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Aviv Barzilai Advances to 200m Backstroke Final at European Swimming Championships

At the European Swimming Championships in Paris, Aviv Barzilai reached the 200m backstroke final, Anastasia Gorbienko competed in the 100m breaststroke semifinals, and Okan Goldin…

Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty Despite Hezbollah Opposition, France Praises Move

Lebanon's parliament has officially abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment, despite opposition from Hezbollah. The move, praised by international human r…

Olympic Swimmer Lea Polonsky Aims to Break Records at European Championships Ahead of LA 2028

Israeli Olympic swimmer Lea Polonsky has started competing at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, aiming to improve on her 2024 Olympic performance and qualify early for the…

Natalie Portman Angered by Novel Allegedly Based on Her as Obsessive Diva

Natalie Portman is reportedly furious over Rachel Cusk's upcoming novel Life Of M, which features a character believed to be based on Portman as an obsessive diva. Once close frie…

Rami Levy Offers Cheapest Weekly Grocery Basket Compared to Victory Chain

A price comparison of weekly grocery baskets across Israeli supermarkets reveals Rami Levy as the cheapest and Victory as the most expensive, with nearly 100 shekels difference. S…

Galil Yam Housing Prices Drop as Market Adjusts After Price Tag Winners Sell Units

Following the end of resale restrictions for Price Tag housing winners, Galil Yam in Herzliya saw a tripling of apartment supply and a 12% drop in four-room apartment prices betwe…

Former EuroLeague Center Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona

Nes Ziona signed center Freddy Gillespie to a two-year contract after his season with Galatasaray. The 29-year-old brings EuroLeague experience and will join a strengthened roster…

Israeli Olympian Daria Golovaty Returns to Paris for European Swimming Championships

Israeli Olympic swimmer Daria Golovaty returns to Paris to compete in the European Swimming Championships after a two-year break, aiming to reach the finals. Now training in the U…

GLAM42 Launches Sephora Collection Private Label Products in Israel

GLAM42 will introduce Sephora Collection, Sephora's private label, in Israel through its stores and pop-up locations, marking the brand's first official product launch in the coun…

Israeli Equestrian Team Prepares for World Championship in Aachen Ahead of 2028 Olympics

The Israeli equestrian team is set to compete at the 2026 World Championships in Aachen, Germany, from August 10 to 23. This event is a key qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olym…

Holon Bans Shared Electric Scooters Starting September 17 Citing Public Safety Concerns

Holon will ban shared electric scooters starting September 17 to improve pedestrian safety and public space accessibility. The city aims to replace scooters with safer green trans…

Israeli Billionaire Idan Ofer Ranks Seventh Richest Football Club Owner Globally

Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer ranks seventh among the world's richest football club owners, controlling major stakes in Portuguese and Spanish clubs. The list, led by Saudi Crown…

Refreshing Chicken and Grape Salad Offers Perfect Summer Meal

Michal Pedalon presents a chicken and grape salad recipe that offers a refreshing, balanced meal perfect for Israel's hot summer days.

IDF Commando Emmanuel Moreno Remembered 20 Years After Fallen in Lebanon War

Emmanuel Moreno, a distinguished IDF Sayeret Matkal officer, died in a 2006 Lebanon operation. He participated in numerous secret missions, including the 1994 abduction of Mustafa…

Rabbi Chaim Peretz, Esteemed French Talmudic Scholar, Passes Away at 80

Rabbi Chaim Peretz, a prominent rabbinical judge and Torah scholar in Paris, died at 80. A devoted student of Rabbi Matzliach Mazuz, he continued teaching despite long illness. Hi…

Pierre Sage Rises From Lyon Youth Coach to Premier League Manager with Crystal Palace

Pierre Sage, former Lyon youth and women's coach, has rapidly advanced to manage Crystal Palace in the Premier League after successful stints at Lyon and Lens. Known for his tacti…

Ajax's Oscar Gloukh Shines with Hat-Trick in Season Opener Amid Team Rebuild

Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh scored a hat-trick in Ajax's 4-1 win over Vojvodina, marking a significant step in his career amid the club's rebuilding under new coach Mitchell a…

Celine Dion, Shakira, and Manchester Derby Drive High Demand for Israeli Tishrei Holiday Travel

Thousands of Israelis are booking tickets for major concerts by Celine Dion and Shakira, as well as key European football matches like the Manchester derby, during the Tishrei hol…

Toyota’s Best-Selling Yaris Cross Is Made in France’s Historic Valenciennes Plant

Toyota’s Yaris Cross, Europe’s best-selling small crossover, is produced at the modern Valenciennes plant in France, which revitalized the local economy since 1999. The factory em…

Four-Year-Old Left Behind at Ben Gurion Airport While Family Flies to Paris

In 2008, a four-year-old girl was accidentally left behind at Ben Gurion Airport while her family flew to Paris. The child was found alone in the duty-free area and later flown to…

Israeli Swimming Prodigy Okan Goldin Prepares for European Championships in Paris

Professor Rafi Carasso Warns of Sophisticated Anti-Zionist Propaganda Threatening Israel and Jewish Communities Abroad

Professor Rafi Carasso warns of a sophisticated anti-Zionist propaganda network fueling global antisemitism and weakening Israel's international standing. He calls for urgent Isra…

Danit Greenberg Rekindles Romance with Ex Meni Yona After Heartbreak

Danit Greenberg and her ex Meni Yona have reunited and are vacationing together after a painful breakup earlier this year. Greenberg had previously described Yona as the potential…

Austrian Concentration Camp Visit Sparks Outrage Over Palestinian Flag and Terrorist Image

A teenager visiting Austria's Mauthausen concentration camp wore a shirt with a Palestinian flag and an image of a Palestinian terrorist, sparking outrage. A Jewish visitor confro…

