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Israeli comedy trio Ma Kashur announces four massive anniversary shows at Expo Tel Aviv for December 2026, celebrating 25 years of career success with a live orchestra and special guests.

Maimonides offered timeless wellness advice for heavy spirits, suggesting music, nature walks, and aesthetics as practical tools to refresh the soul and restore vitality.

A looted Wassily Kandinsky masterpiece from 1907, 'Das bunte Leben', was sold at Christie's for $43 million following a historic restitution battle by its rightful heirs.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joke about playing golf with US President Donald Trump highlights a surprising reality: despite startup culture, Israel has only one professional golf course.

An exploration of historical and modern botched executions, from seventeenth-century hangings to electric chairs and lethal injections, examining the legal dilemmas of survival.

The Tower of David in Jerusalem is a famous landmark steeped in history, yet archaeology reveals it has no direct connection to King David, mixing Herodian and Ottoman layers.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Madrid against the Israeli dance troupe Batsheva, whose performance nonetheless sold out and received a standing ovation amid rising global cultural boycotts.

Discover yağ güreşi, Turkey's traditional oil wrestling sport with roots dating back to 1361. Explore its unique rules, ancient Kırkpınar festival, and cultural legacy.

Israeli researcher Dr. Dan Herman is claiming rightful credit for coining the concept of FOMO, tracing its marketing roots back to the 1990s before its widespread digital age recognition.

Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg are aggressively buying millions of dunams of global land for conservation, agriculture, and private retreats.

The legendary Israeli musical "The Jungle Book", directed by Hanoch Rosen, celebrates its 30th anniversary with its original cast returning for a special revival tour.

The international lighting festival LUMAGICA returns to Yarkon Park on November 12 with over 3 million LEDs, a European winter market, and stunning new multimedia displays.

Former Scotland manager Craig Levein recalled how he and future UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown accidentally attended an exorcism while trying to sign Marvin Andrews in 2006.

Four captivating stories of Israelis searching for figures from their past reveal how attempts to reconnect with army buddies, first loves, and childhood pen pals can lead to joyful reunions or poignant closure.

A nostalgic look at vanished professions—from video rental stores and film labs to typists and cobblers—examining how technological shifts continuously reshape our working world.

The new Israeli podcast "Hitnaari" provides a groundbreaking platform for teenage girls to openly share their current struggles with mental health, anxiety, and trauma.

Zillennials, born between 1992 and 1998, are the micro-generation caught between Millennials and Gen Z, bridging the gap between an analog childhood and digital adulthood.

Two years after the passing of iconic Israeli actor Yaakov Cohen, a Haifa soup kitchen is being dedicated to his memory, highlighting a lifetime of quiet philanthropy, humility, and devotion to the stage.

Erez Goldstein walked away from a lucrative high-tech career and multimillion-dollar exits to pursue spirituality and guide transformative journeys across Israel.

Ever wondered why Apple has a bite or why Domino's has three dots? A deep dive into the surprising, hidden stories and real meanings behind famous corporate logos.

Tel Aviv nightlife receives a welcome boost with the opening of Room 48, a revamped underground club replacing the former Minus One space on King George Street.

Actor Sean Saouti reflects on his rocky path from a troubled childhood in Or Yehuda to becoming one of Israel's busiest television stars, overcoming hardships and finding his true calling on stage.

Archaeologists in Paris have discovered a 2,000-year-old wooden and stone wall beneath the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, potentially revealing the long-lost fortifications of ancient Lutetia described by Julius Caesar.

Marking fifteen years since the passing of tech visionary Steve Jobs, we explore fascinating and inspiring facts about the man who changed the world.

A collector bought a $30 painting at a Michigan estate sale that turned out to be a lost masterpiece by Gertrude Abercrombie, selling at auction for a record-breaking $1,352,600.

Veteran Israeli actor Moni Moshonov and his wife Sandra Sade addressed a public verbal attack by right-wing activist Eliran Simantov, revealing he later called on Yom Kippur to apologize.

The family of late Israeli singer Meir Ariel is selling 80 of his original sketches and illustrations for 1,000 shekels each, seeking a good home for the unique collection.

Dr. David Djerbi shares his dramatic life story, from surviving the 1967 riots in Libya and meeting Muammar Gaddafi to rescue his aunt, to his ongoing struggle to bring Libyan Jewish heritage and graves to Israel.

Comedian Novit Tzur balances motherhood, a police officer husband, and a thriving stage career with profound resilience, rooted in surviving a severe brain tumor and trauma.

A new forensic study of 5,000-year-old skulls from Abydos reveals evidence of severe trauma, reinforcing the long-debated theory of ancient Egyptian retainer sacrifice.

Iconic Israeli actor and singer Ili Gorlitzky has passed away at the age of 91. Remembered for his legendary role in King Solomon and Shalmi the Cobaker, he shaped local theater and music.

The Timna Festival in Rosh HaAyin returns to its cultural roots this Sukkot, celebrating Yemenite Jewish heritage, music, and traditions through special performances.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles challenges traditional artistic hierarchies by blending fine art, Norman Rockwell, and pop culture icons like Darth Vader.

In 1963, two 20-year-old Israeli women finishing their military service unwittingly led French police to capture a notorious serial predator known as the Monster of the Bois de Boulogne after escaping his assault in the French woods.

Discover the surprising history behind the name Bluetooth, tracing back to a 10th-century Viking king who united Scandinavia and inspired a global tech giant.

Guy Shuval Shaul, a 24-year-old Israeli, has turned his family's heritage Judeo-Arabic into a viral Instagram success, connecting with young audiences in Iraq and bridging cultural divides.

Poet, playwright, and novelist Rachel Gil-Balban has died at 75. She published eight literary works and two plays, leaving a lasting mark on Israeli prose and poetry.

A new exhibition by photographer Emil Tabusov opening in Beersheba on October 6 explores memory and time through nineteen staged black-and-white works featuring striking color details.

Aharon Weiss, legendary editor at Yedioth Ahronoth, has passed away. Colleagues remember his unmatched journalistic intuition, calm demeanor, and iconic newspaper sections.