portman proves that timeless style doesn’t need provocation; The Jerusalem-born actress, who was discovered at 13 and went on to become a Hollywood success, continues to shine at 44
Erez Amiran | 22:23 | 11.23.25
מיניות תחת שליטה, גרסת המאה ה-15. ועדה בראשות בישוף בודקת את המתרחש במיטה בין בני זוג
No sex before marriage, no toys without doctor's note: Who’s policing your pleasure?
For generations, religion and society dictated what happened in the bedroom; in 2025, is our sexuality still being controlled, and if so, how?
Maya Benita | 03:31 | 11.22.25
מלאני שירז עשור
Beauty pageant battlefield: when Miss Israel met Miss Palestine
A misleading video and politically charged outfits turned the Miss Universe 2025 pageant into the latest flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Itay Yaacov | 21:05 | 11.20.25
פסגת הצעירים הראשונה במזרח התיכון
'Easy to talk about war, difficult to talk about peace': Summit brings together young Israelis, Syrians
For the first time, youth leaders from Israel, Syria and other Middle East nations met in Paris to build dialogue and regional alliances; Amid warming Israeli-Syrian ties, they called for civil cooperation against terror and a renewed push for peace
Itamar Eichner | 15:08 | 11.19.25
התאומות אליס ואנה קסלר
German entertainment icons the Kessler Twins die in joint assisted suicide at 89
Alice and Ellen Kessler, 89-year-old twin singers and dancers who rose to fame across Europe in the 1950s and became German cultural icons, were found dead in their home near Munich; Reports say the sisters chose to end their lives together
ynet Global | 02:39 | 11.18.25
סידני סוויני
Sydney Sweeney leads the best looks from the 2025 Governors Awards Red Carpet
From Sydney Sweeney's classic silhouette to Jennifer Lopez’s dramatic shape and Emma Stone’s sleek strapless look, the Governors Awards red carpet delivered style highlights and a few misses
Itay Yaacov | 16:04 | 11.17.25
Building sanity in a chaotic world: For one comedian, Lego isn’t a toy - it’s therapy
Stand-up comic Matan Peretz reveals his quiet obsession, tracing how the Lego sets from his childhood became his escape from the noise of fame, the stress of work and even the fear of war
Bar Gindy | 09:00 | 11.17.25
וודי אלן
Woody Allen’s debut novel What's With Baum? is shallow, neurotic, occasionally funny
In What's With Baum?, Woody Allen returns to his familiar neurotic, narcissistic New Yorker — a self-absorbed intellectual with no self-awareness; at 90, Allen continues his self-referential storytelling, equal parts charming and cringeworthy
Navit Barel | 15:05 | 11.15.25
קוונטין טרנטינו ודניאלה פיק
At their peak: Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick pour on the love on the red carpet
At the Los Angeles premiere of Daniella Pick’s new film The Perfect Gamble, Quentin Tarantino showered his wife with hugs and kisses as she stole the spotlight in a dramatic red gown. The couple appeared inseparable on the red carpet
ynet Global | 18:11 | 11.13.25
נועה קירל דניאל פרץ
Classic, stylish, sexy: Noa Kirel’s wedding dresses
She began with a stunning, dramatic gown, moved on to a bolder look, and ended the night in full pop star regalia; Every outfit Noa Kirel wore throughout her wedding festivities drew attention, though not all of it was glowing.
