Meet one of the last blacksmiths in Israel

Catholic Israeli Walied Khoury, one of about eight blacksmiths in Israel, uses tools and techniques that have been utilized for many centuries.

Where birds find a restful oasis in urban Tel Aviv

Filling the black hole of pregnancy and infant loss

After a distressing stillbirth, Elysa Rapoport founded an organization to offer support to Arabs, Jews and Christians in Israel, who suffer similar losses to her own.  

Could our next superfood be colostrum from cows?

Colostrum’s health benefits could be harnessed to create a nutrient-rich superfood that would, in its first stages, help athletes and people with IBD and intestinal problems.

The Tel Aviv beach musician discovered by Maroon 5

Israeli singer-songwriter Coral Bismuth captivated Adam Levine when he watched her from his hotel balcony, so he invited her onstage.

A slice of life of the hipster Israeli town Pardes Hanna

Visitors find a special vibe in this Haifa district town with a down-to-earth artistic feel and a pull for people seeking alternative lifestyles.

A new platform made just for cybersecurity influencers

Cyfluencer gives companies curated content and the ability to choose who can share their content and over what platforms.

10 things you need to know about Yom Kippur

On the Day of Atonement, Jews across the world pray and fast. For secular and non-Jewish Israelis alike, it’s a unique holiday without cars or commerce.

Israel’s pollution-free Yom Kippur can be a world model

By not driving or buying on the Day of Atonement, the people of Israel transform and reclaim the urban environment.

ISRAEL21c presents picture of future at Buenos Aires expo

Spanish associate editor Mariano Man updates 700 attendees on Israeli solutions for water management, agriculture and alternative energy, focusing on sustainability.

Digitizing blood tests for faster analysis

Scopio Labs built a high-speed scanner that digitizes the process of analyzing blood samples for faster results aided by AI.

Sinkhole danger revealed via no-dig underground 3D mapping

An Israeli startup’s noninvasive technology uses AI and sensors to show subterranean infrastructure, helping to curb danger and damage.

Interactive clothing that can make you a better athlete

Tropx sports clothing is embedded with sensors to analyze vitals and performance, giving feedback on how to maximize workouts and avoid injury.

Robots that clean solar panels without water

A solution that allows renewable energy to be produced more efficiently without having to use another precious natural resource.

Diagnosing cancer from biopsies in minutes, not weeks

After a computer scientist’s mom got ovarian cancer, he started a company using AI to find biomarkers in biopsy images and give personalized guidance.

ISRAEL21c welcomes new cohort of Digital Ambassadors

The interns from colleges across North America create content for Gen Z readers and develop professional skills to help them in their future careers.

The unexpected story behind the holiday shofar

With the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur around the corner, ISRAEL21c went to visit a 15th generation shofar maker to learn what makes the perfect instrument. 

4 wacky finds at the Jaffa Flea Market

If you need a one-stop shop for a t-shirt, menorah, lampshade and beer – not to mention globes, pillows and funky socks – hit the flea market.

Empty rooftops bring sweet employment to East Jerusalem

Tareq Nassar saw empty rooftops and high unemployment among Arab women of Jerusalem and hatched a honey of an idea to address both issues.

11 reasons Akko is one of Israel’s most exciting destinations

This ancient Crusader city on the shores of the Mediterranean is filled with unexpected delights.