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נועם בתן בגמר "הכוכב הבא"
Israel picks Eurovision 2026 song, co-written by Yuval Raphael
Chosen from 200 entries, the trilingual track—written by last year's contestant—will be performed by Noam Bettan and unveiled March 5; public broadcaster Kan says song marks stylistic shift after two years of ballads
Ran Boker | 16:49 | 02.06.26
אורד וינגייט
Wingate archive revealing roots of Israel’s military doctrine arrives at National Library
The personal papers of British officer Orde Charles Wingate include diaries, photos and Hebrew notebooks and were acquired after years in private hands, shedding new light on his pro-Zionist views and influence on early Jewish forces
Gilad Cohen | 08:55 | 02.05.26
Israeli Opera
Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community production of The Magic Flute
Landmark Hebrew-language performance marks the city’s 70th anniversary and the Israeli Opera’s 40th year; 250 local residents join professional soloists in a project focused on renewal, healing and community resilience after Oct. 7
ynet Global | 12:38 | 02.03.26
מטה מאריט ומריוס בורג
Trial opens in Oslo for son of Norway’s crown princess on 38 charges, including rape, as Epstein ties resurface
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, faces rape, violence and drug charges as renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s past Epstein contact casts a shadow over Norway’s royal family
Inbal Hananel | 08:21 | 02.03.26
How to start your own sneaker collection—without going broke
After a near‑death experience in reserve duty, 24‑year‑old Tel Aviv sneakerhead Omer Big built a deliberately small but high‑value collection, while educating thousands online about how sneakers gain, and lose, their worth
Bar Gindy | 05:19 | 02.03.26
Bar Gindy
From podcast to Netflix? Israeli show turns collecting into a global storytelling phenomenon
Bar Gindy’s People & Collectors podcast—now one of Israel’s biggest—blends memory, meaning and emotion through collectors' stories, with ambitions to reach Netflix audiences worldwide as a full-fledged docuseries by 2026
ynet Global | 05:04 | 02.03.26
ביל גייטס עם אישה שפניה הושחרו בתמונה שנחשפה ממסמכי אפשטיין
After Epstein files released, Bill Gates denies claim he contracted STD from underage Russian girls
Newly released federal documents from Jeffrey Epstein case include draft emails in which Epstein alleges Microsoft co-founder contracted a sexually transmitted infection
Inbal Hananel | 12:01 | 02.01.26
דוגמנית AI
When perfect AI influencers shape our children’s self-image
Hyper-realistic AI models and influencers look more real than ever, but the gap between illusion and reality may exact a heavy emotional toll on children and teens still forming their sense of self
Nirit Tzuk | 04:41 | 01.29.26
Laurie Cardoza Moore with Israeli priest Father Gabriel Naddaf
A Biblical case for the Christian duty to stand with Israel and Zion
Christians who take the Bible literally are called to stand with Israel not as a political stance but as a covenantal duty, rooted in God’s enduring promises from Genesis through the prophets and affirmed in the New Testament
Laurie Cardoza Moore | 21:15 | 01.28.26
אולפני BBC
'Hurtful, disrespectful and wrong': BBC Holocaust coverage draws sharp criticism
BBC broadcasts marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day drew sharp criticism after referring to 'six million people' murdered by the Nazi regime without identifying Jews as the primary victims, prompting warnings of distorted history and calls for full accountability
ynet | 11:25 | 01.28.26
סידני סוויני מדגמנת למותג הלנז'רי שלה, SYRN
Sydney Sweeney launches bold lingerie brand with viral Hollywood stunt
Actress unveils SYRN, a bold, body-inclusive lingerie brand, just as a bra-draped climb up the Hollywood sign sparks global buzz, and possible legal trouble
Itay Yaacov | 20:26 | 01.27.26
נשיא המדינה יחד עם 2000 תורמי כליה ישראליים
Guinness record set at event marking 2,000 kidney donations in Israel
More than 1,000 Israeli kidney donors were photographed together at a Jerusalem ceremony marking 2,000 living donations, earning recognition from Guinness World Records after an initial rejection and drawing praise from President Isaac Herzog
Or Hadar, Itamar Eichner | 05:08 | 01.27.26
The main Solidarity Sunday event in Buffalo, New York
More than 600 churches observe ‘Solidarity Sunday’ ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Christian and Jewish voices unite in support of Israel, remembrance of the Holocaust and condemnation of rising antisemitism through events and global broadcasts
