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The new glass-fronted downtown campus of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem. Photo by Aviad Bar Ness
Travel
4 unusual things to do in Jerusalem in the fall and winter
By Nicky Blackburn
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Nadav Greenberg, executive chef of Shmoné in Manhattan’s West Village. Photo by Max Flatow
Life
The new Israeli Michelin-nominated eatery in New York
By Elana Shap
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Innovation
Q3 tech sector report shows welcome signs of stabilization
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Innovation
Within months, Israeli gen AI startups increase twofold
By Naama Barak
Foreign Minister Golda Meir at festivities marking the start of a course for participants from Africa and Asia, February 1961. Photo by Paul Goldman/GPO
Life
The inspiring story of Israel’s 65 years of aid to Africa
By Abigail Klein Leichman
CoCuDi works toward gender equality in Uganda. Photo by Kiggundu Rawdney
Life
The Israeli groups improving and saving lives in Africa
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Innovation
Automated CT analysis in ER reduces death from brain bleeds
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Ronen Sharon, head of commercial real estate at Reality Group, giving the Arena Challenge startup competition award certificate to Moran Kirshner Goldberg, CEO of Zohar Cleantech. Photo courtesy of Reality Group
Earth
A waste-collection system that produces energy from trash
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Innovation
Intubation could become a relic of the Covid era
By Brian Blum
Mor Koral mixing it up. Photo courtesy of Academia Patron
Life
The woman whose cocktails were judged perfect
By Elana Shap
The four species for Sukkot. Photo by JacZia via Shutterstock.com
Earth
The Israeli family farming the four species for Sukkot
By Naama Barak
Tara, Belong.Life’s new chatbot for clinical trial recruitment. Image courtesy of Belong.Life
Innovation
Tara, a chatbot that matches patients to clinical trials
By Abigail Klein Leichman
World’s largest sukkah in Jerusalem. Photo by Arnon Bossani
Travel
Jerusalem City Hall plaza boasts world’s largest sukkah
By Yulia Karra
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Innovation
Copper provides safe way to disinfect pools and wastewater
By Yulia Karra
Spike puts all corporate communications on one platform. Photo courtesy of Spike
Innovation
Is this the solution for all those confusing communication apps?
By Brian Blum
Illustrative photo by Oksana Kuznetsova Dnepr via Shutterstock.com
Earth
Newly discovered climate mechanism highlights role of oceans
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A plane flying over Haifa. Photo by Ana Kulagina via shutterstock.com
Travel
Air Haifa gets ready to fly to regional destinations
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90
Earth
Increase in thunderstorms may speed up climate crisis 
By Yulia Karra
Sharks don’t normally attack humans. Photo by Hagai Nativ/Morris Kahn Marine Research Station
Earth
What’s behind the rise in unprovoked shark attacks?
By Yulia Karra
The Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood of South Tel Aviv. Photo by Flash90
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5 historical landmarks that capture the spirit of Neve Tzedek
By Isabelle Rosen
Photo by Yossi Aloni/FLASH90
Innovation
Using E. coli bacteria to detect deadly landmines safely
By John Jeffay
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Innovation
First-ever device for releasing a baby’s stuck shoulder at birth
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Innovation
Study: AI decision-support software boosts IVF potential
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Brenmiller’s bGen ZERO utilizes crushed rocks to store energy in the form of heat and dispatches low-cost steam, hot water or hot air on demand. Photo courtesy of Brenmiller Energy
Earth
Hospital makes historic shift to sustainable electric heat
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Minded cofounder Matan Yariv at Cybertech in Tel Aviv. Photo via Instagram
Innovation
The Gen Z entrepreneur bringing edtech to his own generation
By Yulia Karra
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Innovation
Doctors’ advice for safe fasting on Yom Kippur (or anytime)
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Innovation
30 companies to represent Israel at COP28 in UAE
By Yulia Karra
A United Hatzalah volunteer aiding a woman in the Moroccan village of Tizi Ouaddou. Photo courtesy of United Hatzalah
Life
Aid groups find sadness and solidarity in earthquake-torn Morocco
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Life
Netflix buys rights to Israeli cop drama series
By Yulia Karra
The new National Library of Israel building designed by Herzog and de Meuron with Mann-Shinar. Photo © Laurian Ghinițoiu
Life
A peek into the magnificent new National Library of Israel
By Judith Sudilovsky
A jazzy door in Kikar Hamusica (Music Square) on Yoel Moshe Salomon Street in downtown Jerusalem, where the shops, restaurants and a museum are devoted to music. Photo by Rachel Fisher
Travel
15 of the coolest doors in Israel
By Rachel Fisher
The roofs of Odessa. Photo by Hrecheniuk Oleksii via Shutterstock.com
Life
Israeli Trauma Coalition opens new center in Odessa 
By Yulia Karra
TAU’s Faculty of Medicine. Photo by Chen Galili/Tel Aviv University
Life
Israeli med school will prioritize underrepresented people
By Yulia Karra
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Earth
Sensors monitor honeybees so they can pollinate better
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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A student checking out the Robot Chef at the University of Denver. Photo courtesy of SavorEat
Innovation
Plant-based Robot Chef coming to U. Denver this fall
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Life
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Earth

