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Matzah is the central food of Passover. Photo by Katarzyna Hurova via Shutterstock.com
Life
10 things you didn’t know about Passover
By Naama Barak
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Microphone picking up sounds from a cactus plant. Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv University
Earth
New Discovery: Plants make sounds, especially when stressed
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The 6,000-year-old copper fishing hook. Photo by Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority
Life
Archeologists display 6,000-year-old copper fishhook
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo courtesy of Magen David Adom
Innovation
New AI system helping Israeli emergency services save lives
By Yulia Karra
Erez Rozen, the nose behind Zielinski & Rozen perfumes. Photo via Zielinski & Rozen on Instagram
Life
The dapper Israeli perfumer who makes sense of scents
By Elana Shap
Obed Hrangchal, right, became Israel’s kickboxing champion on March 17, 2023. Photo courtesy of Ramon Gym Club
Life
Israel’s kickboxing champ is new immigrant from India
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Too much VR and AR goggle use can lead to cybersickness. Photo courtesy of Eye-Minders
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Image by VGstockstudio via Shutterstock.com
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Gut microbes may aid early gestational diabetes diagnosis
By Naama Barak
Future Seder plates are unlikely to look like this. Photo by Pixel Shot, via Shutterstock
Innovation
Picturing the Seder plate in a plant-based future
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Prof. Rotem Karni, left and doctoral student Amina Jbara. Photo courtesy of Hebrew University
Innovation
Study on pancreatic cancer spread offers hope
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Bioplasmar pots are completely biodegradable, based on organic waste and organic glues and adhesives. Photo by Benjamin UBL
Earth
biodegradable planters aim to eliminate plastic pots
By Naama Barak
Tech2Peace aims to demonstrate that collaboration can enhance participants’ respective communities. Photo courtesy of Tech2Peace
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A peace program where technology and dialog meet
By Naama Barak

Celebrate Passover

Matzah is the central food of Passover. Photo by Katarzyna Hurova via Shutterstock.com
March 30 2023, 8:24 am
10 things you didn’t know about Passover
Naama Barak
Future Seder plates are unlikely to look like this. Photo by Pixel Shot, via Shutterstock
March 28 2023, 10:01 am
Picturing the Seder plate in a plant-based future
Abigail Klein Leichman
Hikers in the Lupine Hill area of the Elah Valley where David defeated Goliath. Photo by Brian Blum
April 11 2022, 8:36 am
15 glorious hikes in the footsteps of the Bible
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Matzah is one of the culinary hallmarks of the Passover holiday. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
April 7 2022, 9:50 am
15 fun food facts you need to know this Passover
Naama Barak
Orna, Tamar and Rosie show us how to make the ultimate recipe for matzah brei. Photo still from film
March 24 2021, 6:16 am
The 3-generation matzah brei you will not want to miss
Haim Silberstein
Matzah before baking. Look at those holes. Still from film
March 24 2021, 6:15 am
Find out how the Passover holiday staple matzah is made
Haim Silberstein
Get to grips with cleaning your home courtesy of our top tips. Photo via Shutterstock
March 21 2021, 10:37 am
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Naama Barak
Pharoah’s daughter and her handmaids pulling baby Moses from the bulrushes (Exodus 2:5-6). Photo © Dikla Laor 
March 21 2021, 9:20 am
Women of the Bible come to life in new photo book
Abigail Klein Leichman
A physical and spiritual path through Israel. Photo by Golan Rice
Travel
New pilgrimage route revives ancient path from Jaffa to Jerusalem
By Elana Shap
This ALDI Shop & Go in The Netherlands is powered by Trigo technology. Photo courtesy of ALDI Nord
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By Abigail Klein Leichman
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang speaking at the GPU Technology Conference, March 2023. Photo courtesy of NVIDIA
Innovation
NVIDIA unveils advanced computing products with Israeli ties
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The annual South by Southwest festival is important to Israeli founders. Photo by GSPhotography via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
Israeli entrepreneurs flock to Austin’s SXSW tech and music festival
By Jonathan Frenkel