Maayan Hoffman | 14:47 | 01.26.26
Bricks and balance: how LEGO became one Israeli engineer’s living art
Hen Amar, electronics engineer turned LEGO ambassador, transformed his home into a curated museum of builds, using engineering precision and emotional clarity to craft not just models, but a daily practice of focus, calm and creativity
Bar Gindy | 09:01 | 01.26.26
גיא הוכמן ואיימי שומר
Amy Schumer defends Israeli comic after US show axed over Gaza statement
The US comedian defended Israeli performer Guy Hochman after a Beverly Hills theater demanded he denounce alleged ‘genocide in Gaza’ as a condition for appearing and canceled the show when he refused, calling the move coercive and undemocratic
Amir Bogen | 04:58 | 01.26.26
גלי שחר
Model opens up about cancer: 'The baldness was a shock, now I walk with pride'
After being diagnosed with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 23, model and fitness trainer Gali Shachar speaks about illness, hair loss, stigma in the fashion industry and why she now chooses to show her bald head with confidence and pride
Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 10:30 | 01.25.26
יעקב "יאשה" גרובמן
Technion professor Jacob Grobman named director of Israel Museum
Grobman, an award-winning architect and former dean at the Technion, will succeed Suzanne Landau in March, pledging to uphold the museum’s global stature amid ongoing regional challenges
ynet Global | 09:23 | 01.21.26
תצוגת סתיו-חורף 2025-26 לנשים של סטלה מקרטני
Between femininity, masculinity and sexual power: the thigh-high boots rewriting fashion’s rules
Pedro Pascal led the way, followed by Brad Pitt and Alexander Skarsgard, and now Teyana Taylor joins the trend of ultra-high leather thigh boots tied to BDSM aesthetics; are dominance and power defining a new idea of sex appeal?
Itay Yaacov | 20:44 | 01.20.26
ולנטינו גרוואני ברומא, 2009
Italian fashion great Valentino Garavani died at 93
The Italian couturier built one of fashion’s most enduring luxury houses, dressing royalty, first ladies and Hollywood stars while defining an era of glamour and elegance
Reuters | 19:23 | 01.19.26
רחל גולדברג אימו של הירש גולדברג שנחטף לעזה מדברת באו"ם
Rachel Goldberg-Polin writes of pain and loss in memoir of life since son Hersh's captivity in Gaza
Hersh was abducted by Hamas terrorists and spent long months in captivity before being killed; 'I sat down to write my pain, and out poured loss, suffering, love, mourning, devotion, grief, adoration and fracturedness'
AP | 18:57 | 01.15.26
קולין הובר
‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover discloses cancer diagnosis
Bestselling author shares hospital photo and says she underwent radiation after being diagnosed with cancer, revealing she first noticed health issues while filming a movie adaptation of one of her novels
ynet | 15:06 | 01.13.26
מתוך "ביקור התזמורת"
Broadway pride or local letdown? The Band’s Visit comes home to Israel
The acclaimed film-turned-Broadway hit makes its Israeli stage debut, starring Miri Mesika and Sasson Gabai; while the musical retains its quiet charm, the local production loses some of the cinematic magic that defined the original
Aya Hayut | 13:38 | 01.12.26
When logic becomes art: the med student turning Rubik’s cube puzzles into portrait art
Tom, a self-taught artist and future doctor, creates striking pixelated portraits from hundreds of Rubik’s Cubes, blending logic, art and activism in a one-of-a-kind medium
Bar Gindy | 07:38 | 01.12.26
קייט מידלטון הנסיך לואי
From ‘Waity Katie’ to Britain’s most beloved royal: Kate Middleton’s long road to the crown
Once dismissed by Queen Elizabeth and mocked for waiting years to marry Prince William, Kate Middleton weathered rumors of infidelity, family drama and cancer to become the most admired royal and the woman Brits hope will one day be their queen
Inbal Hananel | 15:02 | 01.11.26
איקבנה
Less is more: the Japanese art of flower arranging finding new roots in Israel
Ikebana is a minimalist Japanese flower-arranging art rooted in Zen philosophy, where every branch and leaf carries meaning, the process matters more than the result and Israeli experts are now teaching the craft locally
Miri Ben-David Livi | 00:40 | 01.11.26
זוהראן ממדאני וסטיבן ספילברג
Just a ‘friendly introduction’? The secret meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Steven Spielberg
The legendary director, who moved to New York on the very day Mamdani was sworn in, hosted the city’s new mayor at his luxury apartment for a discreet meeting revealed by The New York Times. What does it say about Jewish power and progressive politics?