Hypnosis Gains Recognition as Effective Therapeutic Tool in Israel Amid Strict Regulations

An 18-year-old Israeli overcame severe anxiety through hypnosis, a scientifically supported therapeutic method that enhances focus and subconscious healing. Psychiatrist Dr. Alex…

Oscar Gloukh Shines with Hat-Trick as Ajax Returns to European Competition

Oscar Gloukh scored a hat-trick for Ajax in a Conference League match, playing a freer attacking role under coach Mitchell. His performance signals a strong season ahead amid team…

Watermelon Evolves Into Israeli Summer Icon and Palestinian Symbol Amid Agricultural Challenges

Watermelon, originally from East Africa, has evolved into a key summer fruit in Israel and a political symbol for Palestinians. Scientific advances shaped its red color dominance…

Osher Ad Tops as Cheapest Grocery Chain for Friday Shabbat Meals in Price Comparison

A price comparison found Osher Ad to be the cheapest grocery chain for typical Shabbat meal shopping, with a basket cost 115 shekels less than the most expensive chain, Bar Kol To…

Chef-Driven Fine Dining Opens in Israel’s Crime Capital Lod

DAW, a kosher fine dining restaurant opened by French immigrant chef Or Ben Simon in Lod, offers a unique tasting menu three nights a week. The intimate 24-seat venue combines Mid…

Ritz Paris Breakfast Review Finds Luxury Experience Worth High Price Despite Flaws

Lifestyle reviewer Hillel Atlan sampled the Ritz Paris breakfast, finding the eggs Benedict and French toast excellent but the coffee underwhelming. Despite a high price of 106 eu…

Olivia Wilde’s Film Explores Intimacy and Jealousy in Long-Term Relationships

Olivia Wilde’s film "The Invite" explores how encounters with other couples stir jealousy and insecurity in long-term relationships. Psychologist Dr. Irit Kleiner Paz explains tha…

Israeli Chef Assaf Granit Launches Innovative Ice Cream Shop in Paris

Israeli chef Assaf Granit is opening a chef-driven ice cream shop called "Lick" in Paris, his fifth business there, featuring bold flavors and open-kitchen production. He plans to…

Rami Levy Tops Online Grocery Price Comparison, Carrefour Close Behind

A Retail Research Institute survey found Rami Levy offers the cheapest online grocery prices, with Carrefour close behind and Wolt Market significantly more expensive. Price diffe…

Experts Warn Wellness Trend Masks Dangerous Obsession with Body Image and Control

Following a social media debate sparked by Eden Pines' vacation photos, experts warn that the current wellness trend may mask obsessive behaviors similar to past harmful thinness…

Israel Places Sixth in Artistic Swimming at European Championships in Paris

Israel's artistic swimming team secured sixth place in the acrobatic routine at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, with strong performances across all events. Yaara Sharabi…

Michelin-Starred Israeli Chef Matan Zaken Plans First Restaurant in Tel Aviv

Israeli Michelin-starred chef Matan Zaken is set to open his first restaurant in Tel Aviv, collaborating with restaurateur Alexander Sochanovsky. The fine dining venue will reflec…

Second Authority Allows CAL to Resume Flyall-FLYCARD Comparison in Ads with Clarifications

Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio has allowed CAL to resume advertising comparisons between its Flyall card and the FLYCARD, with mandatory clarifications on bene…

Heated Rivalry Production Urges Fans to Avoid Crowds During Season Two Filming

Ahead of filming for its second season, the production of "Heated Rivalry" has asked fans not to crowd shooting locations to allow the cast and crew to work. The request follows i…

Early September Offers Short Window for Cheapest Flights Before Jewish Holidays

Early September offers a shortened 8-day window for discounted flights due to earlier Jewish holidays, with significant price drops on routes to Greece, Bulgaria, and Eastern Euro…

Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen Defends Budget Transfers Amid Election Criticism on News 12

Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen defended recent budget transfers near elections as routine, countering Knesset member Orit Farkash-Hacohen's claim of election bribery during a New…

Israel Finishes Seventh in European Artistic Swimming Team Technical Final

Israel's artistic swimming team placed seventh in the technical team final at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, following strong performances in other events. Concurrently…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Urged to Retain Tamir Blatt to Boost Championship Hopes

Hapoel Tel Aviv's strong EuroLeague debut season fuels hopes for an Israeli championship, with Tamir Blatt seen as a key player to retain. Despite defensive concerns, Blatt's offe…

Arkia Adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Boost Summer Flights to New York, Paris, Amsterdam

Arkia Airlines has introduced a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to increase summer flight capacity on routes to New York, Paris, and Amsterdam, responding to high passenger demand and limit…

Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins US Defense Tech Firm Ondas Defense as Global Chairman

Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea was named global president and chairman of US-based Ondas Defense, which has rapidly acquired Israeli defense tech firms. Barnea’s appointment leve…

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper Spotted Wearing Matching Rings in Paris, Sparking Secret Marriage Rumors

Choosing Different Airlines Can Save Hundreds on Holiday Flights to Popular Destinations

A price comparison for Jewish New Year flights shows that choosing different airlines can save families hundreds of dollars, with price gaps over 40% for flights to Crete, Budapes…

Jerusalem Outranks Tel Aviv in New Global Tourism Ranking for 2026

A new 2026 global tourism index ranks Jerusalem 48th overall and 10th in culture and history, surpassing Tel Aviv, which placed 120th. New York leads the ranking, followed by Pari…

Rami Levy Proves Cheapest for Weekly Grocery Top-Ups, Yochananof Most Expensive

A price comparison shows Rami Levy as the cheapest supermarket for weekly grocery top-ups in Israel, with Yochananof the most expensive, revealing a 15.5% price gap on the same ba…