Itay Yaacov | 14:38 | 11.13.25
מטלות הבית
How to get your kids to help around the house without bribing them
Parents often offer rewards to get kids to clean or help at home, but research shows true responsibility grows from participation, not prizes; giving children choice and ownership teaches lasting confidence, empathy and life skills
Adi Alouf | 04:51 | 11.13.25
נועה קירל ודניאל פרץ
Noa Kirel and Daniel Peretz throw lavish second wedding celebration in Tel Aviv
Just a day after their intimate ceremony, pop star and soccer player celebrate again with over 1,000 guests at the Hilton Tel Aviv, featuring top celebrities, a performance by Shlomi Shabat and endless desserts
Bar Zaga | 03:32 | 11.13.25
אלי שרעבי
Eli Sharabi’s memoir named among Time magazine’s 100 must-read books of 2025
Entitled 'Hostage,' book recounting Sharabi's 491 days in Hamas captivity earns a spot on Time magazine’s list of 100 must-read books for 2025, alongside works by Margaret Atwood, Patti Smith and Nobel laureate Han Kang
Omer Tessel | 22:46 | 11.12.25
נועה קירל דניאל פרץ
Noa Kirel, Daniel Peretz tie the knot in glam sunset wedding | Watch
Pop star and soccer player wed in intimate chuppah officiated by chief rabbi and attended by family members and a small circle of friends; larger celebration set for Wednesday with full guest list and tight security
Bar Zaga | 20:30 | 11.11.25
סידני סוויני בטקס האמי
Sydney Sweeney reveals she lost 30 lbs. in seven weeks: ‘I had to be really strict with myself’
The 28-year-old and Emmy-nominated actress says she gained over 30 pounds to portray boxer Christy Martin, then lost it all in just seven weeks through a 'super clean' diet and 'a lot of cardio.' Sweeney calls the transformation 'an extreme experiment' she won’t repeat
ynet Global | 13:22 | 11.11.25
The house that fighting built: Israel’s biggest UFC collector on a mission to elevate combat sports
Broadcaster and analyst Yaniv Kaminski has turned his lifelong love of combat sports into Israel’s largest UFC memorabilia collection, featuring more than 300 signed pieces from legends like Royce Gracie and Conor McGregor, each telling a story of passion and grit
Bar Gindy | 10:12 | 11.10.25
נועה קירל
Mikveh, dough offering and henna: Noa Kirel shines all the way to the altar
Two days before her wedding to soccer star Daniel Peretz, pop singer immersed in a mikveh, baked challah and danced through a festive henna night surrounded by family and friends
Bar Zaga | 22:35 | 11.09.25
פרופ' נורית יערי
Prominent theater scholar Nurit Yaari dies at 77, days after disappearance
Yaari, a retired professor at Tel Aviv University and a central figure in Israeli theater for decades, was discovered near the Ayalon River, apparently after spending several days under a bridge between the Halacha and Rokach interchanges
Yoav Birenberg, Lihi Gordon | 08:59 | 11.09.25
תאומים
Born together, growing apart: The delicate art of raising twins
Parenting expert explains the deep emotional bond that begins in the womb, why fostering individuality is key to raising confident, independent twins and why twin parenting 'can't be intuitive — it must be learned'
Hagar Kochavi | 04:34 | 11.09.25
בובת לאבובו וטיילור סוויפט
Antisemitism or TikTok trend? Online slang labels disliked things as ‘spiritually Israeli’
The term has emerged on TikTok and X, as a pejorative expression describing brands, celebrities and cultural trends that are viewed as shallow, overcommercialized or insincere
Hadas Levav | 11:43 | 11.06.25
פרידה
When you love more than you're loved back
Relationship coach explains why emotional imbalance often stems from self-worth and how clarity, communication and confidence can lead to the love you actually deserve
Hila Daniel | 22:25 | 11.05.25
קים קרדשיאן
AI made me fail! Kim Kardashian says ChatGPT tanked her law exams
After six years of studying, Kardashian says the AI chatbot gave her wrong answers that led her to fail her exams repeatedly, and now serves as both her legal aide and unexpected therapist; 'I'll get mad and I'll yell at it'
Omer Daniel | 12:53 | 11.04.25
ג'ונתן ביילי
Jonathan Bailey crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025
The Bridgerton and Wicked star takes the coveted title, becoming the first openly gay man to do so; Bailey succeeds last year’s winner, John Krasinski, and says Hollywood once told him coming out could hurt his career
ynet Global | 07:45 | 11.04.25
״סיקס סאאאאבן״. אחד האתגרים הגדולים בהבנת דור האלפא
The '6-7' craze: The viral Gen Alpha slang taking over the world
It started as a random joke in the US and spread like wildfire across TikTok; now Israeli kids can’t stop shouting 'Six-se-veeeennn!,' a meaningless Gen Alpha slang term that’s confusing parents, taking over classrooms and dominating the internet
Roy Elman | 19:38 | 11.03.25
From plastic to pop icon: Inside Israel’s Transformers fandom
Step into Yaron’s apartment and you’re transported to another dimension—walls lined with gleaming robots and morphing machines. With over 1,000 figures and nearly 3,000 items, his collection is among Israel’s most complete Transformers archives
Bar Gindy | 17:16 | 11.03.25
מילה קוניס, מיילי סיירוס, אניה טיילור ג'וי
Why Hollywood stars are removing cheek fat — and could the extreme trend catch on in Israel?
From Miley Cyrus to Demi Moore, 'buccal fat removal' has become the latest celebrity obsession; But doctors warn the irreversible procedure, meant to sculpt the face, can lead to an aged, unnatural look over time
Mali Zaidman | 17:39 | 11.02.25
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spark romance rumors with yacht photos off California coast
A whirlwind romance or a publicity stunt? That’s the question gripping the celebrity gossip world following the release of steamy photos showing the American pop star passionately kissing the former Canadian leader aboard her yacht; one thing’s for sure: no one is ever indifferent to the unlikely match of politician, celebrity and luxury yachts
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 15:23 | 11.02.25
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