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:03 | 01.10.26
אמנדה סייפריד בטקס פרסי המבקרים, 2026
From cleavage to cool elegance: Amanda Seyfried’s fashion evolution
She broke out as the most stupid sex symbol in ‘Mean Girls’, walked countless red carpets and now appears opposite Sydney Sweeney, who looks like her younger double; at 40, Amanda Seyfried is poised to lead the luxury style conversation of awards season
Erez Amiran | 02:14 | 01.10.26
Sydney
Sydney Sweeney bares it all with gold body paint on new W magazine cover
After a year of provocative fashion moments and headline-making campaigns, the Hollywood star appears nude on W’s latest cover, her body painted gold in a look inspired by classic cinema, while reflecting on her career and style regrets
Itay Yaakov | 12:04 | 01.07.26
נורת' ווסט
North West quits Instagram—was the piercing too much for Kim?
West’s Instagram account disappears after just three weeks; was it Kim stepping in, Kanye laying down the law or just another twist in the life of Calabasas’ most outspoken 12-year-old?
Noa Hershkowitz | 14:55 | 01.06.26
אל פנינג בטקס פרסי המבקרים, 2026
From Ariana Grande’s gown to Elle Fanning’s neckline: standout looks at the Critics Choice Awards
The first awards ceremony of 2026 brought Hollywood’s hottest couple to the red carpet, alongside metallic looks, playful nods and emotional moments — a night of fashion highs, misses and everything in between
Itay Yaacov | 02:16 | 01.06.26
'There is only one queen': How Madonna shaped a generation—through the eyes of one superfan
Avihay opens the doors to his massive Madonna archive, sharing how her music, imagery and message shaped his identity and sparked a decades-long mission to preserve her legacy
Bar Gindy | 08:21 | 01.05.26
המלכה קמילה
Queen Camilla speaks out for first time about sexual assault as a teen: 'I fought back'
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about being sexually assaulted on a train as a teenager 60 years ago, saying she fought back and chose to share her story to raise awareness about violence against women
Omer Daniel | 14:39 | 12.31.25
אריקה קירק
'He was shot, and she puts on a fireworks show': Charlie Kirk's widow draws online backlash
Three months after her husband’s killing, Kirk has become a conservative star with 1 million followers on X and talk of a 2028 role alongside J.D. Vance, but her flashy public appearances have sparked memes and criticism that she is exploiting the tragedy
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 09:05 | 12.31.25
Over four decades, he built a Coca-Cola can 'empire,' one trade at a time
For Ophir, what began with a single discarded can of Coke on a beach in Netanya became a 4,000-can archive traded across continents and built on trust
Bar Gindy | 12:46 | 12.29.25
סידני סוויני לובשת גליה להב בפרמיירה של הסרט "עוזרת הבית" בלוס אנג'לס, 2025
No, Pulisic isn’t dating Sydney Sweeney—here’s the real story
The AC Milan and US national team star urged the public on Instagram to 'please stop with the made up stories about my personal life... it can affect people’s lives'
ynet | 10:51 | 12.29.25
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
גלסטונברי, בעת הופעת ההרכב בוב וילן
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury
Police say chants did not meet criminal threshold despite widespread condemnation from Israeli officials, Jewish groups, UK leaders, and US denying entry visas to the British punk duo
Reuters | 20:01 | 12.23.25
דונלד טראמפ באחוזה של ג'פרי אפשטיין
‘Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls’: new Epstein files released, mention Trump
Newly released Justice Department records include emails, flight logs and a handwritten Epstein postcard as lawmakers and survivors press for full disclosure and question whether the DOJ is complying with the law
ynet Global | 17:44 | 12.23.25
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
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