Earth

Wanna Greens can provide a neutral-tasting, beautiful and nutritious topping for just about anything. Photo by Micha Loubaton
Innovation
A tiny super-veg to green your meals and boost your health
By Brian Blum
Tourists at the Dead Sea enjoying Neve Midbar Beach alongside the Dead Sea Boat. Photo courtesy of the Dead Sea Revival Project
Travel
On World Water Day, boat undertakes maiden Dead Sea voyage
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo courtesy of GenCell Energy
Earth
GenCell Energy chosen for AWS Clean Energy Accelerator
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A view of Jezreel Valley from Kedumim Forest. Photo by Dmitry Rozental via Shutterstock.com
Earth
6 surprising gifts that forests provide
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Earth
ISRAEL21c launches lifestyle brand for Gen Z and millennials
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Sunset at the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Max Shamota/Shutterstock
Earth
Optical kit will expose micro-contaminants in water sources
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by petrmalinak via Shutterstock.com
Earth
World Climate Tech Tour kicks off in NYC
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Innovation

Changing the clock has effects on the body. Photo by Robert Petrovic via Shutterstock.com
Life
Is daylight saving time bad for our health?
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Tastewise cofounders Eyal Gaon (left) and Alon Chen. Photo by Hadar Berl
Innovation
Generative AI that predicts what and how we eat
By Abigail Klein Leichman
In Wisconsin, 859,000 adults have a diagnosed mental health condition. Image by SewCream via Shutterstock.com
Life
NBA star partners in free mental healthcare in Milwaukee
By Abigail Klein Leichman
BoBo Balance offers a fun, gamified alternative to more traditional physical therapy sessions. Photo by Micha Brikman
Innovation
The Israeli startup making physical therapy fun
By Naama Barak
Illustrative photo by Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock.com
Life
We can, and must, bridge the gender digital divide
By Tally Porat Kaplan
Silicon Valley Bank collapse won’t have significant ripple effects in Silicon Wadi. Photo by Lady Luck via Shutterstock.com
Life
Why bank crash isn’t cause for panic in the startup nation
By Micheal Humphries
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By ISRAEL21c Staff

Life

Lonah Chemtai Salpeter says running relaxes her mind and has enabled her to be exposed to different people and experiences. Photo courtesy of NN runningteam
Life
Olympic champ finds her sport on the streets of Tel Aviv
By Naama Barak
Naomi Shemer, one of Israel’s most famous poets. Photo courtesy of the Boris Carmi archive, the Pritzker Family National Photography Collection at the National Library of Israel
Life
10 women’s history treasures from Israel’s National Library
By Naama Barak
Uncovering the mosaic floor at Horvat El-Bira in central Israel. Photo by Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority
Travel
Ancient flower mosaic unearthed on the Israel Trail
By Naama Barak
March 21 is Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Photo by Denis Kuvaev via Shutterstock.com
Life
Foster family of girls with Down syndrome models inclusion and hope
By Diana Bletter
Shay Shalom's show at Tel Aviv Fashion Week in 2019. Photo by Hadas Parush/FLASH90
Life
Tel Aviv Fashion Week sews together talent and social action
By Naama Barak
Nurse Aklil Woldegiworgis, center, with half of the children she brought from Ethiopia for treatment at Save a Child’s Heart. Photo courtesy of SACH
Life
Saved as tot, nurse brings African kids for Israeli heart care
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Dabouki grapes growing in Israel. Photo courtesy of Ariel University
Earth
Israel: the origin of the world’s grapevines?
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Travel
Challah bread gets the ultimate food porn makeover
By Elana Shap

Travel

A view of the Hula lake in northern Israel. Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash90
Travel
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Image courtesy of Golan Heights Winery
Travel
12 terrific wine-tasting tours in Israel
By Naama Barak
People riding bicycles in Jerusalem, October 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
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TIME picks Jerusalem biking as top 50 destination in 2023
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Children kayaking in the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Chen Leopold/FLASH90
Travel
10 reasons why Israel is the most kid-friendly destination
By Naama Barak
Israel’s many food markets are a wonderful place to stock up on the best culinary highlights of the country. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90
Travel
Israel’s 11 top food markets
By Naama Barak
Photo courtesy of The Vera
Travel
Tel Aviv boutique hotel banishes single-use plastic
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Travel
The 3 best (and 3 worst) places to cycle in Tel Aviv
By Naama Barak
What to pack when visiting Israel. Photo by Africa Studio via Shutterstock.com
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Light pollution
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Photo by Anastasia Taioglou on Unsplash
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Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash
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