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'My scars are life's tattoos': The top makeup artist who nearly died at her peak

After collapsing from a rare tumor and spending months on life support, celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Chen Elkabetz relearned how to breathe, walk and dream; Today, she runs a thriving beauty brand, and walks the runway with pride

Yael Walzer | 11.09.25

Real-life 'The White Lotus': Meet the Israeli behind luxury vacations for the ultra-rich

Jonathan Betesh, 40, manages money, assets and bespoke vacations for London’s and Israel’s ultra-wealthy — offering everything from tailored itineraries to 24/7 medical access; for him, luxury travel is a lifestyle, not a frequency

Yael Walzer | 11.01.25

The Arab entrepreneur whose dress empire draws ultra-Orthodox women: 'They said I was crazy'

Zaied Zaied invested 12 million shekels in his T&E fashion complex in Shefa-Amr, selling only dresses. His boutique has become a weekend phenomenon, drawing thousands of Jewish and Arab women from across Israel — from the periphery to the elite.

Yael Walzer | 10.31.25

The Bublils next to a portrait of late father Moshe

Family of 'Israeli Walt Disney' vows iconic hotel tycoon's legacy is not for sale

Moshe Bublil, the visionary founder of Club Hotel chain, built Eilat’s largest resort with Disney‑style ambition; his family vows to keep the flagship hotel out of the market and carry forward his legacy of family entertainment and social impact

Yael Walzer | 10.24.25

From soccer prodigy to banking executive: The story of Yacov Peled

In the late 1980s, Yacov Peled was hailed as a rising star at Beitar Jerusalem, but a devastating injury ended his soccer dream; he built a thriving banking career instead, and after three years as deputy CEO of Bank of Jerusalem, he now aims to boost competition in Israel’s finance sector

Yael Walzer | 09.19.25

'I wasn’t born with a silver spoon, but I’ve reached the highest design fees in the country'

Yael Gal, once star of Israeli Real Housewives, is now known as an interior designer to the ultra-wealthy; she charges top rates for dream homes, insists her work is worth it, and is now pursuing a new vision: an app to help anyone design their ideal home

Yael Walzer | 08.16.25

'Fighter jets can’t fly without our parts – and it all starts in a small Kiryat Gat factory'

TAT Israel GM Liron Topaz shares how his team kept global fighter jets flying nonstop—despite a missile hitting his sister’s home and a sudden ownership shake-up

Yael Walzer | 07.02.25

Jerusalem Day guide: Tours, food and places to stay

Israel’s capital is packed with history, government institutions, museums and religious landmarks — but also boasts a dynamic culinary scene and wide range of hotels; rediscover the city through historical sites, walking tours and unique eateries

Yael Walzer | 05.26.25

A life between art and identity: Simon Durban reflects on 15 years with Banksy, his Zionism, and a new beginning in Israel

Exclusive: For 15 years, Simon Durban served as the right-hand man and business manager of Banksy, one of the world’s most famous and enigmatic artists, whose works are sold at tens of millions of dollars. That partnership might seem unlikely, given that Durban is a Zionist Jew and Banksy is known for his pro-Palestinian views. Now, Durban discusses their unique bond, their joint visits to Israel and Gaza, and why he has decided to immigrate to Israel, now, of all times.

Yael Walzer | 05.16.25

Symbol of rebirth: A journey after Romanian Jewry in the Holocaust

Notary Israelis explore their Romanian roots after having been the third-largest Jewish community in the world before the Holocaust; trip marks the 70th birthday of the late writer, poet and playwright Nava Semel, whose father saved about 2,000 Jewish children

Yael Walzer | 01.02.25

Ariel Sharon asked for help in the Negev: 'What are you talking about? There’s nothing here'

David Merage was born in Iran and moved to the US in 1975 where he founded a food company which he sold to Nestle for $2.6 billion; Over the year donated and invested large sums in Israel

Yael Walzer | 08.30.24

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