The BaroMar team is developing a low-tech, proven way to effectively store energy. Photo by Orly Levy
Earth
The startup storing renewable energy under the sea
By Naama Barak
Researchers from the University of Haifa test their creation off the coast of Eilat. Photo by Liav Nagar
Earth
Ask a robot if there are plenty more fish in the sea
By Naama Barak
Bioplasmar’s pots hold their shape while plants grow in the nursery, only to decompose once planted. Photo by Zamir Eldar
Earth
Using skills born out of crisis to prevent climate disasters
By Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
SodaStream’s production facility in southern Israel. Photo by MagioreStock via Shutterstock.com
Earth
SodaStream switches to renewable energy
By Yulia Karra
The DOTS solution enables real-time, continuous monitoring of fertilize levels in the soil, helping farms cut down on costs and application. Photo courtesy of DOTS
Earth
Why saving fertilizer can help save the planet
By Naama Barak
Illustrative photo via Shutterstock.com
Earth
Ammonia could be the next big thing in carbon-free fuel
By Brian Blum
The reservoir purpose-built for the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Rwanda. Photo courtesy of Netafim
Earth
Israeli coworking farm hub in Rwanda to ensure food security
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Dr. Tamir Klein and Dr. Yaara Oppenheimer-Shaanan, who headed the tree and bacteria research. Photo courtesy of Weizmann Institute of Science
Earth
Study: Bacteria can help trees survive drought 
By Yulia Karra
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Earth
Flamingo arrival is first hint of fall
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Innovation

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Innovation
AI matchmaker heralds new era in nano cancer treatment
By John Jeffay
Version Bravo participants in Santa Barbara. Photo courtesy of Version Bravo
Innovation
Israeli and US Navy SEALs dive into startup world together
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Laguna Health cofounders Yoni Shtein and Yael Adam. Photo courtesy of Laguna Health
Innovation
An app that helps you recover at home after hospitalization
By Brian Blum
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Innovation
Israeli lab creates 14-day human embryo models from stem cells
By Naama Barak
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Earth
Iowa prepares Israeli ag-tech startups to enter US market
By Naama Barak
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Blood test checks for bipolar, lithium treatment potential
By Naama Barak
From left, AI21 Labs cofounders Prof. Amnon Shashua, Ori Goshen and Prof. Yoav Shoham. Photo by Roei Shor
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AI21 Labs raises $155m at $1.4b valuation
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The Pluri Matrix. Photo by Michael Brikman
Innovation
The versatile tech that can cure radiation sickness and culture meat
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The FloWeavers app aims to increase class participation and ease the teacher’s workload. Photo courtesy of FloWeavers
Innovation
App helps teachers engage schoolchildren
By Yulia Karra
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Innovation
New device tests your sweat for heart fitness
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An interactive sand table lets kids experience geography, topology and climatology with all their senses. Photo courtesy of Gordon College
Innovation
A classroom where teachers and kids have fun, and succeed
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Travel

Samaritans celebrating Sukkot on Mount Gerizim in Israel. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90
Travel
9 High Holidays experiences not to miss in Israel 
By Yulia Karra
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10 things guests need to know when staying at an Israeli home
By Naama Barak
Baklava is one of the culinary delights available in Abu Ghosh. Photo by Yosefus via Shutterstock.com
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Extraordinary culinary delights await you in Abu Ghosh
By Naama Barak
A woman walks by a street art mosaic on Nachalat Binyamin Street in Tel Aviv. Photo by Miriam Alster/FLASH90
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Top 4 things to do on Tel Aviv’s historic Nachalat Binyamin Street
By Isabelle Rosen
A delicious pair of tacos from Taquería in Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of Taqueria
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The best places to eat tacos in Israel
By Mariano Man
The Red Line chugs through Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of NTA
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10 things you need to know about Tel Aviv’s new light rail
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Marvel at ancient ruins, sea views atop a new national park
By Naama Barak
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Travel
Touring Israel on the back of a motorbike
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Life

Russian and Ukrainian immigrants learning to cook together in southern Israel. Photo courtesy of JNF-USA
Life
The place where Russians and Ukrainians learn to cook side by side
By John Jeffay
Amit Sofer blowing the shofar in front of the Knesset. Photo by Hodaya Toledano
Life
Artist with world’s longest shofar tooting for world record
By Yulia Karra
Clay rattle fragment. Photo by Clara Amit/Israel Antiquities Authority.
Life
Ancient Muslim pilgrims engaged in magic rituals on way to Mecca
By John Jeffay
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Life
Large prey extinction sparked human evolutionary changes
By Yulia Karra
Members of United Hatzalah's advanced team leaving Marrakech and heading to the disaster zone, September 10, 2023. Photo courtesy of UH
Life
Israeli aid groups assist Morocco in quake aftermath
By Yulia Karra
Origami can help teach geometry. Photo by Marsel Mansuro via Shutterstock.com
Life
Learning geometry through the art of origami
By Yulia Karra
One of the 1,900-year-old Roman spatha swords which was hidden, likely by Jewish rebels, in a cave in the Judean desert. Photo by Dafna Gazit/IAA
Life
Four rare ancient Roman swords discovered in Judean Desert cave
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A new fifth season of Fauda is on it's way. Photo courtesy of YES
Life
Israeli TV hit Fauda returns for unexpected Season 5
By Naama Barak
A white ensemble from Castro, Israel’s largest fashion company. Photo courtesy of Castro
Life
Israeli-designed fashions for your High Holiday festivities
By Yulia Karra
A rally in solidarity with Iranian women, September 2022 in Tel Aviv. Photo by Emily Schrader
Life
Israeli social-media campaign supports Iranian protesters
By Abigail Klein Leichman
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Life
Experts baffled by ancient trenches uncovered in Jerusalem
By John Jeffay
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