Lifestyle & Culture
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
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
איתן זקס ז"ל (מימין) ואליענה זקס בדגם של גאל ואן לירדה בשנקר
She lost her brother to war. She wore his final runway look in his honor
At Tel Aviv Fashion Week, Eliana Sachs honors her late brother Eitan, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike in June, by walking the runway in the last outfit he modeled
Itay Yaacov | 09:13 | 11.02.25
Is Bob Dylan father of rising American novelist? Sam Sussman’s debut story stirs Buzz
Sam Sussman became an overnight literary sensation. In his debut novel, he describes growing up under the shadow of a stunning possibility: that his biological father is none other than Bob Dylan.
Reuven Namdar | 17:28 | 11.01.25
סידני סוויני
Sydney Sweeney leaves little to imagination with sheer silver gown at Variety’s Power of Women
The 28-year-old and Emmy-nominated actress dazzled in a daring silver see-through dress by Christian Cowan at Variety’s Power of Women event, where she spoke about strength and resilience while honoring boxer Christy Martin 
Itai Yaakov | 10:49 | 10.30.25
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'I did everything to be independent': Moran Atias opens up about single motherhood, career and Israeli advocacy
Actress Moran Atias shares her journey to single motherhood, her pride in representing Israel, and her resolve to challenge traditional narratives on identity, family and success
Bar zaga | 05:56 | 10.29.25
IDFA
Amsterdam documentary festival bans Israeli films, citing 'complicity in genocide'
Amsterdam’s IDFA, one of the world’s leading documentary festivals, barred Israeli organizations, including Docaviv, CoPro, and Kan, saying they receive partial state funding and are therefore 'partners in genocide'
ynet Global | 21:46 | 10.27.25
גדודי עז א-דין אל קסאם בעזה
Germany halts work with Gaza production firm after Israel shows slain employee was Hamas terrorist
Germany’s public broadcaster ZDF froze its collaboration with a Gaza-based production company after Israel presented documents showing that a staff member killed in an Israeli strike was part of Hamas’ military wing
Ran Boker | 18:19 | 10.27.25
Oren's World
Pokémon, packs and packed halls: The YouTuber building community one live show at a time
What started as a humble video on a child’s stool has become a content empire, community hub and live-event phenomenon; in an in-depth podcast interview, Oren—aka 'Oren's World'—shares how he built a brand around collecting memories, not just cards
Bar Gindy | 08:22 | 10.27.25
מתוך התוכנית בנורבגיה
Norway’s public broadcaster airs jokes about killing Jews on kids’ program
Norway’s NRK aired antisemitic jokes about killing Jews and smuggling them from Sweden on a program also aimed at children as young as 9: 'The hosts’ cynical humor is twisted — and then people wonder why antisemitism here is surging,' said an Israeli educator
Itamar Eichner | 20:38 | 10.25.25
דברה מסינג
Debra Messing: 'I was devastated by Hollywood’s response to the massacre'
Despite backlash in Hollywood, Debra Messing remains a vocal supporter of Israel; ahead of her Tel Aviv visit, she recalls rising antisemitism, her first post-war trip to Israel and the sitcom that helped reshape U.S. attitudes
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 04:50 | 10.25.25
מייסם מייקאפ מגזין סוף שבוע
'I come from a conservative family—it’s a miracle my father let me become a content creator'
From conservative village to pop icon, Maisam Makeup earns hundreds of thousands of followers, major brand deals and a devoted Druze female audience while preserving her community’s values
Yoni Froim | 11:32 | 10.24.25
יובל אברהם אילנה גלייזר והאנה איינבינדר
Despite ceasefire: Jewish cultural and intellectual figures call for sanctions on Israel
Over 450 Jewish artists and intellectuals, including Oscar winners Jonathan Glazer and Yuval Abraham, signed an open letter in The Guardian urging global sanctions on Israel over Gaza; 'Our solidarity with Palestinians is not a betrayal of Judaism, but a fulfillment of it'
ynet Global | 01:36 | 10.24.25
סמ"ר ים גלס
Watch: Freed hostages perform song written by their fallen IDF commander, Staff Sgt. Yam Glas
At the 'Belev Yam' concert honoring Staff Sgt. Yam Glas, who was killed on Oct. 7, freed hostages Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev performed 'Maybe the Door Will Open,' written by Glas and her fellow troops
Omer Tessel | 01:32 | 10.24.25
נורת' ווסט
Kim Kardashian's 12-year-old daughter shows off bold look on TikTok
Kim and Kanye’s eldest is embracing teenhood in full force—sporting every non-surgical style statement possible, flanked by two anonymous friends
Ynet | 06:35 | 10.23.25
סטיב ויטקוף ג'ארד קושנר פפראצי בתל אביב
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff turn heads at trendy Tel Aviv restaurant
Trump aides are keeping an eye on the ceasefire while enjoying Tel Aviv’s nightlife; surrounded by security, the two dined at Pereh on Nahalat Binyamin and posed for selfies with fans
Yoni Froim | 10:13 | 10.21.25
Lukach
MC Lukach: Between rhythm and obsession — when collecting meets addiction
Israeli rapper opens up about the thin line between creativity and compulsion, revealing how collecting serves as both therapy and addiction — a mirror of the same forces that drive his music
Bar Gindy | 19:41 | 10.20.25
מאחורי הקלעים הופעה עומר אדם מדיסון סקוור גארד
Sofia Vergara turns heads backstage at Omer Adam’s Madison Square Garden concert
Modern Family star mingles behind the scenes at sold-out New York show, captured in video with singer and celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz
Yoni Froim | 15:26 | 10.20.25
אורפנד לנד
International Exposure festival returns to Israel with leading global figures
The International Exposure even returns Nov. 18–23, hosting dozens of Israeli artists and industry guests from around the world; Performers include Ehud Banai, Orphaned Land, Marina Maximilian, Valerie Hamaty, Yemen Blues, and more
ynet Global | 10:54 | 10.20.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Retraction of a report claiming makeup artist worked on Trump during Knesset visit
Amid doubts over the authenticity of a photo showing a makeup artist working on President Trump at the Knesset, and lacking supporting evidence, the article has been removed from the site
Pplus | 19:21 | 10.15.25
TedX
TEDx returns to Israel with innovation, inspiration and global voices
After a years-long hiatus, TEDx returns to Israel with TEDxJaffaWomen 2025 at Tel Aviv Port; event to feature leading Israeli and international speakers, live performances and networking, celebrating innovation, resilience and global connection
ynet Global | 12:29 | 10.15.25
עידן עמדי
Fauda star Idan Amedi slams Knesset: 'Glad you’re laughing, but you promised all the hostages'
Singer and IDF reservist Idan Amedi, injured in the war, condemned the cheerful mood in the Knesset during President Donald Trump’s visit, reminding lawmakers of their commitment to return all hostages and fallen soldiers
Ran Boker | 08:15 | 10.14